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How to Help Those Impacted by the Earthquakes in Venezuela (Updated)

Venezuela is once again in a state of national emergency, and this time not for political reasons. The South American country was struck on Wednesday night (June 24) by twin earthquakes that caused the collapse of multiple buildings, primarily in the coastal region of La Guaira, north of Caracas, as well as in the capital […]

Oliver Tree Memorial Service to Be Livestreamed on July 25

A memorial service and celebration of life has been set for Oliver Tree, who died following a tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that took the lives of six on June 14. The service is scheduled for July 25, with a public livestream planned “due to limited space for family and friends,” a […]

DANNA Debuts Lucid Dreams Era at Sold-Out Roxy Show & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From festival announcements and hometown celebrations to career milestones and meaningful personal releases, Billboard editors spotlight the uplifting moments shaping Latin music each week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. This week’s roundup is packed with moments that highlight Latin music’s reach, community impact and continued cultural momentum. Ruidosa Fest unveiled the lineup […]

Alan Jackson’s Final Concert: His Past Label Heads ‘Remember When’ They Worked With the Country Superstar

He has always been notably quiet in person and has seldom had a lot to say from stage. But big speeches weren’t what people have wanted from Alan Jackson. They wanted the songs: “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” “Chattahoochee,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Remember When,” “Small Town Southern Man,” “Where Were You (When the World Stopped […]

Bizarrap & Myke Towers’ ‘BZRP Music Session #42/66,’ More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week

This week, Billboard’s New Music Friday Guide: Latin roundup — curated with key recommendations by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features a number of new songs and albums, including Bizarrap and Myke Towers’ “BZRP Music Session #42/66,” Becky G’s “Patrona” and Kane Rodriguez’s album Loco Soñador. Released Wednesday, Argentinian producer Bizarrap dropped his latest music session featuring Puerto […]

‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100

Hyuuganatsu, Minoji Kurata, Touko Shino’s Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) Vol. 22 debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100, on the list released June 25. The volume is the latest installment of the manga version of the title, serialized in Gekkan Sunday GX. The volume bows atop the chart with […]