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10 Sep 2024

Bad Bunny to Join Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’ Sequel

Bad Bunny is on to his next movie adventure, joining Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2 — the sequel to the cult-classic sports comedy film released in 1996 — The Hollywood Reporter revealed Tuesday (Sept. 10).

There are no details yet about Bad Bunny’s role.

The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio made his acting debut in 2021 as Arturo “Kitty” Paez — a rich, well-connected kid who gets involved in the cartel life — for the drug-dealing drama Narcos: México on Netflix. He then moved on to film, where he starred opposite Brad Pitt in Bullet Train (2022) and Gael García Bernal in Cassandro (2023). Up next, he has Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing at Sony Pictures.

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“It ain’t over,” Sandler wrote Monday on Instagram alongside a photo of Happy’s Boston Bruins jersey, signaling the start of production. “The way I see it… we’ve only just begun.”

The original Happy Gilmore follows the story of a failed hockey player who discovers a talent for golf and competes in paid tournaments to earn money to prevent the foreclosure of his beloved grandmother’s house.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the forthcoming sequel is directed by Kyle Newacheck, who also directed the 2019 Murder Mystery movie starring Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Original cast members Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald will return for the sequel: Bowen as Virginia Venit, Happy’s love interest, and McDonald as Shooter McGavin, an arrogant golfer and the film’s villain.

On The Tonight Show last month, Sandler confirmed that Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce will appear in Happy Gilmore 2 as well. “Travis has… he mentioned it, so we have a nice something for Travis,” Sandler said of the gig that Kelce publicly pined for earlier this year. “He’s gonna come by. He’s a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy. Funny and cool as hell. He’s a stud and he’s so funny.”

The screenplay was co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy and will be co-produced with Jack Giarraputo and Robert Simonds. Dennis Dugan, who also directed the original film, will executive produce with Judit Maull, Kevin Grady, David Bausch and Barry Bernardi.

10 Sep 2024

Codiciado Postpones Six Dates of His Ando Enfocado U.S. Tour

Mexican singer-songwriter Codiciado has postponed six of the 14 dates initially announced for his Ando Enfocado U.S. tour, reducing it to eight for the time being, Live Nation confirmed to Billboard Español.

The tour is still scheduled to kick off on September 27 at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York. However, performances in Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 3), Miami (Oct. 4), Atlanta (Oct. 6), and the Texas cities of San Antonio (Oct. 11), Hidalgo (Oct. 12) and El Paso (Oct. 18) have been suspended.

Representatives from Live Nation expressed their ongoing commitment to the artist via email, describing Codiciado as “a great partner and a super-talented artist.” Live Nation added, “We are still in the planning stages for 2025, so we do not have anything about the tour that we can share yet.”

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The Tijuana-born artist returns to the U.S. stage after more than five years, a hiatus due to visa issues. The Ando Enfocado U.S. tour kicked off with five dates, the first of which took place on April 26 at the Hard Rock Live in Sacramento, California, where he broke attendance records for the venue, according to a press release.

Recently, Codiciado (real name Erick de Jesus Aragon Alcantar) was honored with a special proclamation by Mayor John McCann of Chula Vista, Calif. The award, presented at City Hall last Wednesday (Sept. 4), recognized his “outstanding career and invaluable artistic contributions to the San Diego community and beyond,” said a press release.

Codiciado and Mayor John McCann

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The musician, who was Billboard‘s Latin Artist on the Rise in June, continues to make waves on stage. Last weekend, he performed at the Arre Festival in Mexico City, and next weekend he is poised to appear at Rumbazo 2024, the two-day Mexican Independence Day weekend fiesta taking place Sept. 13-14 in Las Vegas, where he will be one of the main artists on the bill.

See below for the updated schedule of the second leg of his Ando Enfocado U.S. tour:

Sept. 27 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ BK Paramount
Sept. 29 – Rosemont, Ill. @ Rosemont Theatre
Oct. 10 – Irving, Texas @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Oct. 13 – Houston, Texas @ 713 Music Hall
Oct. 20 – Palm Desert, Calif. @ Acrisure Arena
Oct. 24 – San José, Calif. @ San Jose Civic
Oct. 25 – Inglewood, Calif. @ YouTube Theater
Oct. 26 – Reno, Nev. @ Grand Sierra Resort*

*Not A Live Nation Date

10 Sep 2024

Here’s When the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists Will Be Announced

The finalists for the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards are set to be announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. ET on Billboard.com and Telemundo.com.

This year’s finalists will be recognized in a wide range of award categories, including top Latin album of the year, artist of the year, Hot Latin Song of the year, tour of the year and songwriter of the year, among others. Additionally, the show will honor a few select artists with Billboard‘s special awards, which will be announced soon. The finalists, as well as the eventual winners, will be determined based on their performance on Billboard‘s albums and songs charts from Aug. 19, 2023, to Sept. 7, 2024.

Produced and broadcast by Telemundo, the Billboard Latin Music Awards stands as the only awards show that recognizes the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by Billboard‘s weekly charts. The awards ceremony will take place in Miami and air on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 9 p.m. ET.

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The awards will culminate Billboard Latin Music Week, which returns to Miami Oct. 14-18, celebrating Latin music, cultur, and entertainment all week long with exclusive performances, one-of-a-kind panels, workshops, showcases and exclusive fan experiences. The star-studded event, taking place at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, will feature Latin music’s biggest stars, including Peso Pluma, Alejandro Sanz, Young Miko, J Balvin, Gloria Estefan, among many others in its lineup.

Learn more about Billboard Latin Music Week and register at billboardlatinmusicweek.com.

10 Sep 2024

Shakira Calls Spain’s Tax Agency ‘Machista’: 5 Things We Learned From Her Op-Ed

One year after she agreed to a deal with Spanish authorities to settle her $15 million for tax fraud case, Shakira is telling her side of the story.

In an over 1,000-word op-ed published in the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, the Colombian singer penned strong declarations about her war with Spain’s tax agency.

“In 2023, I lived surrounded by cameras anxiously waiting to show the world how I was breaking down,” she writes. “No one missed a single detail: the tax court trial, the media divorce… It was too juicy a show to pass up. But the most frustrating thing was seeing that a state institution seemed more interested in publicly burning me at the stake than in listening to my reasons. Well, I think the time has come to give them.”

In November 2023, after maintaining her innocence for five years, Shakira accepted a last-minute agreement, confirming her acknowledgement of six counts of failing to pay the Spanish government about $15.8 million in taxes between 2012 and 2014. Under the agreement, she received a suspended three-year sentence and paid a $7.6 million fine, according to The Associated Press.

Throughout the letter, the global Latin artist — known for hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Whenever, Wherever,” and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” — clarifies her intentions on traveling to the European country, why she reached an agreement with the prosecution in the first place and why she’s sharing her truth now. “Just like my songs, I sing to be able to live peacefully again, to turn the page,” she notes.

Below, see five things we learned from Shak’s personal op-ed:

A “Sexist” Tax Agency

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Shakira starts off the letter by explaining that in 2011, she would often travel to Spain to have a “prosperous relationship” with her then boyfriend Gerard Piqué, a famed Spanish soccer player who was tied to the European country for work purposes. She notes that it was also a challenge for her, because it would require her to put a pause on her career and be away from her work bases, but that her intention of traveling was to make her long-distance relationship work, not because she had intentions of staying or have a “vocation of permanence.”

In the op-ed, she says the strategy contained a “sexist prejudice,” and elaborates: “If the singer had been an American man, had fallen in love with a Spanish woman and had visited her regularly, I find it hard to believe that the Tax Agency would have considered that he had an intention to settle down. There is a structural sexism that takes for granted that a woman can only follow a man, even when it’s not convenient for her. A sexism that survives in sectors of the state bureaucracy in a society that – fortunately – already thinks very differently.”
Complied With Her Obligations

The Colombian artist claims that some technicians of the tax agency presented her as a singer who avoided fulfilling her tax obligations — when, she says, truth is, she always complied with them. She says she paid all amounts, including the fines she considers unjustified, and voluntarily, once she declared herself a Spanish tax resident — and she assures that the Spanish State kept a sum greater than all her earnings from those years.

She addresses: “My finances were investigated by institutions as little suspicious as the White House or the IRS, and approved by other countries of the European Union, and in all that time they never found even the slightest sign of illegality, while a general director of inspection of the Spanish Tax Agency allowed himself to criminalize me in a television program even before the trial was held […] They wanted to make the public believe that I did not pay my taxes, when the truth is that I paid much more than I should have.”
The “Spanish Decade”

She dubs the time she lived in Spain with her former partner and their two children — approximately from 2012 to 2022 — as the “Spanish Decade,” one she also describes as a “financially lost decade.” Though she worked and gave 120 concerts in 90 different cities during those years (between The Sun Comes Out World Tour in 2011 and El Dorado World Tour in 2018), she reveals that her earnings today consist of what she earned before arriving in Spain and after leaving — not in between. “Everything I earned in those years was kept by the Spanish State.”

She goes on to say that when she moved to Spain as an expatriate in 2015, the tax agency admitted that she wasn’t a resident for the last 10 years — but tried to charge her for those years, calling it a “trap.” “In the case of 2011, the strategy is particularly scandalous because I only spent 73 days in Spain, when the minimum established by law to be a tax resident is 183 days,” she notes. “A person who spends their time touring the world cannot have the intention of being a tax resident in a place just because the person they are in a relationship with at the time lives there.”

Shakira and her two sons relocated from Barcelona to Miami in May 2023 after her very public breakup with Piqué.
Why Now?

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Towards the end of the letter, Shakira explains why she decided to make these declarations now, almost one year since the settlement. First and foremost, she says, it is for her children.

“I need them to know that I made the decisions I made to protect them, to be by their side and to get on with my life,” she explains. “Not out of cowardice or guilt […] If at that moment I made the decision to make a pact for my children, this time I made the decision to speak out, because it is what my conscience asks of me,” she writes.

She then mentions how Vivir para contarla, a memoir by Colombian novelist Gabriel García Márquez, inspired her to want to write her own story. “Well, in a similar way I ‘tell it to live,’ to be able to get my life back, so that no one writes my story for me,” she clarifies. “Just like with my songs, I sing to live peacefully again, to turn the page.”
Her Relationship with Spain

In closing, the global star says there is more truth about her in her article than anything published in the media in 2023 — and though she might be judged by the tax agency officials, she wants her fans to understand that “my love for Spain and my dear Spanish friends and family still endures, but not everything is the same. Sometimes commitment to the truth is more important than one’s own comfort.”

09 Sep 2024

5 Best Moments From Day 2 of Arre Festival 2024 in Mexico City

On Sunday (Sept. 8) day two, the second edition of the Arre Festival, taking place in Mexico City’s Curva 4 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, became a platform for new artists in the regional Mexican music space, featuring corridos tumbados superstar Junior H as the headliner. Read day one recap here.

Throughout the various stages of the music marathon — which gathered around 60,000 people, according to the promoter Ocesa — groups and solo artists such as Miguel Cornejo, Flor de Toloache, Delilah, and Jasiel Núñez performed, alongside contemporary stars like K-Paz de la Sierra, Banda Los Recoditos, Nortec: Bostich + Fussible, and Gerardo Ortiz, as well as veterans like Los Invasores de Nuevo León and La Única Internacional Sonora.

The cold weather that enveloped the Mexican capitol was no obstacle for attendees, who showed off their best outfits: denim miniskirts, tight jeans, plaid shirts, leather pants, tops, Cowboy hats and boots stood out among the outfits, a mix of urban and country styles. Although the festival is dedicated to various genres of regional Mexican music, punks, rockers and hip-hoppers also attended, surrendering to norteño music and corridos tumbados, and did not hesitate to bust out their best dance moves without prejudice or guilty pleasures.

Outside the venue, images dedicated to the “saints of corridos tumbados” — Saint Natanael Cano, Saint Gerardo Ortiz, and Saint Junior H — were sold by vendors, standing out among the unofficial merchandise items that are usually a sensation among concert attendees.

Here are our five favorite performances from the second day of the Arre Festival 2024.

Junior H closes with a bang

At 24 years old, Junior H, a cornerstone of the corridos tumbados genre, had the honor of closing the second and final day of the festival with a bang, winning over even the hardest-to-please fans of regional Mexican music.

The so-called Sad Boy stirred emotions among the audience — who, as night fell, eagerly awaited his performance, which included songs like “Y Lloro” and “Luna.” With “Las Noches,” Junior H captured the hearts of attendees, who sang along to every song in his show.
Banda Maguey, 30 years and counting….

The group from Villa Corona, Jalisco, brought the celebration of their first three decades of career to the Arre Festival, taking attendees on a journey through the band’s most successful songs to the delight of old and new fans. With their song “Eva María,” they unleashed a dance party in the Little Caesars tent, where they demonstrated that the people from the capital also enjoy dancing to the rhythm of la quebradita and banda music.

Some curious attendees who approached the tent were left pleasantly surprised by the enthusiasm and delivery of the popular group. They immediately connected with the energy, and let themselves be carried away by the rhythm of songs like “Tumbando Caña,” “Si Tú No Estás” and “Tu Eterno Enamorado.”
The Duranguense step of K-Paz de la Sierra

The Duranguense sound was revived with K-Paz de la Sierra, one of the genre’s leading groups, at the Little Ceasars Tent during the second day of the Festival. The group, originally from Chicago, unleashed their singing prowess and even inspired some tears among the attendees at their show, who sang their anthem “Mi Credo” at the top of their lungs.

K-Paz de la Sierra had informed the press that their show in the Arre would be the start of a celebration for their first 22 years — a period in which they had to overcome many things, including the murder of their leader and vocalist Sergio Gómez in 2007, when the surviving members had to weigh whether or not to continue with the project.
“Tijuana Makes Me Happy”

The fusion of electronic music with norteñas was celebrated in the Little Ceasars Tent, where the DJs known as Bostich and Fussible — two of the founding members of the famous Tijuana ensemble Nortec Collective — arrived to make thousands of people dance.

“Tijuana Sound Machine” and “Tijuana Makes Me Happy” drove the crowd crazy, as they moved their bodies to the rhythm of the beats and wind instruments — and of course, that unmistakable accordion. “Sueño Fronterizo” was added to the repertoire as well. The duo made for one of the best shows that Arre brought us this year, hands down.
¡Arriba, female-led mariachi!

Flor de Toloache — a female-led group formed by Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol — stood out in the male-dominated genre and space. One of the highlights of the event, they brought a folkloric touch to the musical gathering.

With songs like “Quisiera” and “Besos de Mezcal,” they showcased their identity as Mexican-Americans, as well as their talent for blending traditional mariachi sounds with new, fused rhythms that connect with younger generations.

09 Sep 2024

RUMBAZO 2024 Unveils Performance Schedule, Activations & More

RUMBAZO 2024 – the two-day Mexican Independence Day weekend fiesta taking place Sept. 13-14 in Las Vegas – has unveiled its performance schedule, culinary lineup and other activations that the festival will offer to spotlight local makers and creators.

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Headlined by Nicky Jam, Luis R Conriquez, Codiciado and Arcángel, this year’s edition of RUMBAZO will feature food from local restaurants, a lowrider car show, Mercado RUMBAZO, an Estrella Jalisco Tattoo Parlor and more.

In partnership with Billboard and presented by Estrella Jalisco, RUMBAZO is set to take place at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, where music fans will not only be in for some show-stopping performances, but will also get to enjoy food stands, art displays and more activities. RUMBAZO coincides with the traditional El Grito and Mexican Independence Day weekend, celebrated Sept. 15-16.

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Other artists set to perform include Octavio Cuadras, Lupita Infante, Venesti, Darumas, De La Ghetto, Miguel y Sus Kompaz, among many others. “We listened to the fans, and are excited to bring even more top talent from across the Latin world to the heart of downtown Las Vegas,” said a RUMBAZO Organizer. “No matter if you attend both days or just Friday or Saturday, you’ll discover an incredible up-and-coming artist while also celebrating with your favorite headliner. It’s going to be an unforgettable Mexican Independence Day Weekend.”

This year’s RUMBAZO lineup reflects the stronghold both regional Mexican and urbano have on Latin music and culture. The event is open to guests ages 18+ and tickets can be purchased at the RUMBAZO website.

Below iw a breakdown of the performance schedule, culinary lineup and activations:

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Friday, Sept. 13
- 5 p.m. – 5.Slow
- 6 p.m. – Dirty Dave
- 7 p.m. – DARUMAS
- 7:45 p.m. – Venesti
- 8:30 p.m. – De La Ghetto
- 9:15 p.m. – Gabby Got It
- 9:45 p.m. – Arcángel
- 10:30 p.m. – “Hora Loca” ft. DJ AR
- 11 p.m. – Nicky Jam
Saturday, Sept. 14
- 5 p.m. – 5.Slow
- 5:45 p.m. – Miguel y Sus Kompaz
- 6:30 p.m. – Danco
- 7 p.m. – Vortxz
- 7:45 p.m. – Lupita Infante
- 8:45 p.m. – Octavio Cuadras
- 9:15 p.m. – Yo Quiero Silla
- 9:45 p.m. – Codiciado
- 10:30 p.m. – “Hora Loca” ft. DJ Exile
- 11 p.m. – Luis R Conriquez

FOOD & BEVERAGE

RUMBAZO Cantina Presented by Cantaritos by Jarritos: Attendees can visit the RUMBAZO Cantina Presented by Cantaritos by Jarritos for local Latin eats and samples of the brand’s hard soda. Food offerings include:
- Vitos Tacos
- Ole Mannys
- Tamales La Reina
- Churros 101
- Empanada Factory
Don Julio: Don Julio is back for the second year in a row for attendees to toast to Mexican Independence weekend with premium spirits and specialty Don Julio cocktails.
Buchanan’s: Buchanan’s is bringing a splash of flavor to the weekend festivities with tastings of Buchanan’s Pineapple Scotch.

ACTIVATIONS

Barrio Jalisco: Estrella Jalisco returns to RUMBAZO as the event’s title sponsor for the festival weekend. Guests can celebrate 203 years of Independencia with music. Stop by the Estrella Jalisco activation to enter for a chance to win merchandise from the limited-edition collaboration with Born X Raised.
Mercado RUMBAZO: Festivalgoers can support local makers and creators with the following options available:
- Airbrush Las Vegas
- Alans Lids
- Cinloco
- Archaic Eyewear
- More to be announced
VIP Experience: VIP ticket holders can take advantage of upfront viewing for the performances; a dedicated entrance; exclusive bathrooms; all GA ticket inclusions; and specialty activations including:
- Vegas Braiders
- The Beauty Shoppe
- Glam Cam Photo Booth

ARTS & CULTURE

Tiempo Car Club: The Las Vegas classic car club returns to RUMBAZO, showcasing one-of-a-kind cars and lowriders to honor a car culture that stands the test of time.

Live Art Experiences: Attendees can enjoy a live art experience as Las Vegas’ very own Juan Muniz paints murals live during the festival.

08 Sep 2024

5 Best Moments From Day 1 of Arre Festival 2024 in Mexico City

In its second edition on Saturday (Sept. 7), the Arre Festival transformed the Curva 4 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, typically a race track, into a sprawling venue where legendary regional Mexican music groups like Los Tigres del Norte and Los Cardenales de Nuevo León captivated both young audiences and solo artists such as Xavi and Carolina Ross, among others. The event gathered 54,300 attendees on its first day, according to the promoter Ocesa.

It was a multi-generational party that honored sounds such as the popular corridos tumbados, norteño music, mariachi, sierreño, banda sinaloense, Tex-Mex, duraguense, corridos alterados and other regional Mexican music variations. They were all delivered by acts such as Banda Cuisillos, El Fantasma, Guardianes del Amor, El Komander, Tito Double P, Adriel Favela, Joss Favela, EME Malafe and Los Esquivel. Curva 4 became a huge dance floor, where up to three generations gathered to enjoy the music that has been around for over a century.

Birthday celebrations, surprise shows, tributes to the greats and the passing of the baton to the younger generations of musicians were some of the most significant moments that took place during the first day of the festival.

On day two, taking place on Sunday (Sept. 8), Junior H, La Única Internacional Sonora Santanera, Gerardo Ortiz, Banda Los Recoditos, Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon, K.Paz de la Sierra and the popular electronic duo from the border city of Tijuana, Nortec: Bostich + Fussible, and more, are expected to perform.

Here are five of our favorite performances from the first day of Arre Festival.

The Roar of Los Tigres del Norte

The legendary Mexican band roared loudly during the first day of the musical feast. Accompanied by a great visual production, the band (aka los Jefes de Jefes), performed their greatest hits such as “Contrabando y Traición,” “La Puerta Negra” and “Ni Parientes Somos.” which were chanted by thousands of people who crowded the area of the main stage.

With their lovelorn “Golpes en el Corazón,” they sealed the romantic moment, inciting some couples to dance along tightly. Both Mexican and American flags waved during their set — the band immigrated to San Jose, Calif., in the late ’60s — while the band members delivered messages in favor of the migrants who leave their countries in search of the so-called “American dream.”
Xavi Shines Bright

At 20 years old, the Mexican-American performer was one of the star names at the festival, among veteran and legendary groups of the storied regional Mexican music genre. The La Haciendo stage welcomed him with an euphoric audience ready to sing hits from the heart such as “La Diabla,” “La Víctima” and “Corazón de Piedra.”

Since his stage debut in the Mexican capital last March, performing to a crowd of about 3,000, Xavi has made a significant leap. At the Arre Festival, he was greeted by thousands of fans who have embraced his music through digital platforms, eagerly anticipating his performance. The energy felt during his set was unique, full of romanticism and joy. Undoubtedly, one of the most applauded acts of the first day.
Bobby Pulido Unleashes Plenty of Sighs

Mexican-American star Bobby Pulido got the audience dancing with his iconic song “Desvelado,” for which he invited Víctor García, a former member of La Academia who popularized the song years ago on the Mexican reality TV show. They also performed “Otra Vez” together.

Pulido, 53, drew sighs from women of all ages who did not hesitate to shower him with compliments. “What a handsome man,” shouted a female admirer in the audience who was adjusting her Texan-style hat, as she performed her best moves to the rhythm of “La Rosa.” The artist’s repertoire, one of the most anticipated of the night, also included “Se Murió de Amor” and “Llegaste a Mi Vida,” the latter dedicated to his son, who is now 26 years old.
Los Cardenales de Nuevo León Celebrate a Birthday

The performance by one of Mexico’s most cherished norteño bands was not just a musical showcase, but also a celebration. Cesáreo Sánchez, famously known as Don Chayo, the iconic lead vocalist of the group, marked his 77th birthday. The event was filled with applause, cheers, and heartfelt recognition from both longtime admirers and new fans, who joyously sang and danced along to each song played by the band.

“Belleza de Cantina” highlighted Los Cardenales de Nuevo León’s performance, sparking euphoria and transforming Curva 4 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez into a massive dance floor. Their set also featured popular tracks like “Quiero Que Sepas,” “Mi Cómplice,” “Si Yo Fuera Él” and “El Primer Tonto.”
Belinda’s Surprise

Embracing a bold “bélica” style, pop sensation Belinda made a surprise appearance on the first day of the Arre festival. Sporting baggy black pants, a long-sleeved crop top, cowboy hat and boots, she delivered a compelling performance. Her set included “300 Noches,” a collaboration with corridos tumbado star Natanael Cano.

She also entertained the crowd by riding a mechanical bull and dancing, captivating everyone with her sultry moves to the tunes of “La Mala,” “Cactus,” “Amor a Primera Vista” and a corridos-infused rendition of her hit “Sapito.”

“I love you so much, thank you so much for supporting my music!” Belinda said to the audience before exiting the main stage. She left them eagerly anticipating her future projects, teasing, “Stay tuned for new songs, I have many surprises coming soon.”

08 Sep 2024

Fans Choose Andy Rivera’s ‘Moncler’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Latin

Andy Rivera’s “Moncler” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll.

In a poll published on Friday (Sept. 6) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Colombian urban star’s newest tune as their favorite music release of the week.

“Moncler,” named after the Italian designer brand, generated more than 87% of the vote, beating out other new releases that dropped that week, including new studio albums by Nicky Jam (Insomnio), Jhayco (Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)) and PJ Sin Suela (Toda Época Tiene Su Encanto), among others.

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Coming in second place was Nicky Jam’s sixth studio album, followed by Natti Natasha’s “Tu Loca,” a bachata produced by Romeo Santos.

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Co-produced by Hache and Nyal, and co-written by Rivera and Stiven Rojas, the romantic reggaetón with futuristic elements finds Rivera head-over-heels with a special lady. “Today I woke up desiring you/ baby you have me counting the hours/ to make you company in your bed/ what should we do? answer the phone/ the night is cold and I’m your Moncler,” he chants.

In an aesthetic music video directed by PipeProd, Rivera is seen flirting and dancing with a blonde model as they both cozy up in the Moncler puffer jackets.

In last week’s New Music Latin poll, music fans crowned Sebastian Yatra’s “Los Domingos” as the winner bringing in more than 70% of the vote. See the final results of this week’s new music Latin poll below.

07 Sep 2024

Tiago PZK to Make VMAs Debut & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Tiago PZK’s VMAs debut

Argentine urban act Tiago PZK will make his VMAs debut at this year’s award ceremony. Tiago will join Brazilian star Anitta to perform their Brazilian funk collab “Alegría.” The 2024 VMAs will be broadcast live from New York’s UBS Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. ET via MTV and Univision. Other artists confirmed to perform include Karol G, Camila Cabello and Rauw Alejandro, among others. Megan Thee Stallion will host the show, and Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award.

Latin Grammys Best New Artist Showcase in Argentina

The Latin Recording Academy hosted the Best New Artist Showcase featuring previous Latin Grammy winner in the best new artist category, Joaquina, and Nicki Nicole, who was also nominated in the same category in 2020. For the first time, the event took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Michelangelo Legend.

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“Bringing our Best New Artist Showcase to Argentina for the first time, together with Joaquina and Nicki Nicole, is a unique opportunity to continue celebrating Latin music and its creators during the 25th anniversary of the Latin Grammys,” said Manuel Abud, CEO, The Latin Recording Academy. “Since we launched the series two years ago, this initiative has become an excellent vehicle to bring our mission to life and reaffirm our commitment to fostering spaces that supports new music in an environment that respects cultural diversity and inclusion.”

Joaquina opened the showcase and sang “Pesimista”, “Quise Quererte,” “No Llames Lo Mío Nuestro” and “El Alquimista.” Meanwhile, Argentine hitmaker Nicki Nicole performed “Dispara”, “Qué Le Pasa Conmigo”, “8AM”, “Plegarias” and “Llámame.”

Carnegie Hall to kick off Nuestros Sonidos

Carnegie Hall is set to kick off Nuestros Sonidos — a season-long festival that aims to spotlight Latin culture in the U.S. with a free concert series with events across all five boroughs of New York City. The lineup includes performances by Daymé Arocena on Sept. 20. Subsequently, three performances by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic from Oct. 8-10 will take place. On the final performance of the orchestra’s series on Oct. 10, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade will join him as special guest.

More info on Nuestros Sonidos here.

Codiciado honored in Chula Vista, Calif.

On Wednesday (Sept. 4), regional Mexican artist Codiciado was honored with a special proclamation by the Mayor of Chula Vista in San Diego, Calif. The recognition “celebrates Codiciado’s outstanding career and invaluable artistic contributions to the San Diego community and beyond,” according to a press release. The ceremony took place at City Hall in Chula Vista. The singer-songwriter is set to perform at Rumbazo 2024 in Las Vegas on Sept. 13 in celebration of Mexican Independence Day Weekend. For more information, visit rumbazofest.com or follow the event on social media at @rumbazofestival.

Sebastián Yatra On Broadway

“Opportunities come when they come in life and if you don’t dare to take them, you don’t know if they will come again,” Yatra told Billboard Español about making his Broadway debut in Chicago. Set to play the role of Billy Flynn, Chicago is the longest running American musical on Broadway that is a satire set in the 1920s about show business. Chicago is presented at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ChicagoTheMusical.com.

Read Yatra’s interview about making his highly-anticipated Broadway debut here.

06 Sep 2024

Nicky Jam, Natti Natasha & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Latin Music Release of the Week?

This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including new studio albums by Nicky Jam and Jhay Cortez.

This week, Nicky Jam dropped his sixth studio album Insomnio, three years after his set Infinity. In a 14-track set that includes fiery collaborations with Feid, Eladio Carrión, Sean Paul, and Luar La L on the focus track “La Cyber,” Nicky takes fans on an ultra-personal journey that was inspired by his late-night creativity.

“The name ‘Insomnio’ came about because many of the album’s songs were born in the tranquility of the night, a moment without distractions where my deepest thoughts found their voice,” the Puerto Rican artist expressed in a press statement. “But within that same calm lies the whirlwind of partying until dawn.”

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Jhayco also released his first album in three years, a three-part set with 29 songs called Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X): “Le Clique,” represents the family, “Vida Rockstar,” the movement, and “X,” the hits. For his new project, Jhayco reeled in collaborators such as Peso Pluma, Yandel, and DJ Khaled, to name a few, and as Billboard Español’s Isabela Raygoza describes, it “weaves together the threads of rock, reggaetón, and everything in between […] transforming the artist into a genre alchemist.”

Other new releases this week include Grupo Frontera & Gabito Ballestero’s “Pienso En Ella”; Natti Natasha’s bachata “Tu Loca,” produced by Romeo Santos; and a dreamy new version of Elena Rose’s “Me Lo Merezco.”

Last week, Sebastian Yatra’s “Los Domingos” won the poll, bringing in more than 70% of the votes. Who should win this week? Give these new releases a spin and vote on them below.

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