Vallenato star Jorge Celedón to Release “La Historia Mia,” a Short Film About His Career
Big news is coming for Jorge Celedón. In a video showcasing his life, he revealed that new projects are on the way that will mark his musical career. One of Colombia’s most important artists, a representative of the vallenato genre, Jorge Celedón, reflects on the path he has built alongside his audience throughout his career, […]
Billboard debuts new dance chart
This chart, produced in partnership with Warm (World Airplay Radio Monitor), tracks over 200 dance radio stations in 30 countries. The first number one on the new chart, “Release The Pressure,” is by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris (42) and British rock band Kasabian. Also featured on the chart is a familiar face to latin american […]
Where is this former mayor from who now wants to hold the highest office in his country?
His name is Balen Shah: Rapper, former mayor, and soon-to-be Prime Minister of Nepal. His sunglasses and his songs are a sensation. Balen, as he is popularly known, was a nobody until 2013, when he became a rap sensation almost overnight. Nearly a decade later, in May 2022, he surprised Nepal’s deeply entrenched traditional political […]
Billboard Launches Dance Chart in Partnership with World Airplay Radio Monitor
By Carlos Passage The Dance chart will debut on billboard.com on Tuesday, March 10, and will feature 40 entries, compiling the most-played songs on more than 200 radio stations worldwide. “The chart is based on the most-played songs on more than 200 dance music radio stations broadcasting in 30 countries,” says Jesper Skibsby, CEO of […]
Billboard: The 50 Best Latin Rock Bands of All Time
10. Afterciopelados 9. Mana 8. Zoe 7. Caifanes 6. Babasonicos 5. Prisioneros 4. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs 3. Sui Generis 2. Cafe Tacuba 1. Soda Estereo
Armin Van Buuren, Mochakk & Disclosure Lead Framework’s 2026 Coachella Afterparty Lineups
Los Angeles-based dance event promoter Framework has announced the lineup for its fifth annual Coachella party, Framework In the Desert. Happening during the first weekend of Coachella 2026, April 10-12, the bill features a Friday night lineup with a DJ set from Disclosure, Kettama b2b Prospa and shows by Riordan and Azzeca. Saturday night will […]
Jean-Michel Jarre to Make Ibiza Debut at Amnesia This Summer
Billboard Jean-Michel Jarre has announced an exclusive live performance at Amnesia on Sunday, July 5th, 2026. The French composer and producer has announced an exclusive live performance at Amnesia on Sunday, July 5th — his first ever show on the island. The date falls during Amnesia’s 50th anniversary year and is billed as an Ibiza […]
Eric Prydz announces return of EPIC Radio show after six years
Premiering on 5th March, the new format will be “the place for fans to hear studio secrets, exclusive mixes, insights from the road, new music and more”. Eric Prydz’s EPIC Radio show is set to return next month after a six-year hiatus. Kicking off with a new episode on 5th March, the revamped show is […]
Special Coverage: Monegros Desert Festival
Willie Colón, Towering Giant of Salsa, Dead at 75
“I only cared about the music.” Reuters American salsa legend Willie Colon, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.“While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever,” […]
