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J Balvin’s “Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)” video, in collaboration with Black Eyed Peas, surpassed 1 billion views this week, officially making Balvin the artist with the most videos in YouTube’s coveted Billion Views Club.
“Ritmo” — which was released Oct. 11, 2019, on the video platform — marks the Colombian artist’s 12th entry as a lead, featured artist or collaborator. Prior to reclaiming his crown, Balvin was tied with Justin Bieber with 11 music videos each surpassing 1 billion views.
In 2016, the artist born José Álvaro Osorio Balvin became the first Latin urban artist to reach 10 digits with his “Ay Vamos” video. He was only the third Latin artist of any genre to reach a billion views, following Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailando,” featuring Gente de Zona and Descemer Bueno, and Romeo Santos’ “Propuesta Indicente,” both in 2014.
“Ritmo” samples Corona’s ’90s smash hit “Rhythm of the Night,” fusing hip-hop and pop with Balvin’s incendiary and infectious take on reggaeton. In 2020, the track topped the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and Hot Latin Songs charts, becoming the Peas’ first leader on each ranking and Balvin’s first on the dance chart.
The video, which shows scenes of the Bad Boys for Life movie, joins Balvin’s 10 other billion-view clips: the Willy William-assisted “Mi Gente”; “X (Equis)” with Nicky Jam; “Con Altura” with Rosalía; “China” alongside Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G and Ozuna; “No Me Conoce (Remix)” with Jhayco and Bad Bunny; “Ay Vamos”; “I Like It” with Cardi B and Bad Bunny; “Ahora Dice” with Chris Jedi, Ozuna and Arcangel; the Farruko-assisted “6 AM”; and “Safari” featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA and Sky.
Watch the “Ritmo” video below:
During Queen Elizabeth II’s more than 70-year reign, dozens of major music industry names were honored under the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the order of chivalry designed to reward British individuals who have contributed to the arts and sciences, charity and public service in the U.K. This has included both famous and behind-the-scenes players in the industry, ranging from Elton John to Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge.
The five classes of the Order of the British Empire, in descending order of importance, are: Knight and Dame Grand Cross (GBE), Knight and Dame Commander (KBE and DBE, respectively), Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE).
Not all music luminaries who have been offered these titles have accepted them. David Bowie famously turned down both a CBE and a knighthood (GBE) in 2000 and 2003, respectively. Of the latter honor, the icon reportedly told The Sun, “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that. I seriously don’t know what it’s for. It’s not what I spent my life working for.”
Other high-profile music professionals who have declined honors over the years include John Lydon, aka Sex Pistols‘ Johnny Rotten (MBE); singer-songwriter Paul Weller (CBE); jazz musician Humphrey Lyttelton (knighthood); and George Harrison, who turned down an OBE three years after his Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney was knighted.
But overall, the list of music industry notables who have accepted these honors far outweighs those who turned them down. In the wake of the Queen’s death on Thursday (Sept. 8) at age 96, we’ve compiled a list of those individuals who did show up to receive their titles — and in turn earned the right to place a “Sir,” “Dame” or other designation alongside their names.
Marciano Cantero, lead vocalist and bass player of prolific Argentine rock band Los Enanitos Verdes, passed away on Thursday (Sept. 8), just two weeks after his 62nd birthday on Aug. 25.
Cantero (real name Horacio Eduardo Cantero Hernández) was in intensive care after undergoing surgery due to a kidney infection on Sept. 5, according to El Tiempo, which also revealed that the singer had one of his kidneys and part of his spleen removed at the Cuyo Clinic in his hometown Mendoza, Argentina.
The news of his passing was confirmed on the official Enanitos Verdes Instagram account, which simply shared a black ribbon as a public display of grief. A couple of hours earlier, the account posted a photo of Cantero with a caption that reads: “Today and always with you, Marciano,” alongside praying hand emojis.
Cantero, alongside Felipe Staiti (guitar) and Daniel Piccolo (drums), formed Los Enanitos Verdes in 1979, and became one of the biggest Latin rock bands of the ‘80s and ‘90s thanks to timeless hits such as “Lamento Boliviano,” “Luz De Dia,” and “La Muralla Verde.”
The trio obtained two best Latin rock/alternative performance Grammy nominations for “Nectar” and “Traccion Acustica.” In 2019, reggaeton artists J Balvin and Bad Bunny reeled in Cantero for their urban-alternative track “Un Peso,” part of their collaborative album Oasis.
On July 6, 2022, Los Enanitos Verdes kicked off their 17-city U.S. tour, produced by Frias Entertainment and Live Nation, in celebration of their more than 40-year career. The tour officially wrapped on Aug. 13 at Orlando’s House of Blues.
The lineup featured Cantero, Staiti, and Jota Morelli on the drums.
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Happy Disney+ Day! A live-action adaptation of Pinocchio, starring Tom Hanks and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, debuted Thursday (Sept. 8) on Disney+.
The Robert Zemeckis film takes a hybrid, live-action and CGI approach to the classic tale of a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy. Hanks plays Geppetto, the woodcarver who creates Pinocchio (voiced by Ainsworth), and Cynthia Erivo plays the Blue Fairy who brings him to life.
Keegan-Michael Key gets into character as “Honest” John, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Jiminy Cricket, Lorraine Bracco plays a new character named Sofia the Seagull, and Luke Evans is The Coachman.
Disney+ is celebrating Disney+ Day with new releases and a 75% discount on monthly subscriptions. Keep reading for directions on how to join and stream Pinocchio.
How to Watch Pinocchio On Disney+
Pinocchio is one of several new releases debuting for Disney+ Day. The fantasy film is streaming exclusively on the platform at no extra charge to subscribers.
Not subscribed to Disney+? Today’s your lucky day! New and eligible returning subscribers can join for $1.99 for the first month, if you sign up by Sept. 19. The streaming package will cost $7.99 after the promo ends. Disney+ also has annual plans for $79.99 and a bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ for $13.99 a month.
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Want a free trial to Disney+? The platform doesn’t offer free trials directly, but there are ways to save on your bill, and maybe even land a free subscription for up to six months.
The Disney+ annual plan saves you money because you only pay for 10 months of service versus 12 months. The monthly plan is also a budget-conscious option because you can cancel the subscription if you need to save money, and if you know someone who already has Disney+, you may be able to stream for free (Disney+ allows up to seven profiles under one account).
Other ways to save: Verizon customers can get free access to Disney+ or the Disney+ Bundle for six months with select Unlimited plans. American Express Platinum cardholders may be able to get free Disney+ by using a digital entertainment credit ($20 per month, up to $240 in annual savings).
Disney+ subscribers can enjoy thousands of hours of entertainment including Disney+ Day debuts like Pinocchio, BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage LA, Thor: Love & Thunder and Cars on The Road.
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming destination for must-watch content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. Stream cult classics, fascinating documentaries and Disney+ originals like She-Wolf, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hawkeye, WandaVision, The Mandalorian, Loki, The Book of Boba Fett, The Beatles: Get Back, Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers, Turning Red, Baymax, and Rise.
Watch the trailer for Pinocchio below.
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