Maluma Earns Second No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay Chart with “Tu Recuerdo”

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Maluma has added another chart-topper to his resume…

The 32-year-old Colombian singer/songwriter has earned another Billboard Tropical Airplay chart champ as “Tu Recuerdo” ascends 2-1 on the chart dated July 25, marking his fifth career leader and the second No. 1 from the album Loco X Volver.

MalumaThe champ, released on PARIS LG/Sony Music Latin, trades places with Romeo Santos and Prince Royce’s “Dardos,” as the latter slides to No. 2 after seven weeks in charge.

“Tu Recuerdo” is the second ruler from Maluma’s seventh studio album Loco X Volver, following “1+1,” with Kany García, which became his first salsa No. 1 among his five coronations on Tropical Airplay.

His featured turn on Elvis Crespo’s merengue “Ole Brazil,” marked his first No. 1 on the tally in 2014.

“Tu Recuerdo” reaches No. 1 with 5.4 million audience impressions, up 6%, earned across the tropical-reporting stations in the United States during the tracking week ending July 16, according to Luminate.

The song is the second by a core Latin rhythmic artist to top Tropical Airplay in 2026, following Arcángel’s merengue cut “Hoy Se Guaya,” which led for a week in June.

Maluma becomes one of only three solo acts, with no accompanying billed artist, to reach No. 1 among the chart’s eight leaders this year, joining Arcángel and Carlos Vives, whose “Te Dedico” ruled for three weeks between May and June.

Beyond its Tropical Airplay success, “Tu Recuerdo” earns Maluma a 34th top 10 on the overall Latin Airplay chart, with a 13-10 jump.

The track also climbs to a new No. 2 high on Hot Tropical Songs and rises 40-37 on Hot Latin Songs. Both tallies combine radio airplay, streaming data and digital sales into their formulas.

Taylor Zakhar Perez to Star in Netflix’s “13 Going on 30” Reboot

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Taylor Zakhar Perez is 13 going on 30…

The 34-year-old part-Mexican American actor has joined the cast of Netflix’s 13 Going on 30 reboot.

Taylor Zakhar PerezZakhar Perez is part of a roster of new cast additions that includes Owen Thiele, Nasim Pedrad, Supriya Ganesh and Myra Molloy.

Other newcomers include Charley McCain, Henry Samiri, Audrina Miranda and Kai Zen.

Emily Bader and Logan Lerman lead the cast, which also includes Adeline Rudolph, Jessica Alba, Taylor Ortega,Tim Meadows and Dan Bucatinsky.

The original film’s stars, Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer, will reportedly appear in the reboot.

No word yet on the sequel’s plot. Production kicked off in L.A. last month.

A 2004 rom-com from Columbia Pictures, 13 Going on 30 centers on a 13-year-old girl who magically wakes up as her 30-year-old self and must navigate adulthood while rediscovering who she really is. Garner played the grown-up version of the character, starring opposite Mark Ruffalo in the film from Gary Winick, with Greer playing her frenemy Lucy Wyman.

13 Going on 30 grossed roughly $96 million in theaters and has endured for decades as a cultural touchstone, making a reboot inevitable.

Already, Garner has executive produced a stage musical adaptation that premiered at the Manchester Opera House last fall. Original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa penned the book for the stage adaptation, which features original songs by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

Brett Haley is directing the feature reboot from a script by Hannah Marks, with revisions by Flora Greeson.

Benicio Del Toro to Star in Apple Comedy Series “Protective Custody”

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Benicio Del Toro is going into protective custody…

The 59-year-old Puerto Rican Oscar-winning actor is reuniting with his Escape at Dannemora colleague Ben Stiller in the Apple comedy series Protective Custody.

Benicio del ToroIt marks the Traffic star’s first leading role in a comedy series.

Del Toro is fresh from starring as Sergio St. Carlos in One Battle After Another, a karate sensei and leader of the undocumented community in Baktan Cross, which landed him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

The project hails from Mike Judge, Steve Hely and Dave King.

Protective Custody follows a disgraced financier accused of massive fraud who is thrown into protective custody, where he must navigate prison politics, salvage his reputation, and confront the consequences of his actions while awaiting trial.

It comes over 10 years after Del Toro and Stiller worked together on Showtime’s prison break drama Escape at Dannemora; Del Toro starred as convicted murderer Richard Matt, who broke out of prison alongside Paul Dano’s David Sweat, who were having a relationship with prison guard Tilly Mitchell, played by Patricia Arquette. Stiller directed and executive produced.

Pitbull to Headline “Superstar Q&A” at This Year’s Billboard Latin Music Week

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Pitbull is preparing for a special Q&A…

The 45-year-old Cuban American artist has joined the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week lineup for a “Superstar Q&A.”

PitbullFresh off a history-making run during which he earned a Guinness World Record at London’s BST Hyde Park for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps, performed before a record-breaking crowd of nearly 70,000 fans and sold-out I’m Back Tour shows across North America and Europe, Pitbull is bringing his momentum to Billboard‘s event, which returns October 19-22 to the iconic Faena Forum Miami Beach.

He joins a lineup that includes Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Kany García, Lola Índigo, Paola Jara, RaiNao, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Trueno and Zhamira, with more talent to be announced in the coming weeks.

Globally known as Pitbull, Armando Christian Pérez is a Grammy-winning independent international superstar, entrepreneur, education ambassador and motivational speaker whose influence extends far beyond music.

Currently on his global I’m Back Tour with Lil Jon, he continues to captivate audiences around the world — with billions of audio streams and video views, hundreds of Gold and Platinum certifications and a career that has redefined global crossover success.

Beyond the stage, Pitbull has built a thriving business portfolio as the founder of the Mr. 305 record label and Voli 305 Vodka, while also launching Globalization, his SiriusXM channel dedicated to global rhythmic hits.

A passionate advocate for education, he cofounded SLAM! (Sports Leadership Arts Management), a nationally recognized tuition-free public charter school network that now serves more than 10,000 students across 14 campuses throughout the United States, empowering the next generation through innovative learning and leadership.

Taking place October 19 to 22, Billboard Latin Music Week is recognized as the longest-running, highest profile and most influential gathering in Latin music. This year’s edition, with the theme “Global Consolidation,” will once again spotlight the genre’s continued worldwide expansion with multiple days of performances, exclusive conversations, panels, workshops, showcases, networking and fan experiences.

Intocable Earns Six RIAA Latin Diamond Certifications

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Intocable is shining bright like six diamonds…

The beloved Regional Mexican band, hailing from Zapata, Texas, has earned six RIAA Latin Diamond certifications, coming only days after the group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Intocable,Intocable has now collected more RIAA Latin Diamond certifications than any other band, and boasts the second-most behind only Bad Bunny, recipient of the Billboard Latin Music Award for top Latin Artist of the 21st Century.

“These certifications represent far more than sales and streams,” reads a statement from Intocable, whose members were on hand to receive their plaques. “They represent decades of loyalty from our fans, who have been with us through every chapter of this journey. We are deeply grateful to the RIAA for this incredible recognition and to every person who has made our music a part of their lives.”

A separate statement on the group’s Instagram account reads: 6 Latin Diamond certifications. One incredible fanbase. Thank you for making history with us.”

Intocable, RIAA AwardsEstablished in 2001, the RIAA Premios de Oro y Platino Latin Program recognizes albums and singles that have more than 50% Spanish language lyrics.

Album sales, single sales, and on-demand audio and/or video streams are calculated at the formula of 1,500 on-demand audio and/or video streams equals 10 track sales, which equals 1 album sale. Diamond, or Diamante, is certified at 600,000 combined units.

Formed in the early 1990s by Ricky Muñoz, René Martínez, Sergio Serna, Johnny Lee Rosas, Alex Gulmar and Felix Salinas, Intocable blends Tejano, Norteño, pop, rock and cumbia music.

The group has sold an estimated 55 million albums, has 15 No. 1s on Billboard’sTop Regional Mexican Albums chart and 21 No. 1s on Regional Mexican Airplay. They are Grammy, Latin Grammy and Billboard Music Awardwinners.

Muñoz has had cause for extra celebration. He earned his first No. 1 as co-producer on Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay for his work on Grupo Frontera’s “Ojitos Bellos,” which led the chart dated July 18, 2026.

Intocable was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week in the category of recording.

The star is set as Intocable continues its Cultura Tour 2026, which visits 24 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Tejano legends recently partnered with Primary Wave Music in a deal covering the band’s catalog as well as its name, image and likeness rights.

Myke Towers Among Artists Set to Perform at iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

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Myke Towers is preparing for an all-star fiesta…

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter forms part of the star-studded lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, which returns to Miami’s Kaseya Center on October 17.

Myke TowersIn addition to Towers, Blessd, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrión, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Cuban newcomers Rey Tony y Helabusador (aka Los Titis) will perform at the event.

Rey Tony y Helabusador, in collaboration with Ya Ice Dilan, are behind the ultra-viral reparto song “Dichavate” that was recently ranked No. 4 on Billboard’s Best Latin Songs of 2026 (so far) midyear list.

Hosted by iHeartLatino president and iHeartRadio personality Enrique Santos, this year’s annual concert will honor award-winning playwright, composer, actor and singer Lin-Manuel Miranda with the 2026 iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award, celebrating his work both on and off the stage and for being “deeply committed to philanthropy and social impact,” reads the press statement.

Additionally, the Miami Fire-Rescue’s Florida Task Force 2—which was deployed by the State Department to assist the affected communities in Venezuela—will be recognized at the event for its heroic response to the devastating twin earthquakes that occurred in June.

“iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina celebrates the music, culture and pride that bring our community together,” Santos shares. “This night is a celebration of the resilience and contributions of Latinos from every background. As we celebrate our 13th annual event, we’re proud to showcase Latin music’s biggest stars while honoring real-life heroes. Live from Miami, we’ll bring this celebration to Latin music fans across the country.”

Tickets for the 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, which will broadcast across iHeartRadio Latin stations nationwide, go on sale July 28 on Ticketmaster.

Shakira’s Burna Boy-Collab “Dai Dai” Rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

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Shakira’s is expanding her reign across the Billboard charts…

Following her chart-topping performance on the Billboard Global 200 and its spotlight turn during the FIFA World Cup’s first-ever halftime show, the 49-year-old Colombian superstar and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” adds another win as it vaults 4-1 on the Latin Airplay chart dated July 25.

Shakira, Burna Boy,The rise delivers Shakira her 25th No. 1 and hands Burna Boy a chart-topper in his first visit.

With “Dai Dai” atop Latin Airplay, Shakira extends her record for the most No. 1s among women in the chart’s 32-year history. J Balvin remains the overall leader with 40 chart-toppers.

“Dai Dai” reaches the summit with a 25% gain in audience impressions, to 7.3 million, across the 152 Latin-reporting stations in the United States during the July 10-16 tracking week, according to Luminate.

“Dai Dai” marks Shakira’s return to the summit after more than a year, following the one-week reign of “Soltera” in January 2025. The latter became her first coronation as a solo artist dating to “Loba” in late 2009.

Since its Billboard debut, “Dai Dai” has collected 10 No. 1s worldwide, now adding Latin Airplay to its list of chart-topping achievements.

The song’s global momentum began soon after its premiere at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.

Here’s a breakdown of “Dai Dai’s” Billboard No. 1s across the globe, by peak date:

Peak Date, Chart, Weeks at No. 1
June 27, Billboard Colombia Hot 100, four
June 27, Switzerland Songs, four
July 4, Billboard Global Excl. U.S., three
July 4, Austria Songs, two
July 11, Billboard Argentina Hot 100, one
July 11, Luxembourg Songs, two
July 18, Billboard Global 200, two
July 18, Germany Songs, one
July 18, Belgium Songs, one
July 25, Latin Airplay, one

“Dai Dai’s” chart domination may continue, even though the World Cup concluded on July 19.

Its World Cup final halftime-show performance took place on July 19, during the July 17-23 tracking week, which could lift airplay, streams, and sales globally.

At the same time, the song may begin to lose momentum with the final four days of the current tracking period falling after the tournament’s close.

Aston Villa Make Bid for Alejandro Garnacho

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Alejandro Garnacho may be switching sides soon…

Aston Villa have made a bid to sign the 22-year-old Argentine-Spanish football, who plays for Chelsea, on loan with a possible obligation to buy, per ESPN sources.

Alejandro GarnachoGarnacho has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge after a poor first season following his move from Manchester United, during which he failed to significantly impact the team’s fortunes, and it is understood the player is eager to depart.

He didn’t report for preseason training earlier in July with both parties having agreed it’s best he stays away from the training ground while his future gets resolved.

Chelsea reportedly want around £42.5 million ($56.9m) in any permanent deal for the winger.

Garnacho was told earlier in the summer that he’s not guaranteed a regular starting place at Stamford Bridge and it was subsequently decided that he could leave, with clubs in the Premier League, Italy and elsewhere in Europe having expressed interest, as well as Saudi Arabia.

It’s understood that a lack of playing time was the crucial factor and that relations remain positive between club and player.

It’s hoped internally that a deal can be reached as soon as possible for his departure.

YouTube Star Alejo Igoa Signs with William Morris Endeavor (WME) 

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Alejo Igoa has new impressive representation…

The 29-year-old Argentine YouTuber, actor, media personality and businessman has signed with William Morris Endeavor (WME) for worldwide representation in all areas.

Alejo IgoaWME will work with Igoa, the most-subscribed Spanish-language creator on YouTube, with more than 120 million subscribers, to expand his touring, media and digital content businesses, while building out his brand partnerships, books, ventures and licensing verticals. He did not previously have representation.

On his YouTube channel, Igoa focuses on highly energetic, family-friendly content centered around “24-hour” survival challenges, pranks and extravagant experiments.

Igoa’s most YouTube popular video to date is “Underwater 100 Mystery Buttons.. Only 1 Will Let you ESCAPE the Box!!” with more than 136 million views.

In his videos, he’s backed by an ensemble cast of recurring friends, family members and other creators. Igoa also counts 15 million Instagram followers and 6.9 million on TikTok.

In April 2026, Igoa made his live show debut with “El Show de Alejo Igoa,” in which he performed before than 70,000 people across seven sold-out shows at the Movistar Arena in Argentina.

Earlier this year, Igoa became the first Latin creator to receive the YouTube Red Diamond Creator Award for surpassing 100 million subscribers.

In addition, Igoa this year was awarded a pair of Guinness World Records: one for “most subscribers for a Spanish-language channel on YouTube” and another for “most subscribers for a Spanish-language entertainment channel on YouTube.”

Disney+ Gives Green Light to Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s Drama Series “Afterlife with Archie”

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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is preparing for the afterlife…

Disney+ has given the green light to Afterlife with Archie, an hourlong drama series based on the best-selling Archie comic book series by the 52-year-old Nicaraguan American playwright, screenwriter and comic book writer and Francesco Francavilla.

Roberto Aguirre-SacasaIt’ll have a Halloween 2027 premiere on the streamer.

The order comes nine months after the project landed at Disney+ with a big script-to-series commitment.

Afterlife with Archie comes from the same auspices as the CW’s Riverdale and Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: writer Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti‘s Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television where Aguirre-Sacasa and Berlanti are under overall deals.

Penned by Aguirre-Sacasa based on the Archie Comics characters, Afterlife with Archie turns the all-American town of Riverdale into a zombie-overrun apocalypse — where the only thing scarier than the undead is trying to survive your teenage years. When a supernatural spell from a certain teen-witch backfires, unleashing an army of the possessed dead upon Riverdale, Archie and his friends must fight to stay alive, testing the friendships, romances, and loyalties that have always held them together.

Afterlife with Archie is executive produced by Aguirre-Sacasa and Jimmy Gibbons via Muckle Man; Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman via Berlanti Productions; and Jon Goldwater via Archie Comics Studios.

“Afterlife with Archie has always been about more than just zombies — it’s about the friendships, loyalty and humanity that make Riverdale worth fighting for,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “Roberto, Greg, Sarah and Jon have such a deep appreciation for these characters, and they’ve built something that’s equal parts thrilling and heartfelt. Fans are going to fall hard for this new version of the gang … and maybe scream a little too.”

This is Aguirre-Sacasa, Berlanti Prods. and Warner Bros. TV’s third live-action Archie Comics series adaptation — and the first to launch on the outlet it was originally sold to. Riverdale was initially set up at Fox before moving to theCW, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina started at the CW before relocating to Netflix. Riverdale spawned a short-lived spinoff series on the CW, Katy Keene.

Afterlife with Archie also marks Warner Bros. TV’s first series for Disney+, which has been increasingly opening up its slate to outside studios.

“The world of ‘Archie’ and Riverdale is the gift that keeps on giving,” said Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks. “To bring Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s incredible story to life with our partners at Berlanti Productions, ArchieComics and Disney+ is a thrill for all of us at WBTVG.”

Aguirre-Sacasa, a film, TV and comic book writer, had written Archie Comics’ two best-selling horror series, Afterlife With Archie and Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, when he was named the publisher’s Chief Creative Officer in March 2014. Twelve years later, he continues in his role while also expanding his TV footprint — and the Archie TV universe which launched with the 2017 Riverdale. 

“This was the comic book that started it all. Before there was a Riverdale, before there was a Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, there was Afterlife with Archie, which I collaborated on with the best horror artist in the business, Francesco Francavilla,” Aguirre-Sacasa said. “Getting to turn Afterlife into a TV series for the amazing team at Disney+ with our incredible partners at Berlanti Productions, WB and, of course, Jon (Goldwater) and his Archie family is truly a full-circle moment — and the ultimate dream project for me. Time to say a prayer for Archie, Betty, Veronica and the whole gang, ‘cause THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING!!!!”

Berlanti Prods. and WBTV also have the upcoming Scooby-Doo! live-action series at Netflix, the HBO drama pilot How To Survive Without Me, Stillwater, based on the Skybound comic books, which has a series commitment at Amazon, as well as All American, which just launched its eighth and final season on the CW.

“We are so happy to reunite with Roberto on this exciting series that takes us back into the Riverdale world that we so love, and we are thankful to Disney+ and WBTV for giving us the opportunity to revisit some of our favorite characters in a unique and thrilling way,” Berlanti and Schechter said. “A special thank you to Jon Goldwater for letting us continue to play within the beloved ‘Archie’ universe and trusting us to bring Archie’s various stories to life.”