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Once again, Chiquis Rivera is opening a window into her life. But this time, the singer and TV personality, who has appeared with her family in several reality shows, does it through a documentary series titled Chiquis Sin Filtro, meaning Chiquis Without Filter, which premieres Friday (Aug. 16) on the Spanish-language streaming platform ViX.
“This time it’s not a reality show,” explains the two-time Latin Grammy-winning Mexican-American artist to Billboard Español. “It’s a look into my schedule, my personal life, my career, but I’ll also be taking you on a journey into my past.”
Her day-to-day activities as Janney Marín Rivera (her real name) — including the lead-up to her Diamantes Tour and even the preparations for her recent wedding to Emilio Sánchez — are part of the content she will offer her fans. For the first time, she’s speaking almost entirely in Spanish, something she had not done until now.
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“Today I feel more mature and ready to talk about things that before I could not and today I do publicly,” says the daughter of the late Mexican music star Jenni Rivera, whose siblings will also appear at times in the docuseries.
The first of 10 episodes will be available for free on ViX, with the following debuting every Friday through the ViX’s Premium plan, where the first two will premiere at the same time. Chiquis Sin Filtro is produced by JK Media Group and Busy Bee Productions, owned by the singer. Directed by Melissa Bidwell, the series is produced by Tuti Loor and Chiquis herself, who says she has been attentive to all the details.
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Winner of Latin Grammy Awards for best banda album for Playlist (2020) and Abeja Reina (2022), Chiquis has been touring with her most recent album, Diamantes, for which she hopes to receive her third nomination in the category this year. “I feel like it’s the best thing I’ve done so far,” she says. “I feel very proud of this project. I’ve always liked to take risks musically. I’ve done it since the beginning of my career and now even more so. I like my voice; I like what I’m doing.”
The tour, which began on May 30 in El Cajón, Calif., and has made stops in U.S. cities including Houston, Atlanta and Indianapolis, will arrive for the first time at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City on Nov. 3.
“I have had the Auditorio in my sights for years, and when I performed up at the Lunario almost two years ago, I said ‘I want that venue,’” Chiquis said. “I didn’t think it would happen this year, but it did, and I’m a woman who likes to take risks and go for it.”
She continued: “It’s very important to me because it’s Mexico, and Mexico is obviously very important to my music, to my genre. So I’m preparing something definitely special that is still Diamantes Tour, but I want to have special guests singing with me songs that I haven’t performed [yet on the tour], add songs that my fans are asking me to this performance.”
Currently, Chiquis is also participating as a judge on TV Azteca’s talent show La Academia, which searches for the best voice among participants from Mexico and Central America.
“I’m having a great time. At first I didn’t know what to expect. I was a little nervous because I know it’s a very big responsibility. I didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, I’m not that kind of person, but I like to be honest,” she says enthusiastically. “So far I feel very good. I feel content and happy to be part of these young people’s career and life who are looking to be singers. Seeing their growth every week inspires me and makes me feel proud of them.”
Watch the trailer for Chiquis Sin Filtro ahead of its Friday premiere below.
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Los Tigres del Norte are back in command on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart after two years as “Aquí Mando Yo” jumps 2-1 on the Aug. 17-dated list. The new win earns the group its 17th No. 1 and first since March 2022.
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“As always, we want to give sincere thanks to our fans, as well as supporters at radio and media,” Jorge Hernández, frontman for Los Tigres del Norte, tells Billboard. “We feel blessed and proud for the opportunity to be a voice for our community through such a long career and that our music is still so strongly embraced to reach the top of the charts. It drives us to keep creating and playing live.”
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“Aquí Mando Yo” was released May 31 as the title track of the five-song EP on RMS/Fonovisa/UMLE. The song, inspired by the Mexican American former professional wrestler Héctor Guerrero, and which translates to “I’m in command here,” takes the lead on Regional Mexican Airplay with a 23% increase in audience impressions, to 7.8 million, logged during the Aug.2-8 tracking week, according to Luminate.
That move makes Los Tigres del Norte the newest member of an elite club, among the five groups with at least 17 champs or more since Regional Mexican Airplay began in 1994. Plus, Los Tigres del Norte now tie with La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho for the fifth-most, both acts with 17 rulers. Here are those winning members and their No. 1s:
25, Calibre 5020, Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga19, Intocable18, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga17, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de Rene Camacho17, Los Tigres del Norte
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Prior to “Aquí Mando Yo,” the norteño group led the ranking through “En Dónde Estabas” for two weeks in March 2022. Its first No. 1, however, dates back almost three decades, the eight-week champ “Golpes En El Corazón” in 1995.
Diving further into the radio ranks, “Aquí Mando Yo” also moves to No. 2 on the overall Latin Airplay chart for Los Tigres Del Norte’s highest ranking since 1997, when “El Mojado Acaudalado” ruled for two weeks in July 1997.
The latest chart feats for Los Tigres del Norte follow their recent resumed tour Aquí Mando Yo, which began August 3rd in El Paso, Texas, and will take the corridos group across over 50 performances throughout the U.S., Mexico, Latin America and Spain, in addition to their first show at Madison Square Garden set for May 2025.
Giulia Be and Conor Kennedy are engaged. The celebrity couple shared the exciting news on Monday (Aug. 12) in a joint Instagram post captioned, “easiest yes of all time,” alongside a blue heart and ring emoji. The post includes three photos of the lovebirds hugging and flaunting the ring, and a reaction video of Giulia […]
True to form, Marko (also known as Marko Música) has gone viral on social media—this time, poking fun at reggaetón artists who act like bad boys on their songs when, in reality, they are good-hearted people.
In a nearly two-minute skit titled “The rapper who’s pure malignant in his album but in real life he’s a great guy,” the Venezuelan comedian and influencer is seen mimicking an urban artist recording music in a studio.
Marko—in full character—is aggressive in his rap bars, delivering a full-out tiraera where he chants about owning weapons, hurting people, burning houses, stealing girlfriends and being an atheist because he’s the one and only “el maldito del flow” (the one with damn swag).
Then, in a funny but very relatable twist, Marko is seen taking off his headphones, toning down his voice, and praying for everyone he attacked in the tiraera and bringing out a priest to bless his album. He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover.
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Fans did not hesitate to leave their opinion in the comment section, saying that the video reminded them of real-life reggaetón giants such as Daddy Yankee, Wisin, Kendo Kaponi and Farruko, to name a few.
The comedian first shared the video back in September 2023 on his official TikTok account @Marko, but resocialized it on his second account @LiberenAMarko on Monday (Aug. 12), where it has garnered over 215K views in less than 24 hours.
Marko, real name Marco Pérez, is confirmed for the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to Miami Beach from Oct. 14 – 18 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.
Other artists announced include Bad Gyal, DANNA, Danny Ocean, Domelipa, Fat Joe, Gloria Estefan, JOP (of Fuerza Regida), Keityn, Lele Pons, Luis Alfonso, Maria Becerra, Mau y Ricky, Mon Laferte, N.O.R.E., Paola Jara, Peso Pluma, Pipe Bueno, Sophia Talamas, Yeison Jiménez and Yeri Mua, with more to be announced in the coming months.
The 35th anniversary event, which celebrates Latin music, culture and entertainment, will feature exclusive panels, conversations and performances by Latin music’s biggest stars. Tickets are available now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Watch the skit below.
The Linda Lindas have recruited “Weird Al” Yankovic for their latest single, “Yo Me Estreso,” which is set to be featured on the group’s upcoming album, No Obligation. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the fun corresponding music video, the band plays around and takes part in […]
Chucho Valdés delivered a captivating solo performance at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, where he showcased his profound mastery and improvisational skills on the piano. He kicked off with the classic 1978 “Mambo Influenciado,” in which he juxtaposed traditional Cuban piano rhythms on one hand with more progressive melodies in the other in six unpredictable minutes.
“This work that I’m going to perform, it doesn’t exist,” he told the crowd in attendance at NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. “I am going to improvise something and when I finish, it will be a [new] song. I want to do it like that, spontaneous, natural, I don’t want to plan.” He appropriately called the song “Impromptu Desk.” This rare appearance by the virtuoso offered an intimate glimpse into his expansive musical journey and ongoing influence.
His 20-minute performance also included “Ponle la Clave,” translating to “add the clave,” a traditional percussion instrument that’s popular in his native country. “Generally, Cuban music — four by four, six by eight, the measures — are not simple ones. Many years ago, it occurred to me to make a symmetrical theme, to see how to put the clave in a seven … I composed this song when I was very young, in the ’60s,” he added.
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At 82 years old, Valdés, whose career spans six decades, continues to blend jazz, classical and Cuban musical traditions into breathtaking improvisations. On Aug. 30, he will release a new album called Cuba & Beyond.
Throughout his prolific career, the Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artist has landed on multiple Billboard charts, including 2010’s El Último Trago at No. 8 on Latin Pop Albums and No. 40 on Top Latin Albums, and earned a total of eight entries on the Jazz Albums chart.
He is scheduled to headline the 20th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Sept. 7.
Watch Valdés’ “Tiny Desk” performance below:
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Fuerza Regida continue to make significant waves in the industry with their most recent album, Pero No Te Enamores, an audacious genre fusion that has captivated a diverse audience and propelled them up the Billboard charts. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Billboard Explains traces the Mexican […]
Kim Loaiza and Codiciado’s “QuesoXTE” has topped this week’s new music Latin poll. In a poll published on Friday (Aug. 9) — in support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — music fans voted for the Mexican artists first collaborative effort as their favorite […]
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.
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The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation awarded the Sebastián Yatra Scholarship, or Prodigy Scholarship, to Cuban double bass player Leo Luna Roblejo during a ceremony in Miami on Aug. 7.
“Music has the power to change lives and unite cultures, and I am excited to see how these young people, like Leo, will carry forward the legacy of Latin music with passion and dedication,” Yatra said in a statement. “I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their education and artistic development.”
The scholarship holds a maximum value of $250,000, allowing Luna Roblejo to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston starting this fall.
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“Music has been my calling and my passion ever since I was a young child, and to have the opportunity to pursue my dream thanks to the support of Sebastián Yatra and the incredible Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is beyond anything I could have imagined,” said Roblejo. “I am committed to making you all proud, and I will take full advantage of this opportunity, working hard every day to make the most of this gift.”
Los Ángeles Azules to receive special award
Los Ángeles Azules will receive the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Award for the Arts Award during the 37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Opera House on Sept. 5, which will be featured on the PBS broadcast, online and PBS video app.
“Los Angeles Azules have literally moved audiences around the world through their music and messages for decades,” Antonio Tijerino, HHF president and CEO, said in a statement. “We are thrilled to honor this remarkable group of musical giants with our Arts Award, and we look forward to sharing our collective cultural pride, achievement and vision, along with the other Honorees, at the Kennedy Center and on PBS with all of America and beyond during Hispanic Heritage Month.”
The iconic Mexican cumbia group added, “We are very grateful to the Hispanic Heritage Awards for this great recognition of our long artistic career. We also want to thank all our followers and those who have supported us throughout this time. It is thanks to them and to those who enjoy and dance to our songs that we will continue building this great career.”
Coldplay confirms collab with Tini
Mark your calendars: Coldplay is set to drop “We Pray” on Aug. 23, which features Argentine star Tini, along with other international artists such as Palestinean-Chilean artist Elyanna, Burna Boy from Nigeria and British rapper Little Simz. “This is so exciting,” Tini commented on the post shared by Coldplay on social media.
Listen to a preview of the song below:
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Lele Pons’s IG Live with María Corina Machado
Lele Pons, the Venezuelan influencer and singer with the most followers on social media (53.3 million on Instagram alone), had Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as a guest on an IG Live on Friday (August 9) to talk about the current situation in their country, where tensions and repression by the government have increased since the presidential elections of July 28.
Almost two weeks after the Venezuelan electoral authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner and the opposition published records according to which its candidate Edmundo González won with close to 70% of the votes — something that has been widely recognized, even by the U.S. — Machado reiterated her message that they will continue to press through peaceful means and her faith that they will get “to the end.” She also answered questions from Pons’ followers and said that in the coming days they will be announcing a massive event in which the international community will be able to participate.
Announced just three hours in advance in a post shared by Pons and Machado, the Live attracted some 135,000 people and received mostly positive messages. Watch it below.
Celia Cruz gets her coin
The image of the legendary singer Celia Cruz is now depicted on a U.S. quarter. The late Cuban artist, known as the Queen of Salsa, was chosen along with four other women from history to be featured on the U.S. quarter as part of the American Women Quarters Program this year. She also makes history by becoming the first Afro-Latina to appear on the coin.
The four-year American Women Quarters Program “celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women of the United States,” states the U.S. Mint’s website, which also sells the coins individually and as a set. The other 2024 honorees are Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color to serve in Congress; Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, a women’s rights advocate and Civil War era surgeon; poet, activist, and lawyer Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray; and Native American writer, composer, educator and political activist Zitkala-Ša.
—Additional reporting by Sigal Ratner-Arias.