Mexican band Café Tacvba has asked its former record labels, Universal Music and Warner Music Mexico, to remove the group’s catalog from Spotify, arguing that the platform “contravenes their artistic and social principles.” The band’s vocalist Rubén Albarrán made the announcement on Wednesday (Jan. 7) in a message shared on social media. Explore See latest…
With 2026 in full swing, there’s no doubt that the “new year, new me” mentality has kicked in. And as tradition holds, Billboard has curated the ultimate playlist to kickstart your year on a strong and positive note. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Titled “New Year, New Me: El 2026 Playlist,” the list…
Last spring, Arcángel was rushed to the hospital for open-heart bypass surgery due to clear his blocked arteries. A week later, the Puerto Rican artist began working on his eighth studio album, La 8va Maravilla. “I went into the studio with all the stitches still in,” he tells me one cloudy December afternoon in his…
The start of a new year is brining a wave of excitement in the world of Latin music and beyond. Artists are dropping hints about new projects, rumors of collaborations start swirling, and release dates begin to fill up the calendar. But there’s always a bit of unpredictability in the mix — whether it’s unexpected…
Three Kings’ Day — also known as Epiphany — takes place every Jan. 6 and marks the end of the Christmas season in many cultures around the world. This celebration honors the arrival of the Wise Men— Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar — who, according to Christian tradition, traveled from far-off lands to bring gifts of…
Carlos Baute, Danny Ocean, Ricardo Montaner, Erika Ender and more Latin music artists reacted on Saturday (Jan. 3) to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a surprising U.S. military operation carried out overnight in Caracas. The news was confirmed by U.S. president Donald Trump early in the morning….
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 Xavi Brings Mexican Music Swagger to Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration With his slicked-back hair and…
In our Latin Remix of the Week series, we spotlight remixes that the Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors deem to be exceptional and distinct from the rest. We might not publish a review every week. This is our selection today. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Benny Jamz and Gilli’s original “Reposado” already established itself as one of Denmark’s standout…
J Balvin and Residente surprised fans by sharing a joint Instagram post on Wednesday (Dec. 31) that appears to symbolize reconciliation after their highly publicized feud since 2022. The rift stemmed from Residente’s “BZRP Music Sessions #49” with Argentine producer Bizarrap, a diss track aimed at Balvin that reached No. 22 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin…
Bad Bunny is facing criticism from Mexico City’s National Institute of Anthropology and History after posting photos of himself touching a historical artifact. On Dec. 17, the 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar visited the museum and shared multiple photos on his Instagram Stories, including one showing his hand on a stele engraved with ancient insignia, according…