Shakira, Anuel AA Star In Colourful New Music Video For ‘Me Gusta’

Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin has evolved from his hip-shaking days to a calm, caring father-of-four. Although he still loves to perform and wow the crowds – he intends to tour with Enrique Iglesias in September if the COVID-19 pandemic crisis is over by then – home is definitely where his heart is. While his Instagram account is generally dedicated to music and social events, followers were treated to a rare picture of one of his older children, Matteo, on March 24.

"Let music heal us," The Weeknd proclaimed ahead of his highly anticipated After Hours album drop, and other artists' releases have arrived to give fans relief amid recommended self-quarantine.J Balvin and Lauren Jauregui couldn't fathom delaying their new material during this time, as Balvin drew in his fans with Colores, a project that makes you wish you were allowed to party, and Jauregui teamed up with Puerto Rican producer Tainy for "Lento," a mesmerizing multilingual track you'll swoon

Reggaeton lovebirds Karol G and Anuel AA are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s safety guidelines in the midst of the coronavirus disease: they’re staying at home.Both the Puerto Rican trap star and Colombian artist have been spending their time together at their home in Miami.

In February, Latin music shone in unprecedented fashion thanks to two Latinas. Jennifer Lopez, who is Puerto Rican by way of the Bronx, and Colombian pop star Shakira co-headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in Miami. J.Lo waved a Puerto Rican flag and Shakira danced the Afro-Colombian Champeta in front of more than 62,000 people in the stadium and an additional 104 million home viewers.

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Late last month, Bad Bunny dropped his sophomore album YHLQMDLG, home to 20 songs with old-school reggaeton melodies, Latin trap collaborations and raw perreo.

By Mike Fleming Jr

Bad Bunny lands a historic debut on the new Billboard 200 albums chart, as the Puerto Rican artist’s YHLQMDLG bows at No. 2 on the all-genre tally with 179,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending March 5, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

Bad Bunny is leaving little to the imagination!

Viva Friday is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors.De La Ghetto feat. Darell - “El Que Se Enamora Pierde” (Warner Music Latina)De La Ghetto’s new single, in collaboration with Darell, was born at the perfect time and perfect place -- and it was also unplanned.

Shakira has shared the music video for “Me Gusta,” her single with Puerto Rican artist Anuel AA. The colorful visual, directed by Drew Kirsch, finds the pair at a lavish banquet table. Watch below.

Premios Tu Música Urbano, an award show dedicated entirely to honoring music from the world of Spanish-language urbano, aired last night (March 5), live from Puerto Rico’s José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. During the evening, reggaeton/Latin trap pioneer Nicky Jam received a career achievement award. In addition, Daddy Yankee took home six awards, while Ozuna earned Top Male Artist. Check out the full list of winners, which also includes Bad Bunny and Rosalía, below.

Shakira is looking incredible!

In recent years, the urban genre has had an unstoppable growth globally. And for the second consecutive year, in Puerto Rico -- the land where this danceable rhythm was born -- the second edition of Tu Música Urbano Awards was held in honor of the overall success of the genre.

A federal judge has dismissed a $5 million lawsuit against Anuel AA, according to Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día.According to the report, Judge Raúl Arias decided that Anuel's lyrics on "Intocable" -- a diss track directed toward Cosculluela where he uses homophobic lyrics and directly insults former model Noris "La Taína" Díaz, who has HIV.

Carlos Arroyo officially makes his comeback to the music scene with his new single “Baila Reggaeton,” in collaboration with Zion & Lennox, premiering exclusively on Billboard today (March 5).The single, produced by Los Legendarios and managed by Duars Entertainment, also marks Arroyo’s first release under the independent record label, RIMAS.The two Puerto Rican acts have joined forces for a catchy reggaeton song about a couple dancing to the urban beat all night long.

Even before Bad Bunny's YHLQMDLG dropped over the weekend, he had already informed his fans that all 20 of its tracks were "hits." Now that it's out, we know the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter wasn't wrong.From infectious perreo hits to get down to on the dance floor (alone or with a partner) to old-school reggaetón tracks for which he tapped vets like Daddy Yankee and Jowell & Randy, YHLQMDLG -- an acronym that stands for I do whatever I want in Spanish -- is a well-rounded set that is aiming

Zion from the reggaeton duo Zion & Lennox has been hospitalized. Billboard can confirm that the Puerto Rican singer was taken to a local hospital upon his arrival in Mexico City.

Buscabulla have announced their debut album. Regresa—which means “return” or “to come back” in Spanish—arrives May 8 via Ribbon Music. The duo of Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo Del Valle have also shared a 16mm-shot video for new single “NTE” (aka “No Te Equivoques” or “Don’t Get It Wrong”), directed by Chris Gregory-Rivera and filmed on the Aguadilla waterfront in Puerto Rico. Watch below (via The FADER).