Luis Miguel‘s latest feat adds another chapter to his history-making journey, with total revenue reaching $25 million, firmly placing him among the highest-grossing Latino artists of all time. And these numbers don’t even include those from the upcoming Luis Miguel Tour 2023/24. The artist has now amassed a staggering 567 concerts, generated $319 million in revenue, and drawn 4.3 million fans to his shows, according to data recorded by Billboard Boxscore since the 1990s.

The initial impressions from his first concerts are nothing short of astonishing, with the media praising the audience’s ovation in response to the Sun of Mexico’s impeccable performance. Luis Miguel is undeniably at the peak of his career, both physically and mentally, a sentiment echoed by media, fans, and critics alike.

During the first concerts of the more than 140 scheduled until 2024, Luis Miguel, accompanied by his 42 musicians, presented a setlist featuring approximately 20 songs that seamlessly blended pop, bolero, and mariachi, including hits like Será que no me amas, Suave, Culpable o no, Dormir contigo, Usted, Inolvidable, and México en la piel. This electrifying performance stirred uninterrupted euphoria among his fans in the southern part of the continent.

Without a doubt, Luis Miguel continues to reign as the icon of Hispanic music worldwide, and he is gearing up to extend his tour across the United States, Mexico, and Canada which started at his usual Las Vegas show on September 15 at the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month. To see the rest of the tour dates CLICK HERE.

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By Cris Franco

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Broadway’s rapidly expanding roster of Latinx talent will be live on-stage at NYC’s toniest supper club & cabaret, 54 Below, which features twice-nightly performances by The Big Apple’s hottest stage names. From its inception, the intimate showroom has presented Latinx talent from the legendary Chita Rivera to our latest Tony Award-winners, Lin Manuel Miranda, Paulo Szot, and Lindsay Mendez (soon to be co-starring with Daniel Radcliff in Sondheim’s opus to friendship, Merrily We Roll Along). Here’s the impressive calendar of musical acts 54 Below has in store. 

JChris & Friends: Noche Latina

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 @ 7 pm SHOW INFO
Come enjoy a night of Latin music presented by urban Latin artist JChris (aka Chris Urquiaga) and an all-star cast from Broadway and TV: October 26, 27 & 28 @ 7 pm, Anna Paloma, Carmen Ezcurra, La Lulu, Jeffrey Nuñez, Jon Rodriguez and Valerie Torres-Rosario.

54 Below is honoring the fact that la música Latina is embedded into NYC’s cultura by dedicating a night to the genre and all of its eclectic subgenres. You will hear selections from the Broadway repertoire, Latin pop standards, and original urban Latin tunes penned by JChris. Through their deeply personal performances, the guest artists will express the role Latin music has played in defining their artistic, personal, and cultural identities. JChris is known for his smooth voice and high-energy bilingual performances. His music transcends boundaries, infusing Latin, Afro, and Brazilian influences while exploring themes of gender fluidity and queer culture. This is a joyous night of celebrating the diversity within la musica Latina. To add to the fun, join JChris’ livestream by logging into

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The Twisted Worlds of Christian De Gré Cárdenas

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 @ 9:30 pm. SHOW INFO
“A creepy-carnival vibe. Simply put, it’s twisted and wonderful.” – Time Out New York

Join La Muerte, the boozy ruler of the underworld, and their adorably ill-made Diablito as they bicker over what worlds to weed in the coming great reckoning of their beloved garden. New York Innovative Theater Award nominee Christian De Gré Cárdenas returns to 54 Below with a dark and twisted retrospective of five fantastical worlds spanning two centuries on the verge of total blissful collapse.

Starring a macabre mix of Broadway veterans, opera stalwarts, and indie theater all-stars, the evening features hilarious never-before-seen material along with highlights from the award-winning: Beware The Chupacabra, Jack of Hearts: Master of None, Ampathy (miscreated by a non-writer), Fish Food For Feelings, Sappy Tales for a Broken Heart, Whiskey Pants: The Mayor of Williamsburg and the gleefully morbid cabaret series A Drink With Death.

The magical evening features the talents of Sebastian Armendariz, Rob Moreira, Raquel Suarez Groen, Justin Anselmi, Matthew V. Carter, Nicholas Connolly, Molly Craven, Bethany Geraghty, Christian Mark Gibbs, Emma Grimsley, Caitlin Mesiano, Eric Michael Parker, and Trevor Pierce. It features collaborations with Joseph Reese Anderson, Sarah Sanders, Elias UVA Díaz, Serrana Gay, R. Patrick Alberty, Brian Freeland, and Ariana Paganetti. So, join us and step into an unforgettable night of Broadway at its bizarre best.

“De Gré’s Sondheim-esque operettas are the perfect answer to the accusation that there is no new musical theater of quality being made.” OffTheBeatenTrackTheater

Mauricio Martinez: 5’11” Based in NYC

October 5 & 6, 2023 @ 7 pm SHOW INFO
“Speaking economically, it was a perfect night of cabaret entertainment.” – Stephen Mosher, BroadwayWorld

Mauricio Martínez Mexican actor and singer (On Your Feet!, Broadway; El Vato, NBC) is an Emmy Award-winner and Tony Award® watcher. The gifted vocalist with leading man looks, and a Broadway star voice has had a lot of self-tape sides filling up his Dropbox. In his new show, 5’11, Based in NYC, he’s putting those recordings to good use in a musical titled, “What If…” where he incorporates popular musical songs into his various audition self-tapes. Pushing aside the ring light, this very funny and personal peek into an actor’s life is an electric night of musical theatre. Accompanied by a band led by musical director Brian J. Nash and featuring special guests, the “Mexican Marvel,” hailed as a “world-class vocalist” by BroadwayWorld, proudly brings his new solo show to 54 Below for two nights only. Martinez’s charming manner and smooth vocals ensure a thrilling night of cabaret. Written by Mauricio Martínez and Robbie Rozelle, with musical direction and arrangements by Brian J. Nash. Directed by Robbie Rozelle.

MAURICIO MARTINEZ SINGS ”Another Hundred People” 

Jai Rodriguez: A Thousand Sweet Kisses

October 26, 27 & 28 @ 7 pm SHOW INFO

Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Jai Rodriguez returns home to the NYC stage after 17 years, with his new cabaret show A Thousand Sweet Kisses, chronicling his hilarious journey through love, sex, and relationships. We fell in love with Jai when he was introduced to us as the “Culture Guy” in the groundbreaking original reality show Queer Eye. Theater audiences first met Jai at the age of 18 when he played Angel in Rent, making him the youngest person ever cast in a leading role in that show. While in NYC, puertoriqueño Jai appeared at Lincoln Center in Spinning Into Butter, as Carmen Ghia in The Producers, and as Zanna in the cult classic Zanna, Don’t! While performing eight shows a week, Jai became a fixture in nightlife with his popular postmodern pop cabaret night at XL called Twisted Cabaret. Since then Jai has become a regular fixture in TV and film guest starring on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, The Rookie, The Magicians, How I Met Your Mother, Fantasy Island, and as the scene-stealing Geoffrey in Malibu Country opposite Reba McEntire and Lily Tomlin. Most recently Jai was in the Judd Apatow film BROS and in Uncoupled.

A Thousand Sweet Kisses is a hilarious and touching musical cabaret featuring Broadway and pop classics as well as never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories. Each night will feature a different surprise guest dueting “I’ll Cover You” from Rent with him. You’ll love Jai’s unforgettable return to the NYC stage!

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Latin music’s most prestigious and longest-running award show will broadcast live on Telemundo from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on Thursday, October 5, starting at 7 pm/6 pm CST. The show will also air simultaneously on the Hispanic entertainment cable channel Universo, Peacock, the Telemundo App, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.

The awards will be presented in 48 different categories across the major music genres of Latin Pop, Tropical, Latin Rhythm, and Regional Mexican. In addition, two new categories are being introduced this year: Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year and Global 200 Latin Song of the Year.

Peso Pluma, one of the biggest names in today’s music scene, has 21 entries, including Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year, and Top Latin Album of the Year for Genesis. His collaboration on Ella Baila Sola with Eslabon Armado competes for six awards, including Hot Latin Song of the Year, Global 200 Latin Song of the Year, and Sales Song of the Year. His collaboration on La Bebe with Yng Lvcas is up for five awards, including Hot Latin Song of the Year and Latin Rhythm Song of the Year.

Globally renowned artist Bad Bunny is a 15-time finalist, including Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year, and Global 200 Latin Song of the Year for Tití Me Preguntó. He has four other entries for Un X100to, a collaboration with Grupo Frontera, that includes Hot Latin Song of the Year and Song of the Year, Streaming.

Mexican-American band Grupo Frontera is also a 15-time finalist, including Artist of the Year and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year. Five of their entries are for the song Bebe Dame with Fuerza Regida, including Hot Latin Song of the Year and Sales Song of the Year. Their collaboration Un X100to with Bad Bunny earned four entries, including Regional Mexican Song of the Year.

Among female artists, Karol G boasts 13 entries. This year marks the second consecutive year that the Bichota enjoys the highest number of entries for a female artist in the history of the awards, achieving 15 in 2022 and 13 this year. Karol G is vying for Artist of the Year, Tour of the Year, and Top Latin Album of the Year for Mañana Será Bonito. Her collaboration with Shakira on the song TQG is up for five awards including Hot Latin Song of the Year and Latin Airplay Song of the Year.

Shakira is a 12-time finalist. In addition to the five entries she earned for TQG, she is up for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female, and Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo. She is also competing for Latin Air Play Song of the Year for Monotonía and Latin Pop Song of the Year and Sales Song of the Year with BZRP Music Sessions, Vol 53, a collaboration with Bizarrap. Fuerza Regida also boasts 12 entries, and in addition to the five they earned for Bebe Dame with Grupo Frontera, they are up for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group, and Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group.

Other finalists with multiple entries include Eslabon Armado (10), Rauw Alejandro (7), Rosalía, Bizarrap, Feid and Yng Lvcas (6), Ivan Cornejo, Manuel Turizo and Natanael Cano (4), Becky G, Ozuna, Romeo Santos (3), Aventura, Carin León, Daddy Yankee, Edgar “Edge” Barrera, Grupo Marca Registrada, Junior H, MAG, Maná, Marshmello, Piso 21, Quevedo, Sebastián Yatra and Yandel (2).

The complete list of finalists can be found at Telemundo.com/PremiosBillboard, the official site of the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

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No Es Que Me Quiera Ir is an authentic ranchera ballad, written by Edén Muñoz, which tells the story of a broken-hearted man who understands he must forget that past relationship. This great song has captivated audiences across the world, reaching the #1 spot on the general and popular radio chart in Mexico for 8 consecutive weeks and also scoring the #1 spot in Chile (ranchero genre on Monitor Latino). This song joins the long list of hits from the singer, given Alejandro is the first Latin artist to take albums to the top of the sales charts for four consecutive decades (1990, 2000, 2010, 2020).

Fernández arrives in the US with his tour Amor y Patria this September, where he will continue celebrating the national Mexican holidays in the US. The 22-date tour will take him to visit 21 cities, starting with Sacramento on September 8, and continuing on to cities including Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Houston, and, for the first time, Toronto and Oklahoma City. To continue the Fernández family tradition, Alex will join him for most of the shows. Part of the earnings from the tour will go to support the foundation, Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. This organization has shined a spotlight on the last 500 years of Latin history in the United States through the development of the National Museum of the American Latino located at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

This year has been an impressive one for Fernández’s career. In February and March, Alejandro conducted a Latin American tour with 13 sold-out shows, including his return to one of the most prestigious stages in music at the LXII Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar in Chile. He returned to Mexico to make history by offering one of the most important concerts in his career at the monumental – Plaza de Toros México, with a completely sold-out concert in front of fifty thousand people. This past July, he landed a successful return to Spain, after 5 years, with his tour, Amor y Patria. Seven shows, filled to the brim, took fans through the best of the singer’s repertoire and Mexican music classics with which he paid tribute to his father, Vicente Fernández.

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Puerto Rican Artist and Producer Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortez (Jhay Cortez or Jhayco) brings fuego to the electronic scene yet again. This time around, he collaborates with Dubstep and EDM pioneer Skrillex (Sonny John Moore). 

Christian Dior, his first single of the year was released back in March. With the announcement of his Timelezz tour, Jhayco’s music and work demonstrate he is ready to own the charts once more. Previous to the engulfing En Mi Cuarto, Jhay Cortez collaborated with Puerto Rican Artists Marco Masís (Tainy) and Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny) to release Dákiti. 

Together the three Latin superstars earned: Billboard Music Award for Top Latin song 2021, Premio Juventud for Viral Track of the Year 2021, and Premio Juventud for Song of the Year 2021. Moreover, Dákiti became the biggest Latin produced song in the world reaching the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, Apple Music’s General charts, and Spotify Top 200.

En Mi Cuarto and Dákiti showcase Jhay Cortez’s love for the upbeat traces of house music in his reggaetón beats. Similar to Bad Bunny’s Yonaguni,  En Mi Cuarto is about Jhayco’s reminiscing of an old relationship that he is now trying to heal from. The visuals in En Mi Cuarto depict the healing measures he’s taken. Dancing alongside Skrillex in a burning room happens to be one of them.

As of August 1st, Jhayco has 911 Remix (No. 45), Dákiti (No. 52,) Fiel Remix (No. 72),  Fiel (No. 100), and 512 (No. 114) on Spotify’s Top 200 Charts. 

 With the release of En Mi Cuarto, Jhayco announced on Twitter he can die peacefully now that he has accomplished a project with Skrillex.

Currently the artist is working towards his sophomore album titled Timelezz.

Photo: @jhaycortez Official Twitter

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The Latin AMAs will resume its live three-hour broadcast special that will be hosted by internationally acclaimed Mexican actress Jacqueline Bracamontes (La Voz, Sortilegio), who returns to host the notable event for a second time. Also, presenters will be on hand to announce the audience vote.. 

The Latin AMAs showcases spectacular musical performances in English and Spanish and pays tribute to today’s top influential and iconic artists, as voted by fans in the tradition of the American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show.

More information at LatinAMAs.com. Fans can join the conversation on social media using #LatinAMAs. For the latest news, be sure to follow the Latin AMAs across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Snapchat at TeamTelemundo and take part in the most celebrated event.

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Multi-versatile master actor, restauranteur, entrepreneur, and now Danny Trejo ventures into music, launches his own record label with his soulful Chicano Album

There is no doubt that one of the hardest working Latinos in Hollywood, is Danny Trejo, who at 75, has mastered acting and proven himself to be a savvy entrepreneur with his successful coffee and donut joints and a fancy schmancy gourmet taco eaterie, he now has dipped his restless toes into the music industry.

According to Billboard.com, the beloved Mexican-American thespian has partnered with Silent Giant Entertainment president and producer, Edward “E-Dub” Rios, and artist and BashTown Music CEO, Baby Bash, to give life to his first album dubbed “Danny Trejo Presents Chicano Soul Shop Vol. 1.” Also featured in the record includes music from FrankieJ, Baby Bash and Chiquis Rivera, and emerging artists, Tara New, and Tish Toledo.

“I want to support new talents,” Trejo told Billboard. “In about three to four months, we’re hoping to host an open audition for new talent,” he notes, emphasizing that the sole reason he launched his own record label was to help emerging artists.

“In the record business, it’s not who’s playing the chords. It’s who’s pulling the strings.” Fredric Dannen, Hit Men, 1990 novel

Set to be released on Father’s Day, June 16th, “Danny Trejo Presents Chicano Soul Shop Vol. 1” is a holiday that Trejo cherishes. “I think one of God’s blessings is being a father and I think on this record I even say, ‘Pay your child support, cabrones!’” he joked in Billboard’s interview. “Every day is a blessed day for me just to be a father.”

The album will be available June 16 for streaming and download on Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, Tidal and Deezer.

“Every good thing that has happened to me has happened directly to help someone else,” Trejo said to Billboard of his record label’s mission. “I really think that’s what life is all about.”

Danny Trejo is repped by Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa Talent Agency.

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