In more than 55 years of her career, Costa released 40-plus albums — four of which have been nominated for Latin Grammys in the best Musica Popular Brasileira album category. By Beatriz Miranda Singer Gal Costa, one of the iconic voices from the 1960s generation of Música Popular Brasileira, died in São Paulo on Wednesday […]
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The division’s first female president also discusses the importance of legacy, growing a Spanish language media brand and balancing motherhood and work. When Alessandra Alarcón was named president of SBS’ entertainment division in 2019, she became, at 31 years old, the first woman to ever lead the Latin media company’s very lucrative live events division. […]
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The sister duo will kick off their U.S. tour April 2023. By Griselda Flores Sister duo Ha*Ash, composed of Hanna and Ashley, have a lot to celebrate. For starters, Ha*Ash has reached a milestone with 20 years in the industry, which they’re still wrapping their head around. “We can’t believe it’s been that long,” says […]
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Cobo previously held the role of Billboard’s Latin vp and industry lead, while Rooney was the executive director of events. Billboard has two new elevations within company in the Latin and Events departments. On Thursday (Oct. 20), Billboard announced that Leila Cobo has been promoted to the chief content officer of Latin/Español and Mary Rooney […]
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‘La Última Misión’ debuts at No. 9 on the tally. By Pamela Bustios Wisin & Yandel say farewell with a top 10 debut as La Última Misión arrives at No. 9 on Billboard’s Latin Rhythm Albums chart (dated Oct. 15). It’s the duo’s first chart appearance since 2018, following the No. 2 high Los Campeones […]
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It’s the third song from Benito’s No. 1 album Un Verano Sin Ti to top the all-metric tally By Pamela Bustios Bad Bunny replaces himself at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as “Titi Me Preguntó” rises from No. 2 (after 20 nonconsecutive weeks in the runner-up slot). It’s the third song from […]
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The award-winning singer-songwriter from Puerto Rico, Justin Quiles, steps outside of his comfort zone with the Regional Mexican track “La Esquina del Mall” featuring the popular Mexican singer– and Latin GRAMMY nominee- Carin León. Quiles and León team up to deliver a genre-bending track that showcases both talents like never before. This new single is […]
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It’s her first No. 1 as a soloist, unaccompanied by any other act. By Pamela Bustios Rosalía’s “Despechá” tops Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, as the song advances from No. 3 to lead the Oct. 8-dated survey. It’s Rosalía’s first No. 1 as a soloist, unaccompanied by any other act. “Despechá” rules assisted by a 19% […]
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Nicky Jam receives the Hall of Fame award On the night of the 2022 Billboard Awards, Nicky Jam, a singer, composer, businessman, and actor who founded his own record company La Industria INC together with entrepreneur Juan Diego Medina, receives one of the most significant honors of his artistic career from his father, one of […]
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The reggaeton artist joins the new season of ‘Billboard and Samsung Present NXT 2.0.’ By Jessica Roiz Mariah Angeliq’s unapologetic lyrics and fierce personality have positioned her as one of Latin music’s most important female urban acts. But the Miami-based artist has come a long way since the release of her debut single “Blah” in […]
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