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Fans will have to wait until Sunday (April 27) to find out if Phish makes it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year on its first try, but the veteran jam band’s enthusiasts showed their support. The band won the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote, receiving 329,000-plus votes — nearly 50,000 more than runner-up Bad Company, who got 280,725.
The top five finishers in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Fan Vote will have their results counted alongside ballots from more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals to help determine the Class of 2025. Joining Phish and Bad Company in the fan vote’s top five are Billy Idol (260K votes), Cyndi Lauper (nearly 237K), and Joe Cocker (233K).
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As was announced Monday, Ryan Seacrest will announce this year’s inductees into the Rock Hall on a live episode of American Idol on Sunday. James Taylor will serve as mentor on the episode, on which this year’s contestants will perform songs associated with past Rock Hall inductees.
Soundgarden just missed the top five in the fan vote, receiving about 300 fewer votes than Cocker. They were followed by Chubby Checker (203K), The Black Crowes (165K), Mariah Carey (nearly 138K), Joy Division and New Order (120K), The White Stripes (110K), OutKast (108K), Oasis (99K) and Maná (34K).
Phish has had an unorthodox career. The band has yet to put a single on the Billboard Hot 100 and has received just one Grammy nomination — best rock instrumental performance for “First Tube” in 2001. But the band has put 38 albums on the Billboard 200, including three that made the top 10 — Billy Breathes (No. 7 in 1996), The Story of the Ghost (No. 8 in 1998) and Fuego (No. 7 in 2014).
The band has had its greatest radio success in the adult alternative format. It has had four top 10 hits on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart — “Free” (No. 7 in 1996), “Heavy Things” (No. 2 in 2000), “The Connection” (No. 2 in 2004) and “Backwards Down the Number Line” (No. 9 in 2009).
And the band is a powerhouse live attraction, as evidenced when it played the Sphere in Las Vegas in April 2024.

In February of this year, Natti Natasha took the stage in Miami and performed music from her new album, Natti Natasha En Amargue, live for the first time. Backed by a full live band, Natti didn’t sing provocative reggaetón or commercial pop. Instead, she dove into the pure amargue — or bitterness — of bachata, the traditional music of her native Dominican Republic.
But for Natti, this wasn’t just her first full bachata album; it was also entirely written and produced by Romeo Santos, the superstar known as the King of Bachata. The collaboration between the genre’s biggest name and possibly the best-known female Dominican artist today has already paid off. En Amargue debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Top Tropical Albums chart in February, and by April, the single “Desde Hoy” became Natti’s first No. 1 as a solo artist (not part of a collaboration) on the Tropical Airplay chart.
Beyond the album’s success, it’s a “full-circle” moment for Natti. “I feel like in every area of my life, after working so hard for so long, I’m finally at a place where I can just enjoy my music,” she says.
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Natti Natasha (real name Natalia Alexandra Gutiérrez Batista) has had one of the most successful careers in contemporary tropical and urban music. She first hit Billboard’s charts in 2012 alongside Don Omar with “Dutty Love,” which reached No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. Since then, Natti has racked up 34 entries on the Latin Airplay chart, including 10 No. 1 hits, and her debut album Iluminatti landed in the Top 10 of the Top Latin Albums chart in 2019. She’s experimented with pop and dance, but above all, she’s become known as a trailblazer of melodic, lyrically bold urban fusion music — anchored by her exceptional voice.
But her journey hasn’t been easy. Natti emerged in a time when reggaetón by women was largely overlooked and far from commercially successful. She had the image of a pop artist, but her music was often unapologetically sexual. It was hard to put her in a box, and earning respect as a confident, feminine woman in a male-dominated urban music world was no small feat. Two years ago, the foundation she worked so hard to build was shaken when her husband and manager, Raphy Pina, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for illegal possession of firearms. At the peak of her career and with a one-year-old daughter, Natti had to navigate uncharted waters. Now, she’s back on the charts — with the artistic touch of Santos, the emotional support of Pina (who’s back home), and the love of daughter Vida Isabelle, who will turn four in May.
This year, Natti Natasha will be honored at Billboard’s 2025 Latin Women in Music event with the Unstoppable Award, recognizing both her extraordinary music career and her resilience in the face of adversity.
What does receiving the Unstoppable Award mean to you?
This award means so much to me. Being recognized as “unstoppable” makes me reflect on everything I’ve been through — every obstacle I’ve had to overcome, every tear, every sacrifice, every moment I had to be strong even when I was breaking inside. To me, being unstoppable is loving what you do with your whole heart. It’s getting back up a thousand times, even when the world tells you that you can’t. It’s being a woman, being a mother, being a proud and strong Latina. Today, I embrace the Natti who started this journey with fear but had huge dreams, and I thank her for never giving up. This award is for everyone who keeps fighting with their head held high. Because together, we’re unstoppable.
Natti Natasha En Amargue was written and produced by Romeo Santos, who also worked with you on the remix of your hit “La Mejor Versión de Mí.” Had you known each other for a long time?
I’ve always been a huge fan of Romeo, but I didn’t actually know him. I first met him during the video shoot for “La Mejor Versión de Mí” in 2019, when we did the remix. I never in my life thought Romeo Santos would want to do a remix of one of my songs. I remember being in New York, getting ready for the video shoot, and my manager came over and said, “I want to play you something real quick.” He hit play, and I heard the percussion and Romeo’s voice. I didn’t say a word — I just started crying. I’m one of those people who cries when they’re happy. I couldn’t believe someone like him noticed me, my voice, and my song.
You’ve recorded so many songs. What was different about making a full album with Romeo?
First, we sat down and talked about what each song was about — because every song has a story, a concept. One thing I love about Romeo, which is something I have too, is his attention to detail. The “why,” the concept, the story — he explains everything. For every song, he’d sit in a little chair right inside the recording booth while I was at the mic. After he explained the meaning behind the song, we’d go line by line, and sometimes even word by word. The songs evolved. Every single one is so special. For every note, every breath, every way of delivering a line, Romeo was right there with me.
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This album, En Amargue, has been in the works for years. Why did you wait to release it?
I was waiting, just like I was waiting to get back on stage and sing again. This project is so important, so beautiful, and so personal. I wanted to wait until my family was whole again, until our home was complete [and Pina was back]. It’s a blessing because now we have balance, and we have chemistry. This business isn’t easy. A lot of people say it’s hard for couples to work together, but for me, it’s been the perfect formula.
Did you feel incomplete without Raphy back?
Of course, [but] I had my daughter, and she made me happy. For her, I stayed focused on making music and keeping her happy. I worried a lot about that, and I did it. You know, as a mom, that’s just the law. But Raphy was such a big part of this project, and he cared about every little detail. My team is my family, and a key piece of the puzzle was missing. We deserved to enjoy this moment together. Because this is a moment to celebrate the project, not stress over it. Good music shouldn’t be rushed or forced — it never dies.
This album is very artistic and so different from something like Nasty Singles, which you released in 2023. Those are pretty spicy tracks. Do you ever regret any of the music you’ve put out?
Never. There’s not a single song I’ve recorded that feels like “filler” or makes me feel unsure. Every song — even if it’s just a party anthem — you never know what could happen. And I enjoy the process so much in the studio; it’s such a beautiful experience. I always love sharing different moments and music with my fans. At that time, Natti Natasha was living through that particular chapter of her life. So my music grows with me. You keep living, you keep creating, and you share that growth with the people who’ve been with you along the way.
And what stage are you in now?
When I first came to New York from the Dominican Republic, I didn’t know what kind of music I wanted to make. I took a chance on reggaetón and grew from there. I faced a lot of struggles because I was chasing this dream without knowing if it would ever come true. At one point, I thought, “Wow, this music career is such an uphill battle.” Then, when Raphy had to leave, I kept going and faced a lot of criticism just for being a woman. But I thought, “I’m not going to let this bring me down.” Now, with Raphy back, I look back at all those moments, and I realize I never stopped. I always pushed forward. And now, everything makes sense. When you’re in those moments of confusion, you kind of close yourself off. But thank God, I focused on my daughter, I have my family, and I released Natti Natasha En Amargue, which to me is on another level. I feel like, in every area of my life — because I’ve worked on all of them for so long — I’m now in a place where I can enjoy my music, not stress over it. I feel like I’m in a stage of growth where people are starting to appreciate Natti Natasha’s artistry more. It’s like I’m climbing all these steps in my career that are taking me to a whole new place.
The third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special will air live at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 24 exclusively on Telemundo, Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.
Check out Billboard’s Latin Women In Music 2025 executive list here.
Kevin Hart is set to host the 2025 BET Awards.
Airing live on BET on the East Coast (and tape-delayed on the West Coast) on Monday, June 9, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the show will again be held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. It will be Hart’s second time hosting the show. He previously hosted in 2011. And it’s the 25th anniversary of what BET likes to call “Culture’s Biggest Night.”
“I love a celebration!,” Hart said in a statement. “I’m truly honored to host the 25th BET Awards and celebrate the culture’s biggest night. This year marks the 25th anniversary, and my partners at Hartbeat, BET, and JCE are pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. It’s a Black-Tie affair, and you’re all invited. Tune in live on June 9th, only on BET.”
Hart has received four Primetime Emmy nominations and two Grammy nominations. In 2023, he topped Billboard Boxscore’s list of top 10 highest-grossing comedy tours of the year.
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In 2024, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Those who turned out to honor Hart included Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon, J.B. Smoove, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Nick Cannon and Keith Robinson.
Hart has a robust history with BET, beginning as host of stand-up comedy showcase Comic View: One Night Stand in 2008. Hart also executive produced and starred in Real Husbands of Hollywood, the scripted parody series that premiered in 2013. On March 6, BET+ launched Lil Kev, the streamer’s first adult animated comedy series, based on Hart’s childhood and family, and produced by Hart’s entertainment company, Hartbeat.
“Kevin Hart is a powerhouse of an entertainer,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy at BET. “His impact spans comedy, film, television, and beyond. As we celebrate 25 years of the BET Awards, we couldn’t think of a more dynamic host to lead this historic night. Kevin’s unmatched charisma, comedic brilliance, and deep-rooted connection to our culture make him the perfect choice to commemorate this milestone event.”
“For over a decade, Kevin Hart has been a beloved part of the BET family, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him return to host the 25th anniversary BET Awards,” said Scott Mills, president and CEO of BET. “His unparalleled talent, infectious energy, and deep connection to our audience make him the perfect host for this historic celebration.”
Orlando serves as the executive producer for the 2025 BET Awards, in tandem with Jamal Noisette, SVP of tentpoles & music community engagement, for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as executive producers.
As previously reported, The BET Experience 2025 (BETX) returns June 5–8 in Los Angeles with four days of immersive fan events, leading up to the BET Awards on June 9.
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 to perform at El Lunario with that album. My fans in Mexico hadn’t seen me in a long time, and a lot of people were saying that I looked and sounded different on stage. Bringing the songs to the stage gave me that push of, ‘This is who I am and I’m finally here!’ It was an album where I was kind of unapologetically being myself, and I think that resonated with people. They felt that.”
The set earned Chiquis her second Latin Grammy Award for best banda album in 2022. She first won the same award with Playlist in 2020 and is the current titleholder with Diamantes (2024), making history as is the first and only solo female singer to date to win the award.
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As the eldest daughter of the late Jenni Rivera, Chiquis (real name: Janney Marín Rivera) embarked on her own singing career in 2014, two years after her mother’s passing in a plane crash in 2012. Her debut single, “Paloma Blanca,” was a tribute to La Diva de la Banda, earning her first top 10 Billboard hit on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart. The heartfelt song also became her breakthrough on Hot Latin Songs, debuting and peaking at No. 36 that same year.
Over the course of her 10-year career, the Mexican-American singer has earned 12 entries on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, with three of those reaching the top 10. Notably, her highest-charting single, “Mi Problema,” climbed to No. 7 in December 2021. She also dominated the Top Regional Mexican Albums chart, securing two No. 1 albums: Ahora in 2015 and Entre Botellas in 2018.
But her accomplishments extend far beyond music. She’s also a philanthropist and entrepreneur, who will be honored with the Impact Award at 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music event on Thursday, April 24 for her “professional endeavors in the music industry and society at large,” and for pushing boundaries and sparking change in both music and culture.
“I have to use my voice, not just to sing, but to send light and radiate love, and talk about the things that really matter to me,” says Chiquis, who in tandem with her musical career also launched her Boss Bee Nation initiative in 2014, to help those in need. “A lot of artists are afraid to speak their truth or stand behind what they believe in because it might affect and trickle their streams, but I don’t like to worry about that. I feel that if I’m my authentic self and use my platform for things that I believe in, and my heart is in the right place, you’re not going to lose the people who are important to you.”
Chiquis Rivera poses in the press room with the award for Best Banda Album “Diamantes” during the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on November 14, 2024.
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Her platform became key to continue elevating the Latino community.
“We began giving out scholarships because I’m a huge advocate for education. Knowledge is power,” she elaborates. “Then, I adopted families for Christmas. If they couldn’t afford a nice holiday, we started doing that. We’ve also taken music, gifts, and donations to the farm workers in the fields. Anything that my heart points me to, that’s where I go.”
Below, Chiquis shares more on how she’s forging her own path.
Which artist made you believe you could have an impact outside of music?
The only person I can think of is my mom because she was a businesswoman. Business was my first love, and I saw that she did it well. That’s one thing I want artists to know about, the business side of music, and I’m so grateful to have that school with my mom. For sure, she was the person who made me believe, 100%, that I could do both things — be in music and a business owner.
Besides my mother, the artists who have impacted my music career have been, of course, Shakira, Ana Gabriel, Celia Cruz, Selena, even Karol G. Seeing everything that Karol’s been doing completely inspires me to this day. Carla Morrison, how vulnerable she can be in her lyrics — it’s helped me to write differently, especially in the moment I’m in right now.
How has your experience been as a woman in regional Mexican music, which is still a still male-dominated genre?
I love to see how our genre has grown so much, and how the men are more accepting of women in the space. I was there when it was a big taboo. I saw it since I was very little with my mom — her wanting to sing, and people questioning her. Now I have so much compassion for my mom, but that’s exactly who we needed: the women who are daring. It still is very male-dominated but not as much as before, and I love that we can push through. Someone like Jenni Rivera really paved the way. Today, I see more unity among women in regional Mexican, and the more united we are, the more powerful we’ll be. I love to be able to represent women and be a voice in this genre, because las mujeres pueden … abso-freaking-lutely!
What does your state of mind look like going into 2025, and how do you plan to make this year more impactful than 2024?
I took a little bit of soul space to reconnect with myself and what I wanted to write about. I think it’s very important to get passionate and fall in love all over again with my art. This time I’ve taken for myself has helped me to get inspired. Last November, I felt something shifting in me. I didn’t know what was going on, but I felt different. I think winning the third Latin Grammy marked a turning point in my career. I feel a different type of confidence. In early February, I felt the epiphany and began to understand the change in my life. I had my creativity blocked, and I didn’t know what was happening, but then I realized that I needed to look inward. I did a spiritual retreat for three weeks, and it helped me tremendously, to the point that I want to sing things I never sang about.
This year, I have my new series called Foodie on the Go; my Chiquis Sin Filtro show on VIX is in its second season; my podcast Chiquis and Chill is in its fourth season; I have my first children’s book called The Girl Who Sings to Bees coming out in July, which I’m very excited about; and I’m already going to the studio to start music. A lot of different music is coming, but still with that special Chiquis sauce. Also, I think I’m going to start touring towards the end of the year. Sometimes you need to take a step back and look in to get inspired again.
What does receiving the Impact Award mean to you?
I’m so grateful I can cry. It means so much because for a long time, I thought I believed in myself, but it was superficial in a way. Now, I can tell you that I really believe in myself, and to know that it’s had an impact and inspired other people, that is why I’m here and part of my mission. Everything that I’ve been through, all the adversities and criticism, has been worth it, because if I can inspire one person and impact their life so that they can follow their dreams, that to me is worth every tear and every late night. I’m so honored and grateful to get this award. It’s been tough, and moments like this make me feel like people are recognizing my hard work. It’s truly an effort.
The third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special will air live at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 24 exclusively on Telemundo, Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.
Read Billboard’s Latin Women In Music 2025 executive list here.
Horst Weidenmüller, founder of the pioneering Berlin-based label !K7 Music, will posthumously be presented with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Libera Awards on June 9 at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Weidenmüller died in February at age 60 following what was only described as “a long illness.” The award recognizes his visionary leadership, decades-long contributions to independent music, and his role in shaping the global electronic and experimental music landscape.
The Foundation for Independent Music (FIM) and The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) also announced the host and performers for the 2025 Libera Awards, which are presented by Merlin. The show will be hosted by Delisa Shannon, Billboard’s shortform content director, while performers include Latin pop artist Reyna Tropical, American music trailblazer Swamp Dogg, art-rock punk trio Ekko Astral and genre-bending singer-songwriter serpentwithfeet.
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But the posthumous presentation to Weidenmüller will likely be the emotional highlight of the event.
“Horst was a true trailblazer whose influence transcended borders and genres,” Dr. Richard James Burgess, president/CEO of A2IM, said in a statement. “Through !K7, he not only championed innovative and genre-defying music but also helped build the very infrastructure that so many independents rely on today. We’re honored to recognize his extraordinary legacy with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Through his work, both as an entrepreneur and as a long-standing board member of Merlin and IMPALA, Weidenmüller shaped and strengthened the global indie community. One of his proudest achievements was seeing !K7 become a certified B Corp last year.
“This Lifetime Achievement Award is not only a recognition of his extraordinary work — it’s a tribute to his spirit,” added Tom Nieuweboer, managing director at !K7. “It’s now our task to carry his legacy forward, with the same courage, clarity, and love for music that defined him.”
The accolade coincides with the upcoming 40th anniversary of !K7 Music, which Weidenmüller established in 1985. It’s his second major award in recent months. In December, prior to his death, Weidenmüller was recognized with the IMPALA Outstanding Contribution Award for his work in the European independent music sector.
The 14th annual Libera Awards ceremony features 28 categories celebrating the best in independent music, including leading artist nominees such as MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee and Jessica Pratt. Here’s the full nominations list.
Tickets are on sale now and open to the public.
The 2025 Libera Awards Presented by Merlin kicks off the annual Indie Week conference, which runs from June 10 to June 12 at the InterContinental New York Times Square.
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 first time that Belinda entered the chart, a feat that underscores not just the artist’s versatility but her resilience.
Co-written by Belinda, Descemer Bueno and Palencia, the track that fuses traditional Mexican cumbia sounds with soft hints of reggaetón not only marked the Spain-born, Mexican-raised star’s return to the Billboard charts after four years, but it also introduced a bold new sound that she had never done before, and ultimately the música mexicana era she’s in today.
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Thanks to that capacity for continuous reinvention, the singer and actress is receiving the Evolution Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music gala on Thursday, April 24.
“Life has been a journey full of learning, growth, and constant evolution — both personally and artistically,” she tells Billboard. “This recognition not only celebrates my career, but also the power of reinvention and continuing to explore new chapters. I feel more inspired than ever and excited to share this new musical era. Being honored on a night that celebrates such powerful and talented women makes this moment even more special.”
Though the artist born Belinda Peregrín Schüll has a trajectory that spans 25 years, she admits she hasn’t had time to stop and truly reflect on the moment she became a bonafide Latin star.
“I keep working while having many goals, and to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever, at any point in my life, thought ‘Wow, I made it!,’ which is something I should do,” she says. “I’m always thinking about new ideas, new songs, new challenges, new projects, but I’ve never taken the time to think, ‘Okay, I’ve achieved all this.’ ”
But she has achieved a lot, and along the way, rightfully earned her place in the Latin pop realm.
Belinda was only 10 years old when she was cast as the lead in the Mexican children’s telenovela Amigos x Siempre in 2000, but it was her self-titled debut album that catapulted her into the musical spotlight three years later. The set — home to her timeless pop tune “Ángel” — earned her a first top 10 entry on a Billboard chart, reaching No. 6 on the Top Latin Pop Albums chart in 2003. Her four studio albums since, including Utopia (2006), Carpe Diem (2011), and Catarsis (2013), have also entered the top 10 on the chart.
Meanwhile, hits such as “Bella Traición,” the Pitbull-assisted “Egoísta,” and “Amor a Primera Vista,” have displayed her ease to navigate different genres from rock to EDM to reggaetón to cumbia. Never one to shy away from experimentation, Belinda has now branched out into música mexicana, tagging her new fare as “Beli Bélica” in a wink to the genre’s corridos bélicos. However, Belinda’s songs steer away from drug dealer exploits and rather focus on lyrics about heartbreak and being coquettish.
“The first corrido tumbado artist I heard was Natanael Cano. He was the first one who made me say, ‘Wow, Mexican music sounds different. It doesn’t sound like it used to,’ ” she recalls. “At that time, someone also told me: ‘You’re a woman, you’ll never be able to sing corridos or regional music, because it doesn’t suit you.’ They told me I couldn’t sing it because it was for men and that I would look ridiculous. And a couple of years later, here I am singing that style.”
Defying all odds, Belinda officially evolved into her corridos era with the release of “Cactus” in Jan. 2024, which also marked her debut single with Warner Music México after signing an exclusive record deal in Aug. 2023.
“I’d been thinking about doing corridos tumbados for a couple of years, but it just sort of happened,” she explains. “ ‘Cactus’ was a song that started out written in a notebook; it didn’t really have a melody because it was a feeling I had to express, and suddenly we turned it into music. We knew it was the right song at that moment, and that it would represent a new musical phase in my life.”
That new phase was shortly followed by her first collaborative effort with Natanael Cano in “300 Noches,” which she coined as a “corrido coquette” because of its dreamy pop undertones; “La Mala,” an unapologetic trap-corrido; and her team-up with Tito Double P on “La Cuadrada,” which secured a No. 23 spot on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart in March.
“I know there are many who don’t like it,” she says of her Beli Bélica era, but if there’s anything that her música mexicana collaborators have taught her, it’s to “go with the flow.”
“I’ve learned not to take everything so personally and to listen to myself,” she elaborates. “To listen to what I feel, what I think, and what I like, because no one is going to agree with you 100% and no one is going to have your vision 100%, and as long as you’re happy with what you’re doing and writing, the audience will accept it well because you’re doing it from the heart.”
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And even though she found a new sound — while also being active on social media and connecting with new and loyal fans — Belinda remains true to her pop essence. Her single, “Jackpot,” with Kenia Os, peaked at No. 10 on the Latin Pop Airplay in February.
“Belinda isn’t a musical genre,” she emphasizes. “I’ve been through all the musical eras, and my favorite word to describe my career is versatile. It’s the perfect word to define my style. Now, with Mexican music, we’re going back to the basics. It reminds me a lot of how music used to be. I love that I can go back to what it was like to make a song with real instruments and not rely on a computer program. It feels like I’m going back to what music used to be.”
Now, with her new “go with the flow” mentality, Belinda says a new studio album is on the horizon, one that she’s creating specifically for those “independent women who are completely irreverent but at the same time strong, sexy, fun.”
But first, she’s taking it easy.
“I’m trying to rest because in 2024 I didn’t rest at all. I spent almost all my time writing the album. It was a lot of emotions in one year. This year I’m going to take the time I need to finish my album. I just want to enjoy every moment, every stage, every project,” she concludes.
The third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special will air live at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 24 exclusively on Telemundo, Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.
Read Billboard’s Latin Women In Music 2025 executive list here.
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 […]
Music stars are well-represented on the list of winners for the 2025 Webby Awards. Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga, Benson Boone, Jelly Roll with mgk, Mariah Carey, Questlove, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Rihanna and Laufey are all winners in various categories.
Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video won the Webby Award for Music Video, Creator Excellence. The clip won the Grammy for best music video on Feb. 2 and is likely to be a leading candidate at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. (Lamar’s song competed for song of the year at last year’s VMAs, but the video fell into this eligibility year.)
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Abrams’ The Secret of Us (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play won the People’s Voice Award for Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film).
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Hosted by writer, comedian, and actress Ilana Glazer, The Webby Awards ceremony will be held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 12. Fans can experience the Webbys and watch special moments including the show’s signature five-word acceptance speeches by following @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Linkedin and at Webbyawards.com.
Webby Award winners are selected by members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). The People’s Voice Award winners are voted on by the general public.
“The Webby Awards celebrates the incredible diversity and global reach of the Internet,” Jesse Feister, executive director, Webby Media Group, said in a statement. “This year’s winners represent a masterclass of creativity and innovation.”
The Webby Awards will also honor a group of individuals for their contributions to Internet culture with Special Achievement Awards.
Snoop Dogg will receive the Webby Entrepreneur of the Year Award for expanding the playbook for how creatives can harness entrepreneurship to amplify their influence.
Dr. Fei-Fei Li will receive the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award for her foundational contributions to artificial intelligence and her leadership in advancing ethical, human-centered AI.
Walton Goggins will receive the Webby Best Actor Award for his performances across streaming hits like The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones, and Fallout.
Amelia Dimoldenberg will receive a Webby Special Achievement Award for redefining the celebrity interview with her hit series Chicken Shop Date.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will receive the IADAS and NAACP Webby Advocate of the Year Award for using her platforms to drive national conversations, mobilize communities, and champion the rights of marginalized groups.
Jools Lebron will receive the Webby Crush the Internet Award for her impact on digital culture and her talent for creating viral moments.
Marcello Hernández will receive the Webby Outstanding Comedic Performance Award for his sharp, culturally resonant humor and viral impact on the Internet.
The MeidasTouch Podcast will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for its impact on political commentary.
This year, the Webby Awards will award Google for their first-ever Brand of the Year achievement with seven Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 24 nominees and nine honorees.
The Academy will present iHeartMedia with the Webby Podcast Company of the Year award, presented to the organization that has earned the most honors across the Podcast categories. It received six Webby wins and eight People’s Voice wins, alongside nine nominees and 11 honorees.
The Academy announced NBCUniversal as the Webby Media Company of the Year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with four Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 19 nominees and 11 honorees.
This year’s newly-introduced suite of Creator categories celebrates the growing influence of creators who are shaping culture, entertainment and the Internet. Winners include Caleb Simpson, Chris Klemens, Colin Furze, Jake Shane, Jameis Winston, Joe Ando, Joshua Weissman, Laufey, Nick DiGiovanni, Skibidi Toilet, Trixie Mattel, Zach King, and others.
The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; AI, Immersive & Games and Creators.
Here are selected 2025 Webby Award winners – with winners from the world of music listed first. To view the full list of winners, visit http://webbyawards.com/winners.
Music Winners
Benson Boone Socials won the Webby Award for Music & Performance, Social Video Short Form (Social)
Countdown to Beautifully Broken: Jelly Roll in conversation w/ mgk | Spotify won the Webby Award for Interview or Talk Show, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
Fenty Beauty “Which Riri Are You?” Lip Looks TikTok Filter (ft. Rihanna) won the Webby Award for Best Use of Filters/Lenses, Features (Social)
For a Fortnight Challenge (ft. Taylor Swift) won the Webby Award for Best Community Engagement, PR Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play won the People’s Voice Award for Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” Music Video won the Webby Award for Music Video, Creator Excellence (Video & Film)
Lady Gaga — A Digital Home for a Global Pop Icon won the Webby Award for Entertainment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Laufey won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Art, Culture & Music, Individual Creator (Creators)
Mariah Carey’s It’s Time!!! Partnership with KAY Jewelers won the Webby Award for Celebrity/Fan, General Social (Social)
National Coming Out Day: Celebrating Visibility with Billy Porter and the Elton John AIDS Foundation won the People’s Voice Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Social Video Short Form (Social)
Questlove Supreme won the Webby Award for Music, Shows (Podcasts)
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez – Best Social, Fashion & Beauty won the Webby Award for Fashion & Beauty, General Social (Social)
Trixie Mattel won the People’s Voice Award for Best Dance & Performance, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Wicked Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral ‘Holding Space’ Interview won the Webby Award for Variety & Reality, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
Other Winners
Adobe Frame.io V4 won the Webby Award for Creative Production, Software Services & Platforms (Apps & Software)
Apple Cash won the Webby Award for Services & Utilities, General Apps (Apps & Software)
Architectural Digest won the Webby Award for Art & Culture, General Social (Social)
A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe won the Webby Award for Sports, Shows (Podcasts)
“Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Shows (Podcasts)
Big Mouth Season 7 (ft. Nick Kroll) won the Webby Award for Scripted, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Brian Cox Goes to College won the Webby Award for Comedy, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
Caleb Simpson won the Webby Award for Home & Travel, Individual Creator (Creators)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won the Webby Award for Games, Immersive General (AI, Immersive & Games)
Chris Klemens won the People’s Voice Award for Comedy, Individual Creator (Creators)
Climate TRACE won the Webby Award for Sustainability & Environment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Website and Mobile Sites)
“Club Shay Shay”won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Series, Features (Podcasts)
Colin Furze – Best Series – The Tunnel Project won the People’s Voice Award for Best Series, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Disney The Boy & The Octopus (directed by Taika Waititi) won the Webby Awards for Best Use of Animation or Motion Graphics, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)
Doodle for Google won the Webby Award for Corporate Social Responsibility, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
DoorDash-All-The-Ads won the Webby Award for Best Creator or Influencer Partnership or Collaboration, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Duolingo – “The Bird” won the Webby Award for Viral, Experimental & Weird, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
Freedom to Be – ACLU won the Webby Award for Public Service & Activism, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Headspace XR won the People’s Voice Award for Best Experiential Design, Immersive Features (AI, Immersive & Games)
House Guest (ft. Scott Evans) won the Webby Award for Interview, Talk & After-Show, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Hot Ones Versus won the Webby Award for Variety, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Hysterical won the Webby Award for Documentary, Limited-Series & Specials (Podcasts)
Indiana Fever – Caitlin Clark Action Figure won the Webby Award for Sports, Social Video Short Form (Social)
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Live on Netflix hub won the Webby Award for Media & Entertainment, Branded Content (Advertising, Media & PR)
Jake Shane won the Webby Award for Comedy, Individual Creator (Creators)
Jameis Winston: FOX Sports Digital Correspondent at Super Bowl LIX won the Webby Award for Sports, Individual Creator (Creators)
Jimmy Kimmel Live won the Webby Award for Television & Film, General Social (Social)
Joe Ando won the Webby Award for Fashion & Beauty, Individual Creator (Creators)
Joshua Weissman won the People’s Voice Award for Food & Drink, Individual Creator (Creators)
Just Women’s Sports: The Gold Standard With Kelley O’Hara and Lisa Leslie won the Webby Award for Sports, Social Content Series (Social)
Kids of Immigrants: Nike Air Max SNDR – Don’t forget to call home won the People’s Voice Award for Video Ad Shortform, Individual (Advertising, Media & PR)
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang won the Webby Award for Comedy, Shows (Podcasts)
Latinos Monumentales won the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Social Campaigns (Social)
Leroy Smith: Michael Jordan’s Myth won the Webby Award for Sports, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
Loewe (ft. Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy) won the Webby Award for Branded Entertainment, Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle (Video & Film)
Michael CeraVe won the Webby Award for Best Viral PR Campaign, PR Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o won the Webby Award for Best Series, Features (Podcasts)
National Immigration Law Center: Freedom to Thrive won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Shows (Podcasts)
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce won the People’s Voice Award for Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)
Nick DiGiovanni won the People’s Voice Award for Best Longform Video, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl LVIII Live From Bikini Bottom won the Webby Award for Best Partnership or Collaboration, Features (Social)
Obama Foundation won the Webby Award for Charitable Organizations/Non-Profit, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Oprah Reveals All – Life-Changing Lessons on Weight, Shame & Worthiness – The Jamie Kern Lima Show won the Webby Award for Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)
Pinterest Predicts 2025 won the Webby Award Best Trend, Insights or Impact Report, Features & Design (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Possible | Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Individual Episode (Podcasts)
Powerade: The Vault (ft. Simone Biles) won the Webby Award for Best Video Editing, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)
Ready Set Ride with Elmo won the Webby Award for Kids & Family, Individual Episode (Podcasts)
Reid Hoffman meets his AI Twin won the Webby Award for Best Use of AI, Performance & Craft (Video & Film)
RuPaul’s Drag Race The Pit Stop won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Social Content Series (Social)
Scorsese on Letterboxd won the Webby Award for Best Community or Fan Engagement – Media/Entertainment, Features (Social)
Sing Sing won the Webby Award for Best Mobile User Experience, Mobile Features & Design (Websites and Mobile Sites)
SNL Instagram Stories – Live Show Coverage won the Webby Award for Best Use of Stories, Features (Social)
The Daily Show: Foxsplains won the Webby Award for News & Politics, Social Content Series (Social)
The Skibidi Toilet Fan Multiverse won the Webby Award for Best Community Engagement, Creator Excellence (Creators)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon won the People’s Voice Award for Best Use of Vertical Video, Features (Social)
Vote Save America won the Webby Award for Public Service & Activism, General Social (Social)
Whitney Museum “Echoes of Ailey” ft Alvin Ailey Dance Company won the Webby Award for Media & Entertainment, Branded Entertainment (Video &
Winning Isn’t for Everyone won the Webby Award for Best Copywriting, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)
Wordle 1000 won the People’s Voice Award for Best Community Engagement, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
#YouTubeBlack Presents Flowers: How Naptural Inspired a Community of Natural Hair Creators won the People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Partnership or Collaboration, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Zach King won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Editing, Creator Excellence (Creators)
47 won the Webby Award for Animation, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)

The 2025 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will be announced on a live episode of American Idol on Sunday (April 27). Show host Ryan Seacrest will make the eagerly awaited announcement. James Taylor, who was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2000, will serve as a mentor on the episode, on […]
Just hours after the Motion Picture Academy announced its key dates for the 2026 Oscars, the Producers Guild of America announced its key dates for the 2026 PGA Awards, which will take place on Feb. 28, 2026.
The eligibility period for most categories is Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. The eligibility period for the Innovation Award is Oct. 2, 2024 through Oct. 1, 2025.
The Producers Guild Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in producing across various categories, including theatrical motion pictures, television, documentaries, animation, and emerging media. The Guild represents more than 8,400 producers.
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Films that win at the PGA Awards often, but not always, go on to Oscar glory. Anora won the top award at the PGA Awards on Feb. 8, and went on to win the Oscar for best picture on March 2. But The Wild Robot, the PGA winner in the animated film category, lost to the Oscar for best animated feature film to Flow. And Super Man/The Christopher Reeve Story, about the late Superman star Christopher Reeve, the PGA winner in the documentary category, wasn’t even shortlisted (much less nominated) for the Oscar for best documentary feature film (which went to No Other Land).
The most recent PGA ceremony also recognized influential producers with special honors, including Chris Meledandri, who received the David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures; Taika Waititi, who received the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television; and Dana Walden, who received the Milestone Award.
Top honors on the TV side went to Shōgun and Hacks.
Here are the key dates for the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards season:
Notice of Producing Credits Deadline
Documentary Motion Pictures: Friday, Aug. 29
Television Programs (Television Series/Specials; Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures; Sports, Children’s, and Short Form): Friday, Sept. 26
Innovation Award: Wednesday, Oct. 1
Theatrical Motion Pictures and Animated Motion Pictures: Friday, Oct. 10
Screener Submission Deadline
Documentary Motion Pictures: Friday, Aug. 29
Nomination Polls Open
Sports, Children’s, and Short Form: Tuesday, Nov. 25
Television Series/Specials and Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures: Thursday, Dec. 11
Theatrical Motion Pictures and Animated Motion Pictures: Thursday, Dec. 18
Nomination Polls Close
Sports, Children’s, and Short Form: Wednesday, Dec. 10 (2:00 pm PST)
Theatrical Motion Pictures; Animated Motion Pictures; Television Series/Specials; Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
Nominees Announced
Innovation Award: Friday, Nov. 14
Documentary Motion Pictures: Tuesday, Dec. 9
Sports, Children’s, and Short Form: Friday, Dec. 12
Theatrical Motion Pictures; Animated Motion Pictures; Television Series/Specials; Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
Final Polls Open
Sports, Children’s, and Short Form: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
Theatrical Motion Pictures; Animated Motion Pictures; Documentary Motion Pictures; Television Series/Specials; Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2026
Final Polls Close
Sports, Children’s, and Short Form: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 (2:00 pm PT)
Theatrical Motion Pictures; Animated Motion Pictures; Television Series/Specials; Streamed or Televised Motion Pictures: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (2:00 pm PT)
Awards Show: Feb. 28, 2026