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How to Get Tickets to Gloria Trevi’s 2022 Tour
Gloria Trevi is bringing her Divine Island across the globe for the 2022 “Isla Divina” tour. In a statement, the Supreme Diva of Mexican Pop shared: “‘Isla Divina’ translates into leaving behind the negative things we’ve experienced in the past, and taking you to a magical place where everything has color and shines. It’s a journey of freedom that includes love and adventure, a place where you can live truthfully and honestly.” Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Gloria Trevi’s Next Tour? The 40-date “Isla Divina” tour begins on August 13th in San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed by an astounding 8 dates in Texas. Trevi will also stop in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and six cities in California including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Stockton, before heading east ...
How to Get Tickets to Daddy Yankee’s Final Tour
Following the announcement that he would be retiring after 32 years in the business, the King of Reggaeton Daddy Yankee has announced his “La Última Vuelta” tour in support of his upcoming final album Legendaddy, which he promises will “give you all the styles that have defined me in one single album.” Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Daddy Yankee’s Next Tour? The “Gasolina” singer will bring the heat for five months straight as he embarks on a tour that will cover both North and South America. “La Última Vuelta” kicks off in Portland, Oregon on August 10th and includes four stops in California, Miami, Boston, Montreal, and a final farewell at New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 20th. Advertisement Related Video The tour picks up in So...
Sebastian Yatra Taps John Legend for Bilingual Remix of ‘Tacones Rojos’
Colombian pop star Sebastian Yatra will release a bilingual remix of his hit “Tacones Rojos,” featuring John Legend on Wednesday (March 23). The new version of the feel-good track — on which Yatra channels ’90s Spanish pop with airy good humor, eschewing graphic lyrics for sweet lines such as “My slice of sunshine, the apple of my eye” — will now begin with Legend singing in English, before Yatra takes over in Spanish. Yatra announced the remix, slated for release this week, in a social media post. Recording with Legend, he tells Billboard exclusively, was a dream come true. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “John is miraculously talented and musically he can go anywhere. He’s someone I admire, and vocal-wise, it’s very intriguing to see how...
Daddy Yankee Announces Retirement With Farewell Tour, Album
Daddy Yankee has announced that he is retiring from music. The reggaetón star, born Raymond Ayala — whose career exploded with 2004’s breakthrough hit “Gasolina,” launching a genre that altered the sound and business of Latin music and became a global phenomenon — will culminate his musical run with Legendaddy, his first new studio album in 10 years, and a world tour. Daddy Yankee had hinted at retirement and a last album and tour during an interview at Billboard’s Latin Music Week last year, but had yet to make an official announcement. “Today, I’m announcing my retirement from music by giving you my best production and my best concert tour,” Daddy Yankee said in a statement in a press release issued on Sunday (March 20). “I will say goodbye celebrating these 32 years of experience with t...
A ‘Patria Y Vida’ Documentary Will Showcase the Song That Is Changing Cuba
Cuban rapper Yotuel Romero and his superstar singer/songwriter wife, Beatriz Luengo, wrote the first verses of “Patria y Vida” in 2020 to “report the constant violations of human rights in Cuba and the repression of freedoms of expression for the artistic community,” said Luengo during a panel on March 17 at SXSW. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Today, even after “Patria y Vida” — which was also co-written with Gente de Zona, Descemer Bueno, Maykel Osorbo and El Funky — inspired Cuba’s current anti-government uprising and won the Latin Grammy for song of the year, change has been slow to come. But Romero and Luengo hope an upcoming documentary of the making of the song will take its message even further. “People have the power,” stressed the ra...
Wisin & Yandel Break Their Own Record With 10 Choliseo Shows in Puerto Rico
Wisin & Yandel broke their own record yesterday (March 18) after selling out nine concerts to take place at The Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in December, part of their 2022 La Ultima Mision Tour. According to figures provided to Billboard by event promoter Paco Lopez, the reggaeton duo sold out nine dates in 24 hours, resulting in 864,000 ticket sales and a $5 million gross. A tenth date was announced Saturday morning (March 19). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With this feat, the “Recordar” artists officially break the very record that they achieved in 2018 with eight sold-out Choliseo shows, part of their Como Antes Tour. “We are more than grateful and excited with the reaction of our dear people in Puerto Rico, and we are m...
How to Get Tickets to Wisin y Yandel’s 2022 Tour
Wisin y Yandel are set to embark on a blowout farewell tour, as the reggaeton duo celebrates 20 years together before taking the stage one last time. The fittingly titled “La Última Misión” tour will coincide with the pair’s forthcoming final album of the same name, while also bringing the best of The Big Leagues stars’ catalogue. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Wisin y Yandel’s Next Tour? The 26-city North American tour begins at FTX Arena in Miami on September 30th, then travels up the east coast, hitting New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Atlantic City, and Boston before heading into Canada for two concerts in mid-October. Advertisement Related Video The duo will host six dates in Texas, followed by a west coast leg that covers Arizona, ...
Christian Nodal to Receive ‘Extraordinary Evolution’ Award at 2022 Latin American Music Awards
Telemundo unveiled that Christian Nodal will be recognized with the Extraordinary Evolution Award at the 2022 Latin American Music Awards, which will take place on April 21 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The special award is “presented to a young performer who has demonstrated change and accelerated growth as an artist, to reach the pinnacle of success in a short period of time,” according to an official press statement. Previous title holders include Maluma, Becky G, and Ozuna. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Nodal, a five-time nominee at this year’s Latin AMAs, is also confirmed for a musical performance at the show. The Regional Mexican star first entered the Billboard charts in 2017 with his debut single “Adios Amor,” which hit No. 1 on the R...
Rosalia Performs ‘Chicken Teriyaki’ and ‘La Fama’ During ‘SNL’ Debut: Watch
Rosalía made her Saturday Night Live musical guest debut on March 12, performing a pair of all-Spanish songs from her upcoming album, MOTOMAMI. The 28-year-old Spanish songstress’ visit to Studio 8H included a sassy delivery of her new dance-ready Latin trap song “Chicken Teriyaki” and a theatrical take on “La Noche De Anoche,” her collaboration with The Weeknd. (The R&B superstar didn’t make an appearance during the show.) Both tracks will appear on Rosalía’s new album, MOTOMAMI, which is slated for release on March 18 through Columbia Records. The upcoming project follows her 2018 Latin Grammy-winning El Mal Querer, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart and won five Latin Grammys, including album of the year and best contemporary pop vocal album. Explore Explore R...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 12)
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. Latin female hitmakers share best advice Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Billboard Latin kicked off Women’s History Month with an industry mentorship dinner — courtesy of WhatsApp — as part of their new campaign, “Escúchanos. Míranos.” The intimate event brought together more than 50 emerging Latin female talents and established artists. During the dinner, Billboard asked industry leads to share their best career advice and discuss the women who opened doors for them. Click here to read inspirational quotes from sing...
Boza Breaks Down 5 Ultra-Personal Tracks From New ‘Bucle’ Album
Panama-born Boza (real name: Humberto Ceballo Boza) has released his highly awaited sophomore album Bucle (Sony Music Latin), home to 13 tracks, including the previously released bangers “Ella” and “En La Luna.” Produced by his longtime producer Faster (real name: Irving Quintero) in collaboration with John el Diver and Rike Music, Bucle best captures Boza’s refreshing musical style that meshes Panamanian plena with other rhythmic urban notes. The lyrics, all penned by the artist alongside his producer and Andrés Castro, reflect a personal side of Boza: the romantic, the dreamer, the trend-setter. Explore Explore Boza See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We’re evolving and getting noticed,” he previously told Billboard. “Sech did his labor to make a name [...
Ruben Blades Gives Advice to Pal Residente on J Balvin Feud: ‘Sometimes It’s Best to Let the Baby Cry’
It takes one brilliant lyricist to tackle another brilliant lyricist. And so, iconic salsa star, actor and songwriter Ruben Blades became the first and only person to respond to Residente’s tiradera, or diss, against J Balvin with words of his own, in a video posted on his Instagram account Thursday (March 11). “My name has appeared in social media and newspapers, and although it’s someone else’s conflict, today I’m forced to answer,” Blades raps over a salsa tumbao. “Make no mistake about it, I want to be clear: I give advice to René because I love him like a brother.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Blades’ “advice” comes in the wake of the “Residente: Bzrp Music Sessions No. 49,” which features Residente rapping over DJ Bizarrap’s beats. The...
