Univision was among the companies that cut ties with Trump after the remarks. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump drew ire from Hispanics and others when he said Mexican immigrants are rapists who bring drugs into the United States. Los Tigres del Norte went further, hoisting a banner at the end of their performance that read, 'Latinos united, don't vote for the racists.' 'We have to exercise our right to vote, and vote for those who will give more quality (of life) to Latinos, to the candidates. 'This is how we can use our power,' said Mana vocalist Fher as the group accepted their award for pop/rock album. Things also got political, thanks to rockers Mana and Los Tigres del Norte, who urged fellow Hispanics to get out the vote. Rita Moreno delighted the audience when she busted out some reggaeton dance moves, belying her 84 years. Wearing a blue suit and backed by a string section, the Latin Grammys' Person of the Year Roberto Carlos enchanted with a medley of his classics, including 'Yo Te Amo' and 'Propuesta.' His 'Todo Tiene su Hora' won for contemporary tropical album and its track 'Tus Besos' was named best tropical song. Her 'Hasta la Raiz' claimed prizes for alternative album and song at the pre-telecast ceremony during which the bulk of the awards are presented. Check out the full Latin Grammy preview conversation at the audio link. The artist is nominated nine times at the 2017 Latin Grammys.

Lafourcade and Guerra each won two awards before the show even began. A look ahead at the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards. Actresses Jacqueline Bracamontes and Roselyn Sanchez hosted the three-hour ceremony. For the first time, the telecast also reached viewers in China. The Latin Grammy Awards were broadcast live on Univision from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Bomba Estereo performs 'Fiesta' with Will Smith during the 2015 Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. In terms of the best new talent, Contreras notes that Cuban R&B singer Danay SuГЎrez has shown tremendous growth since he first saw her live six years ago and believes she justly deserves the four nominations garnered this year, including best new artist.Д¬heck out the full Latin Grammy preview conversation at the audio link.The biggest night in Latin music was presented in Spanish and English and featured a mix of rhythms, from alternative to mariachi.Д¬olorful performance mash-ups underscored the mix: Jamaican artist Omi shared the stage with reggaeton singer Nicky Jam, and Will Smith returned to his rap roots, performing 'Fiesta' with Colombian trop-rockers Bomba Estereo. Contreras believes that's because despite the track's success, the self-titled album by former Calle 13 front man, Residente, is a much stronger front-runner to win big this year. While Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's summer hit 'Despacito' rode the crossover pop wave and set streaming records, it's only up for two nominations, recognized in the categories of record of the year and song of the year. Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras visits the show to give his predictions - and some possible predicaments - ahead of this year's ceremony. The 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards are set to air live from Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. Rene 'Residente' Perez performs onstage at Univision and Fusion host RiseUp AS ONE on October 15, 2016.

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