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In a new Billboard Live Q&A that took place on Cinco de Mayo, special guest El Fantasma talked all about his new music, quarantine life, and other passions.The Regional Mexican artist, who was also celebrating his wedding anniversary on May 5th, told Billboard that his quarantine routine consisted of waking up, cooking breakfast, helping his kids with their school work, playing outside, watching a movie, and then taking a late-night walk with his wife.He then talked about his current single

"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.Jesse & Joy, Aire (Warner Music Latina)The Mexican siblings' first studio album in five years is a collection of mostly upbeat songs marked by multiple rhythmic variations for an effect that’s cohesive but infinitely varied; think a shopping cart at a supermarket loaded with happy pop and acoustic pop/rock.

After a two-week poll asking Billboard readers to pick their favorite quarantine-inspired Latin song, fans picked Adriana Rios as their winner.

Voz de Mando lead vocalist Jorge Gaxiola has been named AfinArte Music's head of A&R, Billboard can confirm.Gaxiola also co-founded the independent regional Mexican music label whose roster includes chart-topping singer-songwriter El Fantasma, Los Dos Carnales, Los Dos De Tamaulipas, Voz de Mando and Kanales.AfinArte is also betting on fresh talent by signing up-and-coming singer-songwriter Ruben Salazar, who has written songs for Gerardo Ortiz, Julión Álvarez and Banda El Recodo, and rising

For any muggle, witch or wizard who is struggling during this Coronavirus isolation, there is an incredible, magical surprise coming from the land of witchcraft and wizardry. 

South African LGBTQ+ artist Miloh Ramai has released a lyric video for his hauntingly beautiful new track, Secret.

Joss Favela closed our week of Billboard Live At-Home performances with an acoustic performance from his home in Sinaloa, Mexico."No one told me that talking by myself to a camera would be so complicated," said Favela, who was raising money for Casa Valentina.

Thalia and her fans are on a roll during the quarantine, winning yet another Billboard poll.The Mexican singer and actress nabbed the crown for the '90s Latin pop star who should host a virtual concert, with nearly 27 percent of the votes.Gloria Trevi follows closely behind with more than 22 percent of the votes. Yuri wins third place with more than 17 percent.

It's been a weird season of Roswell, New Mexico so far for Max Evans (Nathan Parsons).   After dying via sacrifice in the season one finale, he's been dead for months, appearing only in nightmares had by Rosa (Amber Midthunder) and hallucinations had by Isobel (Lily Cowles). Now, he's been revived, thanks to the heart of an alien enemy and a little help from the formerly dead girl he sacrificed himself for.

Mexican director Manolo Caro released the final season of La Casa de las Flores, leaving behind memorable characters like the ever-so secretive mother-daughter duo Virginia (Verónica Castro) and Paulina de la Mora (Cecilia Suárez), and an equally memorable soundtrack under Lynn Fainchtein's supervision.An already musically-driven series, with breakout performances by drag queens at the de la Mora's family-owned cabaret sprinkled throughout the episodes.

The fans have spoken, and they picked Thalia as their dream Latin quarantine buddy. Two weeks ago, Billboard asked fans to vote for the ideal Latin artist that they would like to spend quarantine with, highlighting 20 celebs including Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Anitta and Shakira, to name a few.Thalia’s beloved fans ultimately crowned their Mexican queen as the Latin quarantine buddy winner with 53.62 percent of the votes.

Canadian country-pop star Eric Ethridge is back with his brand new EP Forever With You and a music video for his single “Dream Girl”.

Ximena Sariñana hosted a Billboard Live At-Home concert Thursday (April 23) to serenade fans and raise money for Downtown Women's Center, which offers support services for survivors of domestic violence and women experiencing homelessness during COVID-19.The Mexican singer-songwriter kicked off her live performance while at home in Mexico City with her latest single "TBT 4 EVER," debuting a piano version on the live stream."I'm imagining your applause.

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Ricardo Arjona has been using his social media platforms to keep fans informed on his new project, Blanco y Negro, revealing that his single "Hongos" will drop April 28.