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Memorable Speeches, Heartfelt Tributes & More Highlights From 2021 Latin Grammys

The 22nd annual Latin Grammy Awards were full of surprises and memorable moments Thursday night, airing live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on Univision. Modern-day troubadour Camilo was the big winner of the night, walking away with four wins from his 10 nominations, including best pop vocal album for Mis Manos. He was followed by the edgy Spanish artist C. Tangana and producer of the year Edgar Barrera, who took three awards each. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hosted by Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera and Roselyn Sánchez, this year’s Latin Grammys included a star-studded lineup of both performers and presenters such as C. Tangana, Maná, Los Dos Carnales, Ozuna, Gloria Trevi, and Myke Towers, among others, taking the stage. Below...

Jhay Cortez Talks ‘Timelezz’ & Plays Couples Trivia With Mia Khalifa at 2021 Latin Grammys

Billboard caught Jhay Cortez on his way to the Latin Grammys on Thursday to talk about the release of Timelezz and to test his knowledge of his new girlfriend, Mia Khalifa. “It’s energies you get from the album, it’s something you get in your heart and that’s when you know,” said the Puerto Rican-born artist of how he knew his sophomore album was done. Explore See latest videos, charts and news And in a game of “How Well Do You Know Each Other” (watch above), Cortez and Khalifa test each other’s knowledge, where we learn Cortez is a rom-com fan and a night owl. Back in October, Cortez and Khalifa were at the center of romance rumors after the famous former adult film actress made her appearance onstage lying on a bed while Cortez performed “In My Room.” Earlier this month, the rumors were ...

Yotuel, Gente De Zona, & More Perform ‘Patria y Vida’ at 2021 Latin Grammys

Yotuel, Gente De Zona, Descemer Bueno and El Funky brought Cuba to the Latin Grammy stage with their poignant anthem “Patria y Vida.” Dressed in all white, the group took turns running through each verse with conviction, howling their famous “Patria y Vida” slogan as a Cuban flag waved in the audience. The performance ended with a fiery chant that quickly left the stage and emerged among the crowd: “¡Viva Cuba Libre!” After winning best urban song at the Latin Grammy premiere ceremony earlier in the day, “Patria y Vida” also won one of the biggest awards of the night: song of the year. With his Latin Grammy in hand, Yotuel dedicated the win to his mother and all Latina mothers who dream of a better future for their children. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, cha...

Bad Bunny Rocks Out During Latin Grammy Performance

Bad Bunny was on fire during his soul-baring performance of “Maldita Pobreza” at the 2021 Latin Grammy awards. Surrounded by pulsing flames, the Latin Grammy winner closed out the night with the somber deep cut, alongside a full band. Sporting a dark pink suit and curly mohawk, the hitmaker entered the stage with a black veil covering his face and inverted coloring on screen. Joining the band, Benito rocked out for the rest of his performance, as strobe lights flashed in the background. The Puerto Rican chart topper is among the most-nominated acts at the 2021 Latin Grammys, winning best rap/hip-hop song for “Booker T” and best urban album for El Último Tour Del Mundo. He is preceded by Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo with 10 nods, tropical music icon Juan Luis Guerra with six and Spani...

Mana & Alejandro Fernandez Perform ‘Mariposa Traicionera’ For 2021 Latin Grammys

For the first time ever, Maná & Alejandro Fernández performed their new version of the old classic, “Mariposa Traicionera,” at the Latin Grammys on Thursday night (Nov. 18). Joined by the band, Fernandez and frontman, Fher Olver took turns serenading the audience with the timeless track. Both the band and Fernandez hail from Guadalajara, making this collaboration a natural and highly publicized union. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The top-selling Latin rock band released the Fernández collaboration with a music video which premiered earlier that day. Hosted by Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera, and Roselyn Sánchez, the 22nd annual Latin Grammys Awards includes a star-studded lineup of both performers and presenters such as C. Tangana, M...

Camilo on Being Top 2021 Latin Grammy Nominee: ‘My Resources and Origins Were Enough’ (Watch)

Camilo arrived at the 2021 Latin Grammys rehearsals with a blue balloon in hand to use for breathing exercises. The Colombian singer-songwriter was preparing for the big night, where he leads the list of nominees with 10 nods, including the all-important album, record and song of the year categories. Explore Explore Camilo See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Inspiration is not something you can reach. I think it’s something divine and a gift you receive from above. That’s when one finds their identity,” he told Billboard’s Leila Cobo backstage, referring to the inspiration behind his nominated songs and album, Mis Manos. “Everything revolves around Evaluna but also the things I’m scared of and dream of,” he said of his wife, Evaluna Montaner. “With Mis Ma...

Latin Grammy Foundation Grants Awarded to Rafael Escalona Foundation, LAMC & More

This year’s winners reflect that. The Escalona grant was given to the Rafael Escalona Foundation in Bogotá, for a project to preserve a collection of 174 physical Escalona files and offer them in a new user-friendly format. The second preservation grant went to support ongoing archival and cataloguing work at The Latin American Music Center (LAMC) at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., including the Center’s exclusive collection of compositions and manuscripts. Research grants were given to Buenos Aires’ Universidad Nacional de Quilmes for a field study to record traditional canto con caja (song and drum), and to researcher María Alejandra de Avila in Córdoba, Colombia, who is producing an interactive e-book of banda music in Colombia. Since its inception in 2015 , the ...