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De la Ghetto Fishes for Answers | Billboard

De la Ghetto shares how “Sensacion del Bloque” became successful and changed his life, his biggest fear and more! De la Ghetto: OK, let’s choose one. I got one. Do you believe in astrology and what is your sign? That’s crazy because my birthday is this week. I am a Virgo. We can be sometimes […]

Avex’s CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa on Producing Global Hits and AEGX’s Success

Billboard‘s International Power Players list recognizes the leaders that are driving the success of the music business in countries outside the United States. Avex’s CEO, Katsumi Kuroiwa, was chosen from the music industry leaders of the world for inclusion in the list for the second consecutive year. Billboard Japan interviewed Kuroiwa upon his selection for […]

VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei Debuts New Song ‘Moonlight’ in Surprise Shibuya Show

Hoshimachi Suisei surprised passersby in Shibuya, Tokyo on Monday (Sept. 30) by appearing unannounced at Udagawa Crank Street in Center Gai for a compact set promoting her upcoming new single. With over 2.4 million subscribers on her channel, Hoshimachi Suisei is a virtual YouTuber affiliated with hololive, home of many popular VTubers including Usada Pekora […]

Hey! Say! JUMP’s ‘UMP’ Bows at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100

Hey! Say! JUMP‘s “UMP” shoots to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Oct. 2, selling 221,762 CDs in its first week. The lyrics for the eight-member group’s 34th single was written by sumika’s Kenta Kataoka. The track was powered by physical sales (No. 1) and radio airplay (No. 6) and hits No. […]

‘¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!’: How to Stream the Documentary About ‘The Disneyland of Mexican Restaurants’

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Welcome to ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! The new documentary released via Paramount+ on Wednesday (Oct. 2), chronicles the highs and lows […]