Like the reported five million plus Americans who took to the streets across the country over the weekend as part of the massive “No Kings” rallies, Bad Bunny is not happy with the Trump administration’s recent actions. In a video posted to his Instagram Story on Tuesday (June 17), the singer lashed out at what[…]
Los Alegres del Barranco could achieve the suspension of the criminal proceedings against its members for alleged advocacy of crime during a concert in Jalisco held in March, following the release of an anti-narcocorrido that the group recorded at the request of the state governor, Pablo Lemus. The song, titled “El Consejo” (or “the advice”)[…]
Karol G has teamed up with five telenovela giants for a new promotion clip of her forthcoming album, Tropicoqueta. Inspired by ‘90s Latin soap operas, the Colombian singer released a nearly two-minute Spanish-language video starring herself alongside actresses Anahí, Itatí Cantoral, Gaby Spanic, Ninel Conde and Azela Robinson. In true telenovela fashion, Karol and Anahí[…]
Fuerza Regida isn’t done doing iconic things. After making history with 111XPANTIA — which become the highest charting Spanish-language album by a duo or group ever on the Billboard 200 when it debuted at No. 2 in May — the band from San Bernardino, Calif., is set to perform back-to-back shows at the Madison Square Garden and[…]
Backed by science and heart, Moms Clean Air Force, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group whose goal is to protect clean air and children’s health — and EcoMadres, their Latino community outreach program — educates families about why they should care about climate disruption, air pollution and toxic chemicals, and engages them in taking action to[…]
Nezza, a Latin pop singer of Colombian-Dominican origin who grew up in the Bay Area of California, was invited to perform the U.S. national anthem at this weekend’s Dodgers vs. Giants game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Instead of singing in English, as she was apparently instructed to do, Nezza performed a Spanish-language rendition[…]
Shakira is opening up about her experience as an immigrant living in the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. In a new interview with the BBC, the 48-year-old Colombian-born superstar reflected on how the country has changed since she first moved to Miami as a teenager in the mid-1990s to pursue a music[…]
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. Becky G’s Premieres Rebbeca Becky G premiered her deeply personal and beautifully crafted documentary, Rebbeca, at the Tribeca Festival on Thursday (June 12) at United[…]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Grupo Frontera, Y Lo Que Viene (Grupo Frontera) Following Mala Mía, the joint EP with Fuerza Regida that dropped last December, Grupo Frontera surprises[…]
The L.A. raids coupled by the Trump administration’s immigration policies have sent shockwaves through the Latin music world and beyond, bringing cultural and political tensions to the forefront. From abrupt visa issues disrupting major touring schedules from Mexican stars like Julión Álvarez and Grupo Firme, to Donald Trump’s deployment of 2,000 California National Guard to[…]
Colombian singer songwriter Fonseca is taking his Latin Grammy-winning Tropicalia Tour on a limited U.S. arena run that kicked off June 10 in Atlanta and will play in seven cities before heading off for nearly 20 dates in Latin America and Spain. The trek will mark the first time Fonseca has played songs from 2024’s[…]
When Nini Iris stepped into the spotlight on The Voice, it wasn’t just another TV moment — it was the start of something much harder to define. Her latest single, “Release Me,” feels like the result of that retreat. It’s a song that doesn’t try to save face. It exposes it. From the first breath,[…]
It’s 2 a.m. on a May morning in Aguascalientes, Mexico, long past most people’s bedtimes. But inside the Palenque of Feria de San Marcos — a venue in this central Mexican city — Carín León is entering the third hour of a performance where he has sung nonstop while pacing the small 360-degree stage like a[…]
It’s 2 a.m. on a May morning in Aguascalientes, Mexico, long past most people’s bedtimes. But inside the Palenque of Feria de San Marcos — a venue in this central Mexican city — Carín León is entering the third hour of a performance where he has sung nonstop while pacing the small 360-degree stage like[…]
For many artists, there is something even more powerful than filling stadiums, pulling all-nighters in recording studios, topping charts, or receiving awards: being a father. On Father’s Day 2025, celebrated this Sunday (June 15), we recognize not the touring singer or the hitmaker, but the man behind the microphone. He who lovingly combs his daughter’s[…]
Manuel Turizo officially hits the road on Wednesday (June 11), taking his 201 World Tour to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The CMN and La Industria Inc-produced stint is in support of his latest studio album 201, which is an homage to the apartment number where he grew up in Montería, and “represents all those dreams I[…]
The 2025 Argentina Music Report from the Argentine Chamber of Phonogram and Videogram Producers (CAPIF) shows that streaming is still dominating the country’s music industry, making up 79% of total recorded music revenue in 2024. Within the digital segment, subscription-based streaming leads with 65% of the revenue, solidifying itself as the main source of music[…]
Karol G is gearing up to light up the summer with all her tropical splendor. The Colombian superstar announced her fifth studio album, Tropicoqueta, in an Instagram video posted on Monday (June 9). “Finally sharing this with you,” she wrote in the caption. “My heart is overflowing.” While she hasn’t revealed the official release date[…]
Marco Antonio Solís is set to embark on his Más Cerca de Ti World Tour, with U.S. dates announced on Monday (June 9). Following a successful run with Los Bukis as well as solo tours across the globe, the Mexican icon will embark on his new trek starting Aug. 1 in Denver. The Live Nation-produced[…]
Henry Cárdenas was on his way to Texas from Chicago when he got the news: Julión Álvarez’s work visa was cancelled, which meant the música mexicana hitmaker couldn’t enter the United States in time for his sold-out show at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on May 24. “We had everything set up already,” says[…]
The first time Broadway director and choreographer Sergio Trujillo heard about Real Women Have Curves, he didn’t pay much attention. His husband, producer Jack Noseworthy — with whom he runs Truworthy Productions, focused on finding Latino stories to empower the community through musical theater — had watched the America Ferrera-starring 2002 movie and asked him[…]
