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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated on Thursday (July 23) to reflect the new artists added to the lineup.

Artists are joining in solidarity for “Unidos Por Venezuela,” a forthcoming benefit concert in Miami set to raise funds for the families and communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

Joining the humanitarian initiative are Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Feid, Jay Wheeler, Elena Rose, Silvestre Dangond, Gente de Zona, Mau y Ricky, Olga Tañón, Lasso, San Luis, Piso 21, Alleh, Zhamira Zambrano, and Enrique Santos, who were initially announced on July 15.

A new wave of artists was then announced on July 23 that includes Chayanne, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Chyno y Nacho, Corina Smith, Isadora, Jerry Di, Jonathan Moly, Jorge Luis Chacín, Manu Manzo, Micro TDH, Nella, Joaquina, and Noreh.

The benefit concert as well as international telethon — led by CMN, Maestro Cares Foundation, TelevisaUnivision, and PIMIENTO Entertainment, with the support of iHeartRadio, Spotify, Creative Link, EB Public Relations and Arco Entertainment — will take place at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 16 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The event, created to support the South American country’s recovery and reconstruction, will also broadcast live across the United States, Latin America, and digital platforms.

“Unidos por Venezuela” is in response to the devastating twin earthquakes — magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 — that struck the country on June 24, causing the collapse of multiple buildings in La Guaira and Caracas, and leaving more than 5,000 dead, over 17,000 injured and about 18,000 homeless, according to Reuters.

Donations can be made during the broadcast through QR codes, text messages, digital platforms, corporate contributions, and matching donation campaigns. “Funds raised through the event will be administered by recognized international humanitarian organizations to address the needs that arise throughout the different phases of recovery,” per an official statement.

The concert will also show special reports on rescue efforts, humanitarian work on the ground, and survivor testimonies, to further demonstrate the strength and resilience of the Venezuelan people.

Tickets for “Unidos Por Venezuela” are available on Ticketmaster.

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After 18 years since the end of Avatar: The Last Airbender in 2008, TV writers and producers Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko are back with a new animated movie that serves as a sequel to the hit Nickelodeon series.

Starting on Friday (July 24), you can stream Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender at home on Paramount+.

How to Watch Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Online, At a Glance:

Date: Friday, July 24
Start Time: 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT
Streaming Platform: DirecTV, Paramount+

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When Does Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Start?

The new animated movie Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender streams on Paramount+, with a release time of 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT.

Where to Watch Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Online for Free

For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, which features free access to Paramount+.

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DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers.

A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with access to Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender — gets you access to more than 185 live TV, local and cable channels, like NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN and others. The signature package “Premier” comes with Paramount+, as well as Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited and Starz, and it goes for $129.99 for the first month of service ($169.99 per month afterward). DirecTV even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.

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There are two plans to choose from: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium (with Showtime).

Paramount+ has Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender streaming online, as well as the complete Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. If you don’t already have a Paramount+ subscription, the streaming service plan goes for $8.99 per month (or $89.99 per year). With Paramount+, you’ll get access to a wide selection of TV shows and movies, live sports, 24-hour news with CBS News and more.

Although it doesn’t offer a free trial anymore, you can get access to Paramount+ for just $1, if you sign up for Walmart+. The retailer’s rewards program offers access to Paramount+ at no extra cost, while Walmart+ also offers a 30-day trial to take the service out for a test drive.

Starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender streams on Paramount+. One of the best services that features Paramount+ is DirecTV because it comes with six other streaming services and more than 185 live TV channels.

Watch on Paramount+

Music in Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

Emmy Award-winning TV composer Jeremy Zuckerman returns for Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. He previously wrote the music for Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel series The Legend of Korra. Fans would be happy to know that Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is going to feel and sound like their favorite animated series.

Davido celebrates 15 years in music and breaks down the vision behind his upcoming album ORIADÉ. He reflects on constantly creating, recording songs across two years and nearly 60 tour dates, and why this new era feels deeply personal. He also explains the meaning behind ORIADÉ, why he wanted the album’s title, theme and sound to be predominantly African, and how returning to tour across Africa reignited his desire to pay homage to the culture that brought him to the spotlight. Plus, Davido opens up about growth, legacy, and what fans can expect from his sixth studio album.

Well, you are celebrating 15 years in music-

15!

Which is crazy. Does it feel like 15 to you?

It feels like 15, it feels like 15. Yo, what’s up my people? It’s your boy, Davido, and you’re now watching Billboard News. What’s up?

What’s up, bro? How’s life?

I’m good. Life is good. Life is lifin’.

Life is lifin’?

Mm-hmm.

I heard life is lifin’ so hard that you got another album on the way.

Yes, my sixth studio album, ORIADÉ Yes . . . on the way. It’s gonna be crazy. I’m excited, man.

Now, we just got a record from you last year, so when did you start working on this new one?

To be honest, like, there’s never a time, like, I start working on music. I’m always working on music. Mm-hmm. Whether I’m planning to release or whether I’m not planning to release, I feel like it’s just, like, how will I say it? If you do sports, whether you are in season or not, you still gotta have time to work out. You know what I’m saying? To keep your body in shape, and just to keep my skills in shape. So I kinda, I recorded this album, I’d say over my tour, two years. You know what I’m saying? It’s like two of the songs I actually recorded for my last album. But they didn’t make it. You know, you know when you listen- You think they’re on this one? Yeah. You know when you listen to music after, you be like, “Yo, why didn’t I put that record on? ” Like, it’s so hard. Yeah. But you know, sometimes you sit on songs, you listen to it too much, you get tired of it. Mm-hmm. You know? Um, so yeah, I’d say over the span of two years, over my last tour.

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