Shakira Surprises Most cancers Affected person & Extra

From occupation milestones to new track releases to primary bulletins and the ones little necessary moments, Billboard editors spotlight uplifting moments in Latin track. Right here’s what came about within the Latin track international this week.

Feid Launches Sixdo Assortment

On Thursday (Jan. 23), Feid hosted the primary pop-up for his emblem “Sixdo” in Miami. A fan revel in, the one-day match featured a room that resembles the artist’s non-public closet. Enthusiasts additionally had the chance to take a seat down with Ferxxo for a roundtable dialogue, the place they might ask him questions. The pop-up showcased the preliminary construction of his clothes emblem “Sixdo,” which integrated a closet with inexperienced neon lighting fixtures and a portray that represented his sold-out presentations in Latin The us, amongst different components. Ferxxo has been hinting on the clothes emblem all through his live shows, in track movies, or even on album covers (beginning with FERXXO Vol. 1 M.O.R.), main as much as the grand expose this week. The function is to proceed creating this emblem all over 2025.

A Healthy Second with Shak

Shakira shocked a tender fan named Zoe, who’s these days present process most cancers remedy. Dance studio Hip Hop Kidz and Dawn Day Camp shared the healthy second on Instagram, shooting the instant the Colombian artist and her candy fan met for the primary time, opened items, or even did the “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” dance in combination.

“In spite of the harsh combat she’s been dealing with, Zoe’s spirits soared when the global big name took day trip of her busy agenda to spend time together with her,” learn the publish’s caption. “Shakira, recognized for her charitable paintings and deep empathy, shared some high quality time with Zoe, encouraging her to stick sturdy and not surrender.”

Billboard’s Latin Artists to Watch 2025

This week, Billboard unveiled its in moderation curated Latin Artists to Watch record, highlighting 22 acts who stuck our consideration in 2024, and who we consider will pass directly to have a breakout 12 months. The record contains artists who cracked the Billboard charts in 2024, comparable to Tito Double P, who earned his first No. 1 on Most sensible Latin Albums along with his debut set. Artists who’ve been showered with vital acclaim, like Latin Grammy winner Ela Taubert, and the ones learners who first constructed a fandom on social media earlier than kicking off a track occupation – like reggaetón mexa pioneer Bellakath, who temporarily went from viral sensation to bona fide hitmaker. See the whole record, right here.

Celebrating una Reina

A youngsters’s ebook celebrating Selena’s legacy is formally to be had this week. Selena: A Little Golden Guide Biography, via Maria Correa and illustrated via Paula Zamudio, chronicles the Queen of Tejano’s adventure to superstardom and illustrates her undying affect on track, type, and attractiveness. “Just about 30 years after her demise, Selena’s affect endures, and her accomplishments proceed to encourage legions of fanatics to observe their desires. That is an inspiring read-aloud for babies and the easiest present for fanatics of every age,” learn a press observation. The ebook can also be bought right here, and a Spanish-language model can be revealed on February 4.