On June 12, the FIFA 2014 World Cup Opening Ceremony began with the sights and the sounds of the Brazilian Amazon — from dancing, human raindrops, trees and acrobatic lilies to human soccer balls. And after the sounds of rainfall and thunder dissipated, Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, Puerto Rican Bronx, New York native Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer and "Voice" judge Claudia Leitte, emerged from a giant flower and performed "We Are One," (Ole Ola).
World Cup Brazil 2014 is fast approaching, and Latinos and soccer aficionados around the world are gearing up to see their favorite soccer teams battle it out on the field, willing to give their blood, sweat and tears for their countries, in the midst of a Brazilian backdrop filled with screaming fans.
He's one of the best-selling Spanish artists in history with sales exceeding 100 million worldwide, he's teamed up with fellow Dominican/Puerto Rican crooner Romeo Santos and Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, and he's the son of one of the world's most romantic singers, Julio Iglesias -- so it's no wonder that Enrique Iglesias is on top of the world right now with his latest album, Sex and Love.
The 2014 World Cup will broadcast the soon-to-be hit single "We Are One (Ole Ola)," a collaborative effort featuring Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte, as its official anthem. Lopez, Leitte and Pitbull are also scheduled to perform that song at the opening ceremony in Brazil, which will take place at the Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12th. FIFA made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Claudia Leitte are the official singers collaborating for the World Cup 2014 official world cup anthem titled, "We Are One."
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" wouldn't be complete without adding some Latin flair to the lineup to help ring in 2014.
Cuban-American artist Pitbull and Spanish crooner Enrique Igelsias, who performed together at the Latin Grammys this year, are sure to liven the New Year's celebration by bringing their Latin spirit and energy to the mix.
The Billboard Latin Music Conference is nearing a quarter of a century since it first assembled in 1989, and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary during the Spring of 2014 in a three-day event that will include special awards, showcases, panels, and exclusive Q&A sessions, and its annual culmination event, the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
This Sunday, Armando Perez -- better known to the world at large as "Pitbull" -- will host the American Music Awards. In honor of that crowning achievement, here's our list of top 10 Pitbull songs.
Celia Cruz, known as the "Queen of Salsa," was a force to be reckoned with and a vocal powerhouse who had an incredible charisma and stage presence like no other. The late salsa icon's music will once again bring audiences to their feet at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 24 on ABC at 8 p.m. EST.
The American Music Awards, which was created by the late Dick Clark in 1973, will be hosted by the first Latino in the history of the show, Cuban rapper Pitbull. Mr. Worldwide's hosting debut was announced this past Tuesday. Born Armando Christian Perez, Pitbull will be the first host of the show since 2008.
