Tune In: Beach Boys Documentary To Hit Disney+

It’s a great year for biopics, documentaries, and fresh new music. Here’s the rundown on what to check out. 

Beach Boys Documentary To Release On Disney+ 

We’re so surfin’ U.S.A! 

The Beach Boys are getting their own documentary! The film will trace the band from their humble family beginnings and feature never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston. Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson in their own words, plus a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and hear audio from Ricky Fataar. 

The Beach Boys will premiere May 24 exclusively on Disney+


Shakira’s Surprise Performance In Times Square 

Much like Post Malone in July 2023, Shakira surprised her fans with a pop-up concert in Times Square. Thousands of fans gathered at the iconic tourist attraction after Shakira announced the appearance hours before to celebrate her new album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. She opened up with her hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” and had the crowd singing nonstop through her entire performance. 

In case you missed it, watch her stellar performance, above. 


Tennessee Becomes First State To Implement Artists Protection Against AI 

AI is rapidly evolving and harder to keep up for not just the public, but the music industry. Tennessee has found a solution. 

The state signed off on the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act — ELVIS Act— which is an updated version of an old law, specifically made to include AI protections. The law will take effect on July 1 and bar anyone from using AI technology to mimic any Tennessee artists’ voice and likeness without their permission. 


Kid Laroi Announces North American Tour 

The Kid LAROI is coming to North America with The First Time Tour. The Australian artist announced his new tour dates earlier this week on Instagram that had fans excited for the summer. He will be accompanied by special guests Chase Shakur and Glaive. 

Sing along with The Kid LAROI with these upcoming concert dates


Latin Recording Academy Add New Categories 

Latin music is taking over the world and artists such as Peso Pluma, Eslabon Armado, Sinego, and others have a chance to snag more awards. The Latin Recording Academy announced a new field and category along with revised eligibility guidelines and requirements ahead of the 25th Latin Grammys. 

The new categories are Best Latin Electronic Music Performance and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album. Other changes include a name switch from Best Música Popular Brasileira Album to Best Música Afro Portuguesa-Brasileira Album. Take a look at the revised guidelines here

Paola Cardenas

Paola Cardenas is a senior Journalism major and Rhetoric and Public Advocacy minor at Hofstra University. She contributes pieces to the Long Island Advocate as a student journalist. She is also a research assistant working on the effect of crime news on teenagers’ mental health. She enjoys writing poetry, binge watching TV shows and sustainability.

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