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A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music, a two-hour special “highlighting Latin music’s lasting impact and widespread influence in the United States,” is set to air Sunday, Dec. 28 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
NCIS actor and producer Wilmer Valderrama and singer/songwriter, actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez will co-host the show, which joins the short list of genre-specific Grammy-branded specials. A Grammy Salute to Gospel Music aired in 2006, followed by A Grammy Salute to the Sounds of Change in 2021, which focused on socially conscious music, and A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop in 2023.
The special features performances by a mix of Latin and pop stars, including Ángela Aguilar, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi, Maren Morris, Aymée Nuviola, Laura Pausini, Prince Royce and Jon Secada. The show will also feature three collaborations — Carín León and Nuno Bettencourt, who recently released “We Made It Look Easy/Hicimos Que Pareciera Facil”; Robin Thicke and Orianthi; and The Warning with Billy Idol and Steve Stevens. The show will also feature a performance by the cast of Broadway’s Buena Vista Social Club, which received 10 Tony nominations this year (winning four) and is currently nominated for a Grammy for best musical show album.
The show will feature interviews with Daddy Yankee, Emilio Estefan, John Leguizamo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis Miranda, Rita Moreno, Carlos Santana and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. Luis Miranda, who is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s father, is a Puerto Rican political consultant, activist and philanthropist. In 1977, Moreno, now 93, became the first Latin performer to win an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). In 2000, Santana’s band of the same name tied Michael Jackson’s record for the biggest one-night sweep of the Grammy Awards.
The special taped on Oct. 19 at the FiftyFive Creative Hub TV studio complex in Doral, Florida, near Miami. Former MTV executive José Tillán and Mason are executive producers. The POPGarage and GRAMMY Studios are producing.
The special will air a little more than a month before CBS airs its final Grammy Awards telecast before the Grammys move to Disney in 2027. Bad Bunny is one of the top contenders for album of the year at the Feb. 1 ceremony. He is also nominated for record and song of the year. The Marias, which perform songs in both English and Spanish, are nominated for best new artist.
CBS aired the Latin Grammys from 2000-2004, but the show moved to Univision starting in 2005.
Most Grammy-branded specials have been salutes to one artist, including The Beach Boys, Cyndi Lauper, the Bee Gees, The Beatles, Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire, Elton John, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Prince.
Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
Trending on Billboard EDITOR’S NOTE: The list features only U.S. tours by Latin music artists and is updated on a regular basis. Tours will be removed from the list once they have ended. From stadiums to arenas and theaters, Latin artists toured across the United States in 2025, delivering big numbers at the boxscore and memorable […]
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had a mom and dad’s night out at the 2025 Gotham Awards on Monday night (Dec. 1), where the couple gushed about each other and their growing family on the red carpet.
Speaking to Extra TV at the event — which comes a little more than two months after the couple welcomed their third baby, daughter Rocki — the Fenty mogul gushed that she’s “so proud” of her partner for accomplishing so much in the acting world. At the event, the rapper was nominated for the breakthrough performance award for his role in Highest 2 Lowest, though Souleymane’s Story‘s Abou Sangaré wound up taking home the prize.
“Every time I see him on camera in a movie, I’m like, ‘What?’” Ri told the outlet. “I get amazed, because I didn’t know he had it in him. But he’s such a great talent.”
Of her three kids, the singer added that her brood is doing “amazing.” In September, Ri and Rocky brought baby Rocki into the world, giving sons RZA, 3, and Riot Rose, 2, a little sister. “They’re all getting bigger,” Rihanna said. “I cannot take it. My sons, their faces are changing, their necks are getting longer.”
On the carpet, Ri rocked an eye-catching pink Balenciaga gown and feather hat, while Rocky went for a classic black suit and pinstripe tie. The rapper also spoke to press at the event, at one point telling E! News that his life with his partner and their kids is a “dream come true.”
“Every day is date night… it’s awesome,” he added of Rih in addition to sharing his family’s plans for their first holiday season with three kids. “I’m looking forward to white Christmas with snow and some chestnuts roasting. Logs in the fireplace — stuff like that.”
Ri and Rocky certainly have a lot to celebrate this year end. In addition to the latter earning recognition for his acting projects, he also co-chaired the 2025 Met Gala this past May. The former starred in the new Smurfs movie, which premiered in July, and on the same day as the Gotham Awards, she learned that her 2016 album, Anti, had spent a milestone 500 weeks on the Billboard 200.
“God ain’t forget bout me!” she wrote on X of the feat, which marks the longest amount of time an album by a Black female soloist has ever spent on the chart.
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Tyrese already told us that he wears fake watches because he knows that they have the potential to grow legs and come up missing.
Just ask New York Knicks guard Josh Hart who lost $185,000 worth of jewelry during a stay at a luxury hotel in SoHo.
According to the New York Post, in early September, Hart was staying at The Dominick Hotel when a bag containing three watches and some additional jewelry was taken from Hart’s room.
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Hart reportedly told investigators that the bag was missing and that the items were worth some $185,000. Police have not released a description of the suspect and there has been no word of an arrest or that the items have been returned to Hart. The case remains active, according to law enforcement officials who spoke with the Post.
The incident reportedly happened during the off season and a full two months before the NBA season was set to start. No word on why the incident is just being released now since the alleged theft occurred in September.
Josh Hart became a Knick in 2023, and it didn’t take long for him to establish himself as one of the team’s most dependable pieces. His blend of toughness, versatility, and nonstop hustle has turned him into the kind of guard who fills whatever gap New York needs on any given night—whether that’s crashing the boards, defending multiple positions, or jump-starting the offense.
Hart’s competitive edge was evident long before he reached the league. At Villanova, he played a major role in the Wildcats’ 2016 national title run, sharing the court with Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges. That championship bond has followed the trio to the Knicks, where their shared history has added a unique layer to the team’s chemistry.
Since settling into New York, Hart has continued to expand his impact. He broke the franchise record for triple-doubles last season, a testament to how thoroughly he shapes games even when he’s not scoring.
Meanwhile, the Dominick Hotel in SoHo—perched on Spring Street with panoramic views of Manhattan and the Hudson—remains one of the neighborhood’s marquee luxury properties. Its new ownership by a major investment group signals that significant updates to the building could be on the horizon.
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It seems Pop Smoke might have had some legal issues if his life wasn’t taken from him suddenly. The New York Police Department has confirmed they were investigating him prior to his death.
As per Complex, Pop Smoke was on the radar of police prior to his untimely passing. In a new interview, former NYPD Chief John Chell recently made an appearance on The John Rondi Show. The retired law enforcement official discussed a variety of topics regarding the city’s crime during his tenure and some famous cases he oversaw. He went on to add that he and his team had been investigating the G-Stone Crips, a gang they believe Pop Smoke had affiliation with.
“He’s the up-and-coming star, if you will, and we were into that gang, and he was part of it, but we didn’t have much on Pop,” he said. “What Pop did, he stole a Rolls-Royce I think from LA [Los Angeles] to Canarsie [Brooklyn], and we tried to leverage that.” Chell went on to lay out how they used the alleged grand theft auto to their advantage. “We made an arrest, and we tried to leverage that,” Chell said, explaining that police frequently use these types of tactics to get high-profile individuals to cooperate. “You might be running with the gang guys, and they’re your friends,” Chell said. “But you got a lot more to lose. You got millions, you’re a rising star.”
On Jan. 17, 2020 Pop Smoke was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport for allegedly stealing a Rolls-Royce Wraith. The owner said he loaned the rapper the car for a video shoot with the understanding that it would be returned the next day. Authorities would later find the automobile in question at his mother’s house in Brooklyn. According to the New York Post, police tried to get him to talk on the Crip gang, but he refused to cooperate. You can see John Chell talk about Pop Smoke below.
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Get ready to hear a whole lot of “haaan’s”, French Montana and Max B are dropping a new project together.
This one hits different for fans of Biggaveli and French, as the duo announced a new installment of their Coke Wave mixtape series. Both Montana and Max did a collab post on Instagram to let the fans know, “Coke Wave NARCOS 3.5 – January 9th 2026 COKE WAVY SEASON BACK IN EFFECT.”
The Wave God has been applying pressure since coming home. He recently dropped a new single, “No More Tricks,” and also announced his first solo album since being back home will be titled Public Domain 7: The first Purge (Patient Zero). The project is set to arrive on December 3rd. The following month, it’ll officially be Coke Boy season.
The two NY MCs have been cooking up the Coke Wave series since 2009. Giving fans hits like “The New Wave“, “Here It Is“, “No No No (Hey We Love You)”, and more.
Max has been in a good creative space since returning home. In a conversation with Billboard last month, he talked about what fans can expect from the Wave: “It’s going to take me a little second to shake the rust off. I had went to the studio yesterday and the mic was sounding too perfect. So, it was a little throwing me off a little bit.”
After serving 18 years in jail, Biggavel is home, and the dynamic duo is back together.
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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters spread some holiday cheer on Tuesday morning (Dec. 2) with the announcement of a big benefit show supporting the homeless non-profits Hope the Mission and the Los Angeles Mission. The special concert on Jan. 14 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles will benefit the two organizations singer/guitarist Grohl, wife Jordyn Grohl and the band have long supported.
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“What better way to spend my 57th birthday than making a bunch of noise with a bunch of people for a good cause. This ain’t just a big ass rock show, it’s a big ass party with a heart,” said Grohl in a statement. Turn up the volume, turn up the hope, but most of all….TURN UP. The best gift is TO GIVE. Can’t friggin wait x.”
The only pre-sale opportunity for the show — which coincides with Grohl’s 57th bday — will be this Sunday (Dec. 7) at an in-person-only advance ticket purchase/donation drive at the Forum. Fans are asked to bring an item or items from a list of in-demand food and clothing necessities, with Hope the Mission slated to collect them on site. The list includes: socks and underwear (male, female, adult, children, all sizes, new/packaged only), dried pinto beans (bagged), pasta — spaghetti, macaroni (bagged or boxed) and dried rice (bagged), with a request not to bring canned or perishable goods.
The donations will support Hope the Mission and Los Angeles Mission provide food, clothing and direct services to unhoused and food-insecure Angelenos.
“Dave, Jordyn, and Foo Fighters are a striking example of what’s possible when we decide to show up and give back,” said Hope the Mission president Rowan Vansleve in a statement. “This concert will be more than just a celebration, it’s a statement that it will take all of us working together to end homelessness in our city so that no one is left suffering on our streets. We’re incredibly grateful to partner with the band. Foo Fighters and their fans have a reputation of always stepping up to help when people need it, and this concert will be no different.”
Dennis Oleesky, CEO of Los Angeles Mission added, “The impact of this event goes far beyond one night of incredible music. Every ticket purchased and every donation will directly help feed and house our unhoused neighbors. We’re honored Foo Fighters are joining to bring real help and real hope to people across Los Angeles.”
For more information on the charities and details on how you can help even if you can’t attend the show, click here.
The Foos have wrapped up their tour dates for the year, but will be back on stage on Jan. 10 at Feria Estatal De Leon in Guanajuato, Mexico, followed by a summer run of European shows and North American stadium gigs with Queens of the Stone Age in August and September.
We’re counting down the days to the unveiling of Billboard’s 2025 year-end charts on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with a special look at select rankings in the lead-up to the big reveal — and today (Dec. 2), we have the top 10 of the 2025 Hot Rap Songs chart. On Dec. 9, hundreds of year-end charts […]
The full list of Billboard’s 2025 year-end charts are almost here, and we’re counting down the days to their unveiling on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with a special look at select rankings in the lead-up to the big reveal — and today (Dec. 2)., we have the top 10s of three of the year-end R&B/hip-hop charts.
On Dec. 9, hundreds of year-end charts will be posted on Billboard’s website, following the conclusion of the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by Druski, which will broadcast on the Billboard News YouTube channel and BillboardTV on Samsung TV Plus starting at noon ET/9 a.m. PT, as special surprise guests stop by to celebrate the year in chart-toppers.
Today, we’re dropping the top 10s of the 2025 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Hot R&B Songs charts.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s “Luther” leads the year-end Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs roundup, following its unstoppable run on the weekly version of the chart. It debuted on the chart dated Dec. 7, 2024, climbed to No. 1 just two weeks later, and was on the chart during the rest of the 2025 chart year (Oct. 26, 2024, through Oct. 18, 2025), never falling below No. 3.
SZA, meanwhile, crowns the year-end Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums recap, with a project that debuted on the weekly chart on Dec. 24, 2022 — SOS. It’s the second time the title has finished atop the year-end Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, as it also reigned in 2023. (It was the No. 2 album of 2024.) The album’s chart performance in 2025 was enhanced by its expanded reissue with additional songs in December 2024, dubbed SOS Deluxe: LANA. All versions of the album, old and new, are combined together with the original album for tracking and charting. During the 2025 chart year, SOS never left the chart, spent 15 weeks at No. 1, and never ranked below No. 6.
The Weeknd and Playboi Carti‘s “Timeless” tops the year-end Hot R&B Songs chart. The track premiered at No. 1 on the Oct. 12, 2024-dated Hot R&B Songs chart, and remained on the list through the July 19, 2025, chart. During that span, it spent 20 weeks atop the ranking, never going lower than No. 4. “Timeless” marked the 12th No. 1 for The Weeknd and the first for Playboi Carti.
For the top 10 of the three lists, scroll below. The full depth of the three rankings (beyond the top 10s of each) will be posted Dec. 9 alongside the complete menu of Billboard‘s 2025 year-end charts.
Billboard’s year-end music charts represent aggregated metrics for each artist, title, label and music contributor on the weekly charts from Oct. 26, 2024, through Oct. 18, 2025. Rankings for Luminate-based recaps reflect equivalent album units, airplay, sales or streaming during the weeks that the entries appeared on a respective chart during the tracking year. Any activity registered before or after a title’s chart run isn’t considered in these rankings. That methodology detail, and the October-October time period, account for some of the difference between these lists and the calendar-year recaps that are independently compiled by Luminate.
2025 Year-End Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 10. GloRilla & Sexyy Red, “Whatchu Kno About Me”
Sean “Diddy” Combs is speaking out as a new docuseries focused on his legal woes went live Tuesday (December 2) on Netflix. According to Diddy and his team, the footage used in Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning was obtained without authorization, framing the docuseries as a “hit piece” partly inspired by a personal vendetta orchestrated by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
Variety shared a statement from a spokesperson for Diddy in full, highlighting that much of the footage that was recorded was intended for the mogul to tell his story on his terms. We’ll share the full statement below.
From Combs’ spokesperson by way of Variety:
Netflix is plainly desperate to sensationalize every minute of Mr. Combs’s life, without regard for truth, in order to capitalize on a never-ending media frenzy. If Netflix cared about truth or about Mr. Combs’s legal rights, it would not be ripping private footage out of context – including conversations with his lawyers that were never intended for public viewing. No rights in that material were ever transferred to Netflix or any third party.
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It is equally staggering that Netflix handed creative control to Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson – a longtime adversary with a personal vendetta who has spent too much time slandering Mr. Combs.
Beyond the legal issues, this is a personal breach of trust. Mr. Combs has long respected Ted Sarandos and admired the legacy of Clarence Avant. For Netflix to give his life story to someone who has publicly attacked him for decades feels like an unnecessary and deeply personal affront. At minimum, he expected fairness from people he respected.
Netflix provided a quote to the outlet in response to the spokesperson’s statement attributed to the director of the docuseries, Alexandria Stapleton.
“It came to us, we obtained the footage legally and have the necessary rights,” began the quote. “We moved heaven and earth to keep the filmmaker’s identity confidential. One thing about Sean Combs is that he’s always filming himself, and it’s been an obsession throughout the decades. We also reached out to Sean Combs’ legal team for an interview and comment multiple times, but did not hear back.”
Sean Combs: The Reckoning was released on December 2 on Netflix.
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