22nd Annual PrideFest of Lake Worth and the Palm Beaches

By Carol Porter
The 22^nd Annual PrideFest of Lake Worth and the Palm Beaches was held on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, with a parade on Sunday, leading to Bryant Park. A number of elected officials attended the parade, and took part in the opening ceremonies including Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Clerk and Comptroller of the Circuit Court Sharon Bock, WPB Mayor Jeri Muoio, WPB Commissioner Shannon Materio, members of the Lake Worth City Commission and also representatives from Compass of Lake Worth.

Ft. Lauderdale officers terminated over ‘racially biased’ video, texts

“The officers were terminated due to a sustained department misconduct,” said Adderley. “There is zero tolerance for this type of behavior within the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. All of the officers were immediately removed from having any contact with the public.”

“It is inappropriate and it is racist,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler.

The officers, according to Adderley, had worked predominantly with people in an African-American neighborhoods in the past.

The investigation started after the ex-fiance of one of the officer’s came forward in October 2014.

“She said she had personally seen it herself and felt it was inappropriate,” said Adderley.

The woman spoke by phone with CBS 4’s Carey Codd on Friday and said she stood by her decision to turn over the video and text messages.

“We cant have people like this protecting us,” the woman said.

Dozens of pages of text messages were released on Friday and a number of the messages referenced violence towards black people.

According to the investigative report, “the messages criticized their coworkers’ grammar, appearance, work ethic and referred to an entire shift as lazy [expletives] ....the officers also exchanged text messages that included derogatory comments towards Hispanics and homosexuals.”

“It is extremely unfortunate that these acts of racism and hate ever took place and that these Fort Lauderdale employees acted in this manner,” said Fort Lauderdale City Manager Lee Feldman.

The Fraternal Order Of Police released a statement on the issue Friday, saying in part: “The Fraternal Order of Police is a multicultural organization which does not tolerate racism. Our officers take great pride in our commitment to diversity. Our dedicated officers have positive relationships with residents in every community we serve.”

“Everyone is entitled to due process and these officers have the right to a fair review of the facts.”

In response to the incident, Adderley said the city has created a human diversity class that every officer must attend annually.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article15544883.html#storylink=cpy

March Madness 2015 Is Here

March Madness 2015 is here.

Half the teams were eliminated in the first round, and the round of 32 is underway.

March Madness (the trademarked nickname for the NCAA's annual 68-team tournament to determine the men's basketball champion) is a cultural event, one that's swelled beyond the normal boundaries of the sports world. Even if you're not a huge basketball fan, there's a good chance you might be invited to fill out a bracket or comment on a big upset.

As such, you might have some questions about March Madness. We have some answers.

1) How does March Madness work?

The NCAA bracket, updated after day two. (NCAA)

March Madness is a single-elimination tournament between 68 men's college basketball teams. This year, it runs from March 17 through April 6. The women's tournament has 64 teams but otherwise works the same, and runs from March 20 through April 7.

Teams make it into the tournament one of two ways: about half get an automatic bid by winning their conference tournaments (conferences are regional groups of teams that play one another, such as the Big Ten), and half get at-large bids, awarded by the official NCAA selection committeebased on who it thinks deserves to get in.

The NCAA tournament's structure is simple. After four of the lower-ranked teams were eliminated in a "play-in" round, the 64 teams played each other, with the winners moving on and the losers going home. The field has now narrowed to 32 teams, and will then shrink to the "Sweet 16," the "Elite 8," the "Final Four," and the championship. Whoever wins the championship cuts down the nets in celebration — a tradition that dates to 1947.


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Miami Beach Centennial Calendar

THIS IS HOW WE CELEBRATE!

Updated Miami Beach Centennial Calendar

Sunday, March 22

Shaun T Fitness brought to you by Core Power, 8AM – 10AM, Free
8 Street & Ocean Drive
Get your work out by this celebrity trainer.

Miami Beach 100 Years, 100 Photos by Johnny Arraiz, 10AM-5PM (Sunday - Thursday), Free
Miami Design Preservation League, 1001 Ocean Drivehttp://johnnyarraiz.wix.com/miamibeach100anos

Miami Beach Concours d’Elegance, 12PM – 5PM, Ticketed
Miami Beach Golf Club,2301 Alton Road
A celebration of the greatest sports, exotic and racing automobiles of the past 100 years.http://www.miamibeachconcours.com/ Buy tickets online at miamibeachconcours.com. Tickets are $40 for general admission, Miami Beach residents receive 15% discount with the following promo code: MBR
Media Note: Legendary Italian designer Paolo Pininfarina will be in attendance as a honored guest judge. Pininfarina is responsible for designing iconic sports cars such as the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500, Lancia Auerlia B20 and Ferrari 212 Inter and more.info@miamibeachconcours.com, 877.595.4329

*Fashion Show, 9PM –11PM, Free
8 Street & Ocean Drive
Colombian designer Liliana Montoya Swimwear presented by FUNKSHION. Montoya’s collection is inspired by the colors of sprawling ocean hues, coral, tropical fish, seaweed and coastal landscapes. Labels The Original Penguin with American roots since the 1950s and Cubavera that innovates a traditional staple with a Latin twist, will strut their collections following the swimwear show. New York City DJ Orazio Rispo.

*Drag of Ages, 11PM - 1AM, Free
8 Street & Ocean DriveDrag of Ages will take you on an entertaining retrospect of female impersonators from 1915 to 2015 and beyond.Television reality star Elaine Lancaster, who is an emblematic icon of Miami Beach, will act as master of ceremony By her side will be a cast of celebrity drag queens who is visibility dates back to the 1950s. In no particular order: Henrietta Robinson, Vinna Rouge, Adora, Brandy Smith, Joanna James, Nikki Adams, Tiffany Fantasia, Mizz Cori, Kitty meow, Shelley Novak, Barbarella, Chyna girl, enestra infinity, Wildchild & Champagne Beaudeux. Festive attire is suggested. For more information, contact 305.785.3482.

Monday, March 23

100 Weddings, 12PM8 Street & Ocean Drive, Free
Beach wedding ceremony and renewal of vows for 100 couples, including same-sex couples. Toast & refreshments follow the ceremony.

The Jackie Gleason Show Marathon, 5PM – 8PM, Free
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

Let’s Get Astrophysical Show, 8PM, Free8 Street & Ocean Drive
Astrophysicist Dr. Fiorella Terenzi will feature the first and only top 15 stellar-themed pop song countdown, combined with live DJs, musicians, dancers, acrobats, a laser light show and more.

Tuesday, March 24

Miami Beach Centennial Tennis Celebration, 2:30PM – 10PM, Ticketed 8 Street & Ocean Drive
USTA tennis clinic for over 100 Miami Beach kids, red carpet, a pro-amateur celeb competition and a tennis expo presented by CAA Sports. Limited free tickets to Miami Beach residents available at City Hall.
Media Note: Requires media to RSVP in advance to CAA Sports. Contact Stephanie Lopez at 562.774.5866, tennisasst@caa.com orstephanieblopez@msn.com

The Jackie Gleason Show Marathon, 5PM – 8PM, Free
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

*Miami Beach Documentary, 8PM-9PM, Free
SoundScape, New World Center, 17 Street and Washington AvenueDocumentary by Billy Corban

Wednesday, March 25

Naturalization of 100 New US Citizens, 10AM, Free
8 Street & Ocean Drive
Note: USCIS Director Leon Rodriguez, son of immigrants, grew up in Miami Beach and Beach High grad. This will be his first South FL ceremony he oversees as director. Contact Ana Santiago, Ana.E.Santiago@uscis.dhs.gov, for more details on special immigrant stories of those being naturalized.

Food Truck & Music Festival, 5PM – 10PM, Free
North Shore Bandshell, 72 Street and Collins Avenue
The largest food truck festival Miami Beach has ever seen. Spam Allstars will be performing their 20^th anniversary show, along with a performance by the Beethose Beatles Tribute Band.

The Jackie Gleason Show Marathon, 5PM - 8PM, Free
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

Thursday, March 26

Beach Oasis Party, 12PM – 5PM, Free
9 Street & Ocean Drive
A beach party with a sand stage concert featuring a stellar line up of internationally established DJ’s and performances by the IDA artists selected by MB100’s Musical Director Rudy Perez. Free admission & open to the public.

Hard Rock Rising Miami Beach Global Music Festival 2015, 5PM – 12AM, Free & Ticketed
Stars include Andrea Bocelli, Gloria Estefan, Barry Gibb, Flo Rida, Wyclef, Jon Secada, Diego Torres, DJ Irie, Dave Mason, Rudy Perez, The Miami Symphony & Master Chorale, and many, many more. To purchase seated tickets and/or to obtain free general admission tickets for Miami Beach residents, visit MiamiBeach100.com. Note: Requires media credential to enter media areas. Event is free.

Friday, March 27

* “Community Resiliency Summit - Miami Beach Rising Above” Summit (W Hotel)

The summit highlights Miami Beach’s current and future mitigation and adaptation strategies and how these strategies can be used by cities worldwide to adapt to the rising seas.
Press conference/ Community Awards, Scholarships & Recap of Summit 12:30 p.m.

Miami Beach Unveils New Lifeguard Towers for its Centennial

The City of Miami Beach enthusiastically announces the unveiling of two new brightly colored lifeguard towers that will be added to the already iconic 29-piece collection between South Pointe and 87 Street. The 29 existing towers recently received a fresh coat of paint in preparation to celebrate the centennial year. The two new towers – one round and one square – were designed by architect William Lane.

Miami Beach officials will showcase one of the new towers on Friday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Festivities will take place on the beachfront at 10 Street, behind Ocean Rescue headquarters.

“The lifeguard towers are a reflection of Miami Beach Art Deco history. Residents and visitors have grown attached to them over the years because they really resonate with South Beach ‘sun and fun,’” said Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy L. Morales. “Now, we have two more stands for people to enjoy, and we are working to add more and eventually replace the older towers with new ones when we are able.”  

Ribbon-cutting event planned for Friday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. on 10 Street Beach

The new round lifeguard tower will be placed at 10 Street permanently. Its color scheme is ice plant green, fusion pink and knockout orange. The existing round tower will be moved from 10 Street to its new home at 43 Street. The new square tower, a color combination of slip blue, lupine blue, and outrageous green, will be on display at the City’s centennial celebration main event area and then relocated to its permanent position at 58 Street.

Miami Beach Fire Chief Virgil Fernandez said, “The Ocean Rescue team is truly excited to have two more lifeguard towers on our beach both for their aesthetic appearance, and for their primary purpose of safeguarding our beaches.”

The new towers were built locally with structurally sound components, such as impact windows and pressure treated wood with stainless steel and aluminum hardware. Their custom designs and color schemes are reminiscent of the five original towers designed by architect William Lane post Hurricane Andrew.  He aimed to utilize free form fun shapes and deco/pop inspired colors to enhance the simple ‘nails and bolts’ woodwork construction and easily connect to people of different ages, cultures and social backgrounds.

In 2006, the City’s Property Management Division built additional lifeguard towers that still provide a lookout point for today’s lifeguards.

The new round lifeguard tower cost is approximately $88,000 and the square tower cost is approximately $77,000. Funding was provided by Quality of Life Resort Tax Funds.

For high resolution photos or further details regarding the lifeguard towers project, please contact CIP Public Information Specialist Lauren Firtel at laurenfirtel@miamibeachfl.gov or 305.673.7071.

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ROMEO SANTOS, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, J BALVIN, AND MARC ANTHONY TOP THE LIST OF FINALISTS FOR THE BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS LIVE ON TELEMUNDO APRIL 30

A 21-time finalist this year, Romeo Santos leads the field closely followed by 19-time finalist Enrique Iglesias; both singers eclipsing the previous record for most finalist mentions

Billboard and Telemundo announced today the finalists for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm® during a press conference at the Trump National Hotel in Doral, Florida, which was broadcast live on the network’s morning show Un Nuevo Dia and streamed live through telemundo.com/entretenimiento/premios-billboard.  The category of Social Artist of the Year was announced through Telemundo’s social media channels; while the categories ofDigital Song of the Year and Streaming Song of the Year were announced before the press conference through Telemundo.com/PremiosBillboard- the official website of the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm®, where the complete list of finalists, in addition to exclusive content about this year’s event, can be found.  Topping the list of finalists competing in multiple categories are Romeo Santos (21 entries), Enrique Iglesias (19), J Balvin (12), Marc Anthony (7), Drake (7),  Descemer Bueno (6), Gente de Zona (6), Julion Alvarez y Su Norteño Banda (6), Farruko (6) and Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga (6).  The longest-running and most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world will be produced and broadcast live by Telemundo on Thursday, April 30 at 7pm/6c from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Florida.  Fans can follow the excitement of the star-studded event on Twitter and Instagram @LatinBillboards and Facebook.com/LatinBillboards, and join the conversation using #Billboards2015.

Romeo Santos “The King of Bachata” enjoyed a stellar year with a sold-out tour that included an unprecedented two-night stint at Yankee Stadium and ended up 2014 atop the music charts.  The prolific singer, songwriter and producer tops the list of finalists this year with 21 entries, vying for 16 awards in major categories, among them: Artist of the Year; Social Artist of the Year; Songwriter of the Year andProducer of the Year.  Santos’ album “Formula, Vol. 2” is up for Top Latin Album of the Year and Tropical Album of the Year.  The hit song “Eres Mía” vies for Hot Latin Song of the Year; Airplay Song of the Year;Streaming Song of the Year and Tropical Song of the Year.  The music collaboration with Drake, “Odio,” earned finalist mention in six categories including: Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event; Airplay Song of the Year; Digital Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year and Tropical Song of the Year.  His song “Yo También,” featuring Marc Anthony, also competes for Tropical Song of the Year.

World-renowned singer Enrique Iglesias is a 19-time finalist this year competing for 15 awards includingArtist of the Year; Social Artist of the Year; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male; Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo; and Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male.  After singing the hit song “Bailando” for the first time on TV at the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards, the song became a worldwide phenomenon and quickly reached the top of Hot Latin Songs were it remains for a 39th week.  The song vies for Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event;Airplay Song of the Year; Digital Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year; and Latin Pop Song of the Year; earning six finalist mentions to Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona who collaborated on the hit song.  Enrique Iglesias’ collaboration with legendary Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solis “El Perdedor” is up for Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event; Digital Song of the Year; Streaming Song of the Year;and Latin Pop Song of the Year.  The album “Sex & Love” competes for Top Latin Album of the Year andLatin Pop Album of the Year.  The very successful concert tour with Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull is a finalist for Tour of the Year.

Newcomer Colombian urban star J Balvin had a successful year in the U.S., topping the music charts and becoming a 12-time finalist up for 11 awards including for Artist of the Year, New and Songwriter of the Year.  His collaboration with Farruko, “6 AM,” competes for Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event; Airplay Song of the Year; Digital Song of the Year; and Latin Rhythm Song of the Year.

Seven-time finalists include Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, and biggest-selling salsa artist of all time,Marc Anthony vying for six awards including Artist of the Year; Tour of the Year; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male; Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo; and Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo.  His song “Flor Pálida” and the collaboration with Romeo Santos “Yo También” are up for Tropical Song of the Year.  In addition, Canadian rapper, songwriter, and actor Drake, featured on Romeo Santos’ “Odio” garners seven entries, including Crossover Artist of the Year and six finalist mentions for the song.

Farruko, Julion Alvarez y Su Norteño Banda, Descemer Bueno, and Gente de Zona are up for six awards this year; while Marco Antonio Solis, Santana, and Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga,are up for five awards.  Prince Royce, the late Jenni Rivera, Calibre 50, Plan B and Wisin compete for four awards each.  Artists up for three awards include: Ricardo Arjona, Camila, Chayanne, Alexis & Fidoand Juan Gabriel; while Yandel, Shakira, Banda Los Recoditos, Ricky Martin, El Komander, Calle 13,Remmy Valenzuela, Juan Luis Guerra, Baby Rasta & Gringo are up for two awards.

Billboard will also present its prestigious discretionary awards including The Spirit of Hope Award for humanitarian contributions and the Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards.  Previous winners of Billboard’s discretionary awards include: Intocable, Marc Anthony, Soraya, Maná, Banda El Recodo, Willy Chirino, Gloria Estefan, Vicente Fernandez, Shakira, Mongo Santamaria, Jose Feliciano, Los Tigres Del Norte, Ricky Martin, Andrea Bocelli, Tito Puente, Olga Tañon, Ricardo Montaner, Franco de Vita, Miguel Bose, Conjunto Primavera, Juanes, Daddy Yankee, Carlos Santana, Jose Jose, Los Temerarios, Emmanuel, and Carlos Vives.

The awards are the culmination of the Billboard Latin Music Conference, now in its 26th year and under the slogan “The Top Artists, The Top Trends, The Top Names in Music”.  The conference is the biggest and longest-running event dedicated to Latin music in the world.  It takes place on April 27-30 at The Ritz-Carlton in Miami Beach, Florida.  The conference is the “must-attend” event for the top power players in the industry, from label presidents to A talent, to top agents, managers, promoters, marketing and advertising executives and radio executives, as well as for those taking their first steps in the business.  For information please visit BillboardLatinConference.com or email conferences@billboard.com

The Billboard Latin Music Awards honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by the actual sales, radio airplay, streaming and social data that informs Billboard's weekly charts during a one-year period from the issue dated February 1, 2014 through this year's January 31, 2015 issue.  Based on album sales, digital track sales, monitored radio airplay, and streaming data provided by Nielsen Music and social media data provided by Next Big Sound, Billboard’s rankings are the world's most authoritative music charts.  Finalists, and the eventual winners, reflect performance of new recordings on Billboard’s albums and songs charts, including Top Latin Albums, Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay, Latin Digital Songs and Latin Streaming Songs, among others.

Billboard is the world’s most influential music brand; built on the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres.  The Billboard charts define success in music.  From the iconic Billboard magazine to Billboard.com which is the ultimate consumer-facing destination for millions of passionate music fans, to the industry’s most elite conference series and influencer events including the Power 100 and Women in Music – the Billboard brand has unmatched authority among fans, artists and the industry alike.

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FINALISTS

OVERALL ARTIST CATEGORIES

Artist of the Year:

• Marc Anthony
• Enrique Iglesias
• Prince Royce
• Romeo Santos

Artist of the Year, New:

• J Balvin
• Banda Tierra Sagrada
• Kevin Ortiz
• Remmy Valenzuela

Tour of the Year:

• Marc Anthony
• Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull
• Alejandro Fernández
• Juan Gabriel

Social Artist of the Year:

• Enrique Iglesias
• La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de René Camacho
• Romeo Santos
• Shakira

Crossover Artist of the Year:

• Becky G
• Jason Derulo
• Drake
• Pharrell Williams

SONGS CATEGORIES

Hot Latin Song of the Year:

• J Balvin featuring Farruko “6 AM”
• Enrique Iglesias  featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona “Bailando”
• Romeo Santos “Eres Mía”
• Romeo Santos featuring Drake “Odio”

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:

• J Balvin featuring Farruko “6 AM”
• Enrique Iglesias  featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona “Bailando”
• Enrique Iglesias featuring Marco Antonio Solís “El Perdedor”
• Romeo Santos featuring Drake “Odio”

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:

• J Balvin
• Enrique Iglesias
• Prince Royce
• Romeo Santos

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:

• Chiquis
• Natalia Jiménez
• Jenni Rivera
• Shakira

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Julión Álvarez  y Su Norteño Banda
• Banda Los Recoditos
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:

• Discos Sabinas
• Remex
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year

• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino

Airplay Song of the Year

• J Balvin featuring Farruko “6 AM”
• Enrique Iglesias  featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona “Bailando”
• Romeo Santos “Eres Mía”
• Romeo Santos featuring Drake “Odio”

Airplay Label of the Year:

• RCA
• Remex
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Airplay Imprint of the Year:

• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino

Digital Song of the Year:

• J Balvin featuring Farruko “6 AM”
• Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona “Bailando”
• Enrique Iglesias Featuring Marco Antonio Solís “El Perdedor”
• Romeo Santos featuring Drake “Odio”

Streaming Song of the Year:

• Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona “Bailando”
• Enrique Iglesias featuring Marco Antonio Solís “El Perdedor”
• Romeo Santos “Eres Mía”
• Romeo Santos featuring Drake “Odio”

ALBUMS CATEGORIES

Top Latin Album of the Year:

• Enrique Iglesias “Sex & Love”
• Santana “Corazón”
• Romeo Santos “Formula, Vol. 2”
• Various Artists “Las Bandas Románticas De América 2014”

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:

• Marc Anthony
• Enrique Iglesias
• Juan Gabriel
• Romeo Santos

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:

• Ana Gabriel
• Lucero
• Jenni Rivera
• Thalía

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50
• Julión Álvarez  y Su Norteño Banda
• Santana

Top Latin Albums Label of the Year:

• Remex
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina

Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year:

• Fonovisa
• Republic
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino

LATIN POP CATEGORIES

Latin Pop Song of the Year

• Camila “Decidiste Dejarme"
• Chayanne “Humanos A Marte”
• Enrique Iglesias featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona “Bailando”
• Enrique Iglesias featuring Marco Antonio Solís “El Perdedor”

Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Solo

• Ricardo  Arjona
• Enrique Iglesias
• Juanes
• Ricky Martin

Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Camila
• Jesse & Joy
• La Ley
• Santana

Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year

• RCA
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina

Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year

• Capitol Latin
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino
• Warner Latina

Latin Pop Album of the Year:

• Enrique Iglesias “Sex & Love”
• Santana “Corazón”
• Ricardo Arjona “Viaje”
• Chayanne “En Todo Estaré”

Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:

• Ricardo Arjona
• Chayanne
• Enrique Iglesias
• Marco Antonio Solís

Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Camila
• Grupo Nueva Vida
• Santana
• Tercer Cielo

Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:

• Multimusic
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina

Latin Pop Albums Imprint of the Year:

• RCA
• Republic
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino

TROPICAL CATEGORIES

Tropical Song of the Year:

• Marc Anthony “Flor Pálida”
• Romeo Santos featuring Drake “Odio”
• Romeo Santos “Eres Mía”
• Romeo Santos featuring Marc Anthony “Yo También”

Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:

• Marc Anthony
• Prince Royce
• Romeo Santos
• Victor Manuelle

Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Alexis & Fido
• Baby Rasta & Gringo
• Chino & Nacho
• Plan B

Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year

• Siente
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Venemusic

Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year

• Capitol Latin
• Machete
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latino

Tropical Album of the Year:

• Juan Luis Guerra “Todo Tiene Su Hora”
• Romeo Santos “Formula, Vol. 2”
• Various Artists “Que Lindo Es Puerto Rico”
• Various Artists “Sergio George Presents: Salsa Giants + Plus EP”

Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:

• Marc Anthony
• Juan Luis Guerra
• Romeo Santos
• Prince Royce

Tropical Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
• Grupo Niche
• Pirulo y La Tribu
• Don Perignon y La Orquesta Puertorriqueña     

Tropical Albums Label of the Year:

• Planet Records
• Popular
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Tropical Albums Imprint of the Year:

• Capitol Latin
• Sony Music Latin
• Top Stop
• Universal Music Latino

REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga “Hermosa Experiencia”
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga “No Me Pidas Perdón”
• El Komander “Soy De Rancho”
• Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda “Y Así Fue”

Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:

• El Komander
• Gerardo Ortiz
• Noel Torres
• Remmy Valenzuela

Regional Mexican Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50
• Julión Álvarez  y Su Norteño Banda
• Banda Los Recoditos

Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year

• Discos Sabinas
• Remex
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Regional Mexican Airplay Imprint of the Year

• DEL
• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Remex

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:

• Julión Álvarez  y Su Norteño Banda “Soy Lo Que Quiero: Indispensable”
• Juan Gabriel “Mis 40 En Bellas Artes”
• Jenni Rivera “1969-Siempre: En Vivo Desde Monterrey: Parte 2”
• Various Artists “Las Bandas Románticas de América 2014”

Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:

• Luis Coronel
• Juan Gabriel
• Jenni Rivera
• Roberto Tapia

Regional Mexican Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Calibre 50
• Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Los Tigres Del Norte

Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year:

• Freddie
• Remex
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Regional Mexican Albums Imprint of the Year:

• DEL
• Disa
• Fonovisa
• Remex

LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES

Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:

• J Balvin featuring Farruko “6 AM”
• J Balvin “Ay Vamos”
• Nicky Jam “Travesuras”
• Wisin featuring Jennifer Lopez & Ricky Martin “Adrenalina”

Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Solo:

• J Balvin
• Don Omar
• Wisin
• Yandel

Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Alexis & Fido
• Baby Rasta & Gringo
• Plan B
• Zion & Lennox

Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year

• Pina
• Siente
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year

• Capitol Latin
• Machete
• Pina
• Sony Music Latin

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:

• J Balvin “La Familia”
• Calle 13 “Multiviral”
• Plan B “Love & Sex”
• Wisin “El Regreso Del Sobreviviente”

Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo:

• J Balvin
• Farruko
• Wisin
• Yandel

Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

• Alexis & Fido
• Calle 13
• Cartel De Santa
• Plan B

Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year:

• Nacional
• Sony Music Latin
• Universal Music Latin Entertainment
• Warner Latina

Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year:

• Capitol Latin
• El Abismo
• Pina
• Sony Music Latin

WRITERS/PRODUCERS/PUBLISHERS CATEGORIES

Songwriter of the Year:

• José Alvaro Osorio Balvin
• Horacio Palencia Cisneros
• Luciano Luna Díaz
• Anthony “Romeo” Santos

Publisher of the Year:

• Mayimba Music, Inc., ASCAP
• Palabras De Romeo, ASCAP
• Sony/ATV Discos Music Publishing LLC, ASCAP
• Universal Music Latina, SESAC

Publishing Corporation of the Year:

• Peermusic
• Sony/ATV Music
• Universal Music
• Warner/Chappell Music

Producer of the Year:

• Jesús Tirado Castañeda
• Carlos Paucar
• Alejandro “Sky” Ramírez
• Anthony “Romeo” Santos