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Anjula Acharia remembers when the one person who had set her up for success told her she was going to fail. And Jay-Z was there, too. In 2008, Acharia and Interscope Geffen A&M’s then chairman, Jimmy Iovine, were sharing breakfast at a New York hotel. Iovine — who had partnered with Acharia’s South Asian music/news […]
In 2019, pop star Belinda earned her first Billboard top 10 hit. That rarified chart milestone didn’t come from a pop hit, but rather, from “Amor a Primera Vista,” a cumbia sonidera with Los Ángeles Azules, Lalo Ebratt and Horacio Palencia that peaked at No. 2 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart. It was the first time that Belinda entered the chart, a feat that underscores not just the artist’s versatility but her resilience.
Co-written by Belinda, Descemer Bueno and Palencia, the track that fuses traditional Mexican cumbia sounds with soft hints of reggaetón not only marked the Spain-born, Mexican-raised star’s return to the Billboard charts after four years, but it also introduced a bold new sound that she had never done before, and ultimately the música mexicana era she’s in today.
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Thanks to that capacity for continuous reinvention, the singer and actress is receiving the Evolution Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music gala on Thursday, April 24.
“Life has been a journey full of learning, growth, and constant evolution — both personally and artistically,” she tells Billboard. “This recognition not only celebrates my career, but also the power of reinvention and continuing to explore new chapters. I feel more inspired than ever and excited to share this new musical era. Being honored on a night that celebrates such powerful and talented women makes this moment even more special.”
Though the artist born Belinda Peregrín Schüll has a trajectory that spans 25 years, she admits she hasn’t had time to stop and truly reflect on the moment she became a bonafide Latin star.
“I keep working while having many goals, and to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever, at any point in my life, thought ‘Wow, I made it!,’ which is something I should do,” she says. “I’m always thinking about new ideas, new songs, new challenges, new projects, but I’ve never taken the time to think, ‘Okay, I’ve achieved all this.’ ”
But she has achieved a lot, and along the way, rightfully earned her place in the Latin pop realm.
Belinda was only 10 years old when she was cast as the lead in the Mexican children’s telenovela Amigos x Siempre in 2000, but it was her self-titled debut album that catapulted her into the musical spotlight three years later. The set — home to her timeless pop tune “Ángel” — earned her a first top 10 entry on a Billboard chart, reaching No. 6 on the Top Latin Pop Albums chart in 2003. Her four studio albums since, including Utopia (2006), Carpe Diem (2011), and Catarsis (2013), have also entered the top 10 on the chart.
Meanwhile, hits such as “Bella Traición,” the Pitbull-assisted “Egoísta,” and “Amor a Primera Vista,” have displayed her ease to navigate different genres from rock to EDM to reggaetón to cumbia. Never one to shy away from experimentation, Belinda has now branched out into música mexicana, tagging her new fare as “Beli Bélica” in a wink to the genre’s corridos bélicos. However, Belinda’s songs steer away from drug dealer exploits and rather focus on lyrics about heartbreak and being coquettish.
“The first corrido tumbado artist I heard was Natanael Cano. He was the first one who made me say, ‘Wow, Mexican music sounds different. It doesn’t sound like it used to,’ ” she recalls. “At that time, someone also told me: ‘You’re a woman, you’ll never be able to sing corridos or regional music, because it doesn’t suit you.’ They told me I couldn’t sing it because it was for men and that I would look ridiculous. And a couple of years later, here I am singing that style.”
Defying all odds, Belinda officially evolved into her corridos era with the release of “Cactus” in Jan. 2024, which also marked her debut single with Warner Music México after signing an exclusive record deal in Aug. 2023.
“I’d been thinking about doing corridos tumbados for a couple of years, but it just sort of happened,” she explains. “ ‘Cactus’ was a song that started out written in a notebook; it didn’t really have a melody because it was a feeling I had to express, and suddenly we turned it into music. We knew it was the right song at that moment, and that it would represent a new musical phase in my life.”
That new phase was shortly followed by her first collaborative effort with Natanael Cano in “300 Noches,” which she coined as a “corrido coquette” because of its dreamy pop undertones; “La Mala,” an unapologetic trap-corrido; and her team-up with Tito Double P on “La Cuadrada,” which secured a No. 23 spot on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart in March.
“I know there are many who don’t like it,” she says of her Beli Bélica era, but if there’s anything that her música mexicana collaborators have taught her, it’s to “go with the flow.”
“I’ve learned not to take everything so personally and to listen to myself,” she elaborates. “To listen to what I feel, what I think, and what I like, because no one is going to agree with you 100% and no one is going to have your vision 100%, and as long as you’re happy with what you’re doing and writing, the audience will accept it well because you’re doing it from the heart.”
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And even though she found a new sound — while also being active on social media and connecting with new and loyal fans — Belinda remains true to her pop essence. Her single, “Jackpot,” with Kenia Os, peaked at No. 10 on the Latin Pop Airplay in February.
“Belinda isn’t a musical genre,” she emphasizes. “I’ve been through all the musical eras, and my favorite word to describe my career is versatile. It’s the perfect word to define my style. Now, with Mexican music, we’re going back to the basics. It reminds me a lot of how music used to be. I love that I can go back to what it was like to make a song with real instruments and not rely on a computer program. It feels like I’m going back to what music used to be.”
Now, with her new “go with the flow” mentality, Belinda says a new studio album is on the horizon, one that she’s creating specifically for those “independent women who are completely irreverent but at the same time strong, sexy, fun.”
But first, she’s taking it easy.
“I’m trying to rest because in 2024 I didn’t rest at all. I spent almost all my time writing the album. It was a lot of emotions in one year. This year I’m going to take the time I need to finish my album. I just want to enjoy every moment, every stage, every project,” she concludes.
The third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special will air live at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 24 exclusively on Telemundo, Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.
Read Billboard’s Latin Women In Music 2025 executive list here.
All Things Go festival will return to New York with Doechii, Lucy Dacus and Clairo headlining. For the second edition of the New York festival, which will run the same weekend as the festival’s D.C.-area event, fans can also catch sets from Djo, Remi Wolf, The Marías, The Last Dinner Party, Lola Young and Gigi […]
Rock the Bells returns this summer with the Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool. Standing at the head of the class when the festival makes its New Jersey debut at Newark’s Prudential Center on June 28 will be Busta Rhymes, Redman, Remy Ma, Too $hort and Scarface, among others. The one-night affair is being presented in partnership with the Black Promoters Collective.
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Spanning generations, genres and regions, the lofty lineup also includes Eric B. & Rakim, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Plies, Boosie, Fabolous, Lil’ Mo and Capone-N-Noreaga. Representing the underground will be M.O.P. and Coast Contra. There will also be a special Uptown Records Celebration. Curated by DJ Eddie F, the salute will feature performances by Al B. Sure!, Donell Jones, Christopher Williams, Monifah, Soul for Real and more. The entire evening will be hosted by recently minted Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and rap pioneer Roxanne Shanté and soundtracked by the legendary DJ Kid Capri.
In a statement announcing this year’s festival, Rock the Bells founder LL Cool J said, “Rock the Bells has always been about the elevation, preservation and innovation of hip-hop. Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool is more than a festival — it’s a cultural homecoming. We’re celebrating the artists who built the foundation and the new voices pushing it forward, all in one night. This is hip-hop in its full glory — past, present and future.”
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Noted Shelby Joyner, president of the Black Promoters Collective, “Partnering with LL Cool J and the Rock the Bells festival is an extension of our shared commitment to celebrating Black culture through powerful live experiences. This isn’t just an event — it’s a cultural movement. We’re proud to help bring together generations of fans and legends to honor hip-hop’s impact and ensure its legacy continues to thrive on the biggest stages.”
Additional artists will be announced in the coming week. For more information about tickets, visit the Rock the Bells website.
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Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen says he’s still dealing with the fall-out from a 2023 incident in which a 19-year-old man rushed at him and knocked him to the ground outside a Florida hotel. In a recent interview on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, the veteran rocker said that he has eased back on […]
Seven weeks after landing at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Airplay chart, Danny Ocean and Kapo‘s hit “Imagínate” has climbed to the top spot on the overall Latin Airplay chart (rising 7-1), dated April 26. The track additionally continues atop both Latin Pop Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay, for a seventh and second week, respectively.
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“Imagínate” rules the overall Latin Airplay ranking after a 35% boost in audience impressions, to 8.4 million, earned in the U.S. during the April 11-17 tracking week, according to Luminate. The song, released Nov. 7, 2024, via Atlantic/Warner Latina, debuted at No. 48 in January, and makes its way to the top of the chart in its 17th week.
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Coincidentally, both Ocean and Kapo secure their second No. 1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart. Previously, Ocean led for one week with “Amor” in June 2024. Kapo, meanwhile, replaces himself atop the list, after “Más Que Tú,” with Ozuna, reached No. 1 last week, chart dated April 19. The latter falls to No. 3 following a 15% dip in audience impressions (to 7.1 million).
The last act to replace itself at No. 1 was Grupo Firme, when the band’s “El Beneficio De La Duda” ejected its collaboration with Thalia, “Te Va a Doler” (chart dated July 2024).
“Imagínate” continues making its rounds atop two other Latin radio rankings: over on the Latin Pop Airplay chart, it holds strong at the summit for a seventh consecutive week, tying with Shakira’s “Soltera” for the most in 2025 so far. The latter has spent a total of 14 total weeks at No. 1 between 2024-25.
On Latin Rhythm Airplay, “Imagínate” rebounds to its No. 1 for a total of two nonconsecutive weeks in charge, Ocean’s sole No. 1 to date, and Kapo’s third.
Thanks to its radio draw, the song also holds steady at its No. 3 peak on the third iteration of the new Hot Latin Pop Songs chart. Plus, it also moves up on the airplay-, streaming-, and digital sales-blended Hot Latin Songs chart, where it jumps 35-32.
The Latin Recording Academy announced Tuesday (April 22) that the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This marks the 15th time that the ceremony will be held in Sin City. Most recently, the awards ceremony had been held outside of Las […]
Music stars are well-represented on the list of winners for the 2025 Webby Awards. Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga, Benson Boone, Jelly Roll with mgk, Mariah Carey, Questlove, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Rihanna and Laufey are all winners in various categories.
Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video won the Webby Award for Music Video, Creator Excellence. The clip won the Grammy for best music video on Feb. 2 and is likely to be a leading candidate at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. (Lamar’s song competed for song of the year at last year’s VMAs, but the video fell into this eligibility year.)
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Abrams’ The Secret of Us (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play won the People’s Voice Award for Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film).
Gaga’s A Digital Home for a Global Pop Icon won the Webby Award for Entertainment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Hosted by writer, comedian, and actress Ilana Glazer, The Webby Awards ceremony will be held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 12. Fans can experience the Webbys and watch special moments including the show’s signature five-word acceptance speeches by following @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Linkedin and at Webbyawards.com.
Webby Award winners are selected by members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). The People’s Voice Award winners are voted on by the general public.
“The Webby Awards celebrates the incredible diversity and global reach of the Internet,” Jesse Feister, executive director, Webby Media Group, said in a statement. “This year’s winners represent a masterclass of creativity and innovation.”
The Webby Awards will also honor a group of individuals for their contributions to Internet culture with Special Achievement Awards.
Snoop Dogg will receive the Webby Entrepreneur of the Year Award for expanding the playbook for how creatives can harness entrepreneurship to amplify their influence.
Dr. Fei-Fei Li will receive the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award for her foundational contributions to artificial intelligence and her leadership in advancing ethical, human-centered AI.
Walton Goggins will receive the Webby Best Actor Award for his performances across streaming hits like The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones, and Fallout.
Amelia Dimoldenberg will receive a Webby Special Achievement Award for redefining the celebrity interview with her hit series Chicken Shop Date.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will receive the IADAS and NAACP Webby Advocate of the Year Award for using her platforms to drive national conversations, mobilize communities, and champion the rights of marginalized groups.
Jools Lebron will receive the Webby Crush the Internet Award for her impact on digital culture and her talent for creating viral moments.
Marcello Hernández will receive the Webby Outstanding Comedic Performance Award for his sharp, culturally resonant humor and viral impact on the Internet.
The MeidasTouch Podcast will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for its impact on political commentary.
This year, the Webby Awards will award Google for their first-ever Brand of the Year achievement with seven Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 24 nominees and nine honorees.
The Academy will present iHeartMedia with the Webby Podcast Company of the Year award, presented to the organization that has earned the most honors across the Podcast categories. It received six Webby wins and eight People’s Voice wins, alongside nine nominees and 11 honorees.
The Academy announced NBCUniversal as the Webby Media Company of the Year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with four Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 19 nominees and 11 honorees.
This year’s newly-introduced suite of Creator categories celebrates the growing influence of creators who are shaping culture, entertainment and the Internet. Winners include Caleb Simpson, Chris Klemens, Colin Furze, Jake Shane, Jameis Winston, Joe Ando, Joshua Weissman, Laufey, Nick DiGiovanni, Skibidi Toilet, Trixie Mattel, Zach King, and others.
The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; AI, Immersive & Games and Creators.
Here are selected 2025 Webby Award winners – with winners from the world of music listed first. To view the full list of winners, visit http://webbyawards.com/winners.
Music Winners
Benson Boone Socials won the Webby Award for Music & Performance, Social Video Short Form (Social)
Countdown to Beautifully Broken: Jelly Roll in conversation w/ mgk | Spotify won the Webby Award for Interview or Talk Show, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
Fenty Beauty “Which Riri Are You?” Lip Looks TikTok Filter (ft. Rihanna) won the Webby Award for Best Use of Filters/Lenses, Features (Social)
For a Fortnight Challenge (ft. Taylor Swift) won the Webby Award for Best Community Engagement, PR Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play won the People’s Voice Award for Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” Music Video won the Webby Award for Music Video, Creator Excellence (Video & Film)
Lady Gaga — A Digital Home for a Global Pop Icon won the Webby Award for Entertainment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Laufey won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Art, Culture & Music, Individual Creator (Creators)
Mariah Carey’s It’s Time!!! Partnership with KAY Jewelers won the Webby Award for Celebrity/Fan, General Social (Social)
National Coming Out Day: Celebrating Visibility with Billy Porter and the Elton John AIDS Foundation won the People’s Voice Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Social Video Short Form (Social)
Questlove Supreme won the Webby Award for Music, Shows (Podcasts)
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez – Best Social, Fashion & Beauty won the Webby Award for Fashion & Beauty, General Social (Social)
Trixie Mattel won the People’s Voice Award for Best Dance & Performance, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Wicked Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral ‘Holding Space’ Interview won the Webby Award for Variety & Reality, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
Other Winners
Adobe Frame.io V4 won the Webby Award for Creative Production, Software Services & Platforms (Apps & Software)
Apple Cash won the Webby Award for Services & Utilities, General Apps (Apps & Software)
Architectural Digest won the Webby Award for Art & Culture, General Social (Social)
A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe won the Webby Award for Sports, Shows (Podcasts)
“Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Shows (Podcasts)
Big Mouth Season 7 (ft. Nick Kroll) won the Webby Award for Scripted, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Brian Cox Goes to College won the Webby Award for Comedy, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
Caleb Simpson won the Webby Award for Home & Travel, Individual Creator (Creators)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won the Webby Award for Games, Immersive General (AI, Immersive & Games)
Chris Klemens won the People’s Voice Award for Comedy, Individual Creator (Creators)
Climate TRACE won the Webby Award for Sustainability & Environment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Website and Mobile Sites)
“Club Shay Shay”won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Series, Features (Podcasts)
Colin Furze – Best Series – The Tunnel Project won the People’s Voice Award for Best Series, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Disney The Boy & The Octopus (directed by Taika Waititi) won the Webby Awards for Best Use of Animation or Motion Graphics, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)
Doodle for Google won the Webby Award for Corporate Social Responsibility, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
DoorDash-All-The-Ads won the Webby Award for Best Creator or Influencer Partnership or Collaboration, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Duolingo – “The Bird” won the Webby Award for Viral, Experimental & Weird, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
Freedom to Be – ACLU won the Webby Award for Public Service & Activism, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Headspace XR won the People’s Voice Award for Best Experiential Design, Immersive Features (AI, Immersive & Games)
House Guest (ft. Scott Evans) won the Webby Award for Interview, Talk & After-Show, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Hot Ones Versus won the Webby Award for Variety, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
Hysterical won the Webby Award for Documentary, Limited-Series & Specials (Podcasts)
Indiana Fever – Caitlin Clark Action Figure won the Webby Award for Sports, Social Video Short Form (Social)
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Live on Netflix hub won the Webby Award for Media & Entertainment, Branded Content (Advertising, Media & PR)
Jake Shane won the Webby Award for Comedy, Individual Creator (Creators)
Jameis Winston: FOX Sports Digital Correspondent at Super Bowl LIX won the Webby Award for Sports, Individual Creator (Creators)
Jimmy Kimmel Live won the Webby Award for Television & Film, General Social (Social)
Joe Ando won the Webby Award for Fashion & Beauty, Individual Creator (Creators)
Joshua Weissman won the People’s Voice Award for Food & Drink, Individual Creator (Creators)
Just Women’s Sports: The Gold Standard With Kelley O’Hara and Lisa Leslie won the Webby Award for Sports, Social Content Series (Social)
Kids of Immigrants: Nike Air Max SNDR – Don’t forget to call home won the People’s Voice Award for Video Ad Shortform, Individual (Advertising, Media & PR)
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang won the Webby Award for Comedy, Shows (Podcasts)
Latinos Monumentales won the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Social Campaigns (Social)
Leroy Smith: Michael Jordan’s Myth won the Webby Award for Sports, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
Loewe (ft. Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy) won the Webby Award for Branded Entertainment, Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle (Video & Film)
Michael CeraVe won the Webby Award for Best Viral PR Campaign, PR Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o won the Webby Award for Best Series, Features (Podcasts)
National Immigration Law Center: Freedom to Thrive won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Shows (Podcasts)
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce won the People’s Voice Award for Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)
Nick DiGiovanni won the People’s Voice Award for Best Longform Video, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl LVIII Live From Bikini Bottom won the Webby Award for Best Partnership or Collaboration, Features (Social)
Obama Foundation won the Webby Award for Charitable Organizations/Non-Profit, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Oprah Reveals All – Life-Changing Lessons on Weight, Shame & Worthiness – The Jamie Kern Lima Show won the Webby Award for Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)
Pinterest Predicts 2025 won the Webby Award Best Trend, Insights or Impact Report, Features & Design (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Possible | Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Individual Episode (Podcasts)
Powerade: The Vault (ft. Simone Biles) won the Webby Award for Best Video Editing, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)
Ready Set Ride with Elmo won the Webby Award for Kids & Family, Individual Episode (Podcasts)
Reid Hoffman meets his AI Twin won the Webby Award for Best Use of AI, Performance & Craft (Video & Film)
RuPaul’s Drag Race The Pit Stop won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Social Content Series (Social)
Scorsese on Letterboxd won the Webby Award for Best Community or Fan Engagement – Media/Entertainment, Features (Social)
Sing Sing won the Webby Award for Best Mobile User Experience, Mobile Features & Design (Websites and Mobile Sites)
SNL Instagram Stories – Live Show Coverage won the Webby Award for Best Use of Stories, Features (Social)
The Daily Show: Foxsplains won the Webby Award for News & Politics, Social Content Series (Social)
The Skibidi Toilet Fan Multiverse won the Webby Award for Best Community Engagement, Creator Excellence (Creators)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon won the People’s Voice Award for Best Use of Vertical Video, Features (Social)
Vote Save America won the Webby Award for Public Service & Activism, General Social (Social)
Whitney Museum “Echoes of Ailey” ft Alvin Ailey Dance Company won the Webby Award for Media & Entertainment, Branded Entertainment (Video &
Winning Isn’t for Everyone won the Webby Award for Best Copywriting, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)
Wordle 1000 won the People’s Voice Award for Best Community Engagement, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
#YouTubeBlack Presents Flowers: How Naptural Inspired a Community of Natural Hair Creators won the People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Partnership or Collaboration, Creator Excellence (Creators)
Zach King won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Editing, Creator Excellence (Creators)
47 won the Webby Award for Animation, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
Katy Perry is gearing up to launch her global Lifetimes tour in Mexico City on Wednesday night (April 23), but a pair of Guadalajara, Mexico shows originally scheduled for next week have been scotched due to issues with the venue. “Sadly, I learned that the construction of Arena Guadalajara will not be complete for their […]
Lady Gaga continues to expand her upcoming Mayhem Ball tour. The singer announced on Tuesday morning (April 22) that she has extended the outing with shows in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The seven additional shows will include three nights at the Chase Center in San Francisco on July 22, 24 and 26, as well […]
