Music Industry Moves: Sebastián Yatra to Sponsor Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation’s Prodigy Scholarship

Ellie Goulding has voiced her thoughts on how #MeToo has made the music industry safer.The #MeToo movement first gained traction in October 2017 after various women came forward with allegations of sexual abuse against Harvey Weinstein, who was later convicted and jailed for two counts of rape and sexual assault in New York in 2020. It led to a reckoning across the entertainment industry, with more women coming forward with their experiences with other powerful male figures.In a new interview on Radio 4, the singer explained that the industry has implemented better protection for younger artists than it had when she first began her career in 2010.

Thania Garcia Prajin Parlay Inc. has added Mexican singer-songwriter Ángel Quezada, also known as Santa Fe Klan, for a management deal. Led by George Prajin, Prajin Parlay Inc.

Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera has announced details of a memoir, Revolución To Roxy.The new book, which features over 100 colour and black and white photographs, will hit shelves on March 22. It will chronicle Manzanera’s life and times with Roxy Music and David Gilmour.

Jon Burlingame Oscar’s music branch has had its say, naming 15 original scores and 15 songs to its shortlist for possible nomination at the 96th Academy Awards, with few surprises. As expected, all three “Barbie” songs that were entered — Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” — made the 15-song list.

Shakira has always been known for her incredible musical talent. However, in a recent interview with Glamour Spain, she revealed that her son Milan might be even better than her in a particular instrument.The renowned Colombian singer said her firstborn is learning to play the drums and is improving with time.

NME about how 2023 was the “worst year for venue closures” – calling upon the upper echelons of the industry to contribute and for the government to introduce a mandatory ticket live on arena and stadium gigs.Earlier this year, it was revealed that the UK was set to lose 10 per cent of its grassroots music venues in 2023. An MVT report from January warned that grassroots gig spaces in the UK were “going over a cliff” – shutting off the pipeline of future talent without urgent government action and investment from new large arenas.The latest stats from the MVT show that this year saw 125 grassroots venues shut down in 2023 – causing a loss of 4,000 jobs, with 14,500 events no longer possible and 193,230 opportunities lost to musicians.One of the more high-profile gig spaces to shut its doors was Bath Moles.

Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has appointed Stefano Torrisi as its MD in Spain and Portugal.

Thania Garcia The Orchard has finalized a global distribution agreement with Peso Pluma‘s label Double P Records, a subdivision of Prajin Parlay Records. Established in partnership with George Prajin, Double P is the home of Mexican artist Peso Pluma who also serves as the imprint’s CEO and head of A&R.

Becky G and Sebastian Lletget made a public appearance together, fueling speculation about them getting back together. The pair, who got engaged in December 2022, went through a challenging time in the media when rumors of the footballer’s infidelity emerged in March.

Ntertain is putting together a two-day event over the weekend called “The Art of Being Latin” for Miami Art Week. Taking place at the Builders Collective in Annex Wynwood, the presentation will include curated art exhibitions showcasing contemporary Latin artists and live musical performances from up-and-coming and established musicians.

K.J. Yossman It’s been seven years since “The X Factor” runner-up Rebecca Ferguson last put out a record. Despite her hiatus from the industry, Ferguson never walked away from music, instead using her downtime to craft songs in a more spontaneous way.

Enrique Iglesias’ recent performances, but he has all the support from his children. The Spanish singer shares three children with Anna Kournikova, and in a recent interview, he revealed what they think about his music.A post shared by Anna Kournikova Iglesias (@annakournikova) Iglesias is the father to twins Nicholas and Lucy, 5, and daughter Mary, 3. Although they haven’t watched one of his late-night concerts, they have seen glimpses of his life as an entertainer.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias and music rights platform Influence Media Partners have announced a new major partnership deal spanning his professional career along with name, image, and likeness rights to expand future licensing opportunities. Bloomberg reports that the deal, which is the first NIL deal for Influence Media, was for nine figures; reps declined comment on the financials. “My songs hold immense significance for both my fans and me.

BBC has announced that its hugely popular 6 Music Festival will be taking place in Greater Manchester once again in 2024.

upcoming movie “The Apprentice.”In pictures obtained exclusively by The Post, Stan, 41, sat on a park bench where he enjoyed a sandwich and a Diet Coke. He dressed in the allegedly fraudulent businessman’s signature dark suit with a patterned blue and beige tie. In other shots, Stan walked through the streets of the city with his hands buried in his trench coat as the film crew followed behind him.

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has launched CAA Latino, an agency-wide, cross-department initiative to drive new opportunities to its Latino and Hispanic clients.

Anitta, Rauw Alejandro, and Becky G.Becky G and Sebastian Lleget reunite for the first time since his cheating accusationsLaura Pausini and Rauw Alejandro might record a new version of ‘Se Fué’Anitta was born Larissa de Macedo Machado and is a ubiquitous force in music. At only 29, she’s a true global artist, with her record “Versions of Me” released in three languages. Forbes reports that she wrote her hit song “Envolver” in less than a day.

Sebastian Stan will be playing Donald Trump in a new movie. The film, directed by award winning Ali Abbasi, is called “The Apprentice” and appears to be based on Trump’s life and the formation of his real estate empire.Melania Trump’s outfit draws attention at Rosalynn Carter’s funeralMelania and Donald Trump attended Halloween party at Mar-a-LagoBarron Trump: All you should know about Trump’s youngest son“The Apprentice” will feature a young Donald Trump, and will costar Maria Bakalova and Jeremy Strong.

Deadline reports. “‘The Apprentice’ is an exploration of power and ambition set in a world of corruption and deceit,” the film’s description reads. “It’s a mentor-protégé story that charts the origins of an American dynasty.“Filled with larger-than-life characters, it reveals the moral and human cost of a culture defined by winners and losers.”Aside from that vague description, not much else is known about the film.

How’s this for intriguing? Deadline reports that Sebastian Stan will star as a young Donald Trump in “The Apprentice,” Ali Abbasi‘s feature follow-up to last year’s “Holy Spider.” And Stan isn’t the only big name to sign on to Abbasi’s new movie: “Succession” star Jeremy Strong is also on board to play attorney Roy Cohn, while Maria Bakalova will play Trump’s first wife, Ivanka.