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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez win stuns Democrats, puts new attention on Pelosi

Posted June 27, 2018 at 8:55 am

Ocasio-Cortez, 28, who is from the Bronx, is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and ran a low-budget campaign where she was outspent by an 18-1 margin.

“We have had our country on autopilot and we’ve been accepting what’s been happening,” she told Refinery29 earlier this month. “And what’s happening in this country is indicative that we need new leadership. We need new leadership in the Democratic Party and we need new leadership in the country.”

Among her issues is expanding the Medicare program to people of all ages and abolishing Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She recently went to Tornillo, Texas, to protest against policies that have separated parents from their children at the U.S.-Mexico border.

“We beat a machine with a movement, and that is what we have done today,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “Working-class Americans want a clear champion and there is nothing radical about moral clarity in 2018.”

The online site Slate compared her victory to when then-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a Republican, lost to unknown Dave Brat in 2014. The publication pointed out that now there was no clear successor to Pelosi in the event of the party taking back the House.

“In the short term, Pelosi may have crossed another potential challenger off of her list, but the bigger picture can’t be good for the existing Democratic leadership structure,” Jim Newell wrote in Slate.“Crowley, for all his accumulated power, just got taken out on the mantra of generational change. This presents an argument, for Pelosi’s detractors in the conference, that the rest of the leadership should follow suit.”

Politico wrote that although a rival to Pelosi was defeated, Ocasio-Cortez represents a “reminder of the generational demands for change at the top of the party hierarchy,” and her victory will likely send a “shudder through the moderate wing of the party.”

Pelosi ties were seen to potentially hurt some Democrats’ bid to hold the seat in the fall. In Pennsylvania, Democrat Conor Lamb vowed not to support Pelosi for speaker – and went on to win a special election in a deep-red district that President Trump carried in 2016 by 20 percentage points.

6 Alejandra Guzman Songs to Celebrate Pride Month

Posted June 26, 2018 at 10:11 am

Guzman’s musical anthems have empowered the LGBTQ community for decades and the Mexican pop/rock singer has been an outspoken supporter since early in her storied career.

Alejandra Guzman grew up in a family of stars. No matter what, the Mexican pop/rock artist has made her own path, her way. A staunch supporter of the LGBTQ community, we’re highlighting some of the entertainer’s most fab songs in honor of Pride Month.

“Todos Me Miran” (Live from Mexico City)

Even a divided world cannot stop Guzman, who never looked so good in a shimmering gold fringe dress than she did during this performance. In “Todos Me Miran” (Everyone Looks at Me), the audience is encouraged to stand tall no matter what.

“Volverte a Amar” (To Love You Again)

This is a classic, and the video provides intimate moments with Guzman backstage. We see strength, vulnerability and a true entertainer who dazzles on stage. Here, she also introduces her brother Luis Enrique and singer/songwriter Mario Domm, who co-wrote the song with Guzman.

“Eternamente Bella”

The title of this Guzman hit translates to “eternally beautiful,” and this throwback video shows that the Mexican singer has always had an illuminating stage presence and ability to move elegantly, thanks to her dance training.

“Hey Güera”

The snappy, catchy and bold pop ballad is a fan favorite. Here, Guzman sings about someone who took her man. The Siempre en Domingo (a Mexican variety show) performance is a must-watch.

“Yo Te Esperaba” (En Vivo)

Before Guzman’s daughter Frida Sofia was born, the Mexican star wrote a letter to her. It gave way to the tender track “Yo Te Esperaba” (I Waited for You), making for one of Guzman’s most endearing compositions of her career.

“Hacer el Amor Con Otro”

Guzman’s signature heartbreak power ballad takes a different tone as it is performed by both Guzman and the late regional Mexican star Jenni Rivera. Watch how two beloved entertainers celebrated their friendship.

Shakira & Maluma Debut in Top 20 on Hot Latin Songs With ‘Clandestino’

Posted June 26, 2018 at 10:01 am

Plus, Piso 21 debuts on Latin Rhythm Songs and Christian Nodal rises on Regional Mexican Songs.

Shakira and Maluma debut in the top 20 of the Hot Latin Songs chart (dated June 23) as their new collaboration “Clandestino” arrives at No. 17.

It’s the third time the pair have teamed up for a hit on the list, following “Trap” (which peaked at No. 17 on Feb. 10, 2018) and “Chantaje” (No. 1 for 11 weeks, beginning Nov. 19, 2016). The latter two tracks were billed to Shakira, featuring Maluma.

With “Clandestino’s” arrival, Shakira extends her record as the female artist with the most top 20 hits ever on the chart; she now has 33. Luis Miguel still holds the lead, among all acts, with 46.

Meanwhile, Maluma clocks his 12^th top 20.

“Clandestino” is Shakira’s first debut in 2018 and the highest arrival in over a year: “Me Enamoré” debuted at No. 11 on the Apr. 29, 2017-dated list. For Maluma, it’s his fourth debut of 2018.

Shakira performs live at The O2 Arena on June 11, 2018 in London.

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The tune also arrives at the penthouse on the Latin Digital Songs Sales tally, with 5,000 downloads sold in the week ending June 14, according to Nielsen Music, pushing Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” featuring Justin Bieber back at No. 2.

Piso 21 Debuts: Elsewhere, Colombian group Piso 21 notches its second hit on the Latin Rhythm Songs airplay chart, as “La Vida Sin Ti” debuts at No. 25 thanks to a 16 percent lift in plays in the week ending June 17. Earlier in 2018, the act logged its first hit on the list with “Dejala Que Vuelva,” featuring Manuel Turizo, which peaked at No. 7 on March 24.

“La Vida Sin Ti” also debuts on the Latin Airplay tally, arriving at No. 45.