The 33-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning singer-songweriter has officially received two of her very own wax figures at the renowned Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Karol G was present at the recent grand reveal in New York City, where she reacted to her two figures: one that captures the Colombian-inspired outfit and signature blue hair that she rocked during her 2022 Coachella performance; the other is one of her looks from the “TQG” music video with Shakira, where she had her striking red locks.
“Wow, how impressive!” Karol said in a press statement. “My first impression was I love my smile, and the color of my eyes […] I hope when my fans meet the figures that it’s a manifestation for them that one day they will meet me.”
Her Coachella wax figure will remain at the Madame Tussauds in Times Square, whereas her “TQG” wax figure will be relocated to the Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas at the end of October.
“Karol G is one of our generation’s greatest living Latina performers,” added Eliza Rose, marketing manager at Madame Tussauds New York. “Her figure is a beautiful addition to our museums, and a testament to her talent, influence and the love her fans have for her.”
The “Bichota” singer—who’s a 17-time finalist at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards and whose “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” has spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart—joins Maluma, Anitta, Selena, Bad Bunny, Shakira and other Latin acts with their own wax figures.
Anitta is celebrating a historic feat on the Billboard charts.
The 31-year-old Brazilian artist’s team-up with Alejandro Fernandez has officially topped Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart as “La Tóxica” climbs 6-1 to rule the ranking dated September 21.
With her first appearance and No. 1 on the 40-deep ranking, Anitta enters a class of her own, becoming the first Brazilian artist to rule any Billboard Regional Mexican chart (Billboard has Regional Mexican Airplay and Regional Mexican Albums charts).
Since appearing on Regional Mexican Airplay in July, “La Tóxica” has been rising on radio airplay. During the September 6-12 tracking week, the corrido norteño racks up 6.3 million in audience impressions in the U.S. That’s a 37% gain from the week prior across monitored regional Mexican radio stations, according to Luminate.
Plus, the song achieves the Greatest Gainer honor of the week (awarded weekly to the song with the largest gain in audience).
Fernández’s collaboration with Anitta follows a series of attractive partnerships with female artists who predominantly sing in another language. The hitmaker took Beyoncé to a No. 23 high on Latin Pop Airplay through “Amor Gitano,” in March 2007. Meanwhile, “Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti,” with Christina Aguilera, reached No. 13 on Latin Pop Airplay in 2013.
In the proceeding years, other fruitful pair-ups arose through Latin artists Morat and Alfredo Oilvas, who earned their highest-charting entries on two different charts. “Sé Que Te Duele” drove pop band Morat to their second and last entry on Latin Pop Airplay (No. 23 high, 2017).
Meanwhile, “Cobijas Ajenas” propelled Olivas to his first No. 1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart (one week atop, June 8, 2024).
As “La Tóxica” lands at the summit, Fernández ups his career count to 10 No. 1s, extending his third-most rulers mark among soloists since the chart launched in 1994, where Christian Nodal continues at the helm with 17 No. 1s, while Gerardo Ortiz follows with 13 champs.
Anitta, meanwhile, celebrates her first No. 1 on a Billboard airplay chart in over six years, when “Machika,” with J Balvin and Jeon, ruled both the overall Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay rankings for one week in March 2018. Plus, she builds on “La Tóxica’s” success with career-bests numbers.
Anitta likewise becomes the fifth female solo singer, outside of the regional Mexican genre –or who predominantly records pop songs– to secure a No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay. Here’s that list of winners:
Artist, Title, Date, Weeks at No. 1 Pilar Montenegro, “Quítame Ese Hombre,” March 23, 2002, nine
Shakira, with Grupo Frontera, “(Entre Paréntesis),” May 18, one
Becky G, with Leonardo & Ángela Aguilar, “Por El Contrario,” March 9, one
Emilia, with Los Ángeles Azules, “Perdonarte, Para Qué?,” July 20, one
Becky G, with Oscar Maydon, “Mercedes,” Aug. 3, one
Anitta, with Alejandro Fernández, “La Tóxica,” Sept. 21
“La Tóxica” is the fourth single from Fernández’s album, Te Llevo En La Sangre, to crown Regional Mexican Airplay. It trails “No Es Que Me Quiera Ir,” “Difícil Tu Caso”, and “Cobijas Ajenas”, with Olivas, all which ruled for one week between 2023-’24.
The song’s radio coronation builds upon a win streak for Fernández, who just received his 2024 Latin Grammy nomination for best Ranchera/Mariachi album for Te Llevo En La Sangre.
The year’s biggest names in music gathered on Wednesday at UBS Arena in Long Island, NY, for a chance to take home a Moon Person at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, with the 31-year-old Brazilian superstar coming away with a win.
Anitta won in the Best Latin category for “Mil Veces.”
It’s her third consecutive Best Latin prize.
She won in 2022 for her massive hit “Envolver” and in 2023 for “Funk Rave.”
Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the 2024 MTV VMAs featured the likes of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Glorilla, Karol G and LL Cool J, performing his first VMAs gig in over 25 years, all while celebrating the best performances of the year.
Taylor Swift, who came in with 10 nominations, led the pack at the awards show with five wins in total including Artist of the Year; the other came for ‘Fortnight’, her duet with Post Malone. Other wins included Ariana Grande, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion and SZA. Sabrina Carpenter won Song of the Year (‘Espresso’) while Chappell Roan won Best New Artist.
Here’s the full list of MTV Video Music Award winners:
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Katy Perry
Best Alternative Benson Boone – ‘Beautiful Things’ – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records
VMAs Most Iconic Performance Katy Perry – ‘Roar’ (2013, live from Empire-Fulton Ferry Park)
Best Trending Video Megan Thee Stallion ft. Yuki Chiba – ‘Mamushi’ – Hot Girl Productions
Song of Summer Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’ – Republic Records
Best Rock Lenny Kravitz – ‘Human’ – 2024 Roxie Records Inc. under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management GmbH
Best Collaboration Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’ – Republic Records
Best Afrobeats Tyla – ‘Water’ – FAX Records / Epic Records
Song of the Year Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Espresso’ – Island
Artist of the Year Taylor Swift – Republic Records
Best Pop Taylor Swift – Republic Records
Best R&B SZA – ‘Snooze’ – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
Video for Good Billie Eilish – ‘What Was I Made For (From The Motion Picture Barbie)’ – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Best Cinematography Ariana Grande – ‘we can’t be friends (wait for your love)’ – Republic Records – Cinematography by Anatol Trofimov
Best Art Direction Megan Thee Stallion – ‘BOA’ – Hot Girl Productions – Art Direction by Brittany Porter
Best Direction Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’ – Republic Records – Directed by Taylor Swift
Best Editing Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’ – Republic Records – Editing by Chancler Haynes
Best Choreography Dua Lipa – ‘Houdini’ – Warner Records – Choreography by Charm La’Donna
Best Visual Effects Eminem – ‘Houdini’ – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records – Visual Effects by Synapse Virtual Production, Louise Lee, Rich Lee, Metaphysic, Flawless Post
Best Hip-Hop Eminem – ‘Houdini’ – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Best K-pop LISA – ‘Rockstar’ – Lloud Co. / RCA Records
Best New Artist Chappell Roan
Best Latin Anitta – ‘Mil Veces’ – Floresta Records / Republic Records / Universal Music Latin Entertainment
MTV Push Performance of the Year June 2024: LE SSERAFIM – ‘EASY’ – SOURCE MUSIC / Geffen Records
Video of the Year Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’ – Republic Records
Anitta is set to make National Football League history…
The 31-year-old Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and occasional television host will perform during halftime at the NFL’s inaugural regular-season game in São Paulo, which marks a historic expansion of American football into South America.
Anitta, Brazil‘s own baile funk superstar, will kick off the halftime show.
Her performance is set to meld the vibrant spirit of Brazilian music with the exhilarating intensity of American football.
“I am incredibly excited to perform in São Paulo at the NFL’s first game in my home country of Brazil,” says Anitta. “Growing up here has completely shaped me as an artist and, of course, as a person. So it means everything to be able to bring fans around the world the excitement and joy of our amazing music and culture. It’s really a dream come true to be a part of this moment.”
The event is taking place September 6 at 8:15pm ET at the Arena Corinthians.
Steering Anitta’s presentation are NFL’s head of music, Seth Dudowsky, senior vice president of global event operations & production, Jon Barker, and director of event presentation & content, Tim Tubito, all in collaboration with Production Club.
“When we talked about artists that we wanted to work with, Anitta was at the top of that list,” explains Dudowsky. “We don’t want to come in and make this very American and Western. We want it to weave into the culture of the environment that we’re at,” adds Jon Barker.
Luísa Sonza, who was one of the talents honored at this year’s Billboard Women in Music Awards, will be responsible for singing the national anthem.
The 24-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter has revealed the track list for his new album, Éxodo, a 24-song double album that features Cardi B, Anitta, Quavo, DJ Snake and other all-star collaborators.OK
Éxodo, the follow-up to Peso’ Plumas Grammy-winning debut album Génesis, is comprised of 16 songs in the same style as the música Mexicana that helped launch his career, and eight urbano (reggaeton, Latin trap etc.) songs.
Peso Pluma had a big look in in the lead-up to and after the release of his debut record, the third regional Mexican LP to hit the Top 10 (No. 3) of the Billboard 200.
The album’s release date of June 20 was revealed in a music video teaser for “La Durango” that stars Connor McGregor.
Peso Pluma recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and performed his new song “La Durango” with Eslabon Armado’s Pedro Tovar.
He’s also gearing up for a tour across North America with festival slots in New York, Chicago and Mexico.
Here’s a look at the complete track list:
Disc 1:
La Durango ft. Eslabón Armado and Junior H
Me Activo ft. Jasiel Nuñez
La Patrulla ft. Neton Vega
La People II ft. Tito Double P and Joel de la P
Sr. Smith ft. Luis R Conriquez
Rompe la Dompe ft. Junior H and Oscar Maydon
Mami ft. Chino Pacas
Belanova ft. Tito Double P
Bruce Wayne
Hollywood ft. Estevan Plazola
Reloj ft. Ivan Cornejo
Ice
Solicitado
Santal 33 ft. Oscar Maydo
Vino Tinto ft. Natanael Cano and Gabito Ballesteros
14-14
Disc 2:
Gimme a Second ft. Rich the Kid
Put Em in the Fridge ft. Cardi B
Pa No Pensar ft. Quavo
Peso Completo ft. Aracángel
Bellakeo ft. Anitta
Mala ft. Ryan Castro
Tommy & Pamela ft. Kenia Os
Teka ft. DJ Snake
The 31-year-old Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and occasional television host has released her latest album Funk Generation via Republic Records and Universal Music Latin Entertainment.
Singing in Spanish, Portuguese and English, the trilingual superstar doubles down on her efforts to globalize Brazilian funk with the new album.
The enthralling 15-track set (her third trilingual album) is a master class, as Anitta serves cheeky, club-ready dance songs that will have you grasping for air — a nod to her set opener “Lose Ya Breath.”
A fierce proponent of funk, Anitta has no intentions of adapting this music to mainstream or pop, she does quite the opposite introducing mainstream to a genre that breaks all the rules and thrives on experimentation.
For collaborations, she casts a wide net that catches artists including Brray, Bad Gyal, DENNIS, PEDRO SAMPAIO and Sam Smith.
“My new project is very special, because it signifies my intention to create an international funk album, something I’ve always dreamed of,” Anitta says in a statement. “It’s fulfilling to see that funk is now a source of inspiration and art in the global music scene — a genre with value, awards, and admiration.”
The set comes on the heels of her upcoming first-ever North American trek, set to kick off May 21
Becky G will be spending a lot of time on the Latin AMAs stage…
The 27-year-old Mexican American singer, songwriter, rapper and actress will serve as a co-host alongside Thalia, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce at this year’s Latin American Music Awards.
Other artists set to take center stage during the awards ceremony — which is celebrating the theme We Speak Música — include Feid, Anitta, Manuel Medrano and Oscar Maydon. The first of the four (in addition to Peso Pluma) is the most nominated artist this year, leading with 12 nods.
Feid and Peso, who are up for the artist of the year and album of the year awards, are followed by top nominees Bad Bunny (11), Grupo Frontera (11), Karol G (9), Shakira (9), Eslabon Armado (8) and Fuerza Regida (8).
Meanwhile, three artists will receive a special recognition during the ceremony: Recognized for their notable musical careers, both Banda MS and Ricardo Montaner will be honored with the Latin AMA Legacy Award, and Yandel will be celebrated for his contributions to the Latin urban music scene with the Latin AMA Pioneer Award.
The 2024 Latin American Music Awards will air live at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, April 25, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and ViX.
Here’s a look at this year’s participating celebrities:
AB Quintanilla
Anitta
Arcángel
Banda MS
Becky G
Carin León
Chino Pacas
Dalex
Danny Ocean
Deorro
Dimelo Flow
Farruko
Feid
Gabito Ballesteros
Jay Wheeler
Jennifer Nettles
Justin Quiles
Ky-Mani Marley
Lenny Tavárez
Los 2 De La S
Manuel Medrano
Marc Anthony
Milo Beat
Mora
Morat
Nacho
Noel Schajris
Oscar Maydon
Peso Pluma
Ricardo Montaner
Ryan Castro
Sech
Sergio George
Silvestre Dangond
Thalia
Venesti
Wisin
Yandel
Yng Lvcas
Zhamira Zambrano
The 30-year-old Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and occasional television host has been named a co-chair for this year’s Global Citizen NOW, a two-day leadership summit planned for May 1-2 at Spring Studios in New York City.
Anitta is among a roster of co-chairs that includes Danai Gurira, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Johnson and Michelle Yeoh.
Anitta, who’ll speak at the summit, is set to join political, corporate and philanthropic leaders for the program that’s focused on driving action for a world where “everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled,” the advocacy organization has announced.
Furthermore, the 2024 edition of the Global Citizen NOW summit will zoom in on ideas for “urgent action” to achieve access for all people to food, energy, healthcare and education; advocate for the flourishing of the planet by pushing for increased climate financing and the phase out of fossil fuels; and drive toward a future where every person and country can prosper through economic development, access to finance, innovation and job creation, according to a press release.
Additional participants include Mokgweetsi Masisi, president of Botswana; Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas; and Janja Lula da Silva, First Lady of Brazil.
“The world is standing at a crossroads and we have a choice: we can watch the impoverished go hungry, suffer through natural disasters, and die from preventable diseases, or we can take bold action to defeat poverty, defend the planet and course correct toward a more equitable future,” Hugh Evans, co-founder & CEO, Global Citizen, said in a statement. “We have the power to create monumental impact this year, but only if we have the courage to stand up and take action now.”
Additional details about the Global Citizen NOW summit will become available in the coming weeks.
Peso Pluma is expanding his sound, and he’s enlisted a Latina superstar to help…
The 24-year-old Mexican singer has joined voices with Anitta to release the single “Bellakao.”
The sweltering reggaetón number continues to showcase Peso Pluma’s genre versatility.
In their first collaboration together, Peso Pluma and Anitta belt out a duet about feeling intoxicated with each other’s irresistibility.
“Everyone wants to get close to me/ But I don’t want anyone/ It’s just that when you move it like that/ The atmosphere gets dangerous,” spits the Brazilian femme fatale.
Meanwhile, Peso pluma leads the tongue-twisting “Bellaque-que-que-que-que-que-queo” verbiage to hype up the vibe.
The music video was filmed in Madrid, and viewers see the collaborators performing their bellakeo ritual against a dingy, dark backdrop.
The 29-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter will perform at this year’s Latin Grammy Awards.
The “Felices Los 4” singer joins a roster of recently added performers that includes Milo J, Rosalia, Shakira, Sebastian Yatra, Andrea Bocelli and DJ Premier.
They’ll perform at the upcoming ceremony, which will broadcast from FIBES in Seville, Spain, on Thursday, November 16.
The newly announced artists join previously unveiled performers, including Maria Becerra, Bizarrap, Feid, Kany García, Carin León, Christian Nodal, Rauw Alejandro, Alejandro Sanz, Pablo Alborán, Edgar Barrera, Camilo, Manuel Carrasco, Iza, Juanes, Ozuna, Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma.
Additionally, Majo Aguilar, Anitta, Pedro Capó, Jorge Drexler, Luis Figueroa, Fonseca,Tiago Iorc, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, John Leguizamo, Nicki Nicole, Carlos Ponce, Carlos Vives and Yandel join as presenters throughout the ceremony.
For the first time held outside the United States, the annual Latin Grammys will be broadcast from the Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain. It will air November 16 on Univision starting at 8:00 pm ET, UniMás and Galavisión in the U.S., and at 10:30 pm CET on Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) in Spain.
Danna Paola, Yatra, Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega will serve as co-hosts.
This year, Mexican hitmaker Edgar Barrera leads the list of nominees with 13 nods, including songwriter of the year, producer of the year and song of the year. Barrera is followed by Colombian stars Camilo, Karol G, Shakira and composer Kevyn Mauricio Cruz (also known as Keityn), each with seven nominations.