If there’s one place in the world to experience the full gravitational pull of one of Latin music’s most magnetic superstar today — Bad Bunny — it’s at San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, commonly referred to as “El Choli” by locals. This Friday, Bad Bunny will transform the venue into a…
In the midst of a successful international tour, life surprised Natalia Lafourcade and presented her with what might be her biggest challenge yet: becoming a mother. The 41-year-old Mexican singer/songwriter shared the unexpected announcement of her first pregnancy on Monday (July 7) on social media, along with a series of photographs in which she looks…
When Ryan Castro released Sendé, his second studio album, his goal was to share a glimpse into his life and the island that shaped him — Curaçao. With its Caribbean charm, Curaçao became the foundation that helped mold the Colombian star’s artistic identity for his sophomore LP. From its rhythmic sounds — dancehall, kizomba, Afrobeats and…
Bad Bunny has dropped a powerful political statement on Friday (July 4) with the release of his new video “NUEVAYol.” In the video, which celebrates Latin culture in New York, the global superstar pays tribute to the Puerto Rican diaspora and delivers a sharp critique of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant policies. One of the most striking moments…
Perhaps never in recent memory has the angst of the immigrant in the United States felt as acute as it does today, in the middle of president Trump’s often brutal immigration crackdown. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the vicissitudes of the immigrant experience have always…
Fresh off touring Europe in May and June, Orquesta Guayacán is ready for its U.S. leg, Billboard can exclusively announce Thursday (July 3). The five-date stint kicks off July 10 at Denver’s Stampede Club and wraps July 24 at the Flamingo Theater in Miami. The Colombian salsa group — known for timeless hits such as…
Some of Latin music’s biggest stars have released albums this year — including bona fide hitmakers Bad Bunny (Debí Tirar Más Fotos), Fuerza Regida (111XPANTIA) and Karol G (Tropicoqueta) all taking over the Hot Latin Songs chart (nine out of the top 10 songs on the chart dated July 5 are from these artists’ respective…
When Kapo released “Ohnana” in summer 2024, his only expectation was to “create music for a niche.” He didn’t hope for much, other than to have a certain number of loyal fans and play shows across a few cities in Colombia. “My vision was that, but when the song came out, it entered the commercial…
Corridos tumbados pioneer Natanael Cano is pushing boundaries for música mexicana once again with his new album Porque La Demora, which he released on Tuesday (July 1). While Cano has veered from his signature corridos in other albums — including the trap-leaning Nata Kong (2022) — this one goes a step further offering a bold…
Every year, when the calendar reaches its seventh month, Spanish-speaking internet users conspire to spark a meme trend featuring the legendary Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. As if it were an unwritten tradition, social media is flooded with humorous images, marking the arrival of July with wit and humor. Although it’s unclear how the the viral…