Henry Cárdenas was on his way to Texas from Chicago when he got the news: Julión Álvarez’s work visa was cancelled, which meant the música mexicana hitmaker couldn’t enter the United States in time for his sold-out show at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on May 24. “We had everything set up already,” says…
One thing is to go to a Shakira concert. Another is to walk with her as part of her “Loba Pack.” It’s a whole other level. On Friday (June 6) morning, I received a call from Sony Music US Latin’s publicity associate director. I usually don’t answer phone calls, but I was curious because it’s rare…
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 Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Chiquis’ New Book Earlier this year, Chiquis announced she was…
The first time Broadway director and choreographer Sergio Trujillo heard about Real Women Have Curves, he didn’t pay much attention. His husband, producer Jack Noseworthy — with whom he runs Truworthy Productions, focused on finding Latino stories to empower the community through musical theater — had watched the America Ferrera-starring 2002 movie and asked him…
Bresh, the “Most Beautiful Party in the World,” is embarking on its most ambitious chapter yet in Ibiza. This weekend, the widely celebrated fiesta kicks off its first Saturday-night residency at Amnesia — the storied venue dubbed the “temple of electronic music.” Running all summer through Sept. 20, this monumental residency sets the stage for…
Pase a la Fama, Telemundo’s new television series, is set to premiere on Sunday, June 8 featuring a star-studded panel of judges — Ana Bárbara, Adriel Favela and Horacio Palencia — and original music produced by Latin Grammy-winning hitmaker Edgar Barrera. During the show, participants will compete in a bootcamp-like setting where they will “train, perform and face challenges,” according…
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including a handful of new albums by Belinda (Indómita), Elvis Crespo (Poeta Herío) and Óscar Maydon (Rico o Muerto, Vol. 1). Mexican star Belinda further expands her música mexicana foray with a full-length album, her first música mexicana project…
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Belinda, Indómita (Warner Music México) When Belinda received the Evolution Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in…
When Tito Double P was deciding on a name for his debut album, he remembered a comment about him that had gone viral on social media. “Tito se ve incómodo,” someone wrote, pointing out that Tito looked “uncomfortable” in a photo where he appeared in the background with other artists, including his superstar cousin, Peso Pluma….
From Kany García to Young Miko and Alex Anwandter, Billboard kicks off Pride Month by spotlighting these trailblazers in Latin music. Kany García and Young Miko in the green room at the Faena Forum as part of Billboard Latin Music Week on October 3, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. Gustavo Caballero Español Pride Month is…