Just as Young Miko and her team, which includes Mariana López Crespo — her best friend and manager — and her longtime producer Mauro (López Crespo’s brother) were getting her career off the ground in 2019, they decided to launch 1K. Described as a creative collective, 1K is something the Puerto Rican hitmaker is most…
This summer, singer-songwriter Yeison Jimenez achieved his lifelong dream of selling out the coveted Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Colombia — not once, but three times, with more than 40,000 collective fans attending the shows. The feat was not only historic for Jimenez, but for any música popular (regional Colombian) artist. “No one in the genre…
Pepe Aguilar has never shied away from expressing what is really going through his mind. And his latest song, titled “Cuídamela Bien” — which translates to “take good care of her” — is no exception. Singing directly to Christian Nodal, who in July married his daughter Ángela Aguilar, the Mexican star is clear on his…
Omar Courtz’s journey is a resonant tale of a superfan turned rising star, whose deep admiration for the icons of Latin music inspired his career — from back when he was just a fervent listener right up to performing on the legendary Coliseo de Puerto Rico (a.k.a. El Choli) alongside those very idols. His debut…
Amid election season, Bad Bunny is making sure that the more than three million residents living in Puerto Rico know his political stance. In a Sept. 24 tweet, the Puerto Rican artist shared a set of photos of billboards across San Juan that read: “To vote for PNP is to vote for corruption,” “Who votes…
Alejandro Fernández is setting the record straight over a “false” Latinos for Donald Trump ad that features a photo of his father, the late legendary Vicente Fernández, stamped on it. On Thursday (Sept. 26), the Mexican star slammed the advertisement on social media, while also reminding his millions of followers the values his father stood…
Shakira is joyfully embracing her newfound freedom in her latest track, “Soltera,” an ode to the pleasures of being single. The song exudes a tropical pop vibrancy, encapsulating a celebration of singledom and self-liberation. With its catchy chorus and sun-kissed rhythms, the track is a jubilant anthem for anyone reveling in independence, underscored by her…
Fashion Week is taking over France, and so is a wave of Latin artists. Paris Fashion Week — running from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1 — is hosting its annual event where a number of designer brands are presenting Womenswear Spring/Summer 2025 collections. Music stars have been spotted all over during the coveted week, either…
Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover….
Mexican music icon Pepe Aguilar is set to be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The “Mira Quién Lo Dice” singer will also perform during the ceremony, which will air on Oct. 20. “Receiving the Billboard Hall of Fame Award is an incredible honor, and it…