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Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has made a name for himself as the most significant Latin star in the world. Despite his music being exclusively in Spanish, he has managed to break down barriers and reach the world’s farthest corners.

Omar Apollo has teamed up again with Buchanan’s Scotch Whiskey and HOLA! USA had a chance to catch up with the Mexican-American singer-songwriter and ask a few questions about the partnership with the brand, collaborating with Colombian singer Kali Uchis, his favorite pool drink, what he’s been listening to this summer and more. Apollo has had a remarkable journey that began in his parent’s garage in Hobart, Indiana.

Madonna and Tokischa have a close relationship professionally and personally; therefore, even when the Dominican rapper is busy doing TV interviews, she pauses and picks up the call.During a recent appearance at the Spanish show “La Resistencia,” Tokischa grabbed her purse to pick up her cell phone. To everyone’s surprise, it was a call from the Queen of Pop.When picking up, Madonna immediately asked the Latina artist why she hadn’t called her back, to which she publicly apologized.

Ice Spice. Although she began her career in 2021, music lovers immediately embraced her songs; and now she has become a familiar face in the game.Ice Spice was born Isis Naija Gaston on January 1, 2000, making her not only a New Year’s baby but also a new millennium baby.

Gloria Estefan will make history as the only Latina joining the Songwriters Hall of Fame class 2023. The “Conga” singer, alongside Snoop Dogg, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley, and Liz Rose, will be honored for their achievements in music.Days before the big event, Gloria joined Shania Twain in the most recent installment of Home Now Radio on Apple Music Hits. The renowned Cuban-American vocalist shared how Miami has influenced her music, her feelings about being inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and her selective approach toward the projects she chooses to undertake.“We all get nominated a bunch of years.

three-for-ones are even better.And that’s what fans will get when Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin take off on their upcoming 19-concert ‘The Trilogy Tour.’The trio are set to perform greatest hits, career spanning sets in front of visually spectacular backdrops at arenas all over North America from October through December.Along the way, they’ll stop into New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Oct. 26 and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Oct.

Peso Pluma, the renowned regional Mexican artist, has recently made history by becoming the first of his genre to top the Hot 100 Billboard charts with his hit single, “Ella Baila Sola,” much to the thrill of his fans. However, amidst all the buzz surrounding his success, many are curious about his love life, and it appears that Peso Pluma may have just teased a new single on TikTok that hints at a possible romantic liaison.In a video posted on the popular social media platform, Peso Pluma can be seen on a picturesque beach in the Dominican Republic, where he is working on his upcoming music video.

Romeo Santos just may be dancing his way to a stadium near you in the near future.The “King of Bachata” has four massive summer concerts at baseball and football fields lined up this June before he takes off on his fall arena ‘Fórmula Vol. 3 Tour’ that will send him all over North America from October through November.In the summer leg of the tour, the “Ella Quiere Beber” singer will drop into Flushing, NY’s Citi Field on June 9.Then, once the leaves change, you’ll be able to catch the 41-year-old Bronx native at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Nov.

Peso Pluma has skyrocketed to fame in mere weeks, taking the music industry by storm with his exceptional talent. As a Mexican singer, rapper, and songwriter, Peso Pluma has captivated the attention of fellow artists and music enthusiasts across the globe.

Maluma is going the arena route yet again.The popular urbano artist just announced his 29-concert ‘Don Juan Tour’ that will take him back to huge venues all over North America from August through November.Along the way, the “Hawái” singer will slide into Long Island’s UBS Arena on Oct. 5, New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Oct.

Bizarrap has had a year of breaking records, but he’s been around for years. Time Magazine has selected him as one of their Next Generation Leaders, putting him alongside celebrities like Florence Pugh, the K-Pop band NewJeans, and Australian tech CEO Melanie Perkins. Meet Bizarrap: The composer and record producer topping the charts alongside ShakiraShakira is Billboard’s inaugural ‘Latin Woman of the Year’Shakira shares a new picture with Bizarrap, while Piqué posts one with Clara ChíaA post shared by BZRP (@bizarrap)The 24 year old Argentinean producer and DJ, born Gonzalo Julián Conde, has been sharing music on YouTube since 2017, becoming a specter over Latin American music.

coming to Chicago this Memorial Day weekend.On May 27-28, the second annual Sueños Music Festival will drop into Chicago’s Grant Park for two days of reggaetón, Latin trap, regional Mexican music, a Ferris wheel, drinks, food vendors, art installations and more.Some of the mega stars set to take the stage at the two-day extravaganza this year include Wisin y Yandel, Grupo Firme, Arcangel, Ivy Queen and Becky G. They’ll be joined by fellow icons like Eladio, Nicky Jam, Chencho Corleone, Myke Towers and El Alfa.All in all, over 20 artists including local Chicago DJ Miriam making her second consecutive appearance are set to perform over the two-day weekend.And if you need last-minute tickets to the fest of the year, we’re here to help.At the time of publication, our team found two-day general admission passes going for as low as $254 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to grab tickets for the Sueños fest before it’s too late?We’ve got everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A list of all the best ticket prices for passes to the Sueños Music Festival can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Lupita Infante has Mexican royalty running through her veins, and she’s keeping the family legacy alive while creating her own. The granddaughter of Pedro Infante and daughter of Pedro Infante Jr. has a stunning vocal range and emotional depth that can leave chills down your spine.

Salma Hayek knows how to celebrate every milestone! The Mexican actress took to social media to joyously announce she has reached 24 million followers by showcasing her dancing skills in a lively Salsa performance to the rhythm of Música para Salseros by DJ Sabrosura. In the video below, the actress from “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” gets up from her makeup chair and joins another person who’s carrying a speaker and playing salsa music.Una publicación compartida por Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek)Wearing a white robe, Hayek twirled and moved side to side while singing the classic tune.

Karol G is sharing her excitement for the release of her new Tiny Desk concert, giving her fans an intimate performance and a sense of nostalgia, as she decided to bring back her blue hair to sing some of her most emotional songs from her latest album ‘Mañana Sera Bonito.’“I am excited to tell you my Tiny Desk is out today from my album Mañana Sera Bonito,” she said on Instagram Stories. “It was beautiful, we had a great time.

Danna Paola is surprising her fans in the United States! The Mexican star is preparing for the continuation of her XT4S1S Tour, which includes dates in Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, and more.“Bringing my music live for the first time to the U.S. is a dream come true and it is a very big door for me at this time of my career,” she revealed to Rolling Stone.Danna shared the exciting news, following her sold-out shows in Mexico, “I can’t wait to see you and sing together for the first time.” The fan-favorite star will begin her tour on August 11, in San Jose, California.

Anitta is already teasing her new record. The follow up to her smashing 2022 record “Versions of Me” is currently in development, and will feature songs performed in English and Spanish, while providing with listeners a snapshot of the musical landscape in Brazil. Anitta joins the new season of ‘Elite’Anitta collabs with SHEIN to drop their highly anticipated collectionLatin stars at the Met Gala: From Jenna Ortega to Salma Hayek and Jennifer LopezAnitta talks signing with Republic, her new album, her #MetGala look and much more.

Karol G is making history next.Starting Aug. 11 and running up until Sept.

Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” is breaking yet another record. The iconic song is the first reggaeton hit to be included in the prestigious National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” breaks 8 billion views on YouTube; here are all its recordsDaddy Yankee is officially retired! Invites Marc Anthony as a surprise guest for his last concertA post shared by Daddy Yankee (@daddyyankee)“Gasolina” is among 25 new songs added to the registry, including Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and Irene Cara’s “Flashdance.” It marks a significant moment for reggaeton, a genre that’s quickly become one of the most popular in the world.

Billboard Mujeres Latinas en la Música, which is set to take place at Watsco Center in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The show will air on Sunday, May 7, on Telemundo and Universo, and will be available on streaming in Peacock and Telemundo app.Hosted by none other than the Queen of Reggaeton Ivy Queen and the fan-favorite TV personality Jaqueline Bracamontes, the highly anticipated event is a big celebration to honor Latin culture with incredible performances and tributes to icons of the music industry.

tweeted about the extreme measures she would take to terminate her record deal. “After eleven years of successful partnership, we’ve agreed to go our separate ways,” a joint statement posted to Anitta’s social media read.

Chayanne’s daughter, Isadora Figueroa, is sharing her passion for music with her new project ‘Dime Qué Hago.’ The 22-year-old singer is surprising fans with a new song and music video, making her own way in the entertainment industry, following the incredible success of her father.“I hope you enjoy this little piece of my heart,” Isadora wrote on Instagram, unveiling the art work, in which she can be seen wearing a white ensemble, featuring a feather collar. “IT’S OUT FAMILY!” Isadora announced, “I love you with all of me forever.”She also took a moment to show her appreciation for everyone involved in the project.

Karol G is making her mark! The Colombian singer is enjoying the success of her new project ‘Mañana Será Bonito,’ becoming the first woman in history to score No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with an all-Spanish-language album.The 32-year-old musician has achieved a historic record, debuting at the top of the charts. Previously, only two all-Spanish albums led the list, both by Bad Bunny (‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ in 2022 and El Último Tour del Mundo in 2020).Karol G continues to reach for the stars, as her latest collaboration with Shakira has been a total success.

Romeo Santos is kicking off his new ‘Fórmula Vol.3’ tour in the best possible way. The talented singer performed in front of an audience of more than 40.000 fans, who were there to support him and enjoy the incredible show from the King of Bachata, in Lima, Perú.“These will be four unforgettable nights,” Romeo said, showing his appreciation for everyone coming to see him.

Billboard Latin Music Awards: The most iconic outfits over the yearsRosalía celebrates her 9 Latin Grammy nominationsThese concerts will take place in March, with the Argentina and Chile concerts taking place between March 17 - 19, and the Brasil concerts hosted on March 24-26. Some of 2023’s most notorious Hispanic performers include Rosalia, Kali Uchis, and Omar Apollo.

Tito Puente continues living in the hearts of millions of Latinos and Hispanics worldwide. Recently, Google honored the musician, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer with a special Doodle and a short. As a celebratory gesture during Hispanic Heritage Month, the late Puerto Rican descent star, widely known for his dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions, including his most famous song, “Oye Como Va,” is now part of the Google Doodle history for his contributuons to music.

Shakira might be using all the negativity in her favor to create new music. The Colombian singer recently took to social media to share a cryptic social media post.

Don Omar has collaborated with the one and only Lil Jon for the new single “Let’s Get Crazy.”It’s a new musical collaboration we never knew we needed that will shake up the music industry. “Let’s Get Crazy” fuses the essence of “Mambo Dance” with electro music, with the sound of the trumpet front and center- one of the most popular instruments in Latin music.Lil Jon, a pioneer of “Crunk” is a fun and irresistible addition to the unconventional mambo with an energizing sound and an instantly recognizable voice.

The 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards is here! On September 29, at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, one of the most important events in the music industry for the Hispanic and Latino community; will feature live performances from our favorite stars and will honor “the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, based on actual sales, streaming, radio airplay, and social media results.”The stage of the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2022 will shine with the stars of Latin music who will present big surprises, world premieres, and impressive collaborations in 17 musical performances.Bad Bunny (23), Karol G (15), Becky G (11), Farruko (11), Rauw Alejandro (10), Aventura (7), and Eslabon Armado (6) lead the list of finalists for the Billboard Music Awards a la Música Latina 2022. When, where to watch the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards?Camilo, Manuel Turizo, Piso 21, and Grupo Firme began rehearsing for the 2022 Billboard Latin Music AwardsCamilo leads a songwriting camp for rising Latin music artistsAlthough we are super excited for all of them, only Farruko, Bad Bunny, Jhay Cortez, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro compete in the Artist of the Year category.

Karol G is performing across the United States with her $trip Love Tour. Over the weekend, the “Bichota” singer, who is also promoting her album, KG0516, touched down at the FTX Arena in Miami, FL, to share with fans a memorable night filled with music and good entertainment.However, the fun was slightly interrupted when Karol took a tumble while the crowd gasped. Although the Colombian superstar didn’t get injured, she stepped on an unsecured part of the stage and promptly recovered.