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Enrique Iglesias releases special India edition for ‘Sex & Love’ album
MUMBAI: Global superstar Enrique Iglesias has once again acknowledged his legion of Indian fans by releasing a `Special India Edition’ of his latest album `Sex and Love’.
This special edition not only includes global hits such as ‘Bailando’ ft. December Bueno & Gente De Zona, ‘I’m A Freak’ ft. Pitbull, ‘Heart Attack’ and ‘There Goes My Baby’ ft. Flo Rida but also four bonus tracks including the English version of ‘Bailando’ ft. Sean Paul, December Bueno & Gente De Zona, ‘El Perdedor’ (Bachata Version) feat Marco Antonio Solis, ‘I’m A Freak’ (Salim-Sulaiman Remix) and the brand new single ‘Noche Y De Dia’ feat. Yandel & Juan Magan.
Iglesias said, “I’m overwhelmed that my latest album `Sex and Love’ is Triple Platinum in India! I can’t thank my Indian fans enough for their support and love. Here’s a `Special Edition’ of the album just for my fans in India – Hope you all enjoy it!”
Released in March 2014, `Sex & Love’ went to become the highest selling international album in India across all labels.
Since its release, `Sex and Love’ has bagged a whole bunch of awards globally including the prestigious Latin Grammy Awards 2014 for `Song of the Year’, `Best Urban Song’ and `Best Urban Performance’ for ‘Bailando’. Iglesias also received the Billboard Music Award for `Top Latin Album in 2015’. However, the icing on the cake was his massive haul of a phenomenal nine awards at the 2015 Latin Billboard Music Awards including `Artist Of The Year’ `Latin Pop Album Of The Year’ and `Hot Latin Song Of The Year’.
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Disney unifies streaming, film, TV and games under Dana Walden
Debra O’Connell to chair Disney Entertainment Television in new setup
LOS ANGELES: The Walt Disney Company is pressing play on a more tightly woven future. As audiences hop between cinema screens, streaming apps and game worlds, the media giant is stitching its storytelling arms into one coordinated machine under Dana Walden.
Set to take charge as president and chief creative officer on March 18, Walden will oversee a newly unified Disney Entertainment structure that brings together streaming, film, television and the company’s fast-expanding games and digital business. She will report directly to incoming chief executive officer Josh D’Amaro.
The thinking is simple. Whether viewers are watching on Disney+, heading to the cinema or diving into a game, Disney wants the experience to feel like chapters of the same story. Walden summed it up as strengthening the emotional thread between Disney’s characters and its audiences, wherever they choose to engage.
The leadership reshuffle reads like a carefully cast ensemble. Alan Bergman continues as chairman of Disney Entertainment, studios, steering film production, marketing and distribution while sharing oversight of direct to consumer.
Streaming gets a dual command. Joe Earley and Adam Smith step in as co-presidents of direct to consumer, jointly handling strategy and financial performance across Disney+ and Hulu. Earley will also guide content strategy, while Smith retains his role as chief product and technology officer across Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
A new chair enters the frame with Debra O’Connell taking on the role of chairman, Disney Entertainment Television. She will oversee an expansive slate that includes ABC Entertainment, National Geographic and Hulu Originals, while continuing to supervise ABC News and owned stations.
Gaming, once a side quest, is now a central storyline. Sean Shoptaw, executive vice president, games and digital entertainment, moves into the Disney Entertainment fold. His remit includes partnerships such as the collaboration with Epic Games, aimed at building a Disney universe linked to Fortnite.
Elsewhere, John Landgraf remains chairman of FX, reporting to Walden, while Asad Ayaz continues as chief marketing and brand officer, reporting to both D’Amaro and Walden.
The message behind the reshuffle is clear. Disney is no longer thinking in silos of screens but in stories that travel. And with Walden at the creative helm, the company is betting that a single, seamless narrative can keep audiences hooked, whether they are watching, scrolling or playing.
