From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
Karol G’s Mañana Será Bonito Livestream
Karol G is set to wrap her history-making Mañana Será Bonito World Tour on July 23 in Madrid. For the closing, the Colombian superstar announced that she will livestream the concert on her YouTube channel for all her fans around the world to watch.
In an emotional post on Instagram that she shared on Friday (July 12), Karol wrote in Spanish, “The time has come to close an unforgettable chapter in our lives. This album, more than songs, has been a journey of overcoming, of desire, of motivation and a band-aid for the soul. Every stadium we stepped in vibrated with the beautiful emotions that each one of you brought and we had the opportunity to fill thousands of hearts around the world. We are about to have the last concert of this tour and yes, it is hard to say goodbye to something that has meant so much to all of us, but the time has come and I want us to celebrate together! This July 23rd, our last concert, we will broadcast it through my YouTube channel, in real time, so that EVERYONE, anywhere in the world, can watch it and celebrate this beautiful thing we built together.”
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Below, watch the sweet video, which features Iker, who was part of her original Mañana Será Bonito tour announcement:
Chiquis Marries Emilio Sanchez
“To infinity and beyond,” Chiquis captioned the photos from her wedding. The Mexican-American star shared with her more than six million followers on Instagram photos from the ceremony where she and her longtime partner, photographer Emilio Sanchez, officially became husband and wife. Chiquis looked stunning in a strapless white wedding gown and wore a long veil. Sanchez also shared the photos with the caption: “Thats my WIFE.” The two announced they were engaged last year.
Shakira at Copa América
After rumors that Shakira would perform at Copa América’s final match, the Colombian superstar has been officially confirmed to perform on Sunday (July 14), where Argentina and Colombia will play for the championship. Shakira will sing during halftime of the match, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where some 54,000 people are expected to attend. Her song “Puntería,” featuring Cardi B, is the official song of TelevisaUnivision’s 2024 Copa América CONMEBOL coverage.
“Shakira is an extraordinary South American star who has dazzled the entire world,” said Alejandro Domínguez, president of CONMEBOL, in a statement. “Her songs are sung and danced to in every corner of the planet, turning her art into a global phenomenon that crosses borders and is enjoyed by millions of people. We are sure that her performance at the Copa América USA 2024 will enhance the message of healthy passion and unity through sport.”
Premios Heat Conference
Billboard was present at the 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards and Conference for a one-hour long conversation on how artists can optimize their relationship with the global music publication. Moderated by Colombian journalist Lina Caceres, Billboard‘s assistant editor, Latin, Jessica Roiz and social media manager, Latin, Ingrid Fajardo were present at the event on Wed. (July 10) in Punta Canta, Dominican Republic to talk about the editorial and social aspects of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español, as well as the do’s and don’ts of how to make a formal pitch. During the masterclass, Roiz and Fajardo also talked about the importance of using social media to grow your music, investing and believing in your art, and building a solid fan base in your country, first and foremost. Spectators in the crowd included aspiring artists, managers, journalists, and the Heat Latin Music Awards founder and 2023 Billboard Latin Power Player, Diana Montes.
From left: Lina Caceres, Jessica Roiz and Ingrid Fajardo
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