Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Hispanic figure in country music, has died at the age of 73. His daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, confirmed her father’s passing in a heartfelt social media post on Friday (May 9). The late Mexican-American singer had entered hospice care earlier in the week, according to Saving Country Music. “It is with profound
A federal judge granted an injunction on Friday (May 9) to musical group Los Alegres del Barranco, allowing them to sing narcocorridos in the Mexican state of Michoacán despite a state decree that prohibits the dissemination of music or expressions that promote the glorification of criminal activities in public spaces since last April. The legal
The hits, the dancing, the outfits, there was so much to look forward to at Rauw Alejandro’s Cosa Nuestra tour stop in Chicago on Friday (May 9). Safe to say, there was all of that and more. Rauw’s first night (out of three) at the United Center was the hottest ticket in town with
It was a 00XO party in the desert. The Weeknd kicked off his 2025 After Hours Til Dawn Tour on a balmy Friday night (May 9) with Playboi Carti at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The “Timeless” collaborators, alongside Mike Dean, are set to invade stadiums across North America throughout the summer, and it
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. Mental Health Support Mexican star Alejandro Fernández announced that a portion of proceeds from every ticket sold on his ‘De Rey a Rey’ U.S. and Canada tour
Following a star-studded 60th annual Academy of Country Music awards in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 8 – at which Jelly Roll was up for three trophies while Post Malone was competing in four categories – the pair got back to business on their Big Ass Stadium tour with a stop in Arlington, Texas’s AT&T
“This voice is courtesy of Blake Shelton last night,” said a hoarse Jon Loba, president of recorded music at BMG North America, while on stage at BMG’s annual ACM kick-off brunch at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 8. And while he spent the night before celebrating Shelton’s 30th No. 1 country
Kendrick Lamar gave Lefty Gunplay and JasonMartin their flowers after the release of their new album Can’t Get Right. On Friday (May 9), Gunplay and the rapper formerly known as Problem released their joint LP Can’t Get Right. Both artists had appeared on K-Dot’s latest release GNX, with JasonMartin showing up on the title track
On Thursday, the Catholic Church elected a new pope after a two-day conclave in Rome. But while only 133 cardinals from across the globe were able to participate in the decision to make Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago the first-ever American pope history has ever seen, anyone can participate in another vote that’s happening this
Jackson Wang spilled the tea exclusively to Billboard News on his upcoming album MAGIC MAN 2, hitting the stage with Ciara at Coachella and more in a new interview on Friday (May 9). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Speaking to Billboard‘s Tetris Kelly, the K-pop idol