Podcasters have emerged as key players in shaping conversations around Latin music and culture. Once viewed as a niche medium, podcasts now stand at the forefront of connecting audiences with authentic voices and amplifying narratives that reflect Latin music’s global influence. During Latin Music Week, four of the most influential voices in the Latin podcast…
Italian superstar Laura Pausini is one of only a handful of artists who has carved out equally successful careers in Spanish and another language — in this case, her native Italian. Pausini is working on dual albums — Yo Canto 2 in Spanish and Io Canto 2 in Italian — respectively paying tribute to great songs and…
Elvis Crespo will be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard and Telemundo announced on Tuesday (Oct. 14). The merengue star from Puerto Rico will also deliver a performance at the ceremony — set to air Thursday, Oct. 23 on Telemundo — that will celebrate his…
Netflix unveiled the official trailer to the upcoming Juan Gabriel docuseries—titled Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will—on Monday (Oct. 13). The two-minute preview kicks off with a video of the late Mexican artist walking on the beach saying: “when you leave, what remains is what you gave.” It then shows never-before-seen footage, including…
In the franchise “The Stars Behind the Star,” the editors of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español share untold stories about those who are not usually in the spotlight. Think of “everything that happens off-camera” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and foundation. Today, we highlight…
Carlos Santana is publicly addressing false claims circulating online that suggest he criticized Bad Bunny’s selection as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime headliner. Viral online posts claimed Santana opposed the Puerto Rican superstar’s performance, with some asserting that he petitioned to replace him. Santana firmly denied the rumors and voiced his support for Bad Bunny….
Esaú Ortiz’s Discontrol has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll, published on Friday, Oct. 10. In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Mexican artist’s new album as their favorite music release of the week. Ortiz came in first place with 60% of the votes for…
There’s a reason they call her a legend — when Gloria Estefan steps up to a microphone, even the quietest room becomes a dance floor ready to ignite. On Monday (Oct. 13), the Cuban-American icon turned the cozy space of NPR’s Tiny Desk into a stage for celebration and a display of the timeless magic…
Argentine singer Fede Dorcaz was shot and killed in Mexico City just days before he was set to appear on a popular Mexican television dance competition. The 29-year-old, who was also an actor and model, was fatally shot on Thursday (Oct. 9) in what authorities believe was an attempted robbery, according to The Guardian. Dorcaz…
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 A New Gloria Trevi Docuseries Gloria Trevi is giving fans an intimate look into her touring life…