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Before J. Balvin became a record-breaking chart-topper, he was José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, just another boy in Medellín, Colombia, with big dreams and an even bigger drive to make them come true.

Also Read: Amazon Acquires J Balvin Documentary 'The Boy From Medellin' Ahead of Toronto PremiereJoining Schreiber are Italian actors Matilda De Angelis, Laura Morante and Giancarlo Giannini and Spanish actor Javier Cámara.

J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, Rosalía and Farruko for his «Relacion (Remix).» The artists dropped the track and its accompanying music video, filmed in Miami and directed by Fernando Lugo, on Thursday.«The remix came to me suddenly, from an idea that just popped into my head. Around the same time, I heard that several colleagues really liked the song.

 J Balvin ’s documentary, ‘The Boy From Medellín’. The documentary is directed by Matthew Heineman and is a dive into Balvin’s story and how he rose to stardom in Columbia.

Amazon Studios has picked up the rights to “The Boy From Medellín,” a documentary about Colombian musician J Balvin that’s directed by Matthew Heineman and will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.The film is a deep-dive into the life of Balvin and how he rose to stardom in his home of Colombia, all leading up to a massive concert he would perform in Medellín, Colombia.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe world is about to be immersed in the life of musician J Balvin. Amazon Studios has acquired the worldwide rights to the documentary The Boy From Medellín ahead of its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

David Oyelowo’s feature directorial debut “The Water Man” has been added to the Toronto International Film Festival lineup for 2020 as one of the festival’s special events.Also added to this year’s TIFF Official Selection are the documentaries “Underplayed” about female artists in the electronic music industry, “The Boy From Medellín” about Colombian musician J Balvin, “The Truffle Hunters” from director Michael Dweck and the animated “Wolfwalkers” from the team behind “The Secret of Kells.”“The

The 2020 MTV VMAs just announced the second round of performers for the upcoming award show that will be held outdoors in New York City. Blinding Lights singer The Weeknd, rapper Roddy Ricch, Colombian singer Maluma and boy band CNCO will reportedly all join previously announced artists BTS, J Balvin and Doja Cat as performers for the show.

The 2020 MTV VMAs just announced a handful of new performers for the upcoming award show that will be held outdoors in New York City.

J Balvin, Prince Royce, Karol G, Camilo, and Sebastian Yatra, the video-sharing app, used to create short dance, lip-sync and comedy videos, has become a way to keep busy and entertained during these trying times."We're so excited that Latin American artists have really embraced TikTok and the community loves them, too,” Isabel Quinteros of music partnerships & artist relations at TikTok US, previously told Billboard.In addition to many Latin music stars joining the fun, Latin songs have also

J Balvin is back! After the successful launch of his critically acclaimed, and 2X Platinum Certified album, ‘Colores,’ the Colombian reggaeton singer stars on a new musical journey with the release of ‘Un Día (One Day).’ This is a star-studded collaboration alongside fellow global superstars Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and Tainy. The videos features Spanish actress Úrsula Corberó (Netflix’s ‘Money Heist’).

On Tuesday morning (July 7), Univision, with the help of Latin music stars, TV personalities, actors, and influencers, revealed the complete Premios Juventud 2020 nominations with 12-time nominee J Balvin leading the pack.

Feid wrapped up 2019 with his Justin Quiles-assisted track “Porfa,” a song produced by Sky Rompiendo that perfectly highlights the Colombian artist’s distinguishable R&B-tropical-pop fusions.

Reggaeton musician J Balvin is the latest star to find himself being "canceled" after fans believe that he seemingly suggested Shakira is difficult to work with. On Wednesday, a recent virtual chat with the Black Eyed Peas was shared online in which the 35-year-old Balvin -- whose full name is José Álvaro Osorio Balvin -- spoke about his experience working with the band on their latest album, which also included a collaboration with Shakira.

 J Balvin  just rang in his best birthday yet. José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, who turned 35 on Thursday, celebrated another year of life by sharing an adorable photograph from when he was a baby and touched the hearts of his followers. The Rojo singer was quickly inundated with comments of thousands who wished him well for another trip around the sun.

Nobody expected to release an album in the midst of a pandemic, with the world stuck in stasis and listeners trapped in self-isolation. And few artists had albums in the chamber as vibrant and energetic as J Balvin.

Wisin & Yandel's quarantine soundtrack features fellow reggaetoneros like J Balvin, Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam, who are all helping the duo cope with these trying times.

Music streaming platform Deezer has enlisted the help of musicians including Zara Larsson to encourage people working out to keep moving.

Thalía fans have spoken and voted for her as the Latin artist who should live-stream a concert next.The Mexican star had almost 70% of the vote, while Colombian urban singer J Balvin earned second place with nearly 19%.

"My favorite color is black," José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, who is artistically known as J Balvin, tells Billboard. And, although the question was rather to know his favorite color on a personal level, as of today (Mar. 19), his fans will have more than one color to choose from after the release of his album Colores, a concept album in which each song is named after a different color selected in an unusual but effective way.

J Balvin is back with his latest album, Colores. As the title suggests, nine of the 10 songs are named after a Spanish word for a color. The sole exception is “Arcoíris,” which translates to rainbow in English. For the album art, the Colombia native collaborated with famed Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.

For J Balvin, what a difference a month — and a pandemic — makes.

Many Latin artists, including Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin and others, are using their platforms to encourage fans to stay home amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) global outbreak.

Coronavirus has led to the cancellation and postponement of concerts and tours, but it won't stop J Balvin from brightening up our days with his upcoming Colores album.On Thursday night, the Colombian powerhouse took to Instagram to ask his more than 36 million followers: "Mi gente, should we stop the release of Colores on March 20 or should we go out and give color in this gray moment?"Billboard reached out to Balvin's label, Universal Music, which confirmed that there are no changes to the

Colombian singer J Balvin and Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny are changing the game, one hit at a time. Making their crossover by singing in their native language and staying true to their sound, both Balvin (real name: José Álvaro Osorio Balvin) and Bunny (real name: Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) have brought reggaeton and Latin trap to the American market, catching the attention of artists such as Drake, Pharrell Williams, and Beyoncé.

Spotify has revealed that the first-ever Spotify Awards will be held in Mexico City on March 5.

HTV’s Heat Latin Music Awards nominees have been revealed, and Colombian artist J Balvin leads with seven nominations.

“He has a very refreshing sound and lyrics that were necessary from the new generation and also is an example to continue inspiring other artists,” J Balvin tells Billboard about rising star Jhay Cortez -- who is a finalist at the 2020 Billboard Latin Music Awards for artist of the year, new. He is also confirmed to attend LatinFest+ as a panelist

Still can't get over Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show? You're not the only one!

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira have special plans for their Super Bowl LIV halftime show.

Latin Notas is a weekly news summary, compiled by Billboard's Latin editors, about new songs, videos, concert announcements and what Latin artists are doing in the world of entertainment.J Balvin to Receive Special Award at Premio Lo Nuestro 2020Colombian recording artist J Balvin will receive the Icono Mundial (Global Icon) award at Premio Lo Nuestro 2020, Univision has announced. Balvin, who is nominated in nine categories this year, is also performing a medley of his hits.

Celebs have flocked to France for Paris Fashion Week and several stylish male stars were spotted at the Louis Vuitton Menswear fall/winter 2020 show on Thursday.

Latin artists have held a steadfast position in the U.S. music industry for all of the last decade, but in 2018, they propelled themselves even closer to the forefront -- especially those within música urbana sub-genres like reggaetón and Latin trap. From Colombian chairmen J Balvin and Maluma to leading ladies like Karol G and Natti Natasha, these artists have shown that Latin music is simply pop music, no matter where it's being listened to.