From career milestones to new music releases to big announcements and those little moments that matter, advertising billboard Editors highlight inspiring moments in Latin music. Here’s what’s happening in the Latin music world this week.
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Bon Jovi and the Pitbull Moment
Pitbull is participating in the After Dark Party Tour, which kicks off August 21st in Virginia. The Cuban-American global artist surprised fans with a special appearance from the iconic Bon Jovi during his stop at the Jones Beach Theater in Long Island, New York, on Thursday (September 12). The artists came together to perform the timeless 2000 rock song “It’s My Life.” “Always a pleasure! All fans, please get ready for our new upcoming collaborations.
Norey’s big career change
With raw lyricism driven by his infectious melodies and captivating vocals, Noreh has made the leap from independent artist to first label signing with 5020 Records (presented by Sony Music).
“We have been independent for a while, but it is clear to me that every part of the process, difficult as it was, brought us here,” says the Venezuelan artist and former advertising billboard About the Radar Latin act, expressed in an Instagram post. “I never included the word ‘dream’ into my vocabulary because I felt that wanting great things was not for someone like me, luckily I was wrong! […] Now they come together: the support you gave me, the hard work of my team, our Tattoo Ballads + new opportunities and a new team willing to add and expand what we already do, and more importantly: these songs arrive More people corner. I’m 27 years old and this is just beginning. 5020, you and I will make a great album.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Noreh as a new member of the 5020 Records family,” 5020 Records President Rafa Arcaute said in a press statement. “His innovative approach to music and ability to connect with his audience on a deep level make him a great addition to our A perfect addition to the artist roster and we are delighted to have the opportunity to support his artistic development and help him achieve greater success.
Nore x 5020
Eric Kituitsaka
Our finalists are here!
This week, advertising billboard Telemundo has announced the finalists for the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, with Karol G leading the way with 17 nominations in categories including Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year and Latin Album of the Year. Tomorrow will be beautiful (Bhikkhu Tower Season). The Colombian artist is followed by top nominees Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma with 15 nominations, and Feid with 11 nominations.
The 31st Annual Billboard Latin Music Awards will air on Telemundo from Miami on October 20 at 9pm ET. It will be broadcast simultaneously on Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app, as well as on Telemundo Internacional in Latin America and the Caribbean. See the full list of finalists here.
Peso Pluma and Karol G at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Watsco Center on October 5, 2023 in Coral Gables, Florida.
Christopher Polk of billboards
Latinos at the 2024 VMA Awards
In other awards news, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards saw a strong wave of Latin representation this week. Not only did artists like Thalia, Danna and Camila Cabello strut their stuff on the star-studded carpet, but a few others also took center stage during live TV broadcasts . Rauw Alejandro performs a stunning medley of “Touching the Sky,” “Diluvio” and “Dejame Entrar,” and Karol G makes Taylor Swift dance the merengue with a performance of “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” , Anitta brings a Brazilian funk carnival and she invites Tiago PZK to perform in “Alegria”. The latter of the three won the Best Latin Silver Moon Award for the single “Mil Veces.”
Anitta accepts the award for Best Latin for “Mil Veces” on stage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on September 11, 2024.
Christopher Polk
