Podcasters Leo Rojas (Venezuela), DimeloKing (Colombia), and Jorge “Molusco” Pabón (Puerto Rico) shared some secrets for making podcasts a successful and profitable product on Wednesday (October 22) at Billboard Latin Music Week 2025. During the panel “The Power of Podcasters,” moderated by Dominican journalist and host Tony Dandrades, the three experts discussed the benefits they’ve[…]
An explosion of urban and flamenco sounds from artists including Chilean Katteyes and Los Ricos, and an unexpected birthday celebration from Argentine singer Yami Safdie sealed the “Latin Music Week Opening Night Showcase” presented by Boombastic at Miami’s MAD Club Wynwood on Monday night (Oct. 20). Explore See latest videos, charts and news The showcase[…]
The crowd at M2 in Miami didn’t need warming up — they were already lit by the time Anuel AA took the stage for Billboard En Vivo on Tuesday night (Oct. 21). The Latin trap pioneer, arriving just before midnight, wasted no time proving why he’s built a reputation as one of the genre’s most[…]
Rising global stars of Latin music like Aitana (Spain), Silvana Estrada (Mexico), Yami Safdie (Argentina), Ela Taubert (Colombia) and Yailin (Dominican Republic) gathered Tuesday (Oct. 21) to discuss the challenges of achieving gender equity in the music industry during the second day of activities at Billboard Latin Music Week 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida. During[…]
Reggaeton icon Ivy Queen and icon in the making Tokischa joined forces at 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week on Wednesday (Oct. 22) for a candid conversation about feminism, sexuality and music — also marking the first time the Dominican breakout star and Puerto Rican icon met. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I’ve seen[…]
Anuel AA and DJ Khaled joined forces at 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week to discuss the connection between Hip-Hop and Latin music, future projects, and more. During the intimate conversation on Monday afternoon (Oct. 20), moderated by Sirius XM’s Bryan Pino, the two superstars also reacted to Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime[…]
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Intocable’s Message of Unity Norteño powerhouse Intocable delivers a timely message of unity and resilience[…]
As 2025 Latin Music Week approaches — the annual event is taking place from Oct. 20 to 24 at The Fillmore Miami Beach — Billboard has curated the ultimate playlist in its honor. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Celebrating its 36th year, Latin Music Week is the largest gathering of Latin artists and[…]
Shakira is gearing up for a major celebration honoring her legendary career with a special edition of Spotify Anniversary. To mark the 30th anniversary of Pies Descalzos and the 20th anniversary of Oral Fixation Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, the global superstar is releasing reimagined versions of some of her most iconic hits exclusively on[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Daddy Yankee, Lamento en Baile (DY Records/Zarpazo Records/HYBE Latin America) With 19 songs that fuse reggaetón with other Latin rhythms, DY presents LAMENTO EN BAILE, his first[…]
Pablo Alborán is ready to share with his fans KM0, a deeply heartfelt and personal album he wrote after being “changed” by facing the pain and uncertainty caused by a loved one’s illness. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “There’s someone in my family who went through a bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy, immunosuppression, and[…]
It’s a few hours before Kali Uchis is set to take the stage for the second of two sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden in September, and the venue is buzzing. Fans, many dressed in the artist’s merchandise or girly pink outfits, hum with anticipation. For the Colombian American powerhouse, this moment represents[…]
It’s a few hours before Kali Uchis is set to take the stage for the second of two sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden in September, and the venue is buzzing. Fans, many dressed in the artist’s merchandise or girly pink outfits, hum with anticipation. For the Colombian American powerhouse, this moment represents[…]
At some point during the past turbulent months, as he searched for purpose and faced the pressures of a very public divorce that engulfed both his personal and professional life, the music stopped for Raymond Ayala. “For the first time in my life, the muse shut down,” says the man long known as Daddy Yankee.[…]
At some point during the past turbulent months, as he searched for purpose and faced the pressures of a very public divorce that engulfed both his personal and professional life, the music stopped for Raymond Ayala. “For the first time in my life, the muse shut down,” says the man long known as Daddy Yankee.[…]
He made history again: Alok marked his name on the Tomorrowland timeline by breaking his own Latin American record, taking more than 1,000 drones to the skies of Tomorrowland Brasil in Itu, São Paulo, on Sunday (Oct. 12). Explore See latest videos, charts and news The machines created images of the mother flower — the[…]
While A-list artists are set for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 — including Daddy Yankee, Kali Uchis, Carín León, Laura Pausini, Gloria Estefan, Ozuna and Pablo Alborán — the week-long event is also gearing up for marquee conversations with top industry executives and key networking roundtables, in addition to its celebrated Billboard En Vivo event[…]
Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 is turning up the heat with an electrifying lineup of superstar pairings that celebrate the shared energy and unique perspectives shaping Latin music today. Kicking off on Oct. 20 in Miami, this year’s event will shine a spotlight on various dynamic duos. Whether it’s through Billboard chart-topping hits, cultural impact,[…]
Latin music’s status as a mainstream genre both in the United States and globally has been firmly established. Latin is now the No. 5 core genre in the United States in terms of total consumption, according to Luminate, and, according to the RIAA, it’s the fastest-growing, reaching revenue of $1.4 billion in 2024, its highest ever. But[…]
Elvis Crespo will be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard and Telemundo announced on Tuesday (Oct. 14). The merengue star from Puerto Rico will also deliver a performance at the ceremony — set to air Thursday, Oct. 23 on Telemundo — that will celebrate his[…]
Netflix unveiled the official trailer to the upcoming Juan Gabriel docuseries—titled Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will—on Monday (Oct. 13). The two-minute preview kicks off with a video of the late Mexican artist walking on the beach saying: “when you leave, what remains is what you gave.” It then shows never-before-seen footage, including[…]
