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After Rosalía postponed the first three dates of the North American leg of her Lux World Tour — initially set for June 4 and 6 in Miami, and June 8 in Orlando — new dates have been announced.

The concert in Orlando has been rescheduled for Sept. 9 at the KIA Center, while her shows at Miami’s Kaseya Center will now take place on Sept. 14 and Sept. 16. “All purchased tickets for the original show dates will be honored for the new dates,” reads the official announcement shared on Kaseya Center’s official Instagram on Thursday (June 11). 

One of her two shows in New York City has also been rescheduled for June 18 at the Madison Square Garden. She will also have a show there on June 17. The North American trek now officially kicks off Thursday (June 11) at the TD Garden in Boston.

The Spanish singer-songwriter—whose Lux World Tour is visiting 17 countries in Europe, the U.K., North America and Latin America—postponed the kick off of her North American stint due to a family emergency. 

Live Nation confirmed the news on X on June 4, stating: “Due to a family emergency,  Rosalía has to postpone her upcoming shows in Miami and Orlando. She is sorry to disappoint her fans, but the circumstances have left her with no other choice. As the tour explores rescheduling, please hold onto your ticket. More information soon.” 

For more information, click here, and see the updated North American tour dates below: 

  • June 11 — Boston @ TD Bank
  • June 13 — Toronto @ Scotiabank Arena
  • June 17 — New York @ Madison Square Garden
  • June 18 — New York @ Madison Square Garden
  • June 20 — Chicago @ United Center
  • June 23 — Houston @ Toyota Center
  • June 27 — Las Vegas @ T-Mobile Arena
  • June 29 — Inglewood, Calif @ Kia Forum
  • July 1 — Inglewood, Calif @ Kia Forum
  • July 3 — San Diego @ Pechanga Arena
  • July 6 — Oakland, Calif. @ Oakland Arena
  • Sept. 3 — San Juan, PR @ Coliseo de Puerto Rico
  • Sept. 9 — Orlando, Fla @ KIA Center
  • Sept. 14 — Miami @ Kaseya Center
  • Sept. 16 — Miami @ Kaseya Center

A wave of international stars lit up the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday (June 11) at Mexico City’s stadium (Estadio Azteca), headlined by Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy with their World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai.”

Maná, J Balvin, Belinda, Danny Ocean, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules and Tyla were also part of the spectacular show, which began 90 minutes before the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

The spectacle was witnessed by more than 80,000 people inside the venue and millions around the world, according to organizers. Before the game began, Tyla performed the South African national anthem, while ranchera music icon Alejandro Fernández performed Mexico’s anthem on the field of the legendary stadium — a venue that has witnessed historic soccer moments featuring figures such as the late Pelé and Diego Maradona during the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, respectively.

“I believe that two of the most beautiful things in existence are art and sports because they have the ability to bring people together,” said Fher Olvera, the lead singer of Maná, in a statement to Billboard Español. “Soccer unites entire countries around the same emotion, and music does something similar. That’s why it’s so special for us to be part of the World Cup opening.”

“Just imagine what it means to kick off an event that billions of people around the planet will watch, and to do it in Mexico, no less,” he added. “It feels monumental.”

Mexican actress and producer Salma Hayek served as the honorary host during the opening ceremony, having been previously appointed as the tournament’s official ambassador. From the field, Hayek greeted attendees and the international audience just minutes before the first kickoff.

Meanwhile, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, declined to attend the tournament’s opening match featuring the Mexican national team at Mexico City’s stadium. Instead, she gave her ticket to a young Mexican soccer fan through a nationwide contest.

This marks the third time Mexico has hosted a FIFA World Cup, though this time it shares hosting duties with the United States and Canada.

Below, see the highlights of the opening ceremony, in chronological order:

Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” has been named the best World Cup song of all time by Billboard readers. 

In a poll published by Billboard on June 1, we asked our readers to vote for the best soccer anthem. The list included the 10 official songs released by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) since 1990 to today, from the first official song, “Un’estate italiana (To Be Number One),” performed by Edoardo Bennato and Gianna Nannini for the 1990 games in Italy to the most recent “Dai Dai” for the 2026 match.  

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The latter ultimately won the poll with more than 31 percent of the vote. Shakira’s own “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” which she recorded with Freshlyground for the 2010 World Cup, came in a very close second with more than 26 percent of the vote. 

In May, Shak and Burna joined forces for this year’s official FIFA World Cup song, blending Afrobeats, dance-pop, world beats and reggaetón, and sending an uplifting message that’s true to the spirit of the sport. They even shout out some of the legends of the sport, including Maradona, Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, Beckham, Kaká and Messi. 

Moreover, Ricky Martin’s “Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)” recorded for the 1998 World Cup tournament in France ended up in third place with almost 25 percent of the vote. The euphoric and timeless bop ultimately became a defining moment in the Puerto Rican artist’s career with the song peaking at No. 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy for best Latin pop performance.

Other fan favorites included “Ole Ola (We Are One)” by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Claudia Leitte as well as “The Time of Our Lives” by Il Divo and Tony Braxton. 

See the full poll results below:

Milo J wrapped up his international La Vida Era Más Corta Tour in spectacular fashion on Saturday (June 6) in Mexico City, with a grand celebration of folk and urban music. The rising Argentine star conquered the Palacio de los Deportes with an explosive trap performance, which included a tribute to the late Argentine rocker Indio Solari and Colombian folklorist Totó la Momposina, both of whom passed away recently.

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The South American artist’s debut at the iconic venue in the Mexican capital — his biggest concert in the country to date — gathered 21,000 attendees, according to promoter Ocesa. Milo J wanted to make the event unforgettable for himself and his fans, so the show was livestreamed on social media platforms, which he’d announced just hours before.

Considered one of the rising stars of Latin American music, the 19-year-old artist, whose real name is Camilo Joaquín Villarruel, took the stage alongside the Uruguayan band Agárrate Catalina — the same group he collaborated with for his April Tiny Desk performance — setting the tone for a colorful celebration.

“I want to feel this energy! How I missed this place, brother!” he exclaimed with emotion, prompting a wave of applause and cheers from the audience.

The nearly two-hour show began with “Bajo de la Piel,” a track from his 2025 album La Vida Era Más Corta. This was followed by hits like “Solifican12,” “3 Pecados Después,” “Retirada” and “Buen Día Portación de Rostro.” During “No Soy Eterno,” his 2023 hit produced by Bizarrap, he interacted with thousands of fans watching the livestream through a camera.

A tribute to the legendary Indio Solari, the leader of the iconic Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota who just died on Friday (June 5), came as Milo J wore a T-shirt featuring the cover of Oktubre (1986), the band’s legendary second album known for its Soviet-inspired aesthetic and references to the Russian Revolution. He also honored Totó la Momposina, who passed away in May, by projecting the face of the Colombian music legend on massive screens during the song “Cuando El Agua Hirviendo.”

Other Latin American icons, such as Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez and late Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, were also highlighted during Milo J’s performance, with their sampled voices appearing in “Jangadero” and “Luciérnagas,” respectively. Both tracks are also included on his latest album, which recently earned Milo J a record-breaking 13 Gardel Awards.

Saturday’s show in Mexico City followed his performances in Monterrey and Guadalajara (on June 2 and 4) and marked the conclusion of Milo J’s series of concerts across Latin America in recent months.


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Peso Pluma and Kenia Os have called it quits. The Mexican artists shared a joint statement via Instagram Stories on Saturday (June 6), confirming that they have ended their relationship.

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“Through this message, we want to share that we have decided to end our relationship, which comes to a close with love, respect and on the best terms,” the statement reads. “We have always prioritized our privacy and integrity as people, and we deeply appreciate the love we’ve received throughout this time. We ask that you respect our decision and privacy during this personal moment. Thank you, Kenia & Hassan.”

The breakup closes the chapter on a high-profile relationship between two of Mexico’s biggest young music stars. Peso Pluma and Kenia Os were first linked professionally through “Tommy & Pamela,” their collaboration on Peso Pluma’s 2024 album Éxodo. The flirtatious team-up — whose title nods to one of pop culture’s most famous couples, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson — arrived months before the pair went public with their romance.

The reggaetón-leaning track arrived during a key stretch in Peso’s crossover push, as Éxodo showcased his range beyond música mexicana. It debuted at No. 40 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart and later peaked at No. 20.

Kenia later referenced Peso during Billboard Latin Music Week 2024, saying that the collaboration had led to new opportunities to work with Mexican artists like Peso Pluma, with whom she recorded the hit “Tommy & Pamela.”

Neither artist offered additional details beyond Saturday’s statement. Read their full message on the second slide below.


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Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio” who led Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, one of the country’s most popular and influential rock groups, died Friday (June 5). He was 77.

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Solari, who had struggled with Parkinson’s disease for at least a decade, was found dead near an indoor pool at his house in the provincial town of Ituzaingó, about 30 kilometers (18 miles) west of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, authorities said, without identifying a cause of death.

His family confirmed his death on social media, saying they would hold a public funeral to allow people to bid farewell to the rock legend. Fans began gathering at his home, with some bearing flowers and wearing T-shirts printed with his nickname. Crowds filled a large plaza in downtown Buenos Aires to mourn, commune and sing Solari’s hit songs. People wept. Strangers hugged.

Eros Ruarte, 19, said he woke up Friday to his mother breaking the bad news.

“‘I said, no, mom, you can’t say that.’ I couldn’t believe it, that the Indio had died. … He is the biggest idol in the world. I grew up listening to him,” he said from the impromptu wake. “I heard his songs from my mom, my uncle.”

As the lead singer of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota — known more simply as “Los Redondos” — Solari became a countercultural icon for disaffected Argentines coming of age as their country transitioned from a bloody military dictatorship to a democracy characterized by newfound freedoms but also instability and hyperinflation in the 1980s.

During the consumerist frenzy that gripped Argentina the 1990s, under the free-market policies of then-President Carlos Saul Menem, Solari’s classic rock anthems, punchy dance tunes and cryptic lyrics gave voice to a spirit of rebellion against the excesses of capitalism and influences of foreign powers. Los Redondos released 10 studio albums, eschewing major record labels to maintain artistic independence.

The band broke up in 2001, but Solari found continued success as a solo artist, releasing five more albums under his own name that mixed mainstream rock and electronic influences and drawing hundreds of thousands of fans to parks and stadiums across Argentina.

At a massive concert in 2016, he announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. “Mr. Parkinson is nipping at my heels. But here I am,” he said. The crowd went wild. He later retired from touring, speaking candidly in interviews about the debilitating effects of the disease.

Tributes poured in from politicians, artists and soccer stars across the country.

The Argentine Soccer Association said Solari’s voice “became a popular rallying cry” and “echoed in the stands” of the soccer-crazed country.

The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, a prominent activist group which sought to find relatives who had been killed or “disappeared” by the 1976-83 dictatorship, said the singer “inspired society as a whole to doubt, to question and to think critically.”

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina’s former president who is serving a corruption sentence under house arrest, posted one of his famous lyrics on social media, popularized as a call to live courageously: “Just living costs you your life.”

Solari is survived by his wife, Virginia Mones Ruiz, and 25-year-old son Bruno.


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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Boza to Serve as Panama’s Musical Ambassador for World Cup

Boza was named Panama’s official musical ambassador for the 2026 World Cup on Monday (June 1) in partnership with FEPAFUT, a major honor that places him alongside the national team during one of the most important moments in the country’s sports history. The artist, born Humberto Ceballos Boza, will play an active role in the national team’s journey, taking part in pregame events, matches, postgame celebrations and fan-facing activities. From June 15 to 28, Boza will accompany Panama during its group-stage matches at the World Cup.

“For me, this is a tremendous honor. Representing Panama through music and being able to accompany the National Team during such an important moment is something I carry with immense pride,” Boza said in a press release. “Soccer and music have something in common: they unite the country, make us feel like one voice, and remind us where we come from. Being there, alongside the team and alongside the people, is a blessing.”

Boza supports Panama’s national team in Brazil, receives signed jersey. Photo credit: Eliecer Aizprua Bandfield

Maná’s Alex González Gets a Met Spotlight

In a major win for Latin rock, Alex González’s drumkit from Maná’s 2023-24 México Lindo Y Querido tour will be featured in Musical Bodies, The Met’s new exhibition opening on Sunday (June 7). Loaned by the drummer himself and painted by artist John Douglas, the Día de Muertos-inspired piece puts Mexican heritage, rock symbolism and Latin music in the spotlight at one of the world’s most prestigious museums. According to exhibition materials, the drumkit “express[es] the group’s Mexican heritage” through “the iconic skull imagery of Día de Muertos.”

Alex González’s drumkit from Maná. Photo courtesy of The Met Museum.

Hamilton, RaiNao & More Join YouTube Foundry’s 2026 Class

Colombia’s Hamilton, Puerto Rico’s RaiNao and Brazilian artists Amanda Magalhães, Franco, The Sir! and MC Luanna earned major global recognition when they were selected for YouTube Foundry’s class of 2026 summer drop, announced Wednesday (June 3). They join an international cohort of emerging acts from 11 countries spotlighted by the platform as some of the world’s most promising music artists. The honor further reinforces Latin music’s growing global presence, with YouTube set to provide funding, strategic support and development resources to help expand each artist’s reach.

YouTube’s Class of 2026 Summer Drop

Becky G has officially joined the list of famous Latin artists who took on the Hot Ones challenge.

The artist (real name: Rebbeca Marie Gomez) — a self-proclaimed spicy food enthusiast — shared her excitement with Hot Ones host Sean Evans about finally getting to be on the show, saying: “This is my Super Bowl.”

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The Mexican-American singer came in confident in the most recent episode of the wing-sauce franchise, sharing a story with Evans of the spiciest food experience she has ever had.

“I remember being about 7 years old, and I was triple-dog-dared by a family member to bite a chili and rub it around my lips for 30 seconds,” she said. “My lips got so big, and I definitely had a reaction of sorts — but I got my 10 dollars.”

From Garlic Delight to The Last Dab: Thermageddon, Becky got candid with Evans as he asked her a round of questions about her childhood, her favorite Selena Quintanilla song, and shifting from an early career in English to becoming a Spanish-language pop star.

“The amount of research that you do for these is crazy,” she exclaimed when Evans asked if she still frequented Kelso Ranch Market, a supermarket in Los Angeles, to eat a paleta de sandía (watermelon popsicle) after school. “I remember shooting the ‘Becky From the Block’ video there and thinking I was hot sh–,” she recalled of the video, which included a Jennifer Lopez cameo.

“Becky From the Block” played a key role in introducing Becky to a wider audience with millions of YouTube views and establishing her as an emerging bilingual artist in 2013. Eventually, she released “Shower,” her breakout global hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 16 in 2014.

Though she was seemingly surprised by how hot some of the sauces actually are, she managed to get to the end of the challenge, with a few candid reactions along the way. “You can’t even enjoy that,” she said to Evans after biting into the 10th wing. She also suggested a taco spin-off to the host instead of just sticking to wings.

Becky’s Hot Ones visit aired just three days after another Latin superstar passed the spicy wings challenge: Colombian J Balvin, who also claimed victory in the June 1st episode.

Watch the Hot Ones episode with Becky G below.

Ryan Castro is hitting the road once more with his Sendé: The Last Dance Tour across the United States, Billboard can exclusively announce Tuesday (June 2). 

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Promoted by The Touring Co., Awoo Team and Eventimlive, the 16-date trek will kick off Sept. 6 at the HQ2 Beachclub at Ocean Casino Resort in New Jersey, and wraps Oct. 10 in Las Vegas at a location to be announced. In the midst of the monthlong trek, the Colombian sensation will make pit stops in Boston, Orlando, Nashville, San Antonio and Las Vegas, to name a few key cities.  

The Sendé: The Last Dance Tour marks the second U.S. leg of his 2025 Sendé World Tour that  included concerts in Miami’s Kaseya Center, New York’s Barclays Center and Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, as well as a historic hometown show in Medellín’s Atanasio Girardot Stadium earlier this year. 

The new U.S. trek will be followed by his anticipated concert at Bogotá’s El Campín Stadium set for Oct. 31, a tradition he dubs as “awooween” in honor of his famous saying “awoo.” 

With his new tour leg, Castro will officially wrap his Sendé era that was powered by his 2025 albums Sendé and Hopi Sendé. The former was named one of Billboard’s 50 Best Albums of 2025, and the latter is home to “La Villa,” his collaboration with Kapo that reached No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart this April. 

“Seeing how these songs have connected with you has been something very special,” Castro tells Billboard. “I am happy to announce more dates and bring my music to new cities. Thank you for joining me in making my dreams come true.”

General tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on June 4 via The Touring Co.’s website. Pre-sale will be available from 10 a.m. local time on June 3, to 8 a.m. local time on June 4 with the password SENDE. 

See the new Sendé: The Last Dance Tour dates below:


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Coca-Cola Flow Fest — Mexico’s biggest reggaeton party celebrating Latin urban music — unveiled its 2026 lineup on Monday (June 1). Headlined by Anuel AA, Tito Double P, Ozuna and Kali Uchis, the event is set to take place Nov. 28 and 29 at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, promoter OCESA announced.

The lineup also features standout artists like Chencho Corleone, Manuel Turizo, Yandel, Trueno, Farruko, Ñengo Flow, Zion, El Bogueto, Tito El Bambino, and more. Additionally, this year’s Flow Fest will include special guests: Grupo Frontera on the first day, and Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez on the second.

The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, home to Mexico City’s Formula 1 races, will once again transform into the global epicenter of perreo, hosting a star-studded lineup of world-renowned artists.

“This is THE call for everyone who wants to get their perreo on,” reads a post shared by Coca-Cola Flow Fest and OCESA on Instagram.

In previous editions, the Flow Fest has hosted icons and stars like Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Don Omar, Feid, Wisin & Yandel, Maluma, Rauw Alejandro, Sebastián Yatra, Rels B, as well as representatives of “reggaeton mexa” scene like El Malilla and Cachirula & Loojan.

This year will also feature performances by Tokischa, Kevin Roldan, Ken-Y, Clarent, Dei V, Alleh, J Alvarez, FloyyMenor, Yan Block, and Kybba.

The presale for Citibanamex cardholders will take place this Thursday (June 4), organizers announced. General ticket sales will begin the following day.

Check out the full lineup for the Coca-Cola Flow Fest 2026 below: