Bad Bunny Partners with Adidas Originals & Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS to Bring Formula 1 Racing to Puerto Rico

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny has a new formula to promote his native land…

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar, Adidas Originals and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team are joining up to bring Formula 1 racing to Puerto Rico for the first time on Saturday, August 2.

To celebrate the three-way collaboration bringing F1 to Puerto Rico, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 have also announced that Bad Bunny is officially joining the team as its newest member.

The press release did not specify what duties this will entail.

Open to the public and free of charge, this showcase — which kicks off at 9:00 am local time — will be the “first time in history that a Formula 1 car has touched Puerto Rican soil,” according to the press release.

At the heart of this spectacle is a demo run featuring a Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 car driven by Mexican motorsports star Esteban Gutiérrez that will race across the Puente Dos Hermanos bridge, which was built in 1910.

Following the demo run, attendees will get the opportunity to immerse themselves in racing history. A curated exhibit at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico (aka El Choli) will showcase Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 race suits, gloves, boots and other archival gear, honoring decades of motorsport excellence.

As Bad Bunny continues his 30-show sold-out residency at El Choli, the partnership continues to “reflect the aim of Adidas, the artist, and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 to spotlight Puerto Rico on a global stage,” the press release notes, as it also aims to “energize the team’s serious competitive perspective through Bad Bunny’s trailblazing identity as a generational force and Originals’ unrelenting aesthetic innovation.”

Bad Bunny Releases Music Video for Melancholic Single “BOKeTE”

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is bringing the heart and surrealism to his latest music video.

The 31-yea-old Grammy-winning superstar takes takes viewers on a heartfelt and surreal journey in a music video released on Friday, April 25 for “BOKeTE,” a melancholic track from his Billboard 200 chart-topping album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.

With a blend of cinematic nostalgia and haunting vulnerability, Bad Bunny’s video digs deep into the pangs of heartbreak, using visuals that feel intimate and raw.

The video opens in an abandoned city, where Benito leans against a payphone, dialing what feels like a lifeline to a lost love. Throughout the video, a mysterious figure seems to accompany him — the camera capturing moments when he’s taking photographs of this unseen person by the river, along the beach and during quiet conversations on the phone. But the imagery becomes deeply poignant when Benito leans in for what appears to be a kiss, only for the frame to reveal no one standing beside him.

As the track evolves from a slow-pop dreamscape into a more experimental arrangement featuring a rhythmic Puerto Rican-inspired bongo beat akin to vintage bachata, the video reaches its emotional peak. In one striking scene, Bad Bunny sits alone at a fancy dinner table with a glass of red wine in hand.

Gazing directly at the camera, he offers a bittersweet monologue: “Thank God I’m alive, and that’s what matters. I’ve fallen in love 515 times, and with you, it’s 516. It’s time to keep going, to fight, to push forward, and maybe later, if we fall in love again…”

“BOKeTE” continues Bad Bunny’s visual exploration of nostalgia, pain and the fleeting beauty of human connection, themes central to DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.

Bad Bunny will soon showcase his new work live in his upcoming Puerto Rican residency. The star’s 30-day concert series at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, kicking off July 11, is expected to draw an estimated 200,000 visitors to the island — potentially transforming it into a thriving tourist hotspot.

Bad Bunny Expands Upcoming Residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico to 30 Shows

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is expanding his Puerto Rican residency…

The 30-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar has added nine more dates to his residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, bringing his total to 30 shows at the iconic venue.

The summer stint is set to kick off Friday, July 11 and wrap on Sunday, September 14.

The addition of dates comes two days after the Puerto Rican hitmaker shared with his millions of followers on social media that while he does plan to unveil dates for shows in countries such as Mexico, Brazil and Spain later this year, for now, “I’m in Puerto Rico, I’m home, having fun and, to be honest, I don’t want to leave,” he says in the video.

“Thanks to music and the love you give me through my music, I’ve had the privilege of traveling to sing in different places of the world. I appreciate and love to do it,” Bad Bunny explains. “There are places I for sure will return to like Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia. And some I’ve never been to but would like to visit, like Brazil and Japan. And there are places I haven’t been to in a long time, like Italy, London, Spain, I know, and I promise before the year ends, I’ll tell you the date and time I will be visiting.”

As he walks down a hallway passing by posters of all his previous tours, including El Último Tour del Mundo and World’s Hottest Tour, Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) unveils a new poster that announces his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at El Choli.

Set to kick off July 11, the 30-date venture will launch with the first nine shows exclusively reserved for Puerto Rico residents.

According to a press release, the residency has sold over 125,000 tickets through its island-wide in-person sales.

Bad Bunny’s residency announcement follows the release of Debí Tirar Más Fotos, his latest album released January 5.

The set debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, securing Bad Bunny his seventh top 10-charting set.

Meanwhile, the LP opens at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums chart (dated Jan. 18), the largest streaming week for a Latin title in over a year.

Debí Tirar Más Fotos is Bad Bunny’s sixth studio album, and it’s a celebration of Puerto Rico and the sonic heritage that has soundtracked the island for generations, including plena and jíbara. The 17-track album includes collaborative efforts with Chuwi, Dei V, Omar Courtz, Pleneros de la Cresta and RaiNao — all Puerto Rican acts.

Ticket sales for those with pre-sale codes will begin on Friday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m.

For the complete list of dates to Bad Bunny’s No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, click here.

Danna Paola to Perform at This Year’s Premios Juventud

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Danna Paola is preparing for her Juventud close-up…

The 28-year-old Mexican singer, model and actress will perform at this year’s Premios Juventud.

Paola is part of a roster of new performers that includes Camilo, Carin Leon, Denise Rosenthal, Eslabon Armado, Farruko, Fernando Villalona, Ilegales, Jandy Ventura, Los Hermanos Rosario, Pavel Núñez, Sofia Reyes and Toño Rosario.

Paola will make her television debut at Premios Juventud with her latest single, “1Trago”.

Returning to the stage that catapulted her career, Reyes is set to captivate the audience with her infectious hit “Marte”.

Broadcasting live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on July 20, the show will kick off at 7:00 pm ET/6:00 pm CT with the electrifying pre-show program, Noche de Estrellas, setting the stage for a thrilling night of entertainment.

And brace yourself for the exhilarating ‘Hora Loca’ (Crazy Hour), which will add an extra dose of fun and surprises to the celebration.

Victor Manuelle’s Music Career Celebrated by House of Representatives in Puerto Rico

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

It’s an enchanting time for Victor Manuelle…

The 54-year-old Puerto Rican salsa singer, who was born in New York and raised in Isabela, Puerto Rico, was honored this week by the House of Representatives in Puerto Rico.

The legislative body celebrated Manuelle’s 30-year prolific music career with an intimate ceremony.

“Honor to whom honor deserves […] Thank you Victor for always putting our island so high,” wrote a tourist Instagram account called “Enjoy Isabela Puerto Rico.”

“Puerto Rico! this would not have been possible if it were not for the love you have given me during these 30 years of experience,” Manuelle shared on Instagram. “Thank you for watching me grow as a performer and loving me so much! I will always be grateful to you.”

Manuelle, known for hits such as “Tengo Ganas,” “He Tratado,” and “Si Tu Me Besas,” is wrapping up a weekend of concerts at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, as part of the commemoration.

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Ivy Queen to Perform First Concert in Puerto Rico in 15+ Years

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Ivy Queen preparing for her long-waited homecoming concert…

The 51-year-old Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter and actress will perform her first concert in Puerto Rico in over 15 years.

She’ll perform some of her most emblematic hits such as “Quiero Bailar,” “Te He Querido, Te He Llorado,” and “La Vida es Así,” to name a few, at her “Killa Queen” concert taking place on September 9 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

“I have beautiful emotions and nostalgia,” expressed Ivy on social media.

Eric Duars of Duars Live said in a statement: “Being responsible for La Diva’s return to the stage is a source of pride and represents a great responsibility for our company. We will work on a production that lives up to what Ivy deserves. She is the most important female figure in the urban genre and her career of more than 20 years proves it.”

For more information, visit www.ticketera.com.

Arcángel Announces 14-Date “Just In Time Tour” of North America

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Arcángel is making time for his fans…

The 37-year-old Dominican American Latin trap star will hit the road this summer for his Just In Time Tour.

The 14-date stint, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on August 26 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago area, making stops across the U.S. in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and more before wrapping up in Orlando at Amway Center on October 1.

The cross-country tour is preceded by a new album Sr. Santos, which he released late last year, and seven back-to-back nights at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in February, a hard-hitting collaboration with Bizarrap (“BZRP Music Sessions #54”) that he unleashed in March and has nearly 50 million views on YouTube (so far).

Sr. Santos scored Arcangel his sixth top 10 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart when it debuted at No. 3 in December. The set, which includes collaborations with Bad Bunny, Young Miko and Myke Towers, among others, is a tribute to his late brother Justin Santos who died at 21-years-old in 2021.

“Life surprised us with the death of [my brother] so we canceled everything,” Arcángel previously told Billboard Español. “I built up courage and said, ‘since he loved these songs so much, let’s finish it and make and album that will be dedicated to him.’”

In 2021, Arcángel released Los Favoritos 2.5 — a follow up to Los Favoritos 2 from 2020 — which peaked at No. 15 on the Top Latin Albums chart and No. 11 on the Latin Rhythm Albums.

Tickets for his Just In Time Tour will go on sale April 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Here’s the complete list of dates:

Aug. 26 — Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Aug. 31 — Smart Financial Centre, Houston, TX
Sept. 2 — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX
Sept. 3 — Payne Arena, Hidalgo, TX
Sept. 7 — Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA
Sept. 9 — Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, San Diego, CA
Sept. 10 — YouTube Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 15 — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT
Sept. 16 — Eaglebank Arena, Fairfax, VA
Sept. 17 — Santander Arena, Reading, PA
Sept. 22 — Barclays Center, New York, NY
Sept. 23 — Agganis Arena, Boston, MA
Sept. 30 — Kaseya Center, Miami, FL

Wisin & Yandel Break Own Record by Selling Out Nine Concerts at The Coliseo de Puerto Rico

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Tom Castaneda

Wisin & Yandel are on Cloud Nine…

The Puerto Rican reggaeton duo has broken their own record after selling out nine concerts at The Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, which will take place in December as part of their 2022 La Ultima Mision Tour.

According to figures provided to Billboard by event promoter Paco Lopez, the reggaeton duo sold out nine dates in 24 hours, resulting in 864,000 ticket sales and a $5 million gross. A tenth date was announced Saturday morning (March 19).

With this feat, the “Recordar” artists officially break the very record that they achieved in 2018 with eight sold-out Choliseo shows, part of their Como Antes Tour.

“We are more than grateful and excited with the reaction of our dear people in Puerto Rico, and we are more than ready to leave everything on stage,” the duo expressed in a statement. “We always carry the name of Puerto Rico high, and that will continue to be part of our history.”

The new additions come four days after both artists announced dates for their 2022 La Ultima Mision trek presented by Live Nation. The tour, kicking off September 30 at the FTX Arena in Miami, marks the duo’s last run together.

“Our career as a duo has been blessed and successful,” Wisin previously told Billboard. “We can’t predict the future but we’re very responsible for the brand and that’s what we want to do in this tour. We want our fans to remember the 2000s hits. More than a goodbye, it’s trajectory.”

In Puerto Rico, La Ultima Mision will kick off on December 1, followed by nine other shows until December 22.

For tickets and more information, visit www.ticketera.com.

Ricardo Arjona to Launch 25-City North American “Blanco y Negro” Tour

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Ricardo Arjona is ready to hit the road…

Mere months after his “Hecho a la Antigua” livestream concert from the historic city of Antigua in his native Guatemala, and with 30-plus musicians and more than 5,000 candles, the 57-year-old Guatemalan singer-songwriter has announced his return to touring.

Named after his recent album Blanco y Negro, recorded at the emblematic Abbey Road studios in London, Arjona will kick off his 25-date North America tour on March 24 at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque.

He will then make pit stops Texas, California, Florida, and New York, to name a few.

Arjona will wrap up his tour, presented by Loud and Live, on June 11 at the emblematic Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.

“Although the term ‘legendary’ is often overused in our business, it is definitely appropriate when describing Ricardo Arjona,” Nelson Albareda, CEO and founder of Loud and Live, said in a statement. “From his iconic lyrics to his distinctive voice, this true Renaissance man has transcended the borders of his native Guatemala to become a universal music icon. We are beyond proud to be spotlighting his talents in the Blanco y Negro tour next year across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.”

Tickets for Blanco y Negro tour go on sale on October 8, 2021, via ricardoarjona.com.

Feid to Serve as Opening Act on Karol G’s Bichota Tour

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Tom Castaneda

Feid is hittin’ the road with his Colombian compatriot…

The 29-year-old Colombian singer and songwriter will serve as the opening act for Karol G, as she hits the road for her first-ever U.S. headlining Bichota Tour, named after her unapologetic and empowering single.

“I was looking for an artist that I listen to a lot and that the exposure of my tour can also be a plus in their career,” Karol, who’s making the rounds with her single “Sejodioto,” tells Billboard in a statement. “Besides, I love the fact that he’s from my country and my city, Medellin! I want to show the world where we come from. I’m very grateful for Feid and his team for joining this wonderful experience that will start soon.”

Feid, a Latin Grammy-nominated artist, is currently making the rounds with his fourth studio album Inter Shibuya – La Mafia. He’s known for penning hits for J Balvin and collaborating with countless artists, including Maluma and Sech.

“For a lot of people, I’m still a new artist and I want to find my space in reggaeton,” he previously told Billboard. “I don’t try to be like any other artist. I feel that I have a certain flow that characterizes my music.”

Now, Feid will take his unique flow and edgy reggaeton on the monthlong Bichota tour, kicking off on October 20 in Denver’s Mission Ballroom with pit stops in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Miami before wrapping up on November 27 in San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

“For me, it is going to be a huge door that is going to open. Ever since I began making music, for me, it is a dream to be able to tour in the USA and that Karol has given me the opportunity to accompany her by opening the shows is super important,” Feid tells Billboard. “I am very grateful to her and her entire team for the great opportunity they are giving me. We are preparing a very special show for this occasion and we are already dreaming of our own tour.”

Bichota Tour — where Karol will perform hits off of her most recent album, KG0516 – is produced by AEG Presents, and booked by UTA.

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