Daddy Yankee Signs Strategic Agreement With Capitol Latin

billboard.biz– Reggaetón star Daddy Yankee has signed a distribution and licensing deal with Capitol Latin for the release of his upcoming studio album, Prestige. Yankee, who releases his albums on his own El Cartel Records, was … view details

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Wisin & Yandel Drop Off Jennifer Lopez/Enrique Iglesias Tour...

billboard.biz– Latin urban duo Wisin & Yandel have dropped out of the upcoming North American concert tour with Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez due to "unresolvable issues," according to a spokesperson for the … view details

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Latin Alternative Music Conference Day Two: Much Ado About the Media

billboard.biz– On day two of the 13th Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York, the conversations kept coming back to evolving media opportunities for the "Latin Alternative" genre, which is made up largely of Rock … view details

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Juanes, Ruben Blades Set For L.A. Philharmonic Americas & Americans Fest

billboard.biz– The Hollywood Bowl is set to draw Latin music fans this summer when Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra and Rubén Blades perform at Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel's Americas & Americans Festival. view details

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Univision to Keep Latin Grammys Through 2018

billboard.biz– The Latin Recording Academy and Univision have signed a six-year deal that will keep the Latin Grammys on the Spanish-language network until 2018, according to LARAS officials. view details ,

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Brazilian Sertaneja Music is On The Rise, From Michel Telo to Gusttavo Lima

billboard.biz– It seems like a statistical impossibility. But six months after Michel Teló's "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" topped European and South American airplay and digital charts, another Brazilian track -- in Portuguese … view details ,

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Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias May Unveil New Duet on Tour

billboard.com– Fans can count on seeing Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Igelesias sing together when their co-headlining tour hits the road next month. They just don't know what the songs will be yet. view details ,

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Homero Patron, Mexican Composer and Producer, Dead at 61

billboard.biz– Mexican composer, arranger and producer Homero Patrón, known for his elegant renderings of Mexican music, passed away July 4 in Los Angeles. He was 61 years old. view details ,

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Jennifer Lopez Still Waffling on 'American Idol' Future

billboard.com– "Should I stay or should I go?" seems to be on repeat in Jennifer Lopez's mind as the Latin pop star tries to determine whether or not she should return for a third season at the judges table on "American … view details , ,

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Lead & Fear: Can Monterrey Mexico's Music Scene Survive the Drug War...

billboard.biz– By force of lead and fear, the city that served as a hotbed for some of Mexico's most important rock bands, has seen its nightlife annihilated. In the middle of the fight against organized crime, Monterrey, cradle … view details ,

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Exclusive: Larry Hernandez Signs With Universal Music Latin Entertainment/Fonovi

billboard.biz– Regional Mexican singer Larry Hernandez has signed on to continue making albums with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE), according to a spokesperson for the label. view details ,

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Jennifer Lopez 'Hits' Package Coming in July

billboard.com– J. Lo will pack 13 years of hits onto one album when "Dance Again… The Hits," Lopez's first best-of collection, arrives on July 24 through Epic Records. view details ,

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