In our franchise The Stars Behind the Stars, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and…
Alma Joselin Holguín, a 48-year-old lawyer from the Dominican Republic, went to the Jet Set nightclub on Monday (April 7) with her husband to watch Rubby Pérez in concert. She details the venue’s ambiance inside and the exact moment its roof collapsed. Both Holguín and her husband survived the tragedy. Here’s her story, in her…
At the end of last year, Bobby Pulido announced his retirement from music to pursue a career in politics starting in 2026. But the norteño-tejano music icon still has much to offer. In an exclusive interview with Billboard Español, Pulido reveals that he has signed with Fonovisa/Universal for a double album and an additional new…
Carlos Bautista, a music manager for artists including Omega and Chimbala, went to Jet Set nightclub on Monday night to watch his friend Rubby Pérez perform. He was standing near the stairs leading to the stage when the club’s roof collapsed. Both Bautista and his brother survived the tragedy. Here’s Bautista’s story, in his own…
Rubby Pérez was among the victims of the deadly Jet Set nightclub roof collapse on Tuesday (April 8). Hours after the tragedy, it was confirmed that the 69-year-old merengue icon had died after being trapped in the rubble. Pérez had been performing at the nightclub in the early morning hours of Tuesday at the upscale…
The death toll from the roof collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has climbed to more than 113 people. According to the Associated Press, the iconic venue was packed with “musicians, professional athletes and government officials,” when dust from the ceiling began to fall into attendees’ drinks before…
The death toll from the roof collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic has climbed to more than 113 people. According to the Associated Press, the iconic venue was packed with “musicians, professional athletes and government officials,” when dust from the ceiling began to fall into attendees’ drinks before…
Latin music has profoundly shaped the American musical landscape. From the lively rhythms of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s joint album Celia & Johnny to Daddy Yankee’s reggaetón breakthrough hit “Gasolina,” these songs represent the diverse and vibrant contributions of Latin artists to the American songbook. Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to…
Legendary Latin artists Vicente Fernández and Freddy Fender are among this year’s inductees into the National Recording Registry, a prestigious honor from the Library of Congress. Fernández’s ranchera anthem “El Rey” and Fender’s bilingual country crossover hit “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” join a select group of recordings recognized for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with the artist’s passing. Conflicting reports about Rubby Pérez‘s condition circulated the Internet following the deadly roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic, where he was performing early on Tuesday (April 8). The artist’s death was confirmed just after 5 p.m. The 69-year-old Dominican…
