Luck Ra was working at a shoe store in a mall when he gave himself an ultimatum: “I released a song that was going to be the last song I’d ever release,” he tells Billboard. “It was going to be the last straw. After that, the chances of being an artist were slim.” Explore See[…]
Milo J’s “Niño” has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll, published on Sept. 26. In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Argentine artist’s new single as their favorite music release of the week. It was truly a tight race but “Niño,” part of Milo[…]
Mexican star Peso Pluma will be honored with the first Billboard Vanguard Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday, Oct. 23, where the música mexicana hitmaker is also set to perform. The Billboard Vanguard Award honors artists who “dare to go beyond the conventional,” according to a press release. It is a[…]
It’s official: Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” Bad Bunny said in a statement about the news. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could[…]
Cardi B hit the Global Citizen Festival 2025 stage on Saturday night (Sep. 27) with full-on boss energy, delivering a fire performance that was equal parts attitude and spectacle. Despite her visibly pregnant belly, the Bronx Dominican rapper proved her star power is unshakable as she powered through a set full of bold bars, new[…]
Shakira transformed Central Park into her own den of healing and power during her headlining set at the Global Citizen Festival 2025 on Saturday night (Sept. 27). From the first piercing howl to the final shake of her famous hips, she delivered an electrifying performance that was equal parts spectacle and spirit. Kicking off at[…]
After nearly five years of not making music and almost three years of not performing together onstage due to focusing on personal projects, the members of the Mexican rock band Zoé admit that they felt a fear of having lost their magic. “You feel very fragile,” drummer Rodrigo Guardiola tells Billboard Español. Explore See latest[…]
Leading up to the Latin American leg of his Cosa Nuestra World Tour, set to continue on Oct. 13 in Chile, Rauw Alejandro dropped his new studio album Cosa Nuestra: Capítulo 0 — a prequel to his chart-topping Cosa Nuestra released last fall — on Friday (Sept. 26). Explore See latest videos, charts and news[…]
The 2025 Premios Juventud trophies were handed out Thursday night (Sept. 25) in Panama at a ceremony filled with exciting performances by stars ranging from Marc Anthony and Gloria Trevi to this year’s Agents of Change honorees, Carlos Vives and Myke Towers. The event started with a powerful tribute to Panama that included a combination[…]
A wave of Latin artists took over the 2025 Premios Juventud that were hosted in Panama City on Thursday night (Sept. 25), marking the first time the awards were presented outside the United States. Coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month and under the theme “evolving to the rhythm of music,” this year’s move “reinforces TelevisaUnivision’s commitment[…]
In honor of Premios Juventud taking place for the first time in Panama, the awards show kicked off with a tribute to the country’s musical legacy. The eclectic set featured Boza, Dímelo Flow, Farruko, Los Rabanes, Nando Boom, Natti Natasha, Samy & Sandra Sandoval, Sech and Willie Colón, each of whom took turns to sing[…]
September 19 marked one month since the tragic death of Ernesto Barajas, the leader of the regional Mexican group Enigma Norteño, who was killed outside Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The musician had been working on a new project with his bandmates, who have decided to release the material as an EP and continue their two-decade-long career.[…]
Over the past five years, regional Mexican music has once again caught fire within our industry, thanks to a new generation of Mexican and Mexican American hitmakers who’ve taken the historic genre into the future. Artists like Peso Pluma, Grupo Frontera, Natanael Cano and Fuerza Regida have struck the perfect balance between honoring tradition and[…]
The countdown for Billboard Latin Music Week has officially begun: On Thursday (Sept. 18), Billboard unveiled the full lineup for the event’s 2025 return to The Fillmore Miami Beach from Oct. 20 to 24. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The announcement was made during a press conference hosted at The Fillmore, where Leila Cobo, chief content officer[…]
The bodies of two Colombian musicians, who had been reported missing in Mexico for a week, were found on Monday (Sept. 22) in the State of Mexico, near Mexico City, according to a statement from local authorities. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Música urbana artist Byron Sánchez and his music parter Jorge Herrera,[…]
Erick Brian’s “Te Veo” has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll, published on Sept. 19. In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Cuban artist’s new single as their favorite music release of the week. “Te Veo,” which[…]
Billboard and Telemundo announced on Monday (Sept. 22) the first wave of artists that are set to perform at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Danny Ocean, Ozuna, Olga Tañón, Laura Pausini are set to take the stage at the James L. Knight Center in Miami on Thursday, Oct. 23. Also confirmed to perform are[…]
Bad Bunny has officially concluded his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan — and he ended the historic run with a night full of surprises. During Saturday night’s (Sept. 20) “Una Más” show, the Puerto Rican superstar brought out fellow icon Marc[…]
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. Sergio George’s Google Doodle Earlier this week, Google launched its first-ever global Doodle dedicated to salsa, curated by renowned producer, pianist and arranger Sergio[…]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music by Junior H; Alejandro Sanz and Rels B; and a new album by Maffio, to name a few. Explore See latest videos, charts and news A formula that never fails, Maria Becerra[…]
Shakira wrapped up her historic series of 12 concerts at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday (Sept. 18), marking the most shows from a single tour performed at the iconic venue formerly known as Foro Sol. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Colombian superstar made history by selling out the[…]
