Shakira received the inaugural Billboard Global Touring Icon Award in honor of her historic Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, and as part of the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit held Monday (Nov. 3) in West Hollywood, California. “As your longtime tour manager, I am so proud and truly honored to present the first…
2025 will be a year marked by a moment that went viral on the internet: that of a musician who swept the streets in the early mornings in Mexico City and who, with a video on TikTok, managed to connect with millions through an uplifting song, “Sueña Lindo,” and his personal story. Now, just a…
Carlos Rivera chose the Day of the Dead celebration to launch VIDA, a six-song EP filled with nostalgia, delving into mariachi, sierreño and even tumbado music. The Mexican pop star, born in Huamantla, a small town in the state of Tlaxcala, recently presented this material there, proudly showcasing his roots. Explore See latest videos, charts…
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 Kali Uchis to Receive Special Honor Kali Uchis has been named a 2025 ASCAP Women Behind the…
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including fresh picks by DannyLux, a collaboration between Codiciado and Xavi and Rosalía’s highly awaited featuring with Björk and Yves Tumor, to name a few. GALE unleashed her sophomore studio album Lo Que Puede Pasar, which explores heartbreak, new…
Spanish superstar Rosalía returned this week to Mexico City, where she attended a listening session for her new album LUX on Wednesday night (Oct. 29) with a lucky group of fans. Her visit turned into an entire culinary experience featuring popular Mexican dishes and a night of partying alongside her friends, the members of Mexican…
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news ROSALÍA feat. Björk & Yves Tumor, “Berghain” (Columbia Records) Music for musicians and food for thinkers — that’s the best way to…
Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 included a series of emerging artists showcases, featuring everyone from Lupita Infante and Christian Alicea to Alejo, Zizzy and Chaparro Chuacheneguer. Held in the Stardust Lounge at the Fillmore Miami Beach, the intimate concerts began on Monday, October 20th, with a set presented by Platoon featuring Colombian musician and producer…
When Juan Gabriel released his debut album El Alma Joven (1971) — which included the hit “No Tengo Dinero” — and received his first paycheck, the iconic Mexican singer-songwriter bought a house for his mother and gifted himself a Super 8 camera to meticulously document his life on and off stage. Years later, that vast…