UPDATE (MARCH 31): After concluding her historic residency in Mexico on Sunday (March 30) with her last of seven concerts at the GNP Seguros Stadium in the capital, Shakira announced two more dates in the Latin American country on Monday (March 31), extending her own record to 22 shows on a single tour. This is the…
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, what better way to honor the extraordinary contributions of women than by celebrating the female pioneers, visionaries, and stars who have defined Latin pop? From powerful ballads to timeless dance hits, these incredible artists have shaped the genre, empowering listeners and inspiring generations through their lyrics, voices,…
Ángela Aguilar truly shined Saturday (March 29) night at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 gala in Inglewood, California, when she accepted the Breakthrough Award with an emotional speech that was met with a roaring standing ovation at the YouTube Theater. After performing a sublime version of the Mexican classic “Cielito Lindo” accompanied by the…
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. J.Lo Reunites With Edward James Olmos In the 1997 Selena film, Edward James Olmos played Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s father, and Jennifer Lopez…
Grupo Firme is set to kick off La Última Peda Tour on April 11 in Mexicali, following the cancellation of a performance in Mazatlán after a message on a banner with alleged death threats attributed to a drug cartel appeared in Tijuana. And the trek will proceed with reinforced security. “People can come with confidence…
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including albums by Máximo Grado (Somos Leyenda), Fito Paez (Novela), Venesti (Origen) and Natanael Cano (Recordando Ariel Camacho). Plus, Emilia, Tini and Nicki Nicole team up for “blackout,” an electro-pop cheeky collaboration powered by fast-paced merengue rhythms that redefines what…
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 Máximo Grado, Somos Leyenda (Warner Music México) The album’s cover art is enough indication that Somos Leyenda is…
Yolanda Saldívar, the 64-year-old woman who was sent to prison for the murder of Latin music superstar Selena in 1995, has been denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles announced Thursday (March 27) in an official statement posted on its website. “After a thorough consideration of all available information, which included any confidential interviews conducted,…
Yailin La Más Viral is no stranger to making headlines, whether it’s for her high-profile love affairs or her bold reinventions, such as surgically changing her eye color. But in early March, the Dominican rising star drew attention in a whole new way with a career-making achievement: She made history by selling out her first…
With her bubbly charm, dazzling aura and universal appeal, Selena Quintanilla revolutionized the Tejano genre in the ‘80s and ‘90s by lacing her authentic Mexican roots with bold new sounds such as R&B, pop, dance and rock. Known as the Queen of Tejano, she shattered ceilings in a genre that was dominated by men, and made…
