Bad Bunny Earns 18th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with Chencho Corleone-Collab “Me Porto Bonito”

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny continues his chart-topping ways…

The 28-year-old Puerto Rican rapper and singer’s collaboration with Chencho Corleone, “Me Porto Bonito,” leads another Billboard Latin chart as the track ascends from No. 9 to lead the Latin Airplay ranking dated August 20.

It comes just three weeks after Bad Bunny topped the list with “Moscow Mule,” which jumped 11-1 on the July 30 chart (it’s No. 4 on the new chart).

“Me Porto Bonito” rallies 9-1 on Latin Airplay in its fifth week, the fastest trek to the top between Bad Bunny’s collection of 18 No. 1s among 36 career appearances.

On the tracking week ending in Aug. 14, “Me Porto Bonito” earned 9 million in audience impressions, up 35%.

With 18 leaders on his account, Bad Bunny breaks a tie with Ricky Martin as the act with the eighth-most No. 1s on Latin Airplay.

Here’s the scoreboard:

35, J Balvin
32, Enrique Iglesias
28, Ozuna
26, Daddy Yankee
22, Wisin
21, Maluma
19, Romeo Santos
18, Bad Bunny
17, Ricky Martin

The song concurrently takes over Latin Rhythm Airplay with a 7-1 lift in its eighth week.

The new leader gifts Bad Bunny his 18th No. 1 on both surveys. Meanwhile, Chencho Corleone scores his second Latin Airplay ruler and third on Latin Rhythm Airplay, dating back to his first offering, the five-week ruler which arrived through his featured role in Tito El Bambino’s “A Que No te Atreves,” in 2014.

In addition to the new chart-topper, Bad Bunny also ranks in the top 10 with one more song. Former champ “Moscow Mule” darts 5-4 after a 9% drop in weekly audience impressions.

“Me Porto Bonito’s” Latin Airplay coronation arrives 13 weeks after the song conquered the No. 1 spot on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, which blends airplay, streaming data, and digital sales. The song has since held steady atop the tally thanks to its continued streaming success. In the tracking week ending Aug. 11, the song generated 20.22 million U.S. streams, a 1% decline from the week prior, according to Luminate.

Despite its 1% streaming decline, “Me Porto Bonito” remains strong atop Latin Streaming Songs also for a 13th week (and counting). Further, it dips 2-3 on the overall Streaming Songs, after its two-week coronation for Bad Bunny’s first and only champ on that survey.

Chencho Corleone Earns First No. 1 in a Lead Role on a Billboard Radio Chart with “Desesperados” with Rauw Alejandro

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Chencho Corleone has earned a special first…

The 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer, composer and actor has earned his first No. 1 in a lead role on a Billboard radio chart as “Desesperados,” with Rauw Alejandro, tops the Latin Airplay chart dated July 2.

“Desesperados,” promoted to radio through Duars/Sony Music Latin, rises 4-1 it its 14th week thanks to a 22% boost in audience impressions, to 10.6 million, earned in the U.S. in the week ending June 26, according to Luminate.

The track displaces another Sony Music Latin title from the lead: Prince Royce and Maria Becerra’s “Te Espero,” sending it to No. 5 after its one-week reign.

While Corleone claims his best performance among three Latin Airplay entries, Rauw clocks his ninth No. 1, all earned within a two-year period, dating back to “TBT,” with Sebastian Yatra and Manuel Turizo, in July 2020.

The surge in “Desesperados” impressions gives the song its corresponding lift on Latin Rhythm Airplay, which measures the most-heard Latin rhythmic songs also through audience impressions metrics. There, the song jumps 2-1 in its 15th week.

The move also secures Corleone his first leader in a lead role on Latin Rhythm Airplay and second overall. His maiden champ arrived almost eight years ago, through his featured role in Tito El Bambino’s five-week ruler “A Que No Te Atreves” in September 2014. As the song held atop the survey in its third week, it concurrently topped Tropical Airplay for one week (October 2014).

Corleone’s chart rewards continue across Latin charts. His first collaboration with compatriot Bad Bunny has sustained his Hot Latin Songs domination for a seven-week run (and counting): “Me Porto Bonito” leads the all-metric tally (a blend of airplay, streaming activity, and digital sales) thanks to 22.7 million official streams, up 5%, in the week ending June 23.

While “Me Porto” holds strong at No. 1 on Latin Streaming Songs, it’s the only Spanish-language track in the top 10 on the overall Streaming Songs survey, at No. 6, among a collection of five Drake debuts and four other English-language songs.

In addition to its streaming count, “Me Porto” traces its Hot Latin Songs domination to 1,000 downloads sold. The song remains at No. 2 on Latin Digital Song Sales for a second week.

Marc Anthony Among Artists to Perform at “Unidos Por Puerto Rico” Concert & Telethon Event

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Marc Anthony is ready to unite for a cause…

Puerto Rico’s First Lady, Beatriz Rosselló, announced the resumption of “Unidos Por Puerto Rico” concert and telethon event, with the 49-year-old Puerto Rican salsa singer among the featured artists.

The charitable initiative was originally organized in early September to help those affected by Hurricane Irma and now joins the effort to raise funds for damages caused by Hurricane Maria.

In addition to Anthony, the concert-telethon will feature Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Ednita Nazario, Olga Tañón, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Zion & Lennox, Carlos Vives, Maluma, La Secta, Tito el Bambino, Vico C, Nicky Jam, Jowell & Randy, Pirulo y La Tribe, Víctor Manuel, Wisin, Ozuna and Yandel, among others.

The artists will also unite for a song and video titled “Isla Bendita“, which will honor the event.

“United for Puerto Rico” will air on October 22 directly from Puerto Rico through more than 20 Spanish Broadcasting System radio stations and on television through Telemundo, Univision and Mega TV in the U.S.

“Puerto Rico needs us now more than ever after suffering the scourge of two consecutive hurricanes,” said the Rosselló in a statement.

To make a donation for the victims of Irma and Maria visit www.unidosporpuertorico.com for more information.

Manuel Returns with New Single “Por Tu Respiración”

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Manny Manuel is back with new music…

The 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer, commonly known as the king of hearts, has returned to the music scene with a new single “Por Tu Respiración.”

This is the first track from his new album “Pégate De Mi Mambo,” which also features collaborations with Tito El Bambino and Milly Quezada.

Manuel became famous first as a member of the group Los Sabrosos del Merengue, before launching a successful solo career in 1994.

In August 2014 Manuel celebrated his 20 years as a singer, with a concert in El Coliseo Bellas Artes in Puerto Rico.

Tito “El Bambino” Lands Ninth No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Songs Chart

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Tito “El Bambino” El Patron is on cloud nine…

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican singer has earned his ninth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Tropical Songs radio airplay chart, as “A Que No Te Atreves,” featuring Chencho, rises from 5-1.

In addition, the song takes the chart’s Greatest Gainer honors, climbing by 40 percent at the format, according to Nielsen BDS.

The genre star previously reached No. 1 with “El Gran Perdedor,” which spent a week atop the list in June.

On the airplay/sales/streaming-based Hot Latin Songs chart, “Atreves” reaches a new peak (32-31) in its ninth week.

It also enjoys a third consecutive week at No. 1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay chart.

Longoria to Receive ‘ALMA de tu Mundo’ Award from the NCLR

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Eva Longoria is set to receive a worldly award…

The 38-year-old Mexican American actress is set to receive NCLR’s ALMA de tu Mundo award during the 2013 edition of Premios Tu Mundo.

The ALMA de Tu Mundo award, presented by Telemundo and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) recognizes artists who use their fame and talent to help the less-fortunate in society and create awareness of various philanthropic endeavors.

Handed out for the first time ever, the “ALMA de Tu Mundo” acknowledges the work of the former Desperate Housewives star, who has been engaged in many causes on behalf of the Latino community to help ensure a better future for Hispanic families through civic engagement, voting, education, and entrepreneurship.

But Longoria won’t be the only Latino celebrity receiving an award…

Daddy Yankee will be honored with the Poder Musical award.

The Poder Musical award is reserved only for artists who with courage, talent and innovative power revolutionize the world of music. Daddy Yankee was selected to receive the coveted recognition because of his unstoppable success that spans more than a decade. His unique innovating power has led him to place the urban music genre not only on the map but atop music charts around the globe.

The awards show will also feature electrifying performances by Natalia Jimenez, Aracely Arambula, Cristian Castro, Elvis Crespo, Tito “El Bambino” and Carlos Ponce.

The star-studded awards show will be broadcast live on Thursday, August 15 at 8:00 pm from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

See the full list of finalists at http://www.PremiosTuMundo.com. The winners for each category will be announced at the awards show.

The Late Rivera Wins Six Trophies at the Billboard Latin Music Awards

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

She may be gone… But Jenni Rivera has not been forgotten.

The late Mexican American singer, known as la Diva de la Banda, proved to be one of the big winners at the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Rivera, whose influence and sales rose in the wake of her tragic death last December in a plane crash in Mexico, won six awards, including Artist of the Year and Regional Mexican Album of the Year for La Gran Señora, which was coincidentally released the week after her death.

Edward James Olmos, Rivera’s Filly Brown co-star, introduced a tribute segment to the singer, pointing out that just a year before, she had herself performed live on the awards stage.

“We want to remember her a little bit differently — as the woman, the friend, the mother, the daughter,” he said, before a video montage focusing mainly on Rivera’s family life and humanitarian work.

Her parents, Pedro Rivera and Rosa Saavedra, and two eldest daughters, Janney “Chiquis” Marín and Jacqueline Marín, accepted her posthumous awards.

Meanwhile, Don Omar – who performed his current hit, “Zumba” at the show – had garnered 18 finalist nods — a record tied only by Tito El Bambino in 2010 — and took home 10. They include Songs Artist of the Year, Male and Airplay Song of the year for “Dutty Love,” featuring Natty Natasha. Don Omar also won Streaming Artist of the Year and Streaming Song of the Year for “Danza Kuduro,” featuring Lucenzo.

Prince Royce, the young urban/bachata singer and soon-to-be La Voz Kids coach who has dominated the charts since his debut in 2011, won four awards, including Albums Artist of the Year, Male.

Romeo Santos, Shakira and La Arrolladora Banda el Limón de René Camacho won three awards each, as did Natty Natasha, who is featured in Don Omar’s “Dutty Love.” Teary-eyed, she dedicated her last win to “all Latinos — those who leave their homelands to pursue their dreams.”

This year’s awards featured a series of premiere performances, including Carlos Vives with Michel Teló (who won Song of the Year for his global hit “Ai Se Eu Te Pego“).

Mexican rockers Maná, who won Albums Artist of the Year, duo or Group and Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group, also received the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award for the philanthropic work of their Selva Negra Foundation, which has worked in environmental causes for nearly 20 years.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards honors the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by the actual sales, radio airplay, streaming and social data that informs Billboard’s weekly charts.

The awards were broadcast live on Telemundo from the BankUnited Center in Miami.

Click here to see the full list of winners.

3BallMTY to Headline the Billboard en Concierto Series

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

3BallMTY will be bringing the band’s unique sound to Texas and California this April…

The Mexican tribal music troupe – comprised of Erick Rincon, Sergio Zavala (Dj Sheeqo Beat) and Alberto Presenda (Dj Otto) – has signed on to be part of Billboard’s fourth annual Billboard en Concierto concert series.

The acclaimed-seven city, invitation only music series, the lead up to the Billboard Latin Music Awards, kicks off April 2 and will feature live performances by 3BallMTY, as well as tropical superstar Tito El Bambino.

It’s the latest high-profile event for the group that earned nine prizes at the Billboard Mexican Music Awards.

As in years past, Billboard En Concierto was designed specifically with fans in mind. There is no cost for tickets, but fans can secure access to the shows by participating in promotions held by event sponsors and by tuning in to Telemundo stations and checking local station websites.

The initial Billboard En Concierto series in 2010 featured performances by Xtreme and Jencarlos Canela, while 2011 featured Mexican pop trio Camila. In 2012, Billboard En Concierto featured performances by Mexican trio Reik and diva Gloria Trevi.

This year’s series kicks off with four consecutive performances by 3BallMTY, beginning April 2 in Houston (House of Blues) followed by Dallas (House of Blues), Los Angeles (House of Blues) and San Francisco (The Fillmore). Tito El Bambino will close out the series with shows in Chicago (House of Blues), Miami (The Fillmore) and culminating Wednesday, April 10 in New York (Best Buy Theatre).

2013 Billboard En Concierto Music Series

04/02/12 3BALLMTY Houston, TX House of Blues
04/03/12 3BALLMTY Dallas, TX House of Blues
04/04/12 3BALLMTY Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
04/05/12 3BALLMTY San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
04/07/12 TITO EL BAMBINO Chicago, IL House of Blues
04/09/12 TITO EL BAMBINO Miami, FL The Fillmore
04/10/12 TITO EL BAMBINO New York, NY Best Buy Theatre

Canela Picks Up Lead Actor Award at the Premios Tu Mundo

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Jencarlos Canela should be grinning from ear to ear…

The 24-year-old Cuban-American actor/singer picked up the Favorite Lead Actor award for his starring role on the hit telenovela Mi Corazón Insiste at the first-ever Premios Tu Mundo, which celebrate the best in telenovelas, music, fashion, movies and sports.

Other winners include La Casa de al Lado and Una Maid en Manhattan honored with two awards each; while Flor Salvaje was honored with one award. Winners in music categories included: “Dutty Love” by Don Omar featuring Natti Natasha for The Party Starting Song; “Las Cosas Pequeñas” by Prince Royce for Song that Steals My Heart and “Follow the Leader” by Wisin y Yandel featuring Jennifer Lopez for Best Musical Video.

In the film category, Jennifer Lopez was named Favorite Latino in Hollywood. Best Athlete of the Year went to Marlen Esparza, and Rafael Nadal won the Most Charismatic Athlete award; while the Favorite Supermodel award went to Adriana Lima and the I’m Sexy and I Know It award went to Anahi.

Fans from all over the country cast nearly five million votes online at www.premiostumundo.com and through Telemundo’s iPhone app, for their favorite TV shows, actors and actresses, movies, music, athletes and stars in 24 categories.

Broadcast live on Telemundo from the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, the event hosted by telenovela stars Gaby Espino and Rafael Amaya and featuring high-octane performances by Tito El Bambino, David Bisbal, Jesse & Joy and Chuy Lizarraga.

Here’s a complete list of the 2012 Premios Tu Mundo winners:

The Party Starting Song : “Dutty Love” by Don Omar featuring Natti Natasha
Song that Steals My Heart: “Las Cosas Pequeñas” by Prince Royce
Best Musical Video: “Follow the Leader” – Wisin and Yandel featuring Jennifer López
Novela of the Year: MI CORAZON INSISTE
Favorite Lead Actor: Jencarlos Canela (MI CORAZON INSISTE)
Favorite Lead Actress: Maritza Rodríguez (LA CASA DE AL LADO)
Favorite Latino in Hollywood: Jennifer Lopez
Favorite Film: The Avengers
I’m Sexy and I Know It: Anahí
#MasSocial award: Gaby Espino
The Best Bad Boy: Tony Daltón (FLOR SALVAJE)
The Best Bad Girl: Ayilín Mujica (CORAZON VALIENTE)
Best Supporting Actress: Wanda D’Isidoro (UNA MAID EN MANHATTAN)
Best Supporting Actor: Gabriel Valenzuela (LA CASA DE AL LADO)
The Perfect Couple: Ximena Duque and Fabián Ríos (CORAZON VALIENTE)
The Best Kiss: Ximena Duque y Fabián Ríos (CORAZON VALIENTE)
Great Young Actor: Jorge Eduardo (UNA MAID EN MANHATTAN)
Best Novela Soundtrack: Mi Corazón Insiste
Favorite Supermodel: Adriana Lima
Best Athlete of the Year: Marlen Esparza
Most Charismatic Athlete: Rafael Nadal
Best Bad Luck Moment (Allstate): Corazón Insiste (The family ruins Lola Volcan’s wedding)
That’s Crazy!: Caso Cerrado (clip of a man hitting the mother of his own child)
Favorite Viral Video: Jorge y Alexa Narváez – Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu

Shakira: Premio lo Nuestro Princess…

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Tom Castaneda

There’s no doubt Shakira has had a remarkable year… She’s received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was named Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy and won a Latin Grammy.

And, now the 34-year-old Colombian superstar is ending the year with a bang by receiving six Premio lo Nuestro nominations, tying Tito “El Bambino” for the most nominations this year.

Shakira is up for artist of the year, collaboration of the year, female artist of the year – pop, pop album of the year for “Sale el Sol” and two pop song of the year nods for her hit singles “Rabiosa“ and “Sale el Sol.“

Meanwhile, 30-year-old Puerto Rican singer Tito “El Bambino” is up for collaboration of the year, rock/alternative artist of the year, two tropical song of the year nods for “Llama El Sol” and “Llueve el Amor,” as well as male artist of the year – tropical and artist of the year –traditional tropical.

Mexican pop rock band Maná and Dominican-American bachata singer Prince Royce weren’t far behind, receiving five nominations each.

Other artists receiving multiple nominations include Ricky Martin, Alejandra Guzmán, Don Omar, Larry Hernández, Natalia Jiménez and Wisin y
Yandel with three nods.

Romeo Santos, Daddy Yankee, Gloria Trevi, Gerardo Ortiz, Intocable, Juanes, Joan Sebastian and La Arrolladora Banda el Limón each received three nods.

Click here for the complete list of nominees and vote for your favorites.

The Premio Lo Nuestro awards will be handed
out on February 16, 2012.

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