The documentary, which was produced by Artists Equity and directed by Jason Bergh, comes on the heels of the release of This Is Me… Now: A Love Story. The Greatest Love Story Never Told follows Latina icon Jennifer Lopez as she embarks on her most daring and personal project – the creation of a new album and an original cinematic piece titled “This Is Me…Now.” The narrative takes the audience through her twenty-year career, exploring the highs and lows, triumphs, and challenges she faced. Unveiling her journey towards self-love, the film is a testament to Lopez’s determination to reclaim her n ..read more

In 2023, we witnessed a record-breaking 25 Latin songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 year-end list, and artists such as Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Karol G consistently rank among the most-streamed globally. Gone are the days when the English Speaking world relegated music in Spanish to their respective “Spanish Language Stations”. Now, lyrics in Spanish are learned verbatim without a clue as to what the translation could be. Hip Hop songs frequently switch between English and Spanish verses as well as MCs. Latin artists are not only in style, they are the style. However, a 2023 Music Economics Report f ..read more

Prepare for a heartwarming and surprise-filled musical journey with Serenata de las Estrellas. Hosted by Julissa Bermudez (106 & Park), some of the biggest names in Latin music surprise deserving members of the community with once-in-a-lifetime concerts in unexpected locations. From church fundraisers to taquerias, no place is off-limits for these pop-up performances, with real people, real stars, and real surprises. Host Julissa Bermudez (Photo: Roku) The four-episode series, which was filmed in Los Angeles and Miami, launches October 13 on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Mexico. The ser ..read more

54 Below’s Hispanic History Month Spotlight By Cris Franco To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Broadway’s rapidly expanding roster of Latinx talent will be live on-stage at NYC’s toniest supper club & cabaret, 54 Below, which features twice-nightly performances by The Big Apple’s hottest stage names. From its inception, the intimate showroom has presented Latinx talent from the legendary Chita Rivera to our latest Tony Award-winners, Lin Manuel Miranda, Paulo Szot, and Lindsay Mendez (soon to be co-starring with Daniel Radcliff in Sondheim’s opus to friendship, Merrily We Roll Along). He ..read more

Telemundo and Billboard announced today the 71 artists who comprise the list of finalists for the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Mexican regional music singer and songwriter Peso Pluma tops the list with 21 entries, followed by global icon Bad Bunny and popular Texas band Grupo Frontera, who are up for 15 awards each. Colombian female artists Karol G and Shakira follow with 13 and 12 entries, respectively, while California regional Mexican group Fuerza Regida is also up for 12 awards. This year marks the 25th time that the awards are broadcast on Telemundo. Latin music’s most prestigious a ..read more

Alejandro Fernández proves once again he is one of the greatest voices in Mexican music around the world. His most recent single, No Es Que Me Quiera Ir, reaches the #1 spot on the radio in the United States both in Billboard’s Regional Mexican and Latin Airplay chart. No Es Que Me Quiera Ir is an authentic ranchera ballad, written by Edén Muñoz, which tells the story of a broken-hearted man who understands he must forget that past relationship. This great song has captivated audiences across the world, reaching the #1 spot on the general and popular radio chart in Mexico for 8 consecutive wee ..read more

Presented at The Paramount in East Los September 14 Tocada y Fuga, a musical masterpiece performance by Sergio Arau, is a fascinating and audacious fusion of classical melodies with innovative and thought-provoking lyrics. In addition to being a gifted musical artist, Arau, a self described multi-undisciplined artist is also a cartoonist, painter, musician, and filmmaker. Audiences will not only enjoy the most famous melodies of classical music, you will also learn that Lazlo De La Vega Morris Balam Klaus Vitelliy Pavón, today known as Sergio Arau, is the author of the lyrics of these wel ..read more

It was recently announced that multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and philanthropist Juanes will be honored with his first-ever signature Fender guitar on August 9, 2023. Known for his preference for individual notes and riffs that stand out even within chords, the Juanes Stratocaster® captures his unique sound with noiseless single-coil pickups to achieve clear tones and note distinction. With its alder body featuring a stunning, moon-reminiscent Luna White Satin finish, an ode to his oldest daughter, Luna, which means moon in Spanish, the guitar exudes elegance and style. Joi ..read more

by Mina Briseno The 34th Mariachi USA festival, celebrated this past Saturday, was a true testament that the tradition is here to stay. Thousands filled the legendary Hollywood Bowl to celebrate culture, music and a sense of a family reunion is evident in every aspect of the celebration. Rodri J. Rodriguez, founder of Mariachi USA has her eyes and her heart not only on next year when she promises a “big celebration” to commemorate the 35th edition of the largest mariachi festival in the United States. Rodriguez has worked tirelessly to keep the tradition of Mariachi USA alive for generations t ..read more

Mariachi USA makes it’s 34 appearance at the world famous Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 3. By now, Mariachi USA is more than an L.A. tradition, it’s a must see! This yearly event, which started in 1990, has held strong since its inception making it the longest-running paid Latino event in the US, and longest running annual show in Hollywood Bowl history. “After the past couple of rough years for our world community, it’s phenomenal to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than with mariachi!” said Rodri J. Rodriguez, creator, producer and host of MARIACHI USA. “It has always been ..read more