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Latin music legend Juan Luis Guerra spoke with Billboard Español deputy editor Sigal Ratner-Arias about his latest EP ‘Radio Güira,’ his upcoming animated film ‘Capitán Avispa,’ writing music for his wife, finding inspiration, the key to his long career and more!

Juan Luis Guerra:
It was part of what ‘Radio Güira’ is. To bring joy and a message of peace, of love.

Hi, I’m Juan Luis Guerra, and you’re watching Billboard News.

Sigal Ratner-Arias:
Don Juan Luis Guerra, welcome to Billboard News. What an honor to have you here. Thanks for coming.

Juan Luis Guerra:
Thank you for the invitation.

Sigal Ratner-Arias:
“Radio Güira,” 6 songs merengue, son, bachata and more.

Juan Luis Guerra:
Yes.

Sigal Ratner-Arias:
Tell me a little to start. How did the – I know the radio concept and everything, but how did the name ‘Radio Güira’ come about? Why ‘Radio Güira’?

Juan Luis Guerra:
I was looking for a name that would attract attention and within them, Güira emerged. The güira is my favorite folk instrument and we thought ‘Radio Güira’ was going to attract a lot of attention. And we wanted to make a new concept with practically new music that we would not have done before. That’s where the name came from. Also, I used to have in the Dominican Republic a radio called ‘Radio Viva’ that had kind of the same concept this ‘Radio Güira’ has.

Sigal Ratner-Arias:
How did the EP idea arise? The idea of doing it as if presenting each song on a radio.

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Jamie Foxx made his first appearance since a medical complication landed him in the hospital earlier this year. He opened up about the dire situation, saying he “saw the tunnel.” BIGHIT Music has announced that Jimin, V, Jung Kook and RM will enlist and begin their military service. Jung Kook also teased fans with a potential Usher collab after posting with the singer. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” topped the Hot 100 for the first time and the singer opened up about the track’s success 65 years after its release. Garth Brooks kicked off Billboard Live Shopping Week. And more!

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Tetris Kelly
Jamie Foxx makes his first appearance since his mysterious health scare. Jung Kook teamed up with Usher ahead of his and his bandmates’ enlistment. We talked to Brenda Lee about her historic Hot 100 win. Garth Brooks answers your most pressing questions during our Billboard Live Shopping Week. And we sit down with Latin legend Juan Luis Guerra.

Welcome to another day of Billboard News. I’m Tetris Kelly. It’s Tuesday, December 5th, and we’ve got a lot to celebrate — like the return of Jamie Foxx.

Jamie Foxx
You know, it’s crazy. I couldn’t do that six months ago, I couldn’t actually walk to-

Tetris Kelly
Jamie Foxx gets emotional in his first public appearance since experiencing a major health scare.

Jamie Foxx
It feels good to be here. I cherish every single minute now, it’s different.

Tetris Kelly
Jamie Foxx surprised everyone at the Critics Choice Celebration of Cinema and Television when he took the stage to accept the Vanguard Award.

Jamie Foxx
I wouldn’t wish what I went through on my worst enemy.

Tetris Kelly
His speech was equal parts sincere and lighthearted.

Jamie Foxx
When it is almost over, when you see the tunnel — I saw the tunnel. I didn’t see the light. It was hot in that tunnel. Am I going to the right place?

Tetris Kelly
Congrats, Jamie, and we’re glad to have you back!

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Billie Eilish is wondering what the big deal is about her sexuality, Taylor Swift dominates the Billboard 200 albums chart with five albums in the top 10, Cardi B makes her runway debut at Balenciaga’s star-studded LA show, get to know former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke a little more during Speed Dating, Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” hits No. 1 on the Hot 100 for the first time and more.

Tetris Kelly:
Billie Eilish is out and proud but confused. Did Cardi B help uncancel Balenciaga? Christmas is all over the Hot 100 with a new leader. Taylor Swift grabs yet another chart achievement and we hang out to get to know our friend Ally Brooke.

Happy Monday, y’all. It’s December 4th, and I’m finally back from Asia. I’m so excited to be bringing you the news again so let’s get right into our top story. Taylor Swift continues to make history on our charts, this time, it’s the Billboard 200.

Taylor Swift is the queen of the Billboard 200 Albums chart dated December 9th. She has a staggering five albums in the Top 10. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ reclaims the top spot with ‘Midnights’ landing in third, ‘Folklore’ grabs No. 5, ‘Lover’ takes six and ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ re-enters at No. 10. Taylor is the only living artists with at least 5 titles in the Top 10 at the same time in the past 60 years. The only other act to hold at least 5 of the Top 10 at the same time was Prince on the May 14th, 2016 dated list following his death.

And while Taylor is topping the Billboard 200, we’ve got a new queen of the Hot 100 and it’s taken her a long time to get her top spot.

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