Latin executives in Action: Daniela Mendez
DANIELA MÉNDEZ From Miami, this Colombian executive has built a creative network connecting songwriters and producers across the United States, Spain, and Latin America, participating in some of the most relevant pop and urban releases today. While the Latin market is experiencing one of its most global and competitive periods, names like Karol G, Peso […]
Carl Cox: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Carl Cox was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2026 King Charles III Birthday Honours List, in recognition of his contributions to music and electronic culture. The OBE is one of the UK’s highest civilian honors and is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in areas […]
Bad Bunny’s record on the Hot Latin Songs chart
By Carlos Passage Bad Bunny’s “DTMF” is the song that has spent the most weeks at number one in the 40-year history of Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart (which was created on September 6, 1986). The record was previously held by “Despacito” until this year. TOP 20 1. “DTMF” – Bad Bunny — 63 weeks […]
Dance and more Dance…
Dance music is experiencing a resurgence thanks to Madonna’s extensive advertising campaign and her new album, “Confessions II.” By Carlos Passage “We must dance, celebrate, and pray with our bodies. These are practices we have carried out for thousands of years; “They are, in reality, spiritual practices. After all, the dance floor is a ritualistic […]
The art of dance returns with Madonna and her new album “Confessions II”
The spirit is liberated, the soul is consumed, and the body squeezes out every last drop of energy to be reborn in that same instant. Sweat, endless flights without leaving the earth. Dreams that transcend the boundaries of reality. Communion with lights that blind the eye and reveal other worlds. The heart quickens its beat […]
Six Years On Air: I Color Radio from Atlanta
What began as an idea among friends passionate about radio and communication has become an international platform dedicated to electronic music and global music culture. iColor Radio was born in Cali, Colombia, in January 2020, founded by John Mario Castro and Jerónimo Hernández, two professionals with extensive experience in the world of communication, radio, and […]
Carlos Passage (former Billboard en Español) encourages Latin Recording Academy Members to Vote in Large Numbers Latin Grammy Awards
From May 27 through August 10, voting members of The Latin Recording Academy, the organization that for more than two decades has recognized the finest artists and musical productions in the Latin music industry, will take part in the nomination process for the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. This year’s edition is considered one of the […]
Why is Pope Leon XIV on Billboard?
Because Pope Leon XIV received Bad Bunny in a private meeting in Madrid, as reported exclusively by the Spanish public broadcaster RTVE on Tuesday, June 9, a story later confirmed by a Vatican statement. The meeting took place on Monday, June 8, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, where the Pope held a series of meetings […]
Forty years ago, in 1986, royalty was a sensation on the European charts.
At that time, she was 21 years old… Introducing the Countess of Polignac, Her Serene Highness… Stéphanie Marie Isabelle Grimaldi, Stephanie of Monaco. “Ouragan” (French) “Irresistible” (English) Both versions were a huge success in 1986. Stephanie of Monaco, daughter of Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly. Today she is 61 years old and has […]
Madonna Transforms Times Square Into Pride Month Party With Surprise Grindr Pop-Up Show.
The concert saw the Queen of Pop debut a brand-new Confessions II track. By Joe Lynch, Billboard After teaming up with Grindr to take over the gayborhood grid in April, Madonna and the LGBTQ+ app joined forces on Thursday (June 4) to transform Times Square with a surprise Pride Month pop-up performance at a new […]
