Latin
Ricardo Montaner Returns to Touring in 2022: ‘I’m Incomplete Without the Applauds of My Fans’
“The virtual concerts are incredible. They have an immeasurable scope, phenomenal,” Montaner tells Billboard. “But nothing compares to the energy of seeing an audience face-to-face.” Montaner, behind some of Latin pop’s biggest hits — such as “Tan Enamorados,” “Me Va a Extrañar” and “Dejame Llorar” — announces his 2022 Montaner U.S. Tour exclusively on Billboard today (July 31). Presented by Loud and Live, the tour will kick off on January 21 at Miami’s FTX Arena (formerly American Airlines Arena) and wrap up on February 18 at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater. The Montaner Tour will also make pit stops in Atlanta, Houston and New York, to name a few cities. “There will be many surprises and spontaneous elements on this tour,” he assures. Most importantly, he will sing all of his ...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 31)
Additionally, Bad Bunny and Cheetos, in partnership with the Good Bunny Foundation, launched the Deja tu Huella Estudiante Fund that will give $500,000 in total prizing to students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Submissions can be made through Aug. 18 via Cheetos.com/DejatuHuella. Winners will be announced by the end of the year. Yotuel at the White House Yotuel Romero, one of the Cuban artists leading the #SOSCuba Movement, was invited to the White House this week to speak directly with President Joe Biden about the recent protests in Cuba and his administration’s response, including new sanctions on Cuban leaders and establishing internet access for Cubans, Billboard has learned. Both the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the U.S. Representative Florida’s 10...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Nicky Jam, Silvana Estrada, Danny Ocean & More
First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Nicky Jam, “Miami” (La Industria Inc./Sony Music Latin) Nicky Jam is reminiscing about an old fling in his new single “Miami.” The track kicks off with a soft piano melody before transitioning into a slow-tempo romantic reggaeton beat 45 seconds in. In the song named after his hometown, the Puerto Rican artist sings about missing a woman he met in Miami and the great time they had together. “I’m with her, but thinking of you/ Like you when you are with him, I know you think of me/ Your perfume stayed here/ Since that night that I had you/ Facing the sea in the boat/ But reaching the clouds,” Jam c...
Johnny Ventura, Dominican Merengue Icon, Dies at 81
Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, Ventura kicked off his career in the early ‘60s and was coined as “El Caballo Negro.” Some of his biggest titles include tropical hits such as “Patacon Pisao,” “¿Pitaste?” and “Merenguero Hasta la Tambora,” all of which have become staples in Latin households. Ventura’s timeless music has entered various Billboard charts, including Hot Latin Songs, Top Latin Albums, Tropical Airplay and Tropical Albums. From 1994 to 1998, Ventura also served as vice mayor of Santo Domingo and as mayor from 1998 to 2002. On social media, artists such as Olga Tañon and Manny Cruz, among others, reacted to his death. “My admiration for you always,” Tañon wrote on Instagram. “You always treated me with so much affection and respect! I made my dream of recording ...
20 Questions with Zion y Lennox: Celebrating a 20-Year Trajectory with New ‘El Sistema’ Album
The set comes five years after their 2016 album Motivan2. Zion y Lennox is also celebrating two decades of career with multiple back-to-back concerts set to take place in December at the emblematic Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Below, read Billboard‘s 20 Questions with the reggaetón duo: 1. Why did you title the album El Sistema? Zion: We did a music camp in Medellín in 2018, we recorded the first song for the album called “Sistema.” Every time we created a song, everyone went back to how good this one was — and that’s where we made the decision. Besides that, it just made sense. Everything nowadays is digital and has to do with technology, it’s a way for Zion y Lennox to keep modern. 2. What’s your personal favorite song from the album? Lennox: I really...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 24)
“This has been a dream of mine for a really long time and finally it’s become a reality,” DJ Nelson tells Billboard. “The purpose of this project is to elevate the urban culture and help advance the career of producers and deejays of the new generation.” For more info, check out the new venture’s website at flowmixx.com. Latin Music Week lineup Billboard announced that Daddy Yankee, Karol G and Nicky Jam will headline the 2021 Latin Music Week presented by Samsung in partnership with Amazon Music and Bacardi. Taking place Sept. 20-24 at the Faena Forum in Miami, Billboard Latin Music Week returns under the slogan “The Beat of Latin Music,” making its mark as the longest running and biggest Latin music industry gathering...
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Kiss in Steamy New Instagram Photo
Bennifer 2.0 has officially been confirmed with a kiss shared on Jennifer Lopez‘s own Instagram account. “5 2 … what it do,” Lopez captioned a series of new photos shared on social media on Saturday (July 24), her 52nd birthday. The first three photos, which show the “Cambia el Paso” singer rocking a fierce look in a bikini on a boat, are captivating enough, but the final photo is the one that will get people talking this weekend. In the last picture, J. Lo and Affleck passionately lock lips, with Affleck’s arms around Lopez. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by ...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Gloria Trevi & Guaynaa, Myke Towers, More
Tommy Torres, El Playlist de Anoche (Rimas Entertainment) For his first album in almost a decade, Tommy Torres teamed up with Bad Bunny to co-produce and co-write the nine tracks on El Playlist de Anoche. Torres and Bunny may not have a lot of things in common but both are very intentional with the music they write; they want their fans to feel via lyrics that are packed with tangible emotions. The pair does just that with this set that touches on love and heartbreak where Torres remains true to his signature alt rock-tinged, sentimental pop but integrates a rock star attitude after learning how to phrase the way Bunny does. The eclectic set kicks off with the sentimental pop track “Toda La Noche” – the only song on the album where you’ll hear Bunny as he sets the mood for the guitar-power...
2021 Premios Juventud Winners: Complete List (Updating)
Artista De La Juventud FemeninoKAROL G – WINNERBECKY GCAZZUCHIQUISFARINAKANY GARCÍAMARIAH ANGELIQNATHY PELUSONATTI NATASHAROSALÍA Mejor Canción Regional Mexicana“EL ENVIDIOSO” – LOS DOS CARNALES – WINNER“BARQUILLERO” – CALIBRE 50“BORRACHO DE COCHERA” – EL FANTASMA“EN OTRO CANAL” – LA FIERA DE OJINAGA“OTRA BORRACHERA” – GERARDO ORTIZ La Nueva Generación – FemeninaCHESCA DANIELA DARCOURTELENA ROSEKALI UCHISLA ROSS MARIAMARIA BECERRANATHY PELUSONICKI NICOLEVF7YAHAIRA PLASENCIA La Nueva Generación – MasculinaALEX ROSEFRAN ROZZANOGUAYNAAJAY WHEELERKHEALLANEMANNY CRUZMATI GÓMEZMORAROCHY RD La Nueva Generación Regional MexicanoESLABON ARMADOINGRID CONTRERASJESSI URIBEJUNIOR HLAS MARÍA...
Chino y Nacho Reunite at 2021 Premios Juventud for Emotional Performance
Venezuelan duo Chino y Nacho reunited at the 18th annual Premios Juventud ceremony on Thursday night (July 22) for an emotional performance following Chyno Miranda’s COVID-19 experience. The pair took the stage to perform a medley of their hits, kicking off with the 2016 chart-topping track “Andas en Mi Cabeza,” followed by “Me Voy Enamorando” and their anthem “Mi Niña Bonita.” The highly anticipated reunion between the duo — who in 2017 separated but later reunited in 2020 to release their single “Raro” — marks Miranda’s return to the stage after battling COVID-19 and the aftermath that resulted in serious health complications. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined...
Pitbull, Camila Cabello & More Unite for Cuba on 2021 Premios Juventud
Support for Cuba and its citizens took center stage at the 18th annual Premios Juventud on Thursday night (July 22), where Pitbull, Camila Cabello and Emilio Estefan delivered a message of hope and solidarity. “Let me tell you that the biggest freedom we have is music,” Pitbull said. “Thanks to music, we have this movement called ‘Patria y Vida.’ I want to thank Gente de Zona and Yotuel and everyone who is part of that song and part of this very real revolution. Freedom isn’t free but it’s priceless. More than anything, we’re here for the people of Cuba and to support them and to tell the White House to wake up because we need them right now to support liberty.” A powerful performance by Joncien, Lena, Malena Burke and Yaileny...
Leslie Grace to Star in ‘Batgirl’
Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon, is the most famous version of Batgirl, who has had multiple characters don the cape and cowl. Batgirl originated in 1961 as Betty Kane, with the character revamped in 1967 for the Batman TV series for its third season, when network executives wanted to attract a female audience to the series. Yvonne Craig played the character on the ’60s TV show, with Alicia Silverstone playing her in Joel Schumacher’s 1997 movie Batman & Robin. The Batgirl film has been in development for several years, with Joss Whedon signing a deal to write and direct in 2017 and dropping out a year later. Batgirl does not have a release date, but Warners has previously indicated it will likely bow on HBO Max in 2023. Grace is repped by CAA. Thi...
