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Shakira has earned yet another No. 1 hit on the Latin Pop Airplay chart after her Cardi B-assisted “Puntería” debuted at the top of the tally this week.  Part of Shak’s latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, the feel-good pop song with flirty lyrics finds the two artists singing about a man who’s not good for them, but his game is so strong they’ve fallen for him.  Additionally, “Puntería” — also the set’s focus single — opened at No. 3 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, No. 1 on the Latin Digital Song Sales, and No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart.  Her new banger continues to solidify Shakira’s reco...... Read Full article on HadNews

Laura Pausini made her world tour stop at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday (March 30), delivering a retrospective of songs that celebrated her 30-year career.    The Italian superstar, who effortlessly performs in three languages (English, Spanish, and Italian), kicked off her trek in her native country last December and will wrap the tour on April 6 at New York’s The Theater at Madison Square Garden.  At 8:40 p.m. Saturday night, Pausini arrived on stage wearing a black pantsuit topped with a sequined trench coat. Also wearing a coral-colored tie and gloves, she kicked off her show with “El Primer P...... Read Full article on HadNews

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Alex Zurdo, “En Hora Buena” (AZ Music) Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Alex Zurdo delivers a timely message of hope this Holy Week with his latest single, “En Hora Buena.” The track opens with his trademark strumming of acoustic guitar chords, gradually transitioning into a catchy mid-tempo rhythm that blends urban music with cumbia influences. Through his lyrical prowess, the rapper lets his melodic...... Read Full article on HadNews

Under the theme “El Poder de Lo Nuestro” (the power of ours), the fan-voted Premio Lo Nuestro awards will recognize 180 artists across 38 categories, including tropical, urban, pop and música Mexicana on Thursday night (Feb. 22).  The artist with the most nominations is Colombian hitmaker Maluma, who leads the pack with 14 nods. He’s followed by Peso Pluma (13), Grupo Frontera (10) and, with nine each, Karol G and Feid.  The nominees are selected through a partnership with Uforia, which takes into account airtime on Univision Radio and information related to digital streaming, as well as ev...... Read Full article on HadNews

A new series about Julio Iglesias’ life and career is coming to Netflix — and the Spanish crooner will form part of the creative process. “Julio Iglesias is one of the most important figures in music history and he’s finally ready to tell his story!” Netflix’s Thursday (Feb. 8) announcement on Instagram reads. “For the first time, the living legend will be part of the creative process and help bring to life a Netflix series that chronicles his incredible musical trajectory.” “After that many speculations, books and documentaries in which I have not been involved, for the first time, I have decided to tell ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Ricky Martin enters his high society era in new trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ series, Palm Royale. The Puerto Rican star is set to play Robert in the comedy series that stars Kristen Wiig, Alison Janney, Laura Dern, Kaia Gerber, Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett, who will be making “extra special guest” appearances. Loosely based on the novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel, Palm Royale marks Martin’s first television project since Ryan Murphy’s drama The Assassination of Gianni Versace on FX, in which he played Antonio D’Amico. In the trailer, Martin is seen as a server at an exclusive club serving...... Read Full article on HadNews

In our new “The Stars Behind the Stars” franchise, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors share stories that have yet to be told, directly from those who aren’t often in front of the spotlight. Think “todo lo que no se ve detrás de cámaras,” or “everything that happens behind the scenes.” These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation. Today, we highlight Yudy Arias, famed yoga instructor and celebrity trainor, who’s been pivotal in Maluma’s career. Fifteen years ago, Yudy Arias faced a life-changing decision after the birth of her first son, Romeo: to overcome her postpar...... Read Full article on HadNews