This fall, two months after Venezuela’s disputed presidential election plunged the country into crisis — with Nicolás Maduro claiming victory despite overwhelming evidence he’d lost — six of the country’s most influential figures convened in Miami for what some of them considered a historic conversation. Despite the travel challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, Danny Ocean managed to…
Thalia and Maria Becerra sat down for a candid conversation about mental health and fame during the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week. During the 30-minute discussion the Mexican pop diva and Argentine artist—who in the summer took a break from social media to focus on her mental health—got up-close and personal about accountability, haters, and…
Shakira announced a run of 2025 stadium and arena dates across North America for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, produced by Live Nation, on Monday (Oct. 21). The unveiling of new dates follows Shakira’s update from last week when she announced that the 2024 North American leg would be rescheduled to spring 2025, going from…
Egidio Cuadrado, an icon in Colombia’s music scene and Carlos Vives’ longtime accordion player, is dead at the age of 71. The vallenato star passed away due to health complications related to pneumonia on Monday (Oct. 21) in Bogota. “With deep sorrow, the Clínica Universitaria Colombia wishes to inform the public that vallenato artist Egidio…
Legendary Dominican trio Proyecto Uno closed the Billboard Latin Music Awards with a flourish, reaffirming their status as merengue-house pioneers with a performance of their iconic 1993 hit, “El Tiburón.” The performance was not only a nod to the group’s origins, but also a celebration of their influence on Latin dance music over the past…
Show-stopping performances by Prince Royce and Gabito Ballesteros, who took the stage to sing “Cosas de la Peda” – which won tropical song of the year – and Gloria Trevi and Maria Becerra – who joined forces for “Borracha” – made the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards one for the books. Special awards honorees, Pepe…
“Cali Pachanguero,” the iconic Colombian dance track that this year turned 40 years old, got a new look and sound with a thrilling rendition during the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Celebrating the four decades of the song that took Colombian salsa to the world, its creators, Grupo Niche, performed a contemporary rendition that nevertheless…
The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week officially wrapped on Friday (Oct. 18) with a star-studded concert featuring Ana Mena, Belinda, Elvis Crespo, Floyymenor, Tito Double P and Young Miko. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The evening was hosted by Venezuelan comedian George Harris, who entertained the packed…
Shakira‘s fans will have to wait a bit longer to see her perform live again, but the good news is that many more will be able to do so. The Colombian superstar announced on Friday (Oct. 18) that the North American leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour will move from arenas…
Lupillo Rivera arrived at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards blue carpet making a powerful and direct statement with his outfit. Wearing jeans, boots and a black blazer, the Regional Mexican artist also rocked a t-shirt with Diddy’s face and a big, red X over it. It’s a shirt he spontaneously designed himself because he…