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Trueno’s Going on Tour With Gorillaz & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Peso Pluma Makes Fashion History This week, Peso Pluma made history as the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s (CFDA) first Mexican ambassador for […]

Machel Montano & Ayetian Make Surprise Appearance at 2025 Caribbean Music Awards: 6 Best Moments

From Vybz Kartel’s culture-quaking comeback to the global domination of Moliy, Silent Addy and Disco Neil’s “Shake It to the Max,” Caribbean music and culture have been running 2025. To commemorate an incredible year, the region’s biggest and buzziest stars descended upon Kings Theater in Brooklyn, N.Y. for the third annual Caribbean Music Awards (Aug. […]

Snubs & Surprises at 2025 Caribbean Music Awards: Chronic Law, Bunji Garlin & Jada Kingdom Shut Out

Although Shenseea dominated the night with five wins, including dancehall album, collaboration and song of the year, the third annual Caribbean Music Awards certainly spread the wealth. Hosted by Majah Hype at Brooklyn’s King Theatre (Aug. 28), this year’s Caribbean Music Awards honored performers and works across reggae, dancehall, soca, R&B, gospel, bouyon, zess-steam, konpa […]

Every 2025 Caribbean Music Awards Performance, Ranked

From reggae legends like Sizzla and Buju Banton to innovative breakout stars like Lady Lava and dancehall upstarts such as Armanii, the third annual Caribbean Music Awards certainly weren’t lacking in star power and memorable performances. The Aug. 28 ceremony, which unfolded at Brooklyn’s Kings Theater ahead of a BET telecast on Sept. 12, celebrated […]

In Canada: The Beaches Named Billboard Canada’s Women of the Year 2025

Charlotte Cardin is passing the torch. After winning Billboard Canada‘s inaugural Woman of the Year award in 2024, the Montreal pop singer-songwriter announced this year’s winner: The Beaches. “I’m so happy for them!” she said, opening the envelope and smiling. “It’s so well deserved. They’ve been killing it for a long time. They’re really, really, […]

Akon’s Wife Files for Divorce After 29 Years of Marriage

Akon‘s wife Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce, just shy of the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary. Thiam cites irreconcilable differences as the reason behind the divorce, in documents obtained by Billboard. (TMZ first reported the news.) Related Akon Reveals He’s Redoing His ‘Whole Catalog in Country’ CAAMP Scores Fifth Adult Alternative Airplay No. 1 With ‘Mistakes’ […]