Fuerza Regida Extending “This Is Our Dream Tour” with Second Leg Across U.S.

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

The dream continues for Fuerza Regida.

The Regional Mexican band is extending its This Is Our Dream Tour with a second leg across the U.S., the band announced on Monday, August 10.

Promoted by Live Nation, the 10-date run will begin on October 3 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Ill., and concludes on November 2 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo.

The new dates will take the música mexicana group from San Bernardino, Calif., to amphitheaters and arenas in other markets, including Charlotte, N.C.; Atlanta; Birmingham, Ala.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Bakersfield and Fresno in California; and West Valley City, Utah.

The announcement follows the conclusion of Fuerza Regida’s historic U.S. stadium tour, which wrapped on August 7 at New York’s Citi Field.

The first leg included sold-out shows at Petco Park in San Diego, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and Daikin Park in Houston, with surprise appearances from artists including 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, Bobby Shmurda, Fenix Flexin, J Balvin, YG, Marshmello, Chino Pacas, Clave Especial, Calle 24, Chuyín and lucha libre star Rey Mysterio.

The stadium run added to a series of milestones for Fuerza Regida, whose 2025 album 111XPANTIA debuted at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200, the highest chart position for a música mexicana album to date.

The group has also received Grammy, American Music Award, iHeartRadio Music Award, Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin Music Award recognition in the past year.

This year, the band is set to make a headlining Q&A appearance at Billboard Latin Music Week.

Fuerza Regida’s second-leg tickets will go on sale Friday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The artist presale begins Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time; a Verizon presale begins Tuesday, August 11 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by Spotify and Citi presales at noon. VIP packages will also be available.

Calle 24 Earns First Billboard No. 1 with Fuerza Regida-Collaboration “Noche Perfecta”

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Calle 24 is celebrating a perfect night…

The 23-year-old Mexican artist, whose real name is Diego Millán, has earned his first Billboard No. 1 with the Fuerza Regida-collaboration “Noche Perfecta,” as the song climbs 4-1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart dated August 8.

The song, from Calle 24’s album Eterno, gives Fuerza Regida its fifth champ.

The track also leads Regional Mexican Airplay chart, rising 2-1.

“Damn… imagine, I’m going crazy!” Millán, known by his stage name Calle 24, shared with Billboard from his dressing room before taking the stage in Riverside, California. “I have a show that, God willing, will be sold out, and then I get the news that I’ve hit Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart at No. 1! It’s one thing for someone to tell you, ‘You made it onto the chart,’ and you’re at No. 50, 10 or 5… but No. 1? No way!”

“Noche Perfecta” is the fifth Billboard-charting partnership between the label mates but first to earn a joint No. 1.

Released April 9 on Street Mob Records as part of Calle 24’s album, Eterno, the song gave Millán his first radio-chart entry when it debuted on both the Regional Mexican Airplay and Latin Airplay charts in May and June, respectively.

It rises to the summit on both rankings after a 12% growth in audience impressions, to 6.9 million, earned during the tracking week ending July 30, according to Luminate.

“The magic of the old-school regional Mexican sound, you know?” Millán adds about his latest collaboration with Fuerza Regida. “That’s it my people—the signature of classic regional Mexican music, that accordion sound. That music will never disappear, even as new genres emerge. I feel that’s what connected with people, along with talking about love. Love is everything in life.”

Previous collaborations with Fuerza Regida performed better on streaming-based charts. Dating to Calle 24’s first Billboard-chart appearance in 2021, the 23-year-old has placed five other pairings on the hybrid Hot Latin Songs chart, which mixes streams, digital sales and radio airplay into its formula. Among them, “Que Onda,” which also features Chino Pacas, earned Millán his first top 10 on the list, reaching No. 5 in late 2023.

While Regida achieves its fifth No. 1 on Latin Airplay, the group adds a 20th top 10 on Hot Latin Songs, where “Noche Perfecta” jumps 11-10, thanks to its radio haul and streaming activity during the tracking week. The move places Regida into a tie with Intocable and Los Tigres del Norte for the most top 10s among Regional Mexican groups since the chart began 1986.

Elsewhere, “Noche Perfecta” takes Calle 24 to a new peak on the Hot Regional Mexican Songs chart, to No. 4 —his second top 10. Regida collects its 14th top 10—the most since the ranking launched in April 2025.

“I’m very excited,” Millán continues. “Thank you so much to everyone at Billboard and to everyone who supports me and Calle 24’s music. You’re all part of a new chapter—literally, it feels like I’m starting all over again. I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart. I have no words.

Intocable Earns Six RIAA Latin Diamond Certifications

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Intocable is shining bright like six diamonds…

The beloved Regional Mexican band, hailing from Zapata, Texas, has earned six RIAA Latin Diamond certifications, coming only days after the group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Intocable has now collected more RIAA Latin Diamond certifications than any other band, and boasts the second-most behind only Bad Bunny, recipient of the Billboard Latin Music Award for top Latin Artist of the 21st Century.

“These certifications represent far more than sales and streams,” reads a statement from Intocable, whose members were on hand to receive their plaques. “They represent decades of loyalty from our fans, who have been with us through every chapter of this journey. We are deeply grateful to the RIAA for this incredible recognition and to every person who has made our music a part of their lives.”

A separate statement on the group’s Instagram account reads: 6 Latin Diamond certifications. One incredible fanbase. Thank you for making history with us.”

Established in 2001, the RIAA Premios de Oro y Platino Latin Program recognizes albums and singles that have more than 50% Spanish language lyrics.

Album sales, single sales, and on-demand audio and/or video streams are calculated at the formula of 1,500 on-demand audio and/or video streams equals 10 track sales, which equals 1 album sale. Diamond, or Diamante, is certified at 600,000 combined units.

Formed in the early 1990s by Ricky Muñoz, René Martínez, Sergio Serna, Johnny Lee Rosas, Alex Gulmar and Felix Salinas, Intocable blends Tejano, Norteño, pop, rock and cumbia music.

The group has sold an estimated 55 million albums, has 15 No. 1s on Billboard’sTop Regional Mexican Albums chart and 21 No. 1s on Regional Mexican Airplay. They are Grammy, Latin Grammy and Billboard Music Awardwinners.

Muñoz has had cause for extra celebration. He earned his first No. 1 as co-producer on Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay for his work on Grupo Frontera’s “Ojitos Bellos,” which led the chart dated July 18, 2026.

Intocable was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week in the category of recording.

The star is set as Intocable continues its Cultura Tour 2026, which visits 24 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Tejano legends recently partnered with Primary Wave Music in a deal covering the band’s catalog as well as its name, image and likeness rights.

Fuerza Regida’s “Marlboro Rojo” Dethrones Bad Bunny for No. 1 Spot on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Chart

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Fuerza Regida has a smokin’ hot hit…

The Regional Mexican group’s 111XPANTIA album has delivered its first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, as “Marlboro Rojo” claims the top spot on the chart dated August 30.

The group notches its third No. 1 and first on its own.

“Marlboro Rojo” brings a halt to Bad Bunny’s longest-leading hit, “DtMF,” after the latter reigned for 31 consecutive weeks out of its 33-week run so far.

“Marlboro Rojo” rises 2-1 on the multi-metric tally with gains across radio and streaming. It climbs 37-23 on the overall Latin Airplay chart following a 28% growth in audience impressions, to 4.2 million, earned in the United States during the Aug. 15-21 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The song also drew 6.2 million streams during the same period, enough to rebound to its No. 1 peak, for a fourth week, on Latin Streaming Songs.

Prior to the first No. 1 single from Fuerza Regida’s album 111XPANTIA — which earned the group its sixth ruler on Top Regional Mexican Albums and led for 16 weeks running — the act dominated Hot Latin Songs with “Tu Boda,” with Oscar Maydon (11 weeks beginning last November), and “Bebe Dame,” with Grupo Frontera (two in 2023).

Notably, all the songs from 111XPANTIA album secured a spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart upon its release.

Beyond the album’s new chart-topping hit, two other songs broke into the top 10. Among them, “Tu Sancho” fell just shy of the top spot with a No. 2 peak in July.

Elsewhere, “Marlboro Rojo” also breaks into the upper region on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart (rising 16-10); the group’s 12th top 10.

Xavi Teams Up with Reik to Release “La del Primer Puesto”

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Xavi is expanding his sound… with a special assist from a popular Mexican trio.

The Mexican American singer-songwriter of Regional Mexican music has joined voices with Reik – comprised of Jesús Navarro, Julio Ramírez and Bibi Marín — to release the versatile collaboration, “La del Primer Puesto.”

The sentimental duet fuses the best of two worlds, including Reik’s unmistakable Latin pop ballad with R&B touches and the folk and urban rhythms that distinguish Xavi.

The result is an emotional declaration of love that exudes passion in every note to the rhythm of melodic and vibrant guitars, and a vocal duo between Navarro and Xavi that shakes the listener.

Paloma Mami Becomes First Female Artist to Sign with Double P Management

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Paloma Mami is breaking up the boys club…

The 25-year-old Chilean-American singer-songwriter has signed with Double P Management’s George Prajin, becoming the first female artist on the company’s roster.

Paloma Mami, who was nominated for best new artist at the 2021 Latin Grammys, joins a roster that includes Peso Pluma, Tito Double P, Gabito Ballesteros and Santa Fe Klan.

Along with being the first female artist to join Double P Management, she’s also the first non-Mexican act on the roster, marking a new step for the company as it expands its roster beyond música mexicana.

“Paloma is a generational artist whose sound transcends borders,” George Prajin said in a statement. “We’re excited to partner with her and continue pushing the boundaries of Latin music.”

Known for her copper-toned vocals and her attitude-heavy delivery, Mami became an artist to watch when she broke through in 2018 with “Not Steady,” a lushly produced, urban-tinged R&B track that showcased her bilingual skills.

Soon after, Mami signed with Sony Music Latin and began releasing a handful of songs and collaborations — including “No Te Debí Besar” with C. Tangana and “QueLoQue” with Major Lazer, which peaked at No. 17 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

In 2021, Mami officially dropped her debut album, Sueños de Dali. That same year, she received a Latin Grammy nomination for best new artist.

Her only album to date, Sueños de Dali includes co-writing credits from superstars Rosalía, El Guincho, Tainy and Edgar Barrera and is sonically wide-ranging, encompassing melodic reggaetón, R&B and electro-funk.

Most recently, Mami released “HAKiA,” which is powered by a hypnotizing reggaetón drum beat.

She is set to release a new album July 11 via Sony Music Latin.

Lucero to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Lucero’s star won’t ever dim…

The 55-year-old Mexican singer, actress and television personality, dubbed the “Americas’ Sweetheart“, is among the artists who will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the coming year.

Lucero, known for her influence in Latin music and Hispanic television with a career spanning over four decades, will be honored for her storied television career after starring in numerous hit telenovelas, including Cuando Llega el Amor (1990), Los Parientes Pobres (1993) and Lazos de Amor (1996).

But Lucero isn’t the only Hispanic artist receiving a star…

Mexican American band Intocable, three-time Latin Grammy winners for their Regional Mexican hits, will be honored for their contributions in music.

Intocable is considered one of the most influential group in Tejano and their Tejano/Norteño fusion has become the blueprint for several Tejano bands.

The group’s style combines romantic, hooky melodies, tight instrumentation and vocal harmony.

Paulinho da Costa will also receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Beginning his career as a samba musician in Brazil, he moved to the United States in the early 1970s and worked with Brazilian bandleader Sérgio Mendes. The 77-year-old Brazilian musician went on to perform with many American pop, rock and jazz musicians and participated in thousands of albums.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of only two representatives in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category.

The 48-year-old Mexican American stand-up comedian and actor has produced a number of stand-up specials for television outlets such as Comedy Central and Netflix, including I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy and Hot and Fluffy.

As an actor, he has appeared in numerous live-action and animated TV shows and films, including starring in the sitcom Mr. Iglesias on Netflix, playing Tobias in the 2012 movie Magic Mike and its 2015 sequel, and providing the voice of Speedy Gonzales in Space Jam: A New Legacy.

He was also the host of the shows Stand Up Revolution on Comedy Central and Fluffy’s Food Adventures on Fuse.

The honorees were selected by the Walk of Fame selection panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce from “hundreds” of nominations at a meeting on June 20.

The selections were ratified by the Chamber’s board of directors on June 25.

“We are excited to announce the newest selections of 35 esteemed individuals who will be enshrined onto the Walk of Fame as part of the prestigious Class of 2026,” Peter Roth, former CEO of Warner Bros. Television and chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, said in a statement. “These talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honor them with this well-deserved recognition.”

Dates have not yet been scheduled for these star ceremonies. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection before they expire. Upcoming star ceremonies are usually announced 10 days prior to dedication on the Walk of Fame’s official website.

Here’s the complete list of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2025:

Recordings
Air Supply
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Paulinho da Costa
The Clark Sisters
Miley Cyrus
Josh Groban
Intocable
Angélique Kidjo
Lyle Lovett

Motion Pictures
Emily Blunt
Timothée Chalamet
Chris Columbus
Marion Cotillard
Keith David
Rami Malek
Rachel McAdams
Demi Moore
Franco Nero
Deepika Padukone
Molly Ringwald
Stanley Tucci
Carlo Ramboldi (Posthumous)
Tony Scott (Posthumous)

Television
Greg Daniels
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Lucero
Chef Gordon Ramsay
Melody Thomas Scott
Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos (double ceremony)
Bradley Whitford
Noah Wyle

Live Theatre/Live Performance
Lea Salonga
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias

Sports Entertainment
Shaquille O’Neal

Carín León Partners with Alejandro Fernandez to Release New Acoustic-Pop Ballad “Me Está Doliendo”

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Carín León has teamed up with a legend…

The 35-year-old Mexican singer and songwriter has joined voices with Alejandro Fernandez to release the single “Me Está Doliendo,” on Thursday, May 8.

León and Fernández could have gone the Regional Mexican route, or in any direction really, as two of the most versatile artists in Latin music, but they opted to go the acoustic-pop ballad route.

“Me Está Doliendo” is a beautiful, stripped-down ballad powered by prickly and acoustic guitars and a thumping drum beat that serve as a canvas to León and Fernández’s pathos-fueled delivery. They each take turns expressing just how they’re dealing with a heartbreak that doesn’t seem to heal.

“It’s hurting me, and I ask myself if maybe you’re thinking of me, I’m not meant for someone else to be hugging me,” Fernández sings evocatively. “That’s how things happen in this heart, it’s good at loving you but bad at forgetting you,” León responds, just before we get a mesmerizing electric guitar solo.

The new collaboration comes just days after León and Fernández uploaded a clip on social media singing Fernández’s hit song “Me Dediqué a Perderte” together, which prompted many to think that they were releasing a new version of the 2004 classic.

“Thank you [Alejandro Fernández] for singing with me one of my favorite songs,” León wrote on Instagram. Shortly after, the two announced it was actually a new song they were releasing, titled “Me Está Doliendo,” which will be part of an extended version of León’s Palabra de To’s.

Thalía Earns First No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart with Los Ángeles Azules-Collab “Yo Me Lo Busqué”

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Thalía is celebrating a Regional Mexican music first…

The 53-year-old Mexican Latin Grammy-winning singer’s collaboration with Los Ángeles Azules, “Yo Me Lo Busqué,” rises 9-1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay list dated May 3.

“Yo Me Lo Busqué” ascends to the summit with the Greatest Gainer honors, awarded weekly to the song with the largest weekly gain in audience among the chart’s 40 songs.

The song earned 6.4 million audience impressions, up 47%, in the U.S. in the week ending April 24, according to Luminate.

“Yo Me Lo Busqué” was released January 18 via Promotodo. The Mexican label achieves its second No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, thanks to another collaboration featuring Los Ángeles Azules.

Their previous hit, “Perdonarte Para Qué?” with Emilia, reached the top spot for one week in September 2024.

As “Yo Me Lo Busqué” takes over Regional Mexican Airplay, Thalia scores her first No. 1, besting her previous No. 5 high through “Tú y Yo” in July 2002.

With their latest chart-topper, Los Ángeles Azules secure their sixth No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay, among 17 career top 10 hits. The group’s breakthrough classic, “El Listón De Tu Pelo,” remains their longest-reigning No. 1, holding atop the list for seven weeks in 2000.

Here’s a look at their collection of No. 1 hits since the chart’s inception in 1994:

Title, Artist, Peak Date, Weeks at No. 1
“El Listón De Tu Pelo,” Feb. 5, 2000, seven
“Nunca Es Suficiente,” featuring Natalia Lafourcade, Jan. 26, 2019, three
“Túi Y Tú,” with Cazzu & Santa Fe Klan, May 20, 2023, one
“La Cumbia Triste,” with Alejandro Fernández, April 13, 2024, one
“Perdonarte Para Que?” with Emilia, July 20, 2024, one
“Yo Me Lo Busqué,” with Thalia, May 3

Notably, as “Yo Me Lo Busqué” also takes the lead on the Latin Pop Airplay chart –where it jumps 2-1 with a 39% increase in audience, to 7.2 million– Los Ángeles Azules and Thalia swap successes in new chart achievements.

While Thalia scores her first-ever No. 1 on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, Los Ángeles Azules claim the top spot on the Latin Pop Airplay chart, marking their first No. 1 there. It’s the third No. 1 for Thalia on Latin Pop Airplay, who in addition to her new airplay achievement, has also secured No. 1s on Tropical Airplay, twice, in 2000 and 2002.

Esaú Ortiz Signs with Sony Music Latin

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Esaú Ortiz has a new recording deal…

The Mexican emerging singer-songwriter has signed with Sony Music Latin.

The música mexicana artist from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, first gained traction on social media with songs like “Triple Lavada,” which was featured on playlists such as Apple Music’s Hits 2025 and Spotify’s Éxitos México.

His first official project under Sony Music Latin is said to feature “an explosive remix and heavyweight collaborations,” according to a press release.

“I know I have the best team to take my music to the next level and to the ears of everyone,” Ortiz said in a statement. ” I believe we will do great things together, which makes me very happy.”

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