Few artists embody reinvention as boldly as Kat Von D. Whether tattooing on camera during her LA Ink run, building a cult-favorite eponymous makeup empire, designing shoes or restoring Victorian interiors in rural Indiana, she has always approached creativity without limits. Now, Kat (real name Katherine von Drachenberg) is channeling that same uncompromising vision into…
Gloria Estefan remembers vividly the first time she met her husband, Emilio Estefan Jr. “He had short shorts, he had great legs, playing the accordion — he looked naked,” she says with a laugh while reflecting on a moment that would change their lives forever. She was at a friend’s house putting a band together…
Jesse & Joy kicked off their world tour El Despecho on Saturday (Aug. 16) with a sold-out show at the Brooklyn Paramount theater in New York City, where they delighted a multigenerational and predominantly Latino audience with hits ranging from “Si Te Vas” and “Me Soltaste” to “¡Corre!” and “Espacio Sideral.” The Mexican pop duo…
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 Kenia OS Movie After the debut of her new film in Mexico, Kenia OS’ Kenia OS:…
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including releases by Carlos Vives and Grupo Niche, Zoé, iLe, and Camila Fernández, to name a few. Vives’ 1990s classic, “La Tierra del Olvido,” gets a breathe of fresh air thanks to his new collaboration with Grupo Niche. “We…
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 Ryan Castro, Grupo Frontera, “APODO” (AWOO Corp./Sony Music Latin) On their first collaborative effort, Ryan Castro and Grupo Frontera unwrap “Apodo” (nickname): Produced by Latin hitmaker…
Tokischa’s hair spikes out like jagged rays of an eccentric sun, bleached in a shade of unapologetic, brassy yellow. The hairdo — teased in the dual music video for her tracks “Miami” and “Celos,” released in June — is intentionally loud. It’s a technicolor warning that something seismic is coming, a glimpse into a new…
Though she is “happily married” today, Camila Fernández has also experienced disappointment. “I had my time of heartbreak,” the 27-year-old Mexican singer confesses. “Plus, I grew up with divorced parents, and my mom only listened to heartbreak songs.” So it’s no surprise that her new album La Fernández, released on Thursday night (Aug. 14), is…
Kali Uchis is beginning a pivotal chapter of her career with her highly anticipated U.S. arena trek, The Sincerely, Tour, on Thursday (Aug. 14) in Portland, Oregon. Spanning 26 cities — including additional dates at the Madison Square Garden and Kia Forum — the Colombian-American chanteuse will not only showcase her latest album, Sincerely, but…
In “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, 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 its foundation….