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Presented By Ulta Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard Latin’s Social Media Manager and Staff Writer moderates our now traditional and iconic women’s panel, this year devoted to global stars on the Billboard charts. A conversation between some of the women making waves in the Latin music industry (Bad Gyal, Belinda, Danna, Debi Nova, Mon Laferte and Zhamira Zambrano) at Billboard’s Latin Music Week 2024. Ingrid Fajardo moderará nuestro tradicional e icónico panel de mujeres, este año con estrellas globales de todas partes del mundo. Una conversación entre algunas de las mujeres que están dando pasos en la industria de la música latina…

Convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with cancer. The 72-year-old ex film producer, who is currently serving time behind bars, learned about his diagnosis earlier this month, insiders told The New York Post. A rep for Weinstein initially denied the diagnosis when contacted by The Post. They later condemned “speculation” around his health status. “Craig Rothfeld, Mr. Weinstein’s authorized legal healthcare representative in New York State, expresses profound dismay at the speculation surrounding Mr. Weinstein’s medical condition,” the rep said in a statement. “It is both troubling and unacceptable that such private and confidential health matters have become…

Angelina Jolie’s rumored romance with British rapper Akala is reportedly heating up. The “Maleficent” star, 49, reportedly snuck the 40-year-old musician up to her hotel suite at The Corinthia in London last week, sources told the US Sun Monday. “The pair spent Wednesday and Thursday night together inside the hotel and did not leave,” the insider shared, explaining Akala joined the actress two hours after she arrived. Angelina Jolie, seen here on Friday, reportedly spent two days locked up in a hotel room with rumored beau, Akala. GC Images According to the US Sun, the actress and musician, seen here on…

The Mexican painter and poet Carmen Mondragón, who was also known as Nahui Olin and was renowned for questioning social norms and fighting against the oppressive conditions imposed on women in the early 20th century, was the main inspiration for Alfredo Martínez’s spring 2025 collection.The Guadalajara-born designer, who has earned a place in Mexico’s fashion scene by designing garments that make women look powerful, hoped to evoke “the courage women have, and the audacity to face challenges unique to each era,” he explained after the show. “Carmen Mondragón did many things at that time that were not well regarded for…

The Grammy winner went on to thank Elvira for being “lovely” towards her mom, Joan Grande, before adding, “She might have different feelings about that now but I’ll talk to her… clearly, we all have our days!” And her meetup with Elvira isn’t the only controversy Ariana is addressing. Days before the Instagram exchange, Ariana also weighed in on another social media mishap, this time involving her Wicked costar Cynthia Erivo. The Harriet actress had slammed “offensive” fan art for the upcoming movie musical; however, the “Yes, And?” singer tried to see both sides of the issue. “I think it’s…

Taylor Swift may not have been in the stands for boyfriend Travis Kelce’s latest NFL game — but she still showed support for him during her latest Eras Tour stop. Before hitting the stage in Miami over the weekend, Hard Rock Stadium streamed Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers game on various TVs throughout the venue. Fans took to X to share photos of the game streaming alongside other screens that read “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.” Ahead of Taylor Swift’s latest Eras Tour stop in Miami over the weekend, Hard Rock Stadium aired the Kansas City Chiefs…

Why does Joe Alwyn look so cozy with Kendall Jenner? This past year has gone very well for Taylor Swift. But while her current relationship makes headlines, her ex is no stranger to fame, either. Why would Joe Alwyn cozy up to someone with whom Taylor has a seemingly contentious relationship? Taylor isn’t exactly besties with Kendall Jenner. What’s Joe’s angle? Joe Alwyn attends the “The Brutalist” photocall during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 01, 2024. (Photo Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Don’t Joe Alwyn and Kendall Jenner look so cozy, here? In…

Thalia and Maria Becerra sat down for a candid conversation about mental health and fame during the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week. During the 30-minute discussion the Mexican pop diva and Argentine artist—who in the summer took a break from social media to focus on her mental health—got up-close and personal about accountability, haters, and having a positive mindset. Below, check out some of the best quotes from their conversation: Thalia on the term “Mental Health”: “Honestly, it’s something new. I didn’t have this in my teenage years when you most need it. This didn’t exist, so you had to…

Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 21, 2024, 01:10 PM ETCloseESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”A few years from now, when the New York Mets have become the powerhouse they’re bound to be, they will look back on the 2024 season as where it all started. Something special happened in Queens this year. And the fact that it ended in disappointing fashion, with the Los Angeles Dodgers dispatching them from the National League Championship Series on Sunday night with a 10-5 victory in Game 6, in no way lessens what the Mets…

Warm and sincere: that’s how saxophonist Boney James describes his music. “It’s so hard for me to be objective,” says the four-time Grammy nominee. “But those are two things that describe my music. I’m only trying to make records that I love, so I just call it ‘Boney James music.’” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Descriptions aside, James is still going strong after making his indie solo debut in 1992. Currently marking the 30thanniversary of his first major label signing in 1994, he just released his 19th album, Slow Burn, through Concord Records (Oct.…