Kenia OS and Anitta’s “En 4” has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll published on Friday, April 18. 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 pop artist’s new track in collaboration with the Brazilian superstar as…
Earlier this year, Univision Networks Group president Ignacio Meyer‘s role was expanded to include oversight of the Hispanic media giant’s portfolio of 35 owned-and-operated radio stations, nearly 300 affiliates, its Uforia streaming app, live-events business and networks group. The promotion empowered Meyer to fully execute his longheld vision for a streaming-era business strategy. In the…
The first time Chiquis felt that she was making an impact with her music was with the release of her fourth studio album, Abeja Reina, in 2022 — eight years into her career. “I felt confident by that time. I felt like this is what I was meant to do,” she tells Billboard. “I went…
In 2019, pop star Belinda earned her first Billboard top 10 hit. That rarified chart milestone didn’t come from a pop hit, but rather, from “Amor a Primera Vista,” a cumbia sonidera with Los Ángeles Azules, Lalo Ebratt and Horacio Palencia that peaked at No. 2 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart. It was the…
The Latin Recording Academy announced Tuesday (April 22) that the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This marks the 15th time that the ceremony will be held in Sin City. Most recently, the awards ceremony had been held outside of Las…
The impressive career of Colombian reggaeton superstar Karol G is the focus of new documentary Tomorrow Was Beautiful, which has unveiled its trailer today. Set for release on May 8 and produced by This Machine, Interscope Films and Bichota Films, Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful takes an in-depth look at Karol G’s impressive rise to…
If there’s one act that might’ve seemed unexpected at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, it’s Los Mirlos, the iconic Peruvian group whose distinct blend of psychedelic cumbia conjures the mysticism and vibrant energy of the Amazon jungle. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In…
Yailin La Más Viral turned up the energy in Los Angeles during her Billboard LIVE performance, delivering a sizzling set of hits followed by an exclusive sit-down with Mexican influencer Kunno. Dressed to command attention, Yailin stunned in a revealing beaded top, a short yellow skirt, hot pink platform heels and rhinestone tennis bracelets, her long,…
On April 24, the third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music will honor Anitta, Belinda, Celia Cruz, Chiquis, Ha*Ash, Olga Tañón, Natti Natasha and Selena Gomez with special awards, celebrating these groundbreaking women who are shaping the future of Latin music. The two-hour Latin Women in Music special, which will air live on Telemundo at…
Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, died early on Easter Monday (April 21). He was 88 years old. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, The Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s house. His entire life…