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Puerto Rican Artist Villano Antillano Predicts the Anti-Trans Era Is About to End and Announces New Album - EXCLUSIVE

The Puerto Rican urban artist Villano Antillano discussed the political climate facing trans people, the energy of women-centered spaces, and the new album she has just finished after nearly two years of work.

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Michael Jackson Brought Afrodescendants Across the Americas Together in 'They Don't Care About Us.' Now His Latino Nephew Picks Up the Torch in MICHAEL

Thirty years ago, Michael Jackson and Spike Lee made one of the riskiest and most unforgettable videos of the 1990s. They took They Don't Care About Us, one of Jackson's angriest, most confrontational songs, and filmed it in Brazil amid official outrage, legal battles, and long-running reports that the crew had to negotiate access to a Rio favela controlled by traffickers.

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Celeste Rivas Case: Cause of Death Remains a Mystery as D4vd Faces Murder Charges and Maybe the Death Penalty

The death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez remains shrouded in mystery even as prosecutors in Los Angeles move forward with a high-profile murder case against singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. As of April 20, 2026, authorities have not publicly confirmed her exact cause of death, with key forensic details still under court-ordered seal.

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Karol G Spent Three Times Her Coachella Pay on Her Headlining Show - REPORT

As Karol G gears up for her second weekend as the first Latina ever headlining Coachella, a new report says the Colombian superstar spent three times what Coachella paid her on production costs alone for her 2026 headlining set, a striking figure that helps explain why her performance felt like a statement about scale, ambition and Latin pop's place at the center of the global music business.

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Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Founder and Lead Guitarrist, Dead at 64

Felipe Staiti, the guitarist and co-founder who helped turn Enanitos Verdes into one of the defining bands of rock en español, has died at 64 in his hometown of Mendoza, Argentina.

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Mariah Carey and Shakira Out, Celia Cruz in: Meet the Inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2026 on Monday, delivering a list full of heavyweight names, but for Latino music fans, the headline landed with two very different emotions. Celia Cruz is finally headed into the Cleveland institution, while Shakira, despite being one of this year's nominees, was left out of the final class. This year's performer inductees are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.

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Karol G in Coachella 2026: La Bichota is Back, and She Arrived Like a Full-blown Latin Pride Hurricane

Karol G made history in the 2026 edition after becoming the first Latina to headline the Festival. But to the cry of "Don't be afraid. Raise your flag." She built a spectacle around Latinidad, female power, and the idea that her place on that stage was bigger than a personal career milestone.

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Coachella 2026: How to Watch From Anywhere, Latino Artists to Know and Full Headliners Guide

Coachella is no longer just a desert pilgrimage. In 2026, the festival has fully evolved into a global broadcast event, with millions tuning in from outside the United States. Whether you are in Latin America, Europe, or anywhere else, watching Coachella live is easier than ever. Here is how to do it, who to watch, and why this year matters especially for Latino representation.

Karol G and Airbnb launch the Tropicoqueta experience

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Karol G Says She Was Warned Not to Speak About ICE, but Hints She Is Not Staying Quiet Days Before Headlining Coachella

Karol G has opened up about one of the most sensitive pressures facing international artists in the United States: the fear that speaking out on immigration could come with professional consequences.

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Daddy Yankee Becomes First Reggaeton Artist Honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year

Daddy Yankee, the Puerto Rican star widely credited with helping take reggaeton from the streets of San Juan to the center of global pop culture, has been named the Latin Recording Academy's 2026 Person of the Year, becoming the first reggaeton artist to receive the honor.

Becky G, Joy Huerta and Julieta Venegas Billboard Women 2026

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Becky G, Joy Huerta and Julieta Venegas Careers Celebrated by Billboard Latin Women in Music

Telemundo and Billboard announced Monday that Becky G, Joy Huerta and Julieta Venegas will be the first honorees revealed for the 2026 edition of Billboard Latin Women in Music.

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INTERVIEW - Kenia OS Responds to the Rumors, Reveals What Peso Pluma Smells Like, and Wins the Crown of the New Queen of Mexican Pop

Kenia OS is more vulnerable than ever. She talks about her new album 'K de Karma', the recent attacks against her image, Peso Pluma, and what it means to come from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, in an in-depth interview.

INTERVIEW - Chiquis Says 'Sin Filtro 2' Shows What She's Been Hiding From Social Media and Surprises About Her Family and Career

As Chiquis gets ready to release her new album 'Janney' and invite fans into her immersive 'Alma de Luz Experience', she says 'Chiquis Sin Filtro Season 2' became the space where she could finally reveal the parts of her life she had stopped sharing online

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Christian Meier Mourns Through Music, Mexican Fusions and an Isolated California Hideaway - INTERVIEW

Peruvian superstar Christian Meier did not begin talking about his new album. Así es la ley with release dates or strategy. He began with loss and ended falling in love again with solitude and directing, far far away from the telenovelas that made him an icon among Latinos.

Christina Aguilera disappoints in Mexico

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Christina Aguilera Fans in Mexico Outraged Over "Extremely Short" Concert and New Mexico Mix-Up and Ask for Government Involvement

MEXICO CITY - What was supposed to be a night of celebration for Mexican fans of Christina Aguilera ended up turning into a storm of criticism, memes and complaints to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency.

Kevis & Maykyy after their performance at Vive Latino 2026

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Meet Kevis & Maykyy, the Mexican Breakout Group That Broke Out at Vive Latino 2026 as Amazon Music's ROMPE Artists

The Mexican group Kevis & Maykyy didn't arrive at Vive Latino 2026 as just another name on the lineup. The Monterrey-based group performed at one of Latin America's most important festivals as Amazon Music's ROMPE MX artists, a distinction that made their performance one of the weekend's most memorable moments for the new generation of Mexican talent.