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The 2024 Tencent Music Entertainment Awards (TMEA) were staged at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, from July 19 to 21.
Themed “High Five. Music Drive” and organized by Tencent Music Entertainment Group, the TMEA showcased a three-day music extravaganza, featuring a stellar lineup of international top artists and more than 100 performances, alongside a two-day indoor music festival and music ceremony.
The titles of Best Male Singer of the Year and Best Female Singer of the Year were awarded to Zhou Shen and Zhang Liangying, respectively, while Xue Zhiqian received recognition for Best Concert of the Year.
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Wang Yuan was honored as the Most Influential Male Singer in the Chinese Mainland, while Yuan Yawei (TIA RAY) was awarded the title of Most Influential Female Singer in the Chinese Mainland. Additionally, the Most Influential Male and Female Singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan were awarded to Eason Chan and G.E.M., while the honors for Most Influential Singer-Songwriter and Most Influential Mandarin Group went to Jay Chou and Mayday, respectively.
The evening also featured the announcement of the Best of the Year awards: the titles of Best Male and Female Singers in the Chinese Mainland were awarded to Xue Zhiqian and Shan Yichun, while the Best Male and Female Singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan were given to Wilber Pan and Angela Zhang.
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International artists were also in the spotlight, with Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift awarded Best International Male Artist and Most Influential International Artist of the Year, respectively.
The TMEA Music Ceremony brought together a lineup of iconic Chinese-language singers. Wang Yuan, Wilber Pan, Zhang Liangying, Tia Ray and Zhou Shen all performed, showcasing their hit songs and diverse musical styles.
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In addition to established artists, the TMEA also highlighted many emerging stars in the Chinese music scene.
As a world-class choreographer, RIKIMARU served as the dance director for the 2024 TMEA and debuted his new song “Can’t Get Enough.” A representative of Chinese electronic music, who was the only Mandarin artist to perform on prestigious international electronic music festival stages such as Tomorrowland, Ultra, ADE and EDC, CORSAK delivered an electrifying DJ SHOW at the gala.
Established in 2019, the Tencent Music Entertainment Awards is an annual music awards ceremony that has captivated millions of music enthusiasts.
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Prince was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday (July 27) at a 40th anniversary screening of his film Purple Rain at Minneapolis’ Target Center. This is the second time this year that the SHOF has posthumously inducted a legendary songwriter. It honored the late Cindy Walker at an event in April.
Upon accepting the award from Gilbert Davison, a longtime professional colleague of Prince’s, Prince’s sister, Sharon L. Nelson, said, “You will always remember his songs. This is the award he wanted more than any other in life — to be known as a great songwriter.”
Why didn’t the SHOF didn’t get around to honoring Prince in his lifetime? He was selected for induction in 2013, but SHOF policy is that a songwriter has to personally attend the annual induction and awards gala to be officially inducted, and Prince’s schedule didn’t permit him to attend for a few years.
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SHOF president and CEO Linda Moran stated that the organization had been working with him to coordinate his schedule. “He reached out at the end of 2015 and said how important the award was to him and that the June 2016 ceremony could work,” Moran said in a statement. “We planned that it would be unannounced and a surprise; but unfortunately, Prince passed two months beforehand in April. It has been a long road, but we are thrilled that one of the world’s most prolific and phenomenal songwriters is finally a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.”
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A songwriter, producer, musician and pioneer of the Minneapolis Sound (which also included 2017 SHOF inductees Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis), Prince crossed genres with ease. Credited by his full name, Prince Rogers Nelson, he wrote every song in his catalog. He placed 19 songs in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, including five that went to No. 1: “When Doves Cry”; “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Kiss” (both credited to Prince and the Revolution); “Batdance”; and “Cream” (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation).
Prince also wrote hits for other artists including Sheena Easton, Kenny Rogers, Madonna, Stevie Nicks, Patti LaBelle, Celine Dion, Kate Bush and the Bangles. Several of his songs that he had recorded were also covered by other artists including Chaka Khan, Tom Jones, Sinéad O’Connor, Alicia Keys, the Pointer Sisters and Cyndi Lauper.
Prince won both an Oscar and a Grammy for his Purple Rain score. He also won a Grammy for best R&B song for writing “I Feel for You,” a 1984 smash for Khan. He was nominated for song of the year for writing “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a 1990 smash for O’Connor.
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Walker, whose most famous song is the cross-genre classic “You Don’t Know Me,” was inducted into the SHOF in a special event on April 19 at historic Columbia Studio A in Nashville. The ceremony took place during a SHOF Master Session with Liz Rose, a 2023 SHOF inductee. The event was co-hosted by SHOF board member Fletcher Foster, who chairs the SHOF Nashville Committee.
The annual SHOF gala in June does not normally include posthumous inductions, though this year’s inductees included Steely Dan, whose Walter Becker died in 2017. The SHOF prefers the June event to have a celebratory mood, but it intends to continue hosting posthumous inductions at unique venues and special events such as this one.
“The ceremony at Columbia Studio A was warm, intimate and respectful,” Foster said in a statement at the time of Walker’s induction. “SHOF president and CEO Linda Moran says this now sets the stage for future posthumous inductions.”
Eric Church, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban are the first performers announced for the 2024 ACM Awards, which will be presented on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Carly Pearce and Jordan Davis are set to host the event, which will pay tribute to this year’s previously-announced honorees Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon Sanders, Lainey Wilson and Trisha Yearwood.
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Pearce is hosting for the fourth straight year. Davis is the reigning ACM song of the year winner, having won at the May 16 show for co-writing “Next Thing You Know” with Josh Osborne, Chase McGill and Greylan James.
Brown has worked closely with both Harris, for whom he played piano, and Gill, for whom he produced many recordings, including one that won an ACM Award – “Building Bridges,” a 2006 collab with Sheryl Crow which was voted vocal event of the year.
In addition to performing on the show, Hubbard will present the ACM studio recording and industry awards portion of ACM Honors, which is in its 17th year.
Additionally, previously announced artist-songwriter of the year winner Chris Stapleton and songwriter of the year Jessie Jo Dillon will be feted at ACM Honors.
Limited tickets for ACM Honors are available through AXS, including VIP packages which include a ticket in the VIP artist section of the Ryman (first seven rows), a ticket to the VIP pre-party reception, a commemorative Hatch Show Print poster, parking, and drink tickets.
The International Bluegrass Music Association‘s five-day World of Bluegrass event will move to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for 2025-2027, with the inaugural Chattanooga event taking place Sept. 16-20, 2025. World of Bluegrass will feature a convention, tradeshow, the annual IBMA Awards show, artist showcases and a two-day live music festival featuring top bluegrass artists. No specific Chattanooga venue has been revealed as of yet.
“In our mission to spread the music, IBMA considered 30+ destinations for a new home. While other cities could offer the necessary commitment, the passion and enthusiasm of the people of Chattanooga truly stood out. We are incredibly grateful for the support from the state of Tennessee and the welcoming spirit of Chattanooga. This city’s unique charm and hospitality makes it a perfect home for WOB artists and guests,” Ken White, executive director of IBMA, said in a statement.
The IBMA announced the new home for World of Bluegrass in partnership with the Chattanooga Tourism Co., the General Assembly, and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Chattanooga was also revealed as the first recipient of the Tennessee Special Event Fund, with The Chattanooga Tourism Co. using the award to invest in supporting and growing the World of Bluegrass event. In 2022, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee partnered with the General Assembly to assign $25 million in the state budget for a fund designed to attract large-scale events expected to generate at least $10 million in visitor spending and $1 million in state and local taxes.
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“Tennessee is proud to welcome IBMA’s World of Bluegrass to Chattanooga. This event is not only a testament to our state’s vibrant cultural heritage but also a significant economic driver for our communities,” said Chairwoman Patsy Hazlewood via a statement. “We are excited to support this event that will bring Bluegrass enthusiasts together in our city and give us an opportunity to showcase Tennessee and Chattanooga to an audience coming from literally around the world.”
Barry White, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Tourism Co., added, “The Tourism Co. is honored to be the first recipient of Tennessee’s new Special Event Fund and to welcome the WOB to Chattanooga. We are extremely excited to bring this event to Chattanooga and highlight our city’s flourishing cultural scene, while also generating economic returns to our community.”
According to a release, the Chattanooga Tourism Co. estimates that the 2025 World of Bluegrass event will bring more than 18,000 overnight visitors and more than 45,000, including day visitors, to generate more than $30 million in economic impact and yield $1.1 million in state tax revenue, with visitor spending supporting local jobs and additional tax revenues, benefiting industries beyond tourism.
Commissioner Mark Ezell of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development added, “We are ready to welcome the world’s largest events to Tennessee stages. IBMA’s World of Bluegrass is a great way to showcase our rich musical heritage, and the very goal of the Special Event Fund is to support local partners as they pursue and secure high-value events like this that represent tremendous economic benefit for Tennessee businesses.”
The announcement follows the recent reveal of this year’s IBMA Awards nominees. The 2024 IBMA World of Bluegrass will be held Sept. 24-28 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. sent a letter via email on Friday (July 26) to the Academy’s 12,000 voting members urging them to take their job as voting members seriously. The Subject Line: “Vote with Purpose This Grammy Season.”
“The trajectory of people’s careers and lives are altered by your choices,” Mason wrote in the letter obtained by Billboard. “As such, you owe it to your peers to vote intentionally, deliberately, with pride and with purpose.”
Mason added a personal aside to bring the point home. “Last Grammy season, I heard a Grammy voter say they hadn’t taken a specific artist seriously since a performance they saw more than 10 years ago. I was shocked and disturbed by that. There is no place in our organization for such bias, grudge-holding, or careless voting. It’s about the current year and the quality of the work, period!
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“There should be no other rationale for voting. If you are taking into account an artist’s older work, or their reputation, or race, or gender, what label they are on, who their manager is, how many friends participated in the project, or anything else like that, you’re not doing your job.”
Mason also implored Grammy voting members to start thinking about their choices now. “I hope that you begin prioritizing your responsibility now, and not wait until Grammy season is here.” The first-round voting period runs from Oct. 4-15. Final-round voting extends from Dec. 12 to Jan. 3, 2025.
Mason is wise to advise members to start thinking about their picks now. The Grammy entry list is long. This year, there will be 94 categories (same as last year). Many categories have large numbers of entries. On last year’s entry list, there were 615 candidates for record of the year, 476 for album of the year, 642 for song of the year and 405 for best new artist. To conscientiously wade through such long lists and thoughtfully make your selections would take hours. That is one reason that “brand name” artists – long-time Grammy favorites – often lead the nominations year after year. Mason is trying to get members to break that habit of just checking off names of artists who are top-of-mind.
On the line “The trajectory of people’s careers and lives are altered by your choices,” Mason linked to this Grammy.com post from May 1, which includes a section titled “What Is the True Value of a Grammy?” It gives more than a dozen examples of artists whose careers were boosted by Grammy wins.
The Academy’s tally of 12,000+ voting members doesn’t include the 3,000+ potential new voting members that it has invited as part of this year’s new member class. (It has also invited 900 professional (non-voting) members, for a total of 3,900+ new members.)
Here is Mason’s letter to voting members, in full:
Dear Grammy voters,
Normally you don’t hear from me about Grammy voting until our ballot is live but this year is different. I want to make sure you understand how critically important it is for you to vote, and to vote with intention and integrity.
We all know the Grammy is music’s most coveted award because it is an honor that comes from one’s peers. It’s not a popularity contest. The nominees and winners are not chosen by the critics, fans, or the staff of the Academy. They are chosen by you—the 12,000+ music creators who are the voting members of the Recording Academy.
You are the Grammy electorate. Your votes are tallied by Deloitte, and then announced publicly, celebrated, and recorded by history as the very best in music for that year. The trajectory of people’s careers and lives are altered by your choices. As such, you owe it to your peers to vote intentionally, deliberately, with pride and with purpose.
Last Grammy season, I heard a Grammy voter say they hadn’t taken a specific artist seriously since a performance they saw more than 10 years ago. I was shocked and disturbed by that. There is no place in our organization for such bias, grudge-holding, or careless voting. It’s about the current year and the quality of the work, period!
There should be no other rationale for voting. If you are taking into account an artist’s older work, or their reputation, or race, or gender, what label they are on, who their manager is, how many friends participated in the project, or anything else like that, you’re not doing your job. I know most of you already do but please, just listen to the music, and evaluate it! You are the reason the Grammy Award is so special.
Music is a force for good in the world. It changes moods, opens hearts and minds and unites the world. It moves us to act. And the Grammy is the way to honor the people who work so hard to make it. Next February, all across the globe, the people who make music and all the people who love music will be watching to see who the Grammy voters have chosen to honor. All eyes will be on you, on us.
I hope you view your vote as important. I hope that you begin prioritizing your responsibility now, and not wait until Grammy season is here. I hope that you evaluate the music carefully, and prepare yourself to vote with care and purpose, and that you encourage your fellow voting members to do the same. Your peers in music are counting on you.
Respectfully yours,
Harvey
In one of the most powerful and emotional moments of the 2024 Premios Juventud, Lele Pons emphasized her message of self-love when she was recognized as an Agent of Change at the Thursday (July 25) ceremony in Puerto Rico’s José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum .
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After tearfully receiving the award from her father, who seemed to have surprised her by presenting it, the Venezuelan influencer and singer regained her composure and gave a powerful and eloquent speech to the millions of people who follow her on social media.
“Enough of looking for your happiness in the acceptance of other people who don’t value you. Look for it in God, look for it in yourself and in the people who love you and who will be there for you,” Pons said. “I use my platform to see if I can help people love themselves and take life [more lightly] and laugh at their cellulite, and if you got your nose done, please show that, be you, be transparent.”
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“I’m here because I want you to love yourselves, because, who cares? So what? Not everyone is going to love you, you don’t have to be liked by everyone. That is THEIR problem, not yours. Love yourself, respect yourself, you’re enough,” she added.
Pons served as the evening’s co-host alongside Clarissa Molina and Wisin, and was one of three honorees with the Spirit of Change award, which “recognizes and celebrates” young entrepreneurs and prominent stars who “selflessly contribute to creating a better world.” The other two honorees were Anitta and Los Tigres del Norte.
In its 21st annual edition, Premios Juventud had Carín León, Maluma, Peso Pluma, Karol G, and Shakira among its main nominees. To see the list of winners, click here.
Watch Lele’s speech below.
A wave of Latin artists, emerging and established, arrived at the 2024 Premios Juventud in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday (July 25) to traditionally celebrate the “extraordinary accomplishments in society, celebrating music, new artists, community and creators,” according to a press release.
This year’s fan-voted award show—which gave prominence to creators, figures who “lead on social media, by introducing new award categories to spotlight those who are making significant waves in la cultura”—were lead by top nominees Carin León, Maluma, and Peso Pluma, with seven nominations each. Karol G was the big winner of the night, nabbing five awards including female Premios Juventud artist and best urban album for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). (See full winners list here)
Other top nominees included Shakira with six nominations; Becky G and Grupo Frontera with five nominations; and up for four awards each, Bad Bunny, Bizarrap, Farruko, Feid, Fuerza Regida, Manuel Turizo and Ozuna.
Meanwhile, artists such as Ivy Queen, Natti Natasha, Emilia, Prince Royce, Los Esquivel, Los Ángeles Azules, and Reik, took center stage at the ceremony for memorable performances.
Additionally, Premios Juventud recognized Anitta, Lele Pons, and Los Tigres del Norte with the coveted “Agent of Change” recognition, celebrating young entrepreneurs and prominent stars who selflessly contribute to creating a better world. Previous AOC titleholders include Ricky Martin, Shakira, Becky G, Camila Cabello, J Balvin, and Daddy Yankee, to name a few.
As all of this was televised live on Univision and streamed on ViX, Billboard was catching all the action backstage—at the red carpet and media center—that you didn’t see on TV. Check out the list below:
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You can always count on Los Tigres del Norte to tell it how it is, both onstage and off the stage.
On Thursday (July 25), the legendary Mexican group attended, for the first time ever, the Premios Juventud awards show, where they were honored with an Agent of Change Award for being La Voz del Pueblo. For decades, the band has used its platform to fight for social justice and amplify marginalized voices while advocating for immigration policies.
“It’s a great satisfaction but at the same time very big because Agent of Change means many things,” Hernan Hernández told Billboard on the red carpet, just ahead of the awards ceremony. “But especially the people who help without expecting anything in return, help the community. Our music has helped many things, but outside of music, it helps people who need it; that gives us great satisfaction, to be able to do something with those who have given you so much. That is the distinction.”
The band also shared a few words about the landscape of the 2024 presidential election in the United States. As artists who have encouraged the Latino vote, the band’s leader, Jorge Hernández, expressed, “We were a little nervous, but now that Mr. President has decided to leave a path for Kamala, well, I think that now we can realize the dream that we all want, and that she will be elected on this occasion, for various reasons.” Adding, “We invite you to vote, those who can vote, and make their own decision. We will be fighting at any time to continue communicating to the whole nation the great importance of voting.”
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During the show, Los Tigres del Norte gave a powerful performance of their latest hit “Aquí Mando Yo,” and later thanked their families and fans for the support.
The 2024 Premios Juventud — a fan-voted awards show — is taking place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan and hosted by Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina and Wisin. For its 21st annual ceremony, Carin León, Maluma, Peso Pluma, Karol G and Shakira are among the most nominated acts. Meanwhile, Anitta, Los Tigres del Norte and Lele Pons each received an Agent of Change Award, which “recognizes and celebrates” young entrepreneurs and prominent stars who “selflessly contribute to creating a better world,” according to the awards show. See the list of this year’s winners here.
—Additional reporting by Jessica Roiz
Peso Pluma, Carin León, Maluma, Karol G and Shakira are among the top nominees at the 2024 Premios Juventud, taking place Thursday (July 25) at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan.
Hosted by Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina and Wisin, Premios Juventud — a fan-voted awards show — recognizes artists in categories like Premios Juventud male artist/female artist, favorite group or duo of the year and new generation male artist/female artist.
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According to a press release, this year, the ceremony will give prominence to “creators,” figures who “lead on social media, by introducing new award categories to spotlight those who are making significant waves in la cultura.”
Find the 2024 Premios Juventud winners below (updating):
Premios Juventud Male Artist
Bad BunnyCarín LeónMalumaPeso PlumaSebastián Yatra
Premios Juventud Female Artist
AnittaBecky GKarol GMaria BecerraShakira
Favorite Group or Duo of The Year
Fuerza RegidaHa*AshLos Ángeles AzulesMau y RickyReik
New Generation – Female Artist
Ela TaubertJ NoaJoaquinaRainaoZhamira Zambrano
New Generation – Male Artist
Christian AliceaDei VIzaakJere KleinLos EsquivelLuar La LLuck RaMilo JOmar CourtzVenesti
New Generation – Regional Mexican
Chino PacasDelilahGabito BallesterosJasiel NuñezMichelle MacielNathan GalanteOscar MaydonXavi
The Best Beatmakers
Big OneBizarrapChris JediEdgar BarreraGaby MusicMAGOvy on the DrumsSky RompiendoTainyZecca
The Perfect Collab
“ALV” — Arcángel, Grupo Frontera“Bellakeo” — Peso Pluma, Anitta“Cosas de la Peda” — Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros“De lunes a Lunes” — Manuel Turizo, Grupo Frontera“El Jefe” — Shakira, Fuerza Regida“En Esta Boca” — Kany García, Young Miko“Las Mujeres” — Carlos Vives, Juanes“Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo” — Carín León, Camilo“Por el Contrario” — Becky G, Ángela Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar“Según Quién” – Maluma, Carín León
OMG Collaboration
“Celular” — Nicky Jam, Maluma, The Chainsmokers“Contigo” — Karol G, Tiësto“Dientes” — J Balvin, Usher, DJ Khaled“Esta Vida” – Marshmello, Farruko — WINNER“Freak 54 (Freak Out)” — Pitbull, Nile Rodgers“K-Pop” — Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd“Muñekita — Kali Uchis, El Alfa, JT“Niña Bonita” — Feid, Sean Paul“Puntería” — Shakira, Cardi B“Vocation” — Ozuna, David Guetta
Girl Power
“En Esta Boca” — Kany García, Young Miko“La_Original.mp3” — Emilia, TINI“Labios Mordidos” — Kali Uchis, Karol G“Nadie De Ti” — Ana Bárbara, Majo Aguilar“Puntería” – Shakira, Cardi B
My Favorite Dance Track
“Celular” — Nicky Jam, Maluma, The Chainsmokers“Contigo” — Karol G, Tiësto“Dientes” — J Balvin, Usher, DJ Khaled“Esta Vida” – Marshmello, Farruko“La_Original.mp3” — Emilia, TINI“Las Babys” — Aitana“Rauw Alejandro: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 56” — Bizarrap, Rauw Alejandro“Vocation” — Ozuna, David Guetta
Best Urban Track
“Funk Rave” — Anitta“LALA” — Myke Towers“Monaco” — Bad Bunny“Niña Bonita” — Feid, Sean Paul“Qlona” — Karol G, Peso Pluma“Un Cigarrillo” — Chencho Corleone
Best Urban Mix
“Bubalu” — Feid, Rema“Borracho y Loco” — Yandel, Myke Towers“Quema” — Ryan Castro, Peso Pluma, SOG“Podemos Repetirlo” — Don Omar, Chencho Corleone“Tucu” — Ozuna, Amarion
Best Urban Album
Att. — Young MikoCosmo — OzunaForever King — Don OmarLVEU: Vive La Tuya…No La Mía — Myke TowersMañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) — Karol GMor, No Le Temas a la Oscuridad — FeidNadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana — Bad BunnySol María — Eladio Carrión
Best Pop/Urban Song
“Bonita” — Daddy Yankee“Coco Loco” — Maluma“Corazón Vacío” — Maria Becerra“No Te Enamores de Él” — Danny Ocean“Pasa_je_ro” — Farruko“Una Noche Sin Pensar” — Sebastián Yatra
Best Pop/Urban Collaboration
“Arranca” — Becky G, Omega“Baby Hello” — Rauw Alejandro, Bizarrap“Copa Vacía” — Shakira, Manuel Turizo“Esta Cida” — Marshmello, Farruko“Manos Frías” — Mau y Ricky, Reik, Beéle“Vagabundo” — Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo, Beéle
Best Pop/Urban Album
.MP3 — EmiliaBailemos Otra Vez — ChayanneDon Juan — MalumaLas Mujeres Ya No Lloran — ShakiraSincerándome — Carlos Rivera
Tropical Hit
“Bailando Bachata” — Chayanne“Bandido” — Luis Figueroa“Mambo 23” — Juan Luis Guerra 4.40“Me EnRD” — Prince Royce“Punta Cana” — Marc Anthony
Tropical Mix
“El Yate (Salsa Version)” — Lenny Tavárez, Sergio George“Las Mujeres” — Carlos Vives, Juanes“No Es Normal” — Maffio, Nacho, Venesti“Plis” — Camilo y Evaluna Montaner“Si Tú Me Quieres” — Fonseca, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Best Tropical Album
Clásicos de la Provincia 30 Años (Remastered & Expanded) — Carlos VivesLlamada Perdida — Prince RoyceRadio Güira — Juan Luis Guerra 4.40Voy a Ti — Luis FigueroaYo — Christian Alicea
Best Regional Mexican Song
“Como Quieras Quiero” — Edén Muñoz“Dios Bendiga Nuestro Amor” — Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga“Indispensable” — Carin León“La Diabla” — Xavi“No Es Que Me Quiera Ir” — Alejandro Fernández“No Se Vale” — Edwin Luna, La Trakalosa De Monterrey“Obsesión” — Intocable“Te Quiero Ver” — La Maquinaria Norteña“Un Cumbión Dolido” — Christian Nodal“Vengo de Verla” — Calibre 50
Best Regional Mexican Collaboration
“Alch Si” — Carin León, Grupo Frontera“CCC” — Michelle Maciel, Eden Muñoz“La Cumbia Triste” — Los Ángeles Azules, Alejandro Fernández“Lady Gaga” — Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros, Junior H“Santo Patrón” — Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga, Fuerza Regida
Best Regional Mexican Fusion
“De Lunes a Lunes” — Manuel Turizo, Grupo Frontera“El Amor de mi Vida” — Los Ángeles Azules, Maria BecerraA“Peso Pluma: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55” — Bizarrap, Peso Pluma“Por el Contrario” — Becky G, Ángela, Leonardo Aguilar“Según Quién” — Maluma, Carín León
Best Regional Mexican Album
Colmillo De Leche — Carín LeónComo En Los Viejos Tiempos — Edén MuñozEl Comienzo — Grupo FronteraEsquinas — Becky GExótico (Deluxe) — La Maquinaria NorteñaForajido EP2 — Christian NodalGénesis — Peso PlumaModus Operandi — IntocablePa Las Baby’s y Belikeada — Fuerza RegidaTiempo Al Tiempo — Calibre 50
Creator of the Year
Basi CedranDani ValleTammy ParraWendy GuevaraYeri Mua
Creator that Inspires Me
Carlos Eduardo EspinaDaniel HabifNilda ChiaraviglioSofia BellaVanesa Amaro
Creator with a Social Cause
Alexis OmmanJake CejaJuan González — WINNERJuixxeManuel Nunez
Best LOL
Andres JohnsonJezziniKarla De La Torre La JoseMr. Chuy
My Favorite Actor
Daniel Elbittar — El Amor No Tiene RecetaEmmanuel Palomares — Perdona Nuestros PecadosGabriel Soto — Vencer La CulpaMarcus Ornellas — Eternamente AmándonosMatías Novoa — Cabo
My Favorite Actress
Bárbara de Regil — CaboCarolina Miranda — Tierra de EsperanzaClaudia Martín — El Amor No Tiene RecetaCoco Máxima — El Amor No Tiene RecetaLivia Brito — Minas de Pasión
They Make Me Fall In Love
Angelique Boyer, Daniel Elbittar — El Amor InvencibleCarolina Miranda, Andrés Palacios — Tierra de EsperanzaClaudia Martín, Daniel Elbittar — El Amor No Tiene RecetaLivia Brito, Osvaldo de León — Minas de PasiónMarcus Ornellas, Alejandra Robles Gil — Eternamente Amándonos
Black was the color of the night at the 2024 Premios Juventud red carpet on Thursday (July 25). Among the first to walk and pose was Anitta, who wore a crisscross halter top see-through black dress. Meanwhile, Domelipa wore a flowy black dress that was perfect for the hot and muggy weather in Puerto Rico.Others that walked the red carpet included La India, also in black, who will perform alongside Anitta in a salsa tribute to Fania. Also in full black were Argentine hitmaker Emilia with a long, leather, tight black dress and Prince Royce, who arrived in a minimalistic, yet elegant two-piece accessorized with silver jewelry and chains.
Meanwhile, Lele Pons, one of the night’s hosts, arrived in a gorgeous metallic, cutout dress. Representing regional Mexican music, Joss Favela stood out with an off-white ensemble that included a tejana (cowboy hat) and pointy boots.
Others who walked the red carpet before the show included Fariana, Oscar De León, Mau y Ricky, Reik and Los Tigres del Norte, who made their debut at the awards show.
The 2024 Premios Juventud — a fan-voted awards show — is taking place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and hosted by Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina and Wisin, For its 21st annual ceremony, Carín León, Maluma, Peso Pluma, Karol G and Shakira are among the most nominated acts. Meanwhile, Anitta, Los Tigres del Norte and Lele Pons each will receive an Agent of Change Award, which “recognizes and celebrates” young entrepreneurs and prominent stars who “selflessly contribute to creating a better world,” according to the awards show.
Here are the best photos of the artists on the red carpet as they arrived at the gala.
Elena Rose
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Elena Rose attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Anitta
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Anitta attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Joss Favela
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Joss Favela attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Mau y Ricky
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Mau y Ricky attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Luar La L
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Luar La L attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Omar Courtz
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Omar Courtz attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Lele Pons
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Lele Pons attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Lasso
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Lasso attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Los Angeles Azules
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Los Angeles Azules attend the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Lenny Tavarez
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Lenny Tavarez attends the 2024 Premios Juventud Awards at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on July 25, 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.