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Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Pro Padel League to kick off 2025 season in Miami. Here's what you need to know
The sport of padel continues to grow in the United States, and Miami, with its large Latin American population, is now a stop for two professional leagues. Two months after the Premier Padel league held its U.S. debut at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Pro Padel League (PPL) announced this week that it is kicking off its 2025 season on June 19 at the Wayfair Arena in Medley, a suburb of Miami. It is the same venue where Unrivaled, the women's three-on-three basketball league, was held earlier this year. The PPL has 10 co-ed teams in the United States, Mexico and Canada and the season will include stops in San Sebastián (Spain) in July, Guadalajara (Mexico) in August, an All-Star Festival in The Hamptons (New York) Aug. 30-Sept. 1 and the City's Cup (New York) in mid-October. The teams include: the Flowrida Goats, owned by Puerto Rican music star Daddy Yankee, the Arkansas Matrix, Cancun Waves, Houston Volts, Las Vegas Smash, Los Angeles Beat, Miami Padel Club, New York Atlantics, San Diego Stingrays, and Toronto Polar Bears. Padel, a combination of tennis, racquetball and squash, has been popular in Spain, Argentina, Venezuela and other parts of South America for a long time. 'This schedule is a defining moment in our journey,' said PPL CEO Mike Dorfman. 'With Spain being the heart of the international padel scene, and Mexico, the birthplace of padel and home to one of our most passionate fan bases, our 2025 season isn't just expanding — it's going global. 'Our opening event at the home of Unrivaled, the newest women's professional basketball league, is purposeful. Wayfair Arena is a cutting-edge venue that will provide an epic in-arena experience for our fans, but equally important is the direct connection to women's sports as the PPL is the epitome of a modern sports league. We are growing the sport of padel globally to the benefit of the best players in the world – regardless of gender – and will engage and inspire a new generation of fandom.' For more information, go to
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daddy Yankee & Snow's ‘Con Calma' Hits 3 Billion Views on YouTube
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Daddy Yankee hits a new milestone as the music video for his hit 'Con Calma,' featuring Canadian rapper Snow, coolly crosses the three-billion-view mark on YouTube. The animated visual, packed with electrifying dance moves and reggaetón flow, marks the Puerto Rican superstar's second video to hit that milestone, following the 2017 chart-topping smash 'Despacito.' Released in January 2019, the 'Con Calma' video showcases an animated version of The Big Boss leading the charge on a brightly lit dance floor, surrounded by synchronized dancers who bring the infectious beat — courtesy of Play-N-Skillz and David 'Scott Summers' Macias — to life. A reimagined take on Snow's 1992 classic 'Informer,' the visual creates a party-like atmosphere that continues to attract an ever-growing audience. More from Billboard On the Billboard charts, the smash hit entered various listings, including topping Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay and Argentina Hot 100. In February 2019, the remix featuring Katy Perry reached the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 22, further extending the track's global success. In October, Billboard reported that Concord acquired Daddy Yankee's music catalog in a deal valued at $217 million. The Latin hitmaker — whose Barrio Fino was the first reggaetón album to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart in 2004 — released his trap-infused single 'En el Desierto' earlier this year. He also featured on the 2024 Peacock documentary, Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World, also starring Ivy Queen, Bad Bunny and more. Feel like adding another view to 'Con Calma'? Check out the music video below: Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Forbes
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
YouTube At 20: Luis Fonsi's ‘Despacito' Is All-Time Most-Watched Music Video
Luis Fonsi performs "Despacito" on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on September 5, 2017. 'Despacito,' the catchy, record-setting global phenomenon, has secured its place as a history-making song on a platform that has transformed audience viewing habits and redefined the music industry. This week, YouTube celebrated 20 years since it uploaded its first video, 'Me at the zoo'- a 19-second clip featuring co-founder Jawed Karim at the San Diego Zoo. Two decades later, the sensual rhythm, memorable lyrics, and infectious melody of the Luis Fonsi track featuring Daddy Yankee have made it YouTube's biggest music success story, currently standing as the platform's most-watched music video, breaking countless records along the way. Uploaded in January 2017, 'Despacito' kicked off its historic run as one of the all-time fastest music videos to reach one billion views, tying at No. 2 with Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You.' Both took just 97 days, trailing only Adele's 'Hello,' which hit the milestone in 88 days. 'Despacito' was the first to reach 3, 4, 5, and 6 billion views, continuing its meteoric rise to the No. 1 music video on the popular digital platform, earning it seven Guinness World Records. Luis Fonsi tops the all-time most-viewed music videos on YouTube. YouTube, the world's second most visited online site in the world - after Google - was key to the song's unprecedented success and reflects its evolution into a global entertainment powerhouse. The platform's recommendation engine and accessibility have allowed "Despacito" to transcend language and cultural barriers, making it a fixture in playlists worldwide. "Despacito" has outperformed music videos from many of the world's biggest English-language stars. For example, Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" has over 6.1 billion views, Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" and Adele's "Hello" each have more than 3.3 billion. Luis Fonsi's hit at the top of YouTube's music video rankings reflects a shift in global music consumption, where Spanish-language hits can compete with and even outpace English-language releases. Other Latin artists have also found massive success on YouTube. Shakira's "Waka Waka," the 2010 FIFA World Cup official song currently has more than 4.2 billion views, while her "Chantaje" duet with Maluma has 3 billiion. Artists like J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Pedro Capó, Bad Bunny, Maluma, Karol G, Ozuna, Natti Natash, Becky G, Jennifer Lopez, Pit Bull, Romeo Santos, Rosalía and Cardi B are among the artists belonging to the billion-views club, demonstrating reggaeton and urban Latin music's global appeal. While "Despacito" sits atop the most-watched music videos, it is also the No. 2 most- watched video on YouTube overall, trailing only the children's phenomenon trailing only the children's phenomenon 'Baby Shark Dance,' which has over 15.8 billion views. As YouTube enters its third decade with an estimated 5+ billion total videos uploaded, and viewers watching a daily average of 1 billion hours of content, "Despacito" stands as the perfect example of how the platform has transformed the music industry by giving artists from all backgrounds the opportunity to reach audiences around the world.
Express Tribune
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Daddy Yankee files $250m lawsuit against ex-wife and sister-in-law for fraud and defamation
Daddy Yankee has taken legal action against his ex-wife, Mireddys González, and her sister, Ayeicha Gonzalez Castellanos, filing a $250 million lawsuit that accuses them of financial mismanagement and defamation. The legal battle marks a dramatic turn in the former couple's nearly three-decade-long relationship, which had long been seen as one of reggaeton's most stable marriages. The Puerto Rican superstar, whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, alleges that González and her sister mishandled two of his business ventures, causing him significant financial losses. According to court documents, 'Mireddys and Ayeicha Gonzalez Castellanos continued to assume greater power than was permitted and together made reckless and selfish decisions that were detrimental to both the companies and Mr. Ayala Rodriguez (Daddy Yankee).' Beyond financial mismanagement, the lawsuit also claims that the two orchestrated a campaign to damage Daddy Yankee's reputation, adding further tension to an already bitter split. Following news of the lawsuit, González, a well-known entrepreneur and the mother of two of Daddy Yankee's children, took to social media with cryptic posts. Without directly addressing the allegations, she shared biblical quotes and messages that hinted at her perspective on the situation. One post read, 'Stop having empathy for people who treat you badly,' while another stated, 'Emotional attachment is a prison for the soul; it makes you see virtues that do not exist and hopes where there are none.' The former couple officially finalized their divorce on February 18 in a virtual court session, avoiding a face-to-face confrontation. Daddy Yankee and González had been married since 1995, long before he became a global sensation with his breakthrough hit 'Gasolina.' Their marriage was often viewed as a strong partnership, with González frequently managing aspects of his business ventures. However, this lawsuit paints a starkly different picture, exposing deep conflicts and allegations that could redefine the narrative of their decades-long relationship.
