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By Valeria Mendoza

Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.

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KATSEYE to Perform at 2026 AMAs, Signaling Award Shows' New Direction
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KATSEYE to Perform at 2026 AMAs, Signaling Award Shows' New Direction

KATSEYE will take the stage at the 2026 American Music Awards on May 25 in Las Vegas. The group's selection highlights the ceremony's push f

Coachella Fined $44,000 for Justin Bieber and Anyma's Curfew Violations
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Coachella Fined $44,000 for Justin Bieber and Anyma's Curfew Violations

The city of Indio fined Coachella $44,000 after artists Justin Bieber and Anyma exceeded the festival's strict 1:00 AM curfew. The fines wil

Ariana Grande's New Instagram Account Sparks Fan Theories About Upcoming Album
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Ariana Grande's New Instagram Account Sparks Fan Theories About Upcoming Album

Ariana Grande has launched a new, verified Instagram account, sending fans into a frenzy of speculation about her eighth album. The blank pr

Ryan Castro and Danny Ocean Blend Street Energy with Melodic Depth on 'Desahógate'
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Ryan Castro and Danny Ocean Blend Street Energy with Melodic Depth on 'Desahógate'

Danny Ocean and Ryan Castro merge melodic introspection with street energy on 'Desahógate'. The song blends dancehall, reggae, and tropical

Drake's 'Iceman' Album Arrives May 15 After a Chilling Toronto Reveal
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Drake's 'Iceman' Album Arrives May 15 After a Chilling Toronto Reveal

Drake revealed his album 'Iceman' drops May 15 by hiding the date inside a massive ice block in Toronto. The stunt, streamed live, included

Bad Bunny's Legal Battle Takes New Turn as Label Refuses to Cover Defense Costs
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Bad Bunny's Legal Battle Takes New Turn as Label Refuses to Cover Defense Costs

Bad Bunny secured a legal victory in a copyright dispute over his album 'Un Verano Sin Ti.' Now, his label is refusing to cover his defense

Karol G Unveils 'Tropitour' Details in Intimate Behind-the-Scenes Video
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Karol G Unveils 'Tropitour' Details in Intimate Behind-the-Scenes Video

Karol G released a video offering a personal look at the preparations for her 'Viajando por el Mundo Tropitour.' The clip highlights key war

Madonna Offers Reward After Historic 2006 Stage Outfit Stolen at Coachella
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Madonna Offers Reward After Historic 2006 Stage Outfit Stolen at Coachella

Following her surprise Coachella appearance, Madonna announced the theft of original stagewear from her 2006 archives. The singer is offerin

Bad Bunny's 'DtMF' Ties 'Despacito' Record with 56 Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot Latin Songs
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Bad Bunny's 'DtMF' Ties 'Despacito' Record with 56 Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Hot Latin Songs

Bad Bunny's hit 'DtMF' has spent 56 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. This achievement ties the record

Coachella 2026: How Brands Turned the Desert Into a Cultural Marketplace
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Coachella 2026: How Brands Turned the Desert Into a Cultural Marketplace

Coachella 2026 has evolved into a premier marketing stage where brands create immersive, tactile experiences. From e.l.f. Cosmetics' heat-be

Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 Set Was a Raw, Conceptual Reclamation of His Past
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Justin Bieber's Coachella 2026 Set Was a Raw, Conceptual Reclamation of His Past

Justin Bieber transformed his Cochella 2026 headlining set into a piece of conceptual art, singing over his original YouTube videos. The per

Karol G Announces 'Tropicoqueta' World Tour After Dominating Coachella 2026
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Karol G Announces 'Tropicoqueta' World Tour After Dominating Coachella 2026

Karol G announced her 'Tropicoqueta' world tour during her second Coachella 2026 performance. The Colombian star brought out Peso Pluma, Bec