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Glitz and glam took over the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas on Wednesday (Nov. 12), where industry leaders and Latin music stars alike gathered for a night of celebration at The Latin Recording Academy’s 2025 Person of the Year gala honoring Raphael.
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“We are celebrating a living legend of Latin music,” Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy, said to attendees before inviting the 82-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter to the stage. “Let’s welcome an iconic artist who is undoubtedly a legend in Spanish-language music. He created a personal style that has transcended generations and borders. Today, we will be telling your story through your music. We’ve invited friends and colleagues, but also artists from the new generation who recognize your career.”
The invite-only gala that finished around midnight included a three-course dinner, a two-hour long tribute to Raphael, and a five-minute video that showcased Raphael’s more than 65 years in music: “I see colleagues of mine retiring. I’m not going to retire,” he said in one of the clips. “I still have many countries to visit, and as long as my voice holds up, I’ll be singing.”
At 9:30 p.m., Enrique Bunbury opened the show with a soft rock version of Raphael’s 1966 classic “Yo Soy Aquel.” He was then joined by Carin León for some jaw-dropping harmonies during a performance of “Ahora.” León then stayed to perform 1988’s “Toco Madera.” Later in the evening, Fito Paez and Rozalen performed “Enséñame a Olvidarte”; Rozalen brought out Susana Baca for a “Chabacano, Limeña” duet; and Pepe Aguilar was joined by Myriam Hernandez for a sweet rendition of “Procuro Olvidarte.”
Cafe Quijano, Gaby Moreno, Elena Rose, Ivan Cornejo, Jesse & Joy, Pablo Lopez, Aitana, Kiki Morente, Angeles Toledano, Vanessa Martín, Kany Garcia, and Carlos Rivera, were among the many artists who also honored El Divo de Linares with their captivating vocals. “I would clone you,” García told him. “You are a magical human being. Long live Raphael, this is your night!”
The highlight of the night, however, was when David Bisbal performed the timeless 1980s ballad “Como Yo Te Amo.” At one point in the powerful performance, Bisbal walked off stage and sat across Raphael at the dinner table, where he was joined by his loved ones. Bisbal passionately sang to him as a teary-eyed Raphael smiled and sang along.
“The truth is, Raphael, we’re friends, and thank you for leaving a legacy of discipline, effort, and sacrifice… I don’t know how many times you sang while sick,” Bisbal said to him. “That’s the legacy you’ve left for all artists. You can count on me to always carry your word. I promise you.”
The evening wrapped up with the rhythmic 1992 tune “Escándalo” performed by tropical stars Willy Chirino (who composed the song for Raphael’s Ave Fénix album), Eddy Herrera, and Victor Manuelle.
Raphael — who was diagnosed last year with primary brain lymphoma — then briefly took the stage to remind his family, friends, and colleagues in the room: “I hope to return for many more years.”
Trending on Billboard Shakira is set to return as pop star Gazelle for Disney’s Zootopia 2, and the colorful music video for “Zoo,” her original song in the film, premiered on Wednesday (Nov. 12). In the three-minute clip, the Colombian hitmaker channels her character appearing in multiple Gazelle-inspired looks, and she shares a number of […]
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Italian icon Laura Pausini was honored with Billboard Italy’s prestigious Global Icon award on Wednesday (Nov. 12) during a historic Vatican ceremony with Pope Leo XIV. As part of Billboard Italia Women in Music 2025, the ceremony also emphasized the vital role of amplifying women’s voices in the music industry, with the Pope receiving a commemorative plaque underscoring this mission. Pausini’s remarkable career and humanitarian efforts continue to elevate Italian music on a global scale.
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The superstar also presented Pope Leo XIV with a unique, unreleased song — her rendition of “Brother Sun, Sister Moon,” inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Creatures.” The song celebrates universal brotherhood and the praise of God through creation.
Pausini has elevated Italian music to a global stage, serving as an ambassador for universal values such as inclusion, solidarity, and peace. She has consistently worked to support the most vulnerable, including children and populations affected by humanitarian crises. Her collaborations with organizations including UNICEF, Save the Children, Amnesty International and the World Food Programme — where she served as an ambassador — further highlight her commitment to humanitarian causes. Recognized as the most awarded Italian artist in the world, Pausini was honored with the “Icon” award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards in October, presented by Ozuna.
The second Italian edition of Billboard Women in Music will take place in Milan on Nov. 25, 26, and 28, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Across the three days, eight additional awards will be presented to individuals shaping the Italian music scene, including leading artists and professionals working behind the scenes.
Laura Pausini has sold over 75 million records worldwide and garnered more than 6 billion streams, solidifying her status as the most listened-to Italian female artist internationally. She is also the first and only Italian female artist to win a Grammy Award and has entered the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
Throughout her career, she has won four Latin Grammy Awards and was named Person of the Year 2023 by the Latin Recording Academy, becoming the first non-native Spanish-speaking artist to receive this honor. Her accolades also include a Golden Globe, an Emmy Award nomination, and an Oscar nomination.
She has collaborated with renowned artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, Shakira, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson, among many others. Her recent collaborations include a live performance with Alanis Morissette and a duet with Robbie Williams for the first official FIFA anthem.
Her upcoming album, Io Canto 2, will be released by Warner Music in 2026, with a Spanish version titled Yo Canto 2. The album marks her return to both recording and live performances, accompanied by a new world tour in 2026 and 2027, kicking off on March 27 in Pamplona, Spain.
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Myke Towers achieves a triple victory with his latest single, “Tengo Celos,” which dominates Billboard’s Latin Airplay, Latin Pop Airplay, and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts (each dated Nov. 15). This marks his second triple-chart win in 2025, following a similar accomplishment on the Aug. 9-dated rankings. It jumps 10-1 on Latin Airplay, 2-1 on Latin Pop Airplay and 4-1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay.
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“Seeing my name at No. 1 on all the radio charts in the United States and Puerto Rico is something that still amazes me, because behind every achievement like this there’s much more than numbers: there are sleepless nights, sacrifices, tough decisions, and above all, a real connection with the people,” Towers tells Billboard.
“Tengo Celos” was released July 17, as part of Towers’ album Island Boyz, via OneWorld International/Warner/Warner Latina. While the set reached No. 8 high on the Latin Rhythm Albums chart then, the song skyrockets 10-1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart after a 43% gain in audience impressions, to 8.1 million, earned in the United States on the week ending Nov. 6, according to Luminate.
The latest victory secures Towers his 16th No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart. It follows “Soleao,” with Quevedo, which became the first track from Island Boyz to reach the top spot in August. As a solo artist without collaborations, “Tengo Celos” becomes Towers’ fourth chart-topper on the overall Latin radio tally, joining “Lala” (2023) as well as “La Falda” and “La Capi,” both in 2024.
“This No. 1 is for my team, for those who believe, for the radio stations that support me, and for the audience that always stands by me,” Towers adds. “Representing my island and seeing how Latin music continues to grow around the world is a blessing that I never take for granted. We keep working with the same hunger and the same faith as on the first day.”
As “Tengo Celos” secures a triple coronation across the Latin Airplay, Latin Rhythm Airplay, and Latin Pop Airplay charts, it becomes the fourth song to accomplish this feat in 2025. Towers previously hit the same milestone in August with his Quevedo collab, “Soleao.” Earlier this year, Danny Ocean and Kapo’s “Imagínate” topped all three charts (April). Most recently, Maluma joined the list of triple-achievers with “Bronceador” in October.
Trending on Billboard After taking place in Miami last year, the Latin Grammy Awards returns to Las Vegas for 2025, taking place Thursday (Nov. 13) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Puerto Rican hitmaker Bad Bunny leads the list of nominees this year with 12 nods, including for album of the year (Debí Tirar Más Fotos) and […]
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Billboard has partnered with Starlite, the Spanish company that produces and hosts the annual Starlite Festivals in Marbella and Madrid, to produce its first Billboard No. 1s event outside of the United States, and the first to be devoted to Latin Music.
Billboard No. 1s Spain — or Billboard Números Uno España — will take place Dec. 15 at IFEMA in Madrid, as part of the week-long programming of Starlite Madrid. The evening will feature performances by artists who have entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hits of the World Spain Songs chart, along with special honors.
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Although Billboard has hosted other Billboard No. 1s, this marks the first time the event will feature multiple live performances in a concert setting.
“Partnering with Billboard, the Bible of the music industry, is an honor for us,” said Sandra García-Sanjuán, founder and CEO of Starlite. “It’s an honor to partner with Billboard, especially because it’s the first time they do a Billboard No. 1s event outside of the U.S.”
“As Billboard expands its international presence, we’re thrilled to partner with Starlite for our first live concert event in Spain,” said Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer for Latin/español. “Starlite is an iconic, innovative brand that’s created a unique festival unlike anything else, and Sandra is a visionary executive. We’re excited to launch our Billboard No. 1s in Spain with them.”
García-Sanjuán’s Starlite Festival in Marbella, billed as “the best boutique festival in the world,” spans 60 days of concerts between June and August in the Spanish city of Marbella, with an A-list roster of artists that this year included Marc Anthony, Santana, Emilia, Nathy Peluso and Camila Cabello.
The Billboard-Starlite partnership was initially announced during Billboard Latin Music Week, and details have been finalized since then.
The Madrid edition of Starlite kicks off Dec. 12 with a concert by Melendi and ends Dec. 22 with Manuel Carrasco. The Billboard No. 1s concert will be held Dec. 15. Tickets are already available for sale, with a full lineup to be announced soon.
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Since the late 1990s, Mexico City’s Plaza de la Constitución, better known as the Zócalo, has been the spot for musical events that have turned the country’s main public square into the biggest stage for massive and unforgettable shows.
The last major crowd event hosted at the so-called First Square of the nation’s capital was the screening of the iconic Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel’s first concert at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1990. This event, held last Saturday (Nov. 8), brought together 170,000 people, according to data from the city government. The screening was organized by Netflix to promote the docuseries Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will (or in Spanish, Juan Gabriel: Debo, puedo y quiero), which had premiered just days earlier.
This was the second time a concert by the late “Divo de Juárez” at Bellas Artes was screened in the plaza. A similar event took place in September 2024, when the screening of his 2013 performance at Mexico’s most prestigious cultural venue drew 70,000 people.
Mexico City’s Zócalo is considered an iconic and highly significant location, as it is a square full of symbolism where politics, social movements, culture, and religion converge. It is the second-largest public square in the world, only behind Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
One of the earliest recorded concerts held at the Zócalo was by Los Tigres del Norte in 1999, which lasted nearly three hours. Since then, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Grupo Firme have been among the artists who have performed there in front of thousands of people — in some cases even declaring that this was the “biggest” show of their careers, as happened with Spanish star Rosalía and New York band Interpol.
Here are the 12 most massive concerts held in recent years at Mexico City’s Zócalo, according to official figures from the city government. Check out which one takes the No. 1 spot!
Editor’s Note: The list is ranked from lowest to highest attendance and only includes live performances. In the case of a tie, entries are listed in alphabetical order.
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Who will win the top prize at the Latin Grammys 2025? Every year, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors dissect the top categories — song of the year, record of the year, album of the year, and best new artist — to forecast the winners and spotlight the most deserving artists.
As we approach the Latin Grammys on Thursday (Nov. 13), our Latin/Español editorial team has engaged in spirited analysis, weighing market trends and historical voting behaviors to make educated predictions. This discussion includes insights from Billboard’s Leila Cobo, Chief Content Officer, Latin/Español; assistant editor, Latin, Jessica Roiz; senior editor, Latin, Griselda Flores; and Billboard Español associate editor Isabela Raygoza.
On its 26th anniversary, the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The three-hour telecast will be produced by TelevisaUnivision and air across the network’s U.S. platforms, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The Latin Grammy Premiere, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast.
To refresh your memory, here’s the complete list of this year’s nominees. Below, our predictions:
Album of the Year
Rauw Alejandro, Cosa Nuestra
Bad Bunny, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Papota
Gloria Estefan, Raíces
Vicente García, Puñito De Yocahú
Joaquina, al romper la burbuja
Natalia Lafourcade, Cancionera
Carín León, Palabra De To’s (Seca)
Liniker, Caju
Elena Rose, En Las Nubes – Con Mis Panas
Alejandro Sanz, ¿Y Ahora Qué?
Leila Cobo: I cannot imagine anything other than Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos winning here. I think it would be a travesty if he didn’t win. I’m not saying the other albums aren’t great, there are a lot of really good albums in that category — but this album is that perfect balance of commercial success and critical acclaim, from the biggest artist in the world right now after Taylor Swift, I’d say. I can’t imagine anyone else could win.
Griselda Flores: If Bad Bunny wasn’t nominated, I could see Rauw Alejandro as a frontrunner. His album really set the stage for Bad Bunny’s and Karol’s tropical-leaning albums. But there’s so much momentum around Bad Bunny — the residency, the Super Bowl halftime show — and Debí Tirar Más Fotos is worthy of a win. Lyrically and sonically it’s strong. It has substance. Plus, it beams with pride and it’s such a big statement in this political climate. This will be the year he wins this category.
Isabela Raygoza: I agree. The back-to-roots approach and how he positioned Puerto Rico in the larger conversation. I thought it was amazing and beautiful, and he brings these icons of plena to perform on the album and also gives it this modern urbano sound. It does embody a love of his cultural and musical roots, but also with a contemporary and commercial appeal. If it’s not Bad Bunny, potentially Gloria Estefan could take this one if the Latin Academy wants to honor a legend.
Jessica Roiz: If Bad Bunny doesn’t win, it will be a big snub, and it will be controversial. I agree with what everyone has already said. But other favorites that I would like to see win are Elena Rose’s debut album; I’m happy it got recognition. And Papota is a really cool and edgy alternative album that I feel is doing something different.
Raygoza: CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso’s Papota would be the wildcard winner for sure.
Song of the Year
“Baile Inolvidable,” Marco Daniel Borrero, Antonio Caraballo, Kaled Elikai Rivera Cordova, Julio Gaston, Armando Josue Lopez, Jay Anthony Nuñez, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio & Roberto Jose Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
“Bogotá,” Andres Cepeda, Mauricio Rengifo & Andres Torres, songwriters (Andrés Cepeda)
“Cancionera,” Natalia Lafourcade, songwriter (Natalia Lafourcade)
“DtMF,” Bad Bunny, Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Roberto José Rosado Torres, Hugo René Sención Sanabria & Tyler Spry, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
“El Día Del Amigo,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, Catriel Guerreiro, Ulises Guerriero, Amanda Ibanez, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso)
“Otra Noche De Llorar,” Mon Laferte, songwriter (Mon Laferte)
“Palmeras En El Jardín,” Manuel Lorente Freire, Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, Elena Rose & Alejandro Sanz, songwriters (Alejandro Sanz)
“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” Edgar Barrera, Andres Jael Correa Rios & Karol G, songwriters (Karol G)
“#Tetas,” Rafa Arcaute, Gino Borri, CA7RIEL, Gale, Ulises Guerriero, Vicente Jiménez & Federico Vindver, songwriters (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso)
“Veludo Marrom,” Liniker, songwriter (Liniker)
Roiz: I hope it’s “Baile Inolvidable.” That’s my favorite song this year. It’s Bad Bunny’s first salsa song, and it turned out to be phenomenal. That was the first song that really resonated with me when I first listened to the album in January. I know Rauw Alejandro did the salsa thing before with “Tú Con Él,” but Bad Bunny took it to the next level. I think all the salsa legends showed up to his residency because of this one song.
Cobo: I am going with Karol G. I think “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” was the song of the year. It’s one of those smash hits that in 20 years, we’ll still be dancing to it. It’s that kind of song, it has permanence, such a strong melody. I love “Baile Inolvidable,” but overall, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” for me — it’s a better crafted song. It’s the kind of song that has lasting appeal.
Raygoza: I love “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” And it’s with Edgar Barrera, who is a prolific songwriter/producer. It maintained that mainstream appeal, but also that balladic emotional depth. She sings it really beautifully.
Flores: While I love both of those songs, I believe “DtMF” will and should win. Personally, this is my favorite on the album because of the message of living in the moment that resonates so well today, at a time when everything seems to moving at warp speed. “I should have taken more photos, I should have given you the kisses and hugs that I didn’t,” I mean, how can you not get behind that? And sonically — marrying the rhythms of modern plena with the pulsating beats of reggaetón — it’s just really gorgeous. And, out of all the songs in the album, this one is up for record and song of the year at the Grammys.
Record of the Year
Bad Bunny, “Baile Inolvidable”
Bad Bunny, “DTMF”
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, “El Día Del Amigo”
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, “#Tetas”
Jorge Drexler & Conociendo Rusia, “Desastres Fabulosos”
Zoe Gotusso, “Lara”
Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
Natalia Lafourcade, “Cancionera”
Liniker, “Ao Teu Lado”
Alejandro Sanz, “Palmeras En El Jardín”
Cobo: For record, here I would say “Baile Inolvidable.” It’s a song that pulls in so many directions. It’s already a great song but the production is really clever. He’s able to do something very contemporary and turn it into something classic and vice versa in ways that are not obvious. I very much like what he did there.
Flores: Same here. I like “Baile Inolvidable” as the winner of this particular category. But can also see Natalia Lafourcade winning because of her work with “Cancionera.” She won this same category two years ago for “De Todas Las Flores,” and I think the Academy really appreciates her craft and the way she approaches the production aspect of her music, which is very raw and folky.
Raygoza: I think Jorge Drexler and Conociendo Rusia have a shot here. Conociendo Rusia is like a hidden gem, and I am such a huge fan of his music. The way they created “Desastres Fabulosos” is very poetic, very elegant — the production is incredible. It was produced by Nico Cotton, who is exceptional, so he has that alternative, trap edge. But this song has technical brilliance. And Jorge Drexler is a Latin Grammy darling, so this is very possible here.
Roiz: Bad Bunny went above and beyond for “Baile Inolvidable,” stepping outside of his comfort zone. He deserves this win.
Best New Artist
Alleh
Annasofia
Yerai Cortés
Juliane Gamboa
Camila Guevara
Isadora
Alex Luna
Paloma Morphy
Sued Nunes
Ruzzi
Flores: If Annasofia wins, that would be three consecutive wins for Julio Reyes Copello’s Miami Art House, which would be interesting… It would be nice to see Ruzzi, who is a multi-instrumentalist from Mexico, win. She’s collaborated with Natalia Lafourcade and Ximena Sariñana. Alex Luna is also pretty cool. His lyrics feel young and relatable and he has that Gen Z/Millennial appeal. I sort of love that new Mexican pop scene with artists like Alex and Latin Mafia, who aren’t your typical pop artists who sing ballads, they have a more worldly approach to their sound.
Raygoza: Looking at the history of recent winners, like Ela Taubert, Joaquina and Silvana Estrada, there’s like a clear pattern. My favorite here is Yerai Cortés, from Spain, and he’s helping resurrect the new flamenco and he’s already performed alongside C. Tangana. He’s a young guitarist, he’s honoring this historic genre and modernizing. This would be a refreshing win considering the previous winners.
Cobo: Isa, I am with you. I think Yerai Cortés would be a break from the tradition of the past few years. He’s pretty well known in Spain. The association with C. Tangana is because he did the documentary “La Guitarra Flamenca de Yerai Cortés.” Yerai has that name recognition in Spain, he’s the subject of a documentary, comes from a family of musicians, he’s on tour, it makes sense.
Roiz: I was pleasantly surprised to see Camila Guevera from Cuba nominated. I discovered her when I was listening reparto music, although she doesn’t do reparto music. She does soulful boleros, trova and she’s really good, and she is the granddaughter of late Cuban trovador Pablo Milanés. She’s super talented.
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Do you want to learn to speak like Rosalía? Well, listen closely, students, because Professor Rosalía is ready to show us her 10 favorite words in Catalan and Spanish. Did you learn something new watching this video? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
Rosalía: Hi, I’m Rosalía, and here’s my dictionary featuring some words in Spanish and Catalan.
Attention, students, class has already started! Let’s begin.The first word is “tremenda.” You might say, “She’s very tremenda. She’s tremendísima.” The word “tremenda” sounds like what it means, representing someone very strong. When you say it, you need to emphasize and drag the “n”: tremennnnda. It’s used in various contexts, like describing someone as very impactful. For example: “That girl, she is tremenda.”
The second word is “floripondio.” “Floripondio” refers to something exaggerated, over-the-top, or a bit “cuadro,” which is an informal term for something gaudy or out of place. For instance, it could describe a flashy accessory, like a glaring brooch that doesn’t quite fit, though sometimes it can still look good. A “floripondio” might also be a bold or risky print — something floral or extreme that stands out. You might say, “You’re wearing a floripondio there.”
The third word is in Catalan: “xiuxiuejar.” I absolutely love how this word sounds. It refers to something said very softly and subtly, like a gentle whisper. The word itself sounds like what it expresses: “xiuxiuejar.” It’s delicate and soothing — remember to say it very softly. “Xiuxiuejar.”
I hope you’re taking notes, staying focused and making sure to use these words in their appropriate contexts!
Now, on to the fourth word, also in Catalan: “melic.” “Melic” refers to the belly button. It’s such an adorable word, simple and charming, like how you might lovingly refer to the navel. I just love it.
Next is the Spanish word “ojalá,” which is very beautiful. If I’m not mistaken, “ojalá” is rooted in the Arabic word “Allah,” and it means “God willing” or “hopefully.” It’s a commonly used expression in Spanish, one that carries a lot of hope. We often say it when we wish for something, like “ojalá.”
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