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Jhay Cortez’s ‘Timelezz’ Arrives at No. 2 on Top Latin Albums Chart

Jhay Cortez earns his highest ranking yet on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart as Timelezz, his sophomore effort, arrives at No. 2 on the Sept. 18-dated survey. “Making this album was a yearlong process because I want my music to be Timelezz and have longevity atop the charts like Famouz did,” Cortez told Billboard. “I’m […]

Ozuna’s ‘La Funka’ Slides Into Top 10 on Tropical Airplay Chart

Ozuna captures his fifth straight top 10 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart, as “La Funka” debuts at No. 9 on the Sept. 18-dated ranking. The latest from the Puerto Rican arrives with only one day of airplay as the song was released Sept. 12, the final day of the chart’s latest tracking week. “La Funka,” […]

George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival Co-Founder, Dies at 95

George Wein, an impresario of 20th century music who helped found the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, died Monday (Sept. 13). Wein, 95, died “peacefully in his sleep” in his New York City apartment, said Carolyn McClair, a family spokesperson. A […]

Ruth Olay, Acclaimed Jazz Singer, Dies at 97

Ruth Olay, the statuesque jazz vocalist and recording artist who entertained Los Angeles nightclub audiences for nearly four decades, has died. She was 97. Olay died Sept. 3 at her home in Desert Hot Springs, California, publicist Alan Eichler announced. At a time when most jazz singers had deep, husky voices, Olay offered a melodious, […]