Bon Jovi Crashes Pitbull Concert & More Uplifting Latin Moments
From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little vital moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.
A Bon Jovi & Pitbull Moment
Pitbull is within the midst of his Party After Dark Tour that kicked off Aug. 21 in Virginia. During his pitstop on the Jones Beach Theater in Long Island, New York on Thursday (Sept. 12), the Cuban-American international artist shocked followers with a particular look by the long-lasting Bon Jovi. Together, the artists carried out the timeless 2000 rock music “It’s My Life.” “Always an honor! To all the fans, get ready for our new collab coming soon,” Pitbull expressed in an Instagram joint put up.
Noreh’s Major Career Move
With his infectious melodies and uncooked lyricism powered by his fascinating vocals, Noreh has leaped from an indie artist to touchdown his first label signing with 5020 Records (launched by Sony Music).
“We were independent for a while but I’m clear that every part of the process (as hard as it was) brought us here,” the Venezuelan artist and former Billboard On the Radar Latin act, expressed in an Instagram put up. “I never included the word ‘dreams’ in my vocabulary because I felt that wanting big things was not for people like me and fortunately I was wrong! […] Right now they come together: the support you give me, my team working hard, our tattooed ballads + the new chance and a new team of people willing to add and amplify what we already do and even more important: that these songs reach many more corners. I’m 27 years old and this is just beginning. 5020, you and I will make a great album.”
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Noreh as a new member of the 5020 Records family,” Rafa Arcaute, president of 5020 Records stated in a press assertion. “His innovative approach to music and his ability to connect with audiences on a deep level make him the perfect addition to our roster of artists. We are excited about the opportunity to support his artistic development and help him achieve even greater success.”
Our Finalists Are Here!
This week, Billboard and Telemundo unveiled the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards finalists with Karol G main the pack with 17 nods in classes together with artist of the 12 months, tour of the 12 months, and prime Latin album of the 12 months for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). The Colombian artist is adopted by prime nominees Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma with 15 nods every, and Feid with 11 nods.
The thirty first annual Billboard Latin Music Awards might be broadcast on Telemundo on October 20 at 9pm ET from Miami. It will concurrently be accessible on the Spanish leisure cable community Universo, on Peacock and the Telemundo app, and in Latin America and the Caribbean by means of Telemundo Internacional. See the whole listing of finalists right here.
Latinos on the 2024 VMAs
In different awards information, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards had a robust wave of Latin illustration this week. Not solely did artists akin to Thalia, Danna and Camila Cabello strut the star-studded carpet, however a handful of artists additionally took heart stage throughout the stay telecast. Rauw Alejandro carried out a surprising medley of “Touching the Sky,” “Diluvio,” and “Dejame Entrar,” Karol G made Taylor Swift dance merengue along with her efficiency of “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” and Anitta delivered a Brazilian Funk fiesta, the place she invited Tiago PZK for “Alegria.” The latter of the three received the silver moon individual for finest Latin for her single “Mil Veces.”