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1. Prince Royce Wins Big at 10th Annual Premios Juventud Awards

   July 19, 2013 3:10 PM EDT Urban bachata star Prince Royce was the big winner of fan awards Premios Juventud, which aired live July 18 on the Univision network. Royce took home five awards, including "Red Hot Artist," "Catchiest Tune," "My Favorit ...

2. Tomas Cookman on LAMC: ‘Years Ago Ricky Ricardo On Conga Drums Was Latin Music…’

   July 16, 2013 4:56 PM EDT Behind a black curtain in the corner of the second floor of the New Yorker Hotel is Tomas Cookman , a former punk rock musician and the founder of the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC). Here he was slowly tearing down his makeshift off ...

3. Julieta Venegas, Carla Morrison, Alex Anwandter Wrap Latin Alternative Music Conference With Central Park Show

   July 15, 2013 2:00 PM EDT A few minutes after pop singer Alex Anwandter took to the SummerStage in Central Park, he was stopped in the middle of his second song. The concert, also featuring the popular Julieta Venegas and Carla Morrison, was stopped due to an approachin ...

4. Rubén Blades Eyeing Label Deal With Nacional Records

   July 13, 2013 6:16 PM EDT Rubén Blades, the venerable salsa singer/songwriter/actor, is eyeing the Los Angeles-based Nacional Records as a possible home for his new music, according to a source familiar with the ongoing conversations.   Blades, who spoke this week at Lat ...

5. Backbeat: Carla Morrison at the Latin Alternative Music Conference - 'It's Not Always About the Song...'

   July 13, 2013 9:44 AM EDT Carla Morrison (white shirt, couch right) hangs out backstage at SOB's in New York with her team and band including Gil Gastelum (manager/Cosmica founder), Daniel Cerrillo, Alejandro, Jimenez, Esteban Vazquez and Alejandra Morrison-Hogan (M ...

6. Spanish-Language KLAX Tops Los Angeles Morning Drive Ratings

   July 11, 2013 2:01 PM EDT For the first time in recent memory, a Spanish-language station is No. 1 for Los Angeles’ coveted morning drive. Regional Mexican station KLAX (97.9 FM, La Raza), jumped from No. 4 in May to No. 1 in Arbitron’s June PPM ratings. The station garn ...

7. Shazam Gets $40 Million Investment from Carlos Slim's America Movil

   July 07, 2013 7:46 PM EDT Shazam has entered into a strategic partnership with, and received an investment from, Mexican telecommunications company America Movil. Part of a conglomerate of companies owned by businessman Carlos Slim Helu, America Movil has put $40 mill ...

8. Justin Bieber Bumps One Direction From No. 1 on Social 50 Chart

   July 03, 2013 8:32 PM EDT Despite One Direction's full week full of activity, the act is unable to stay atop the Social 50 for a second week in a row. They slide in the rankings (1-6), allowing Justin Bieber to rise (2-1) to reclaim the Social 50 throne. The Socia ...

9. Nielsen SoundScan Mid-Year Report: Digital Album and Single Sales Slow

   July 03, 2013 7:50 PM EDT Digital tracks sales are on the decline and the trend is accelerating. For the year to date as of June 30, digital track sales have declined 2.3% to 682.2 million units from the 698 million units that tracks scanned in the first half of 2012, ...

10. Wisin & Yandel Named Newest Coaches on 'La Voz…Mexico'

    July 01, 2013 6:13 PM EDT Reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel have been named coaches for the third season of the Mexico's popular version of "The Voice."   The Puerto Rican natives, who have collaborated with some of the biggest names in music such as Enri ...

11. From the Magazine: The New DIY -- Your Music Career in Your Hands

    July 01, 2013 2:00 PM EDT The following excerpts are from the "The New DIY: Your Career In Your Hands" cover package featured in the new issue of Billboard (July 7)  and inlcude Ed Chrstman's look at the changing marketplace for independent distributors; ...

12. IFPI’s Frances Moore Emphasizes Growth, Challenges at Filaie/IFPI Latin American Meeting

    June 28, 2013 5:43 PM EDT Latin America’s status as the fastest growing region in terms of digital growth in 2012 and the second fastest growing region in terms of performance rights income were central points of the speech delivered by IFPI’s Frances Moore at the Filaie ...

13. Backbeat: Pianist Arthur Hanlon Plays Benefit for Cancer Research in Mexico

    June 28, 2013 4:12 PM EDT American pianist and Universal Music Latino recording artist Arthur Hanlon (full disclosure: husband of Leila Cobo ) performed a private concert in Puebla, Mexico, to benefit non-profit Una Nueva Esperanza (A New Hope), a foundation that provide ...

14. BMI Latin Promotes Joey Mercado in Puerto Rico, Adds Carolina Arenas in New York

    June 27, 2013 10:29 AM EDT Delia Orjuela, Vice President for Latin Writer/Publisher Relations today announced personnel changes at BMI Latin “to meet the growing demand for Latin repertoire." In Puerto Rico, 17-year BMI veteran Joey Mercado was promoted to Senior Dir ...

15. First Official 2014 World Cup Song Released by Coca-Cola in Brazil

    June 25, 2013 7:44 PM EDT Less than a week before demonstrators in the streets of Brazil began protesting the high costs of hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup, among other grievances, Coca-Cola sent a more positive message about the international event out to Brazilian socc ...

16. How Warner/Chappell, Shine America and FX Made Ryan Bingham's Demo the Theme Song for 'The Bridge'

    June 25, 2013 11:42 AM EDT Ryan Bingham has written the main theme song for FX’s “The Bridge,” his first music for film or TV since winning the Oscar and Grammy for his work in “Crazy Heart.”   “Until I’m One With You” is released today (June 25) on his Axster Bingham Rec ...

17. Backbeat: Billboard's Leila Cobo Is a No. 1 Selling Author!

    June 24, 2013 1:44 PM EDT Billboard’s Leila Cobo presented “Jenni Rivera: The Incredible Life of a Warrior Butterfly” ( Penguin ), at a book signing at Books & Books in Miami. It was the latest of several events where Cobo has promoted her top-selling biography of t ...

18. SESAC Latina Music Awards Honor Barreras, Casal, PSY and More

    June 24, 2013 12:00 PM EDT Casualness and glamour commingled at the annual SESAC Latina Music awards, which took place June 19 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, and featured performances by regional Mexican up and comers Voz de Mando, Spanish diva Luz Casal and s ...

19. Billboard 200 Chart Preview: Kanye West's Lead Over J. Cole Shrinks

    June 21, 2013 8:10 PM EDT After three full days on sale, Kanye West's "Yeezus" is still forecast to be No. 1 on next week's Billboard 200 chart. However, its lead over J. Cole's "Born Sinner" has shrunk to about 50,000 copies. Industr ...

20. Jesús Ariel Barreras, Editora de Ideas, Luz Casal, Psy Win at SESAC Latina Music Awards

    June 20, 2013 2:05 AM EDT Mexican songwriter Jesús Ariel Barreras, Korean pop star Psy, Spanish diva Luz Casal and publishing house Editora de Ideas were the big winners at the SESAC Latina Music Awards, which took place June 19 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. ...

21. Gloria Trevi Re-Ups with Universal, Stars in New Soap Opera

    June 18, 2013 4:49 PM EDT Just a few weeks ago, Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi announced she was a free agent. “The contract [with Universal] is over and I am in conversations with various labels, including Universal,” Trevi told Billboard before her performance at the Ac ...

22. David Bisbal Re-Ups With Universal, Signs 360 Deal

    June 14, 2013 12:18 PM EDT Spanish singer David Bisbal has renewed his recording contract with Universal Music Spain, signing a long-term, 360 deal that extends to touring and management. Universal didn't specify how long Bisbal's contract was renewed for, but ...

23. SiriusXM Names Frank Flores Vice President of Hispanic Marketing and Sales

    June 13, 2013 3:30 PM EDT As part of its efforts to continue expanding its Latin subscriber base, SiriusXM has appointed Frank Flores as VP of Hispanic Marketing and Sales. Flores will be based in New York, reporting to SiriusXM President and Chief Content Officer Scott ...

24. Cristina Schwarz To Head Univision Cable Networks

    June 13, 2013 9:00 AM EDT Cristina Schwarz has been appointed VP of Univision Cable Networks, effective immediately. In her role, Schwarz will develop and implement the strategy for Univision’s nine cable channels, which include Galavisión and tlnovelas as well as music ...

25. Marco Antonio Solis Re-Ups With Universal

    June 12, 2013 5:14 PM EDT Singer/songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, one of Latin music’s most storied artists, has renewed his contract with Universal, this time through Universal Music Latino, the label’s pop imprint.  Solís new album of pop material, Gracias Por Estar Aqu ...

26. Yandel of Wisin & Yandel to Premiere Solo Single, Confirming Rumors of Temporary Split

    June 06, 2013 6:43 PM EDT In the past few months, rumors have swirled about the imminent separation of reggaetón duo Wisin & Yandel -- management denied the separation but admitted the two were working on individual projects.  Now, it's official. Yandel, real na ...

27. Backbeat: Paloma San Basilio Performs Farewell at Miami’s Reinvigorated James L. Knight Center

    June 06, 2013 11:58 AM EDT Spanish diva Paloma San Basilio performed in Miami ‘s James L. Knight Center June 1 as part of her “Hasta Siempre”  (‘Til Forever) farewell world tour. The show was presented by NYK Concerts which recently presented Alejandro Sanz at the Miami A ...

28. Gloria Trevi Sings Telenovela Theme, Goes Independent

    June 04, 2013 8:26 PM EDT “No Soy Un Pájaro” (“I’m Not a Bird”) is the new Gloria Trevi song and theme of the telenovela “Libre Para Amarte” (“Free to Love You”) on Televisa, which airs in Mexico beginning June 17. It’s the singer’s debut on a telenovela soundtrack.   A ...

29. Alice in Chains, Little Mix and John Fogerty Bound For Top Five on Billboard 200 Chart

    May 31, 2013 8:22 PM EDT Rock band Alice in Chains is set for its highest charting album since 1995 as "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" might start in the No. 2 slot on next week's Billboard 200 chart. Industry sources forecast the album might sell around 6 ...

30. ‘El Factor X’ Launches with Chino y Nacho, Belinda and Angelica Maria as Judges

    May 31, 2013 6:58 PM EDT The onslaught of Spanish-language music reality shows continues with the launch of “El Factor X” (“The X Factor”) this summer on upstart network MundoFox. The Spanish-language version of “The X Factor” will feature Venezuelan tropical duo Chino ...

31. Chart Moves: The Doors' Sales Surge, 'Fast 6' Soundtrack Drives In, David Crowder Band's Latest Top 10

    May 31, 2013 9:30 AM EDT This week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Daft Punk barged in at No. 1 with "Random Access Memories," selling 339,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It led a debut-filled top four, where Darius Rucker, the ...

32. SESAC Latina to Give YouTube Performance Award, Luz Casal To Receive 'Icon' Honor

    May 30, 2013 7:40 AM EDT The importance of YouTube as a promotional tool and revenue source in Latin music will be recognized by SESAC Latina during its annual SESAC Latina Music Awards. As always, the ceremony will honor the most-performed Latin songs, composers and pu ...

33. UMLE Partners with Corona Extra for Summer Program

    May 23, 2013 3:00 AM EDT Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) has partnered with beer brand Corona Extra in a Summer program that allows fans to visit a special Corona site, download music from UMLE’s catalog and compete for a series of prizes that range from sign ...

34. David Alvarado Named VP of Entertainment Publicity for Telemundo

    May 21, 2013 4:05 PM EDT David Alvarado, the former VP of marketing and promotion for EMI Music/Capitol Latin, has been named VP of entertainment publicity for Telemundo Media, effective immediately. Alvarado will be based in Miami, reporting to Alfredo Richard, SVP of ...

35. Taylor Swift, Gotye and Rihanna Win Big at Billboard Music Awards

    May 19, 2013 11:19 PM EDT Taylor Swift and her 3.7 million-selling "Red" dominated the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 19), taking home eight trophies as Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know" swept four major song categories and ...

36. Vicente Fernandez Breaks Record on Latin Albums Chart

    May 16, 2013 5:46 PM EDT Vicente Fernandez, currently celebrating his 45th year in the business with a farewell tour, breaks the record for most top 10s for a solo act on Top Latin Albums. His latest set, Hoy , enters at No. 3. The album becomes his 22nd top 10, breakin ...

37. Jennifer Lopez Appointed Chief Creative Officer of NUVOtv

    May 16, 2013 12:31 AM EDT Jennifer Lopez is the newly appointed chief creative officer of NUVOtv. The versatile J-Lo was announced last fall as a creative partner with the English-language Latino network, but her role was solidified Wednesday as NUVOtv held its upfront f ...

38. Tr3s Upfront: Ricardo Arjona to Tape 'MTV Unplugged' in November

    May 15, 2013 9:00 AM EDT Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ricardo Arjona will tape an "MTV Unplugged" special in November for the U.S. Hispanic network Tr3s.
  
The showcase will feature the Guatemalan crooner, known as a force who regularly fills large stadiu ...

39. Jenni Rivera's Family Launches New Label Inspired By The Late Singer

    May 14, 2013 4:54 PM EDT The family of regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera has announced the launch of a new label that was inspired by late singer, who personally wanted to support and launch aspiring Latino singers, according to family spokesperson.   JRE/Divina Musi ...

40. Nacional Records, Search Party Launch Placement and Licensing Venture El Search Party Amidst a Shifting Market

    May 13, 2013 4:27 PM EDT Los Angeles-based label Nacional Records and Randall Poster’s Search Party Music have joined forces to create El Search Party, a new venture focusing on Latin music placement and licensing. The partnership comes as Nacional and others are report ...

41. Ryan Seacrest To Produce New Music Competition For Telemundo

    May 13, 2013 4:48 AM EDT Ryan Seacrest is adding another singing competition series to his crowded résumé. Through his Ryan Seacrest Productions, the "American Idol" host has sold 13 two-hour episodes of the variety competition format "Duelo Musical: Supe ...

42. Billboard Music Awards Kick-Off Sunday With Prince, Madonna, Lil Wayne, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, More

    May 11, 2013 4:03 PM EDT There is nothing small about this Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena airing live on ABC at 8 ET hosted by “30 Rock”’s Tracy Morgan. Just consider for a moment the sheer star power of  those appearing: li ...

43. Chart Moves: Fleetwood Mac Returns After 10 Years, Lindsey Stirling Hits New Chart High

    May 10, 2013 8:30 AM EDT This week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Kenny Chesney roped his seventh No. 1, as "Life on a Rock" arrived atop the list with 153,000 sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It was one of just two debuts in the top 10 this week, a ...

44. Wisin Y Yandel: Not Splitting Up But 'Recording Separately,' Manager Clarifies

    May 09, 2013 5:40 PM EDT Contrary to reports and rumors that have swirled in recent weeks, reggaetón duo Wisin & Yandel are not splitting up, according to manager Edgar Andino. “Wisin has been recording in Puerto Rico and Yandel in Orlando, and because they’re reco ...

45. Miguel Bosé to Be Honored as Latin Grammy Person of the Year

    May 08, 2013 7:00 AM EDT Spanish singer/songwriter Miguel Bosé will be honored as the 2013 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and will be feted in a tribute gala held on Nov. 20, one day before the 14th annual awards show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in ...

46. 'La Voz Kids,' New Spanish-Language 'Voice' Iteration, Debuts to Strong Ratings

    May 07, 2013 4:15 PM EDT The May 5 premiere of "La Voz Kids," the first Spanish-language version of the successful "The Voice" franchise to air in the United States, delivered the highest ratings ever for a reality show on the Telemundo network. The ...

47. Billboard Taps SonicBids for Music Awards Post-Party Talent Search

    May 02, 2013 9:28 PM EDT After a night including performances from Prince, Taylor Swift and Lil Wayne, Billboard is looking for one act to take the Billboard Music Awards from the party to the after-party. One group will get to follow the evening of superstar acts with ...

48. Robbie Lear Appointed GM for WMG Artist Service Co. Get In Latin America

    April 30, 2013 10:57 AM EDT Robbie Lear, the former Managing director of EMI Mexico, has been appointed GM of Get In Latin America, the Warner Music Group-owned artist-service company. Lear will be based out of Mexico reporting directly to Iñigo Zabala, president of Warner ...

49. 10 Members of Mexico’s La Reyna de Monterrey Die in Car Crash

    April 28, 2013 11:40 PM EDT Police say that 10 members of the musical group La Reyna de Monterrey have been killed and five injured in a road accident in northern Mexico. A police official says the driver of the vehicle that was carrying the band dozed off Saturday morning ...

50. Backbeat: Billboard/Samsung Galaxy Thought-Leadership Breakfast at Latin Music Conference

    April 26, 2013 2:38 PM EDT On Thursday morning during Billboard's Latin Conference, Billboard editorial director Bill Werde and executive director of Latin content Leila Cobo hosted a thought-leadership breakfast, presented by Samsung Galaxy. The group of 20 guests e ...

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