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5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 3)

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Carlos Santana to Receive Special Award The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) unveiled this week that 10-time Grammy-winning artist Carlos Santana will […]

How to Watch ‘A Capitol Fourth’ With Jimmy Buffett & More

When Vanessa Williams hosts this year’s televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nation’s traditional independence day, but also the country’s newly designated holiday: Juneteenth. Williams, who was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America, will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has served as the Black National Anthem. […]

How to Watch ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular’

The traditional Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will return to New York City this weekend after the pandemic forced changes to the celebration in 2020. The fireworks will be launched from five barges in the East River starting at 9:25 p.m. on Sunday (July 4), said Will Coss, executive producer of the show. The […]

George Porter Jr. Premieres Video for ‘Cryin for Hope’: Watch

Legendary bassist George Porter Jr. has released the video for “Crying for Hope,” a powerful anthem that combines the signature sound of Porter’s iconic funk group The Meters with a message of  resistance and urgency for 2021. The New Orleans funk master and Meters founding member released the title track for his 2021 album on March […]

Yale Drama School Goes Tuition-Free Thanks to David Geffen’s $150M Gift

Yale University has announced it is eliminating tuition for its drama students thanks to a $150 million gift from entertainment magnate David Geffen. The gift to what is being renamed the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University is believed to be the “largest on record in the history of the American theater,” the […]