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The Latin Grammys are almost here for a 25th anniversary celebration

Nov. 14, 2024 00:08 AM EST

The 2024 Latin Grammy Awards are here and back in Miami. It's a big year: the award show is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Latin music genres have never been bigger globally. So, what should you expect? Édgar Barrera — the producer and songwriter known for his work with...

The Latin Grammys return to Miami for their 25th anniversary. Here's what to know

Nov. 11, 2024 08:55 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Latin music has taken the world by storm, sparking industry conversations for the past few years. Across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, numbers have skyrocketed, making it the fastest growing streaming genre in the United States. The Latin Grammy Awards,...

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

Oct. 16, 2024 10:44 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — It's a pop hit like many others: An ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm. But “OMG,” performed by New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, has become the perfect anthem for the team's unlikely playoff run. Since its release on streaming platforms in...

Édgar Barrera, Bad Bunny and Karol G lead the 2024 Latin Grammy nominations

Sep. 17, 2024 09:41 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Édgar Barrera — the producer and songwriter known for his work with such artists as Madonna, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Shakira, Grupo Frontera and beyond — leads the Latin Grammy nominations for a second year in a row. This year, he's up for nine awards; last year he received 13...

Daddy Yankee's memoir, 'ReaDY! The Power To Change Your Story,' will be out in April

Sep. 04, 2024 08:19 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Latin music superstar Daddy Yankee, the Grammy winning “King of Reggaeton,” hopes his memoir will inspire others to believe in themselves. HarperCollins Publishers announced Wednesday that it will release Daddy Yankee's “ReaDY! The Power To Change Your...