From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Lunay Makes Acting Debut Lights, cameras, action! Puerto Rican artist Lunay makes his big-screen debut in the new film The Valet, starring Eugenio Derbez, Samara Weaving and Max Greenfield. The Puerto Rican artist makes a brief cameo in the film as a limo driver who, as a side hustle, makes music. The Valet is now available for streaming on Hulu. Below, check out part of his scene with Derbez soundtracked by Lunay. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Camilo & The Latin Grammy Foundation On the heels of announcing his ...
TINI’s “La Triple T” holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart for a second week (chart dated May 21), two weeks after it flew in at No. 53. The track is the Argentinian’s first leader as a soloist, unaccompanied by another act, among a collection of three champs, including her seven-week run atop the list: “Bar,” with L-Gante (starting on the chart dated Nov. 20, 2021). Harry Styles secures his highest ranking dating back to his first entry in May 2020, as “As It Was” climbs 7-2 after a two-week No. 7 high. While Emilia’s “Cuatro Veinte” holds steady at No. 3 for a fourth week (after its No. 2 peak) and Sofía Reyes and Maria Becerra’s “Marte” sits at No. 4, a new title visits the upper tier: Bad Bunny’s “Ojitos Lindos,” with Bomba Estéreo, surges 19-5 in its second wee...
A few days after Christina Aguilera announced her La Tormenta EP, the pop star shared that she will be postponing the release to respect those who lost their lives in the senseless mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. “I will be postponing the release of my new music as we mourn with the community of Uvalde,” she wrote via her Instagram Story on Thursday (May 26). “My heart breaks for the families and loved ones of the children and educators affected by this tragedy. I urge our leaders to make immediate changes on laws around gun control.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Her demand for change joins the countless Democratic politicians, gun control advocates and fellow musicians who urged those in power to take ...
Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of former driver Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull, launched a program Tuesday that will field a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international drivers. PROJECT91 could make Trackhouse a destination spot for global stars eager to compete in America’s most popular racing series. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news PROJECT91 will enter the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro at least once during the current Cup season and has plans to expand the program in future years. The first driver and race will be announced soon. Trackhouse Racing, a division of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, currently fields cars for Daniel Suárez (No. 99) and Ross Chastain (No. 1) in the Cup Series. IndyCar, the Am...
Continuing his monster debut week across Billboard charts with his latest album Un Verano Sin Ti, Bad Bunny arrives at another career milestone as “Me Porto Bonito,” with Chencho Corleone, hits No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs survey (dated May 28). With the new win, Bad Bunny collects his 11th No. 1, the most among Latin rhythmic acts. Corleone claims his first champ in his fifth try. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Me Porto Bonito” ascends from No. 4 to lead the tally — which blends radio airplay, streaming activity and sales. It climbs to the top despite a 9% dip in streaming activity, with 21.4 million on-demand streams, earned in the U.S. in the week ending May 19, according to Luminate, vs. the 24 million registered clicks from its debu...
Ozuna is gearing up for one of reggaeton’s most exciting live shows arriving in 2022 with the upcoming “OzuTochi Tour.” Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Ozuna’s Next Tour? The 24-date North American circuit kicks off in Brooklyn on September 30th followed by East Coast shows in Reading, Pennsylvania and Boston on October 2nd and 6th, respectively. Heading west, the tour stops in Rosemont, Illinois on October 9th before settling in Texas for eight shows in the state and surrounding region between October 14th and October 27th. These dates include El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Oklahoma City. Advertisement Related Video Next, Ozuna stretches across the entire West Coast, starting in San Diego on October 30th and traveling to the lik...
Ricky Martin has landed his next television role. The Puerto Rican star will be the male lead in Mrs. American Pie, a new Apple TV+ comedy series, the singer announced on Monday (May 23). The cast will also include Kristen Wiig, Alison Janney and Laura Dern, who is executive producing the show. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Set to play Robert in the 10-episode series based on the novel by Juliet McDaniel, Mrs. American Pie is Martin’s first television project since Ryan Murphy’s drama The Assassination of Gianni Versace on FX, in which he played Antonio D’Amico. According to a description of the series from Deadline, Mrs. American Pie is set in the early 1970s and follows Maxine Simmons (Wiig), who’s attempting to secure a seat at the...
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. GEN MEX Amazon Music has launched “GEN MEX: Your Generation of Música Mexicana,” which will, according to the company, include new music programming and editorial, including Amazon Originals, videos, livestreams, and a new video featuring Christian Nodal where he introduces fans to Amazon’s new home of Música Mexicana. Additionally, GEN MEX launches with more than 80 playlists and with Yahritza Y Su Esencia as the newly-named ROMPE artist. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “GEN MEX is a celebration of one of the fastes...
Bad Bunny continues to make the rounds with his historic album Un Verano Sin Ti, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the year’s biggest week for any album: 274,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S., according to Luminate. On Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart, all 23 tracks entered the top 25, with even his 2019 banger “Callaita” re-entering the chart. One of his newer tracks, “Despues de la Playa,” debuted at No. 3, following the chart-topping “Moscow Mule” and his full-fledged dembow “Titi Me Pregunto” at No. 2. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Despues de la Playa,” which translates to “after the beach,” is a fast-paced mambo and merengue fusion that was recorded with a live band, making this the most en...
It takes introspection and vast self-assuredness for an acclaimed, successful artist to not only recognize his limitations and weaknesses, but talk openly about them. Farruko does that in spades in his new single, “Nazareno,” where he talks candidly about the pitfalls of fame: “You’re surrounded by envy and hypocrisy; all eyes on you, everyone agreeing with you ‘cause you’re on top,” muses Farruko in the verse, before laying it out in the chorus: “Everyone’s around in the good times, but in the bad times, they all go their own way.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The dichotomy here is how catchy “Nazareno” is, a reggaetón/dance track a la “Pepas” with a repeating, hypnotic motif. The video reinforces the divergence: It kicks off with F...
Eladio Carrion released his first official single of the year, “Nota,” and reeled in Argentine artist Nicki Nicole. Released Thursday (May 19) via Rimas Entertainment, “Nota” best laces Carrion’s signature hip-hop beats with Nicole’s soulful R&B melodies. “It’s something different,” Carrion tells Billboard during an Instagram Live. “People might not expect a rhythm like that but I think it’s the perfect song to start off my year.” The lyrics bring to light the embarrassing — and sometimes even truthful — things people say when they’re in “nota” (slang word used to describe someone who’s drunk or high). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Puerto Rican artist explained how the song was done before it was proposed to Nicki and how it couldn’t ...
TINI scores her third No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as “La Triple T” flies 53-1 on the ranking dated May 14. It’s the biggest jump to the top since her own “Miénteme,” with Maria Becerra, rocketed up the chart 75-1 on the May 8, 2021-dated list. It’s the Argentinian’s first champ as a soloist, unaccompanied by any other act. “La Triple T” dethrones Paulo Londra and Bizarrap’s “Paulo Londra: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 23,” from its two-week reign. Karol G adds a second title to the upper tier as “Provenza” lifts 25-9. One spot below, “Mamiii,” with Becky G, holds at No. 10 for a third week. The Hot Shot Debut of the week goes to Bad Bunny, as “Ojitos Lindos,” with Bomba Estéreo, starts at No. 19. It’s the first career entry for the Colombian ensemble. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny, w...