From profession milestones to new music releases to main bulletins and people little vital moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Right here’s what occurred within the Latin music world this week.

A Bon Jovi & Pitbull Second

Pitbull is within the midst of his Get together After Darkish Tour that kicked off Aug. 21 in Virginia. Throughout his pitstop on the Jones Seashore Theater in Lengthy Island, New York on Thursday (Sept. 12), the Cuban-American world artist shocked followers with a particular look by the enduring Bon Jovi. Collectively, the artists carried out the timeless 2000 rock music “It’s My Life.” “All the time an honor! To all of the followers, prepare for our new collab coming quickly,” Pitbull expressed in an Instagram joint publish.

Noreh’s Main Profession Transfer

Along with his infectious melodies and uncooked lyricism powered by his charming vocals, Noreh has leaped from an indie artist to touchdown his first label signing with 5020 Information (launched by Sony Music).

“We have been unbiased for some time however I’m clear that each a part of the method (as arduous because it was) introduced us right here,” the Venezuelan artist and former Billboard On the Radar Latin act, expressed in an Instagram publish. “I by no means included the phrase ‘desires’ in my vocabulary as a result of I felt that wanting massive issues was not for folks like me and thankfully I used to be flawed! […] Proper now they arrive collectively: the help you give me, my crew working arduous, our tattooed ballads + the brand new probability and a brand new crew of individuals prepared so as to add and amplify what we already do and much more vital: that these songs attain many extra corners. I’m 27 years previous and that is simply starting. 5020, you and I’ll make an important album.”

“We’re extraordinarily happy to welcome Noreh as a brand new member of the 5020 Information household,” Rafa Arcaute, president of 5020 Information mentioned in a press assertion. “His modern strategy to music and his capability to attach with audiences on a deep degree make him the proper addition to our roster of artists. We’re excited in regards to the alternative to help his inventive growth and assist him obtain even higher success.”

Our Finalists Are Right 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 high Latin album of the 12 months for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). The Colombian artist is adopted by high nominees Unhealthy 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’s going to concurrently be accessible on the Spanish leisure cable community Universo, on Peacock and the Telemundo app, and in Latin America and the Caribbean via Telemundo Internacional. See the entire checklist of finalists right here.

Latinos on the 2024 VMAs

In different awards information, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards had a powerful 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 middle stage through 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 together 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 greatest Latin for her single “Mil Veces.”

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