New Latin Category at the Grammys
By Carlos Passage The category is Best Latin Song and joins six similar categories that recognize songwriters from around the world in different genres. Grammys have been announced for Best Rock Song, Best R&B Song, Best Rap Song, Best Country Song, Best American Roots Song, and Best Song Written for Visual Media (film, TV, video […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monegros Festival 2026
Monegros Festival 2026 The Monegros Desert Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event will take place in its legendary location in the Monegros Desert (N-II Highway, km 416, Fraga, Huesca, Spain) and will offer more than 20 uninterrupted hours of electronic music, dust, and partying. Dates and Times Start date […]
Nicky Jam In Cali, Colombia
Latin superstar Nicky Jam returns to one of the key Latin American cities in his career and where he has a huge number of loyal fans: Cali, Colombia. By Carlos Passage He is one of the greatest legends of urban music in history, and this time he returns to Cali, a city that has always […]
El Haragán y Cía at Arena CDMX
El Haragán y Cía celebrated 36 years of history, resilience, life, and rock & roll in a night that left a lasting mark on the hearts of the audience and the memory of Mexican rock. Luis Álvarez, true to his essence and with a deep connection to his fans, headlined a historic evening that reaffirmed […]
Detroit Techno Week officially proclaimed by city mayor ahead of Movement 2026
The City of Detroit and Mayor Mary Sheffield recognise the Memorial Day Weekend techno tradition for its impact on “Detroit’s creative talent, innovation and cultural legacy”. The City of Detroit and Mayor Mary Sheffield have declared this week as Detroit Techno Week ahead of Movement festival 2026. The Detroit mayor’s office issued the annual proclamation […]
Madonna, Shakira and BTS at the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show
The match on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium will mark the first time the FIFA World Cup Final has featured a halftime show. The show will last 11 minutes. The news was announced in a social media video starring Coldplay’s Chris Martin alongside Elmo and other Sesame Street characters.
