It’s officially the last New Music Friday of the summer, and artists did not play when it came to dropping fresh bangers. From A-list names and collaborations to highly anticipated albums, get your playlist ready and let’s have some musical fun.
Maluma & Shakira – AGUA
Shakira and Maluma reunite on “Agua,” their first major collaboration since 2018’s “Clandestino.” It marks their first merengue together, and they did not miss. The Colombian superstars turn up the heat and show off their chemistry and sexual energy in the spicy music video. Shakira looks incredible, per usual, as she flaunts her amazing body and signature dance moves.
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again..–Sexy Magic
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, and Fred again come together for “Sexy Magic,” which is featured on the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack. CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso are on fire, scoring 7 nominations at the Latin GRAMMYS, the second most after producer Edgar Barrera.
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta – Segunda Cita
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta will have you feeling flirty and ready for date night with “Segunda Cita.” It’s a powerhouse collaboration with all the artists seamlessly blending their sounds. It includes a sweet moment with Micro TDH celebrating their first collab with Piso 21, “Te VI’s” initiation into the billions club on Spotify.
Michelle Maciel – espresso martini
Mexican singer-songwriter Michelle Macielbegins a new chapter with her album La Gloria, a 13-track project that explores love, personal growth, and experimentation while blending corridos, reggaetón, and boleros. The album’s focus track, “Dolencias,” featuring Ana Gloria, brings the two artists together for a fun, dance floor-ready collaboration that highlights Maciel’s ability to move between genres.
Zulia – Birkin
Following the release of his album Ya No Me Importa Si Nadie Me Escucha, Venezuelan rising star Zulia drops “Birkin.” The singer has one of the most unique voices in music, with bold, sensual lyrics, and a smooth sound.
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Guaynaa- SE PARECE AL PAI
Puerto Rican singer Guaynaa gets into his salsa swag with “SE PARECE AL PAI.” The catchy track has incredible instrumentals, an infectious melody, and lyrics inspired by his own life as a father. It stars his wife, Lele Pons, and their daughter, Eloísa.
Rodrigo y Gabriela – Somos Como Tú
GRAMMY-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela release their new album OurHome. They step into new territory with “Somos Como Tú,” their first-ever song featuring lyrics and vocals. The track explores migration, displacement, and the connections that unite people across cultures, marking a new chapter for the duo as they continue to expand beyond their signature acoustic sound.
Feid, Bad Gyal – DE DIOR XL
After postponing its release, Feid drops his new EP, EL GREEN PRINT: La Saga (Disc 2) – EL CLUB DE LAS 19 FLORES, the next chapter of his Green Print era. It includes collaborations with Vicente García, El Americano 4KT and Pirlo, Divino and Baby Ranks, Icon, Yandel, and Spanish star Bad Gyal.
Elvis Crespo, beele – PA´BAILAR
The one and only Elvis Crespo adds another collaboration with the new generation, this time with Beele. The genre-blending track has merengue, urban, and pop sounds with exciting instrumentals that will have you ready to move your hips.
MILEY – Let’s Get Married
Miley’s highly anticipated album Bass Persuades is here, and it’s beautiful. It’s the first album since dropping Cyrus and shows off the multifaceted sides of the singer. “Let’s Get Married” is a gorgeous track dedicated to her fiancé, Maxx Morando, and comes with an intimate music video starring the couple.
It’s officially the last New Music Friday of the summer, and artists did not play when it came to dropping fresh bangers. From A-list names and collaborations to highly anticipated albums, get your playlist ready and let’s have some musical fun.
Maluma & Shakira – AGUA
Shakira and Maluma reunite on “Agua,” their first major collaboration since 2018’s “Clandestino.” It marks their first merengue together, and they did not miss. The Colombian superstars turn up the heat and show off their chemistry and sexual energy in the spicy music video. Shakira looks incredible, per usual, as she flaunts her amazing body and signature dance moves.
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again..–Sexy Magic
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, and Fred again come together for “Sexy Magic,” which is featured on the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack. CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso are on fire, scoring 7 nominations at the Latin GRAMMYS, the second most after producer Edgar Barrera.
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta – Segunda Cita
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta will have you feeling flirty and ready for date night with “Segunda Cita.” It’s a powerhouse collaboration with all the artists seamlessly blending their sounds. It includes a sweet moment with Micro TDH celebrating their first collab with Piso 21, “Te VI’s” initiation into the billions club on Spotify.
Michelle Maciel – espresso martini
Mexican singer-songwriter Michelle Macielbegins a new chapter with her album La Gloria, a 13-track project that explores love, personal growth, and experimentation while blending corridos, reggaetón, and boleros. The album’s focus track, “Dolencias,” featuring Ana Gloria, brings the two artists together for a fun, dance floor-ready collaboration that highlights Maciel’s ability to move between genres.
Zulia – Birkin
Following the release of his album Ya No Me Importa Si Nadie Me Escucha, Venezuelan rising star Zulia drops “Birkin.” The singer has one of the most unique voices in music, with bold, sensual lyrics, and a smooth sound.
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Guaynaa- SE PARECE AL PAI
Puerto Rican singer Guaynaa gets into his salsa swag with “SE PARECE AL PAI.” The catchy track has incredible instrumentals, an infectious melody, and lyrics inspired by his own life as a father. It stars his wife, Lele Pons, and their daughter, Eloísa.
Rodrigo y Gabriela – Somos Como Tú
GRAMMY-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela release their new album OurHome. They step into new territory with “Somos Como Tú,” their first-ever song featuring lyrics and vocals. The track explores migration, displacement, and the connections that unite people across cultures, marking a new chapter for the duo as they continue to expand beyond their signature acoustic sound.
Feid, Bad Gyal – DE DIOR XL
After postponing its release, Feid drops his new EP, EL GREEN PRINT: La Saga (Disc 2) – EL CLUB DE LAS 19 FLORES, the next chapter of his Green Print era. It includes collaborations with Vicente García, El Americano 4KT and Pirlo, Divino and Baby Ranks, Icon, Yandel, and Spanish star Bad Gyal.
Elvis Crespo, beele – PA´BAILAR
The one and only Elvis Crespo adds another collaboration with the new generation, this time with Beele. The genre-blending track has merengue, urban, and pop sounds with exciting instrumentals that will have you ready to move your hips.
MILEY – Let’s Get Married
Miley’s highly anticipated album Bass Persuades is here, and it’s beautiful. It’s the first album since dropping Cyrus and shows off the multifaceted sides of the singer. “Let’s Get Married” is a gorgeous track dedicated to her fiancé, Maxx Morando, and comes with an intimate music video starring the couple.
It’s officially the last New Music Friday of the summer, and artists did not play when it came to dropping fresh bangers. From A-list names and collaborations to highly anticipated albums, get your playlist ready and let’s have some musical fun.
Maluma & Shakira – AGUA
Shakira and Maluma reunite on “Agua,” their first major collaboration since 2018’s “Clandestino.” It marks their first merengue together, and they did not miss. The Colombian superstars turn up the heat and show off their chemistry and sexual energy in the spicy music video. Shakira looks incredible, per usual, as she flaunts her amazing body and signature dance moves.
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again..–Sexy Magic
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, and Fred again come together for “Sexy Magic,” which is featured on the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack. CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso are on fire, scoring 7 nominations at the Latin GRAMMYS, the second most after producer Edgar Barrera.
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta – Segunda Cita
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta will have you feeling flirty and ready for date night with “Segunda Cita.” It’s a powerhouse collaboration with all the artists seamlessly blending their sounds. It includes a sweet moment with Micro TDH celebrating their first collab with Piso 21, “Te VI’s” initiation into the billions club on Spotify.
Michelle Maciel – espresso martini
Mexican singer-songwriter Michelle Macielbegins a new chapter with her album La Gloria, a 13-track project that explores love, personal growth, and experimentation while blending corridos, reggaetón, and boleros. The album’s focus track, “Dolencias,” featuring Ana Gloria, brings the two artists together for a fun, dance floor-ready collaboration that highlights Maciel’s ability to move between genres.
Zulia – Birkin
Following the release of his album Ya No Me Importa Si Nadie Me Escucha, Venezuelan rising star Zulia drops “Birkin.” The singer has one of the most unique voices in music, with bold, sensual lyrics, and a smooth sound.
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Guaynaa- SE PARECE AL PAI
Puerto Rican singer Guaynaa gets into his salsa swag with “SE PARECE AL PAI.” The catchy track has incredible instrumentals, an infectious melody, and lyrics inspired by his own life as a father. It stars his wife, Lele Pons, and their daughter, Eloísa.
Rodrigo y Gabriela – Somos Como Tú
GRAMMY-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela release their new album OurHome. They step into new territory with “Somos Como Tú,” their first-ever song featuring lyrics and vocals. The track explores migration, displacement, and the connections that unite people across cultures, marking a new chapter for the duo as they continue to expand beyond their signature acoustic sound.
Feid, Bad Gyal – DE DIOR XL
After postponing its release, Feid drops his new EP, EL GREEN PRINT: La Saga (Disc 2) – EL CLUB DE LAS 19 FLORES, the next chapter of his Green Print era. It includes collaborations with Vicente García, El Americano 4KT and Pirlo, Divino and Baby Ranks, Icon, Yandel, and Spanish star Bad Gyal.
Elvis Crespo, beele – PA´BAILAR
The one and only Elvis Crespo adds another collaboration with the new generation, this time with Beele. The genre-blending track has merengue, urban, and pop sounds with exciting instrumentals that will have you ready to move your hips.
MILEY – Let’s Get Married
Miley’s highly anticipated album Bass Persuades is here, and it’s beautiful. It’s the first album since dropping Cyrus and shows off the multifaceted sides of the singer. “Let’s Get Married” is a gorgeous track dedicated to her fiancé, Maxx Morando, and comes with an intimate music video starring the couple.
Salma Hayek is exploring a new side of her artistry. The Mexican icon, producer, and actress will be directing her first movie, “Arena,” which will star Cara Delevingne and Academy Award nominee Yura Borisov.
Salma Hayek attends the 2026 Kering Foundation Caring For Women Dinner on September 10, 2026 in New York City
Variety was the first to break the news, with Hayek sharing some plot details and revealing that the film had been independently financed. Aside from directing the film, she also co-wrote it.
“’Arena’ is a forbidden love story and an intimate journey into exploring someone else while finding the ability to experience intense pleasure in the simple things we take for granted,” Hayek said. She also revealed that the film has a connection to Mexico, with it being shot there.
“The sensorial experience of connectivity with land and nature is enhanced through the spectacular locations of Quintana Roo and Veracruz. These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph. I am so excited to show the world these hidden jewels that have never been seen before,” she said.
The producers of the film include Hayek herself and her friend, Angelina Jolie, who’s a seasoned filmmaker.
While “Arena” marks Hayek’s feature debut, she has some experience behind the camera. She previously directed “The Maldonado Miracle,” a TV movie that earned her a Daytime Emmy.
Salma Hayek reunited with Demián Bichir and Angelina Jolie at a special New York screening of Without Blood, the drama directed by Jolie and starring Hayek and Bichir.
In an interview published in The Cut featuring a conversation between Jolie and Hayek, the two talked about “Arena.”
“You should talk about directing,” said Jolie. “I saw you on the set of Arena, leading and deciding and taking responsibility for it. You embraced it so fully.”
Later in the conversation, Jolie noted Hayek’s ambition. “It’s hard to direct yourself. You would take on something as challenging as that the first time you direct. And write it yourself. But that’s your way. It had to be your vision. You’re good with a challenge. You like a big mountain to climb,” she said with a laugh.
A Russian singer performing Dominican merengue in Moscow is attracting attention far beyond Russia, giving one of the Caribbean’s most recognizable musical genres an unexpected international spotlight.
Regina Roskina, a singer associated with Dominican musician Yanco Santana and his Moscow-based Orquesta EL DOMI, has emerged as a distinctive voice for merengue in Russia. Her performances of Dominican music, including repertoire associated with merengue star Miriam Cruz, have recently drawn attention.
Regina Roskina, a singer associated with Dominican musician Yanco Santana and his Moscow-based Orquesta EL DOMI, has emerged as a distinctive voice for merengue in Russia
On September 17, the Dominican program Al Medio Día con Mariotti & Compañía included the performance among its trending entertainment stories, describing the moment as a Russian singer surprising audiences by singing merengue by Miriam Cruz.
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The viral moment is part of a much bigger story. Dominican merengue and bachata have been steadily finding an audience in Moscow, with Roskina and Orquesta EL DOMI helping bring the sounds of the Dominican Republic to Russian stages.
Who is Russian merengue singer Regina Roskina?
Roskina has been identified in recent reports as the first Russian woman to establish herself as a merengue performer in the country.
Her introduction to the genre was not simply a matter of learning the lyrics to a few Spanish-language songs.
The Armenian-Russian singer spent four months rehearsing, studying Spanish, and training in Caribbean musical style before making her official debut
According to a January 2026 report on a concert by Orquesta EL DOMI in Moscow, the Armenian-Russian singer spent four months rehearsing, studying Spanish, and training in Caribbean musical style before making her official debut with the orchestra. During that performance, she sang music associated with another Dominican merengue icon, Milly Quezada, including the Christmas classic “Volvió Juanita.”
HOLA! spoke with Yanco Santana who described Roskina as “the first female merengue singer in Russia.” Reports also suggest she had become known as the “Reina del Merengue en Rusia,” or “Queen of Merengue in Russia.” That title has continued to follow her.
Russian singer Regina Roskina draws attention performing Miriam Cruz merengue in Moscow as Dominican music finds a growing audience across Russia.
Miriam Cruz’s merengue reaches a new audience in Russia
The connection to Miriam Cruz makes Roskina’s latest attention particularly significant for Dominican music fans.
Cruz is one of the best-known female voices in Dominican merengue. Born in Santo Domingo, she became the lead singer of the influential all-female group Las Chicas del Can before launching her own musical project in 1992.
Her solo-era repertoire includes songs such as “Te Propongo,” written by Juan Luis Guerra, and “La Loba,” written by Ramón Orlando. Cruz has previously described the latter as a defining record in her career. “’La Loba’ was the song that put me on the map. Thanks to this track people knew I was alive,” Cruz said in comments published by Acento.
Decades later, her music finding an interpreter in Moscow illustrates just how far Dominican merengue continues to travel.
Dominican music is gaining ground in Moscow
Roskina’s performances are not happening in isolation. At the center of the growing Dominican music scene in Moscow is Yanco Santana, a musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist from Higüey, Dominican Republic, who moved to Russia in 2021. Santana founded “Un dominicano en Moscow,” y Orquesta EL DOMI in Moscow on February 10, 2023, as a project dedicated to promoting Dominican and Caribbean music.
The orchestra brings together musicians of several nationalities while performing merengue, bachata, mambo and other Caribbean styles.
Santana has made his mission clear. “I want anyone who listens to merengue or bachata anywhere in the world to be able to recognize that behind these rhythms there is a culture, a history, and a people,” he said in September. “Bringing our music to Russia is also bringing a little piece of the Dominican Republic with me.”
That mission recently reached a considerably larger Russian audience. Santana and Orquesta EL DOMI appeared on Доброе утро (Good Morning) on Russia’s Channel One, where they presented Dominican music on national television. Roskina joined the musicians for the appearance, alongside Dominican dancers Elvinson Veloz and Indira Hernández. “This moment represents much more than a television appearance,” Santana said following the performance. “It is the result of a dream: that Dominican music can travel around the world.”
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Merengue in Moscow has been growing for years
Dominican music’s presence in Russia has developed through concerts, cultural events and collaborations rather than through one viral performance.
In March 2025, EL DOMI celebrated its second anniversary with a Moscow concert featuring bachata, merengue and mambo. The event even incorporated the Russian balalaika into a performance, creating a musical connection between Russian and Dominican traditions.
Another major cultural moment came when Dominican composer and musician Ramón Orlando presented symphonic merengue with musicians from Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory in March 2025. The concert was organized as part of events commemorating 80 years of diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and Russia.
The performances show that Dominican music in Moscow is developing on several levels, from dance-oriented merengue and bachata concerts to symphonic arrangements and national television appearances.
The concert was organized as part of events commemorating 80 years of diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and Russia.
Her connection with EL DOMI has also moved beyond live covers. In April 2026, Yanco Santana released “Una noche contigo” featuring Regina Roskina, giving the singer a recorded collaboration connected directly to the Moscow-based Dominican music project.
For Santana, that kind of cultural crossover appears to be central to the project. After an earlier Moscow concert, he described the orchestra’s progress as something bigger than his individual career.
There’s a lot of stuff to stream nowadays. In hopes of helping you watch more good movies and TV, we compile some of the most exciting titles streaming across all platforms in our weekly column, What To Watch.
Slow Horses (Apple TV)
The British spy series is back for another season. “Slow Horses” follows a group of MI6 spies who’ve been relegated to the bottom of the totem pole: Slough House. The new season follows the return of various team members as they’re pursued by a threat that’s taking them out one by one.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (Netflix)
Ryan Murphy is back with another show. The new iteration of “Monster,” his anthology series following some of the world’s most notorious serial killers, is based on the case of Lizzy Borden, a woman who was accused of killing her father and her stepmother in the Victorian Era, back when women were incapable of committing such acts.
The Traitors: New Blood (Peacock)
The spin-off of the beloved reality TV show is premiering on Peacock, this time following a group of civilians as they play a game of deduction hosted in a castle in Scotland. Alan Cumming returns as host.
Best of the Best (Netflix)
Netflix’s new YA movie stars Matreiyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia as best friends who join a Bollywood fusion dance team at UCLA. The film is a tribute to friendship and the long and beloved history of Bollywood.
Mobland (Paramount+)
“Mobland” is back with another season, following Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan as members of a warring faction of mob families enmeshed in a London turf war.
The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocalypticist (Netflix)
Directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell, “The AI Doc” follows the filmmakers as they try to understand the most impactful technology of our times, from the threats it poses to its promises.
The Resident Evil franchise (Prime Video & Netflix)
Lastly, “Resident Evil” is out in theaters. If you’re not feeling like going out to the theater, you can catch the previous films based on the video game franchise, streaming on Prime Video and Netflix. They’re completely unrelated to Zach Cregger’s new film, but you’ll find deadly zombies in all.
It’s officially the last New Music Friday of the summer, and artists did not play when it came to dropping fresh bangers. From A-list names and collaborations to highly anticipated albums, get your playlist ready and let’s have some musical fun.
Maluma & Shakira – AGUA
Shakira and Maluma reunite on “Agua,” their first major collaboration since 2018’s “Clandestino.” It marks their first merengue together, and they did not miss. The Colombian superstars turn up the heat and show off their chemistry and sexual energy in the spicy music video. Shakira looks incredible, per usual, as she flaunts her amazing body and signature dance moves.
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again..–Sexy Magic
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, and Fred again come together for “Sexy Magic,” which is featured on the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack. CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso are on fire, scoring 7 nominations at the Latin GRAMMYS, the second most after producer Edgar Barrera.
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta – Segunda Cita
Piso 21, Micro TDH & Gangsta will have you feeling flirty and ready for date night with “Segunda Cita.” It’s a powerhouse collaboration with all the artists seamlessly blending their sounds. It includes a sweet moment with Micro TDH celebrating their first collab with Piso 21, “Te VI’s” initiation into the billions club on Spotify.
Michelle Maciel – espresso martini
Mexican singer-songwriter Michelle Macielbegins a new chapter with her album La Gloria, a 13-track project that explores love, personal growth, and experimentation while blending corridos, reggaetón, and boleros. The album’s focus track, “Dolencias,” featuring Ana Gloria, brings the two artists together for a fun, dance floor-ready collaboration that highlights Maciel’s ability to move between genres.
Zulia – Birkin
Following the release of his album Ya No Me Importa Si Nadie Me Escucha, Venezuelan rising star Zulia drops “Birkin.” The singer has one of the most unique voices in music, with bold, sensual lyrics, and a smooth sound.
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Guaynaa- SE PARECE AL PAI
Puerto Rican singer Guaynaa gets into his salsa swag with “SE PARECE AL PAI.” The catchy track has incredible instrumentals, an infectious melody, and lyrics inspired by his own life as a father. It stars his wife, Lele Pons, and their daughter, Eloísa.
Rodrigo y Gabriela – Somos Como Tú
GRAMMY-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela release their new album OurHome. They step into new territory with “Somos Como Tú,” their first-ever song featuring lyrics and vocals. The track explores migration, displacement, and the connections that unite people across cultures, marking a new chapter for the duo as they continue to expand beyond their signature acoustic sound.
Feid, Bad Gyal – DE DIOR XL
After postponing its release, Feid drops his new EP, EL GREEN PRINT: La Saga (Disc 2) – EL CLUB DE LAS 19 FLORES, the next chapter of his Green Print era. It includes collaborations with Vicente García, El Americano 4KT and Pirlo, Divino and Baby Ranks, Icon, Yandel, and Spanish star Bad Gyal.
Elvis Crespo, beele – PA´BAILAR
The one and only Elvis Crespo adds another collaboration with the new generation, this time with Beele. The genre-blending track has merengue, urban, and pop sounds with exciting instrumentals that will have you ready to move your hips.
MILEY – Let’s Get Married
Miley’s highly anticipated album Bass Persuades is here, and it’s beautiful. It’s the first album since dropping Cyrus and shows off the multifaceted sides of the singer. “Let’s Get Married” is a gorgeous track dedicated to her fiancé, Maxx Morando, and comes with an intimate music video starring the couple.
Guitarricadelafuente is bringing his music and acting worlds together with the release of “La nieve,” an original song from La Bola Negra.
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The Spanish singer-songwriter released the track on September 17 after writing it specifically for Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s new film, which also marks his acting debut alongside Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close, Miguel Bernardeau, Lola Dueñas and Julio Torres.
The release of “La nieve” adds another milestone to Guitarricadelafuente’s breakout year in music and film.
The song arrives as ‘La Bola Negra’ heads into awards season. Spain has selected the film as its official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Academy Awards, while “La nieve” has separately been submitted and accepted for consideration in the Best Original Song category.
The inspiration behind “La nieve”:
For Guitarricadelafuente, whose real name is Álvaro Lafuente Calvo, the song grew directly out of his experience playing Sebastián.
“I wanted ‘La nieve’ to come from the same emotional place as the characters in the film,” he said in a statement. “I was inspired by Federico Garcia Lorca’s last letter and also by my character, Sebastián. I thought about all of his unspoken feelings, and I had to live in that as an actor first to be inspired to write the song.”
Guitarricadelafuente stars as Sebastián in Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s La Bola Negra.
The connection to Lorca runs throughout La Bola Negra. The film takes inspiration from the Spanish poet and playwright’s unfinished work of the same name and follows three generations of men across different periods of Spanish history, exploring desire, pain and truths buried by the past.
Guitarricadelafuente plays Sebastián, whose story unfolds in 1937. The role was written with the artist in mind by Calvo and Ambrossi, popularly known as Los Javis.
The Spanish singer-songwriter drew inspiration from his character Sebastián while writing “La nieve.”
From Cannes to the Oscar race:
‘La Bola Negra’ premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where Calvo and Ambrossi shared the Best Director prize, before continuing its festival run at Telluride and Toronto.
Guitarricadelafuente posed alongside Penélope Cruz, Lola Dueñas, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Miguel Bernardeau and directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi at the La Bola Negra photocall during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Now, both the film and Guitarricadelafuente’s music are part of the awards conversation. While “La nieve” being accepted for consideration does not mean it has been shortlisted or nominated, it puts the singer-songwriter in contention for Best Original Song for music born directly from his first acting role.
The latest release adds to a breakout year for Guitarricadelafuente, who made his U.S. television performance debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier this summer with “BABIECA!” and also performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Guitarricadelafuente joined Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, Penélope Cruz and Milo Quifes at the Canadian premiere of La Bola Negra in Toronto on September 15, 2026.
‘La Bola Negra’ opens in Spain on September 25 and begins its U.S. theatrical run on October 16 before arriving on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada on December 2.
The MTV VMAs are 10 days away, and it’s going to be a showstopping night as the biggest names in music are celebrated. Yesterday, MTV announced that Madonna would be opening the show, returning for her first performance in 23 years, but of course she won’t be the only one performing.
The first wave of performers has been announced, and Raye, Blackpink’s LISA, and Best New Artist nominee Siennne Spiro are on the list. We will also see Gener8ion and Yung Lean perform their song “Storm II” for the first time.
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Shaboozey is also hitting the stage and will be joined by Gunna to perform their track “High Noon.”
Raye is going into the night with two nominations: Song of the Year for “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” and Best Visual Effects for “Click Clack Symphony” ft. Hans Zimmer.
LISA is among those leading the pack with 4 nominations, including Best Pop, Best K-Pop, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing, for “Dream” feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi.
The Queen of Pop is to open the show, making it a full-circle moment. She first performed at the awards inaugural night on September 14, 1984.
The 68-year-old is leading the pack with 11 nominations, more than any other artist, including nods for Artist of the Year and Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, Art Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Dance, Direction, Choreography, and Visual Effects.
Throughout her career, she has collected 20 VMA wins, including the Video Vanguard Award, and has received more than 80 nominations.
Who is receiving the MTV Video Vanguard Award for 2026?
Kurt Cobain performs on stage with Nirvana at the MTV Video Music Awards, September 10, 1992
Nirvana will receive the MTV Video Vanguard Award for 2026 in honor of their impact on music and pop culture.
The iconic band made their debut on the MTV VMAs in 1992. Their performance had some lure, with the network refusing to let them play their song “Rape Me”; however, Kurt Cobain strummed and sang a few bars before going into “Lithium.”
They received awards that year for Best Alternative Video and Best New Artist categories for their track “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” In 1993, “In Bloom” won Best Alternative Video.
Cobain died by suicide on April 5, 1994. Months later, at the 1994 awards, “Heart Shaped Box” would go on to win Best Alternative Video and Best Art Direction in a Video.
MTV announced the news on September 9, saying, “This day in 1992, Nirvana took to the VMAs stage for the first time – shaping music, culture, and MTV forever. Nirvana is our 2026 #VMAs Video Vanguard recipient.”
How to Vote for the 2026 VMAs
There is still time to vote for the awards. You can vote up to 10 times per category a day using the official VMAs website until Friday, September 25, at 5:59 p.m. ET. The voting for Best New Artist ends right before they announce the winner on the live broadcast.
The Latin Grammy 2026 nominations have officially arrived, setting up a major night for Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, CA7RIEL& Paco Amoroso and prolific songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera.
The Latin Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Wednesday, September 16. Barrera leads the overall field with 10 nominations, while Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso each earned seven.
Silvana Estrada and Mon Laferte are also among the year’s most recognized artists, with six nominations each, while Milo J received five.
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The nominations span 60 categories and cover recordings released during the eligibility period from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
Who Has the Most Latin Grammy Nominations in 2026?
Edgar Barrera enters the 2026 Latin Grammys with the highest nomination total at 10. The songwriter and producer’s nominations include recognition for his work with artists including Karol G and Carín León, along with nods in the Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year categories.
Edgar Barrera accepts the Producer of the Year award during the Premiere Ceremony for The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 16, 2023, in Seville, Spain.
But among recording artists, there is a four-way tie near the top.
Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso each have seven nominations, giving the 2026 ceremony a particularly competitive general field.
Karol G and Rosalía both appear in three of the night’s biggest races: Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Album of the Year brings together artists from across Latin America, Spain and Brazil, with pop, alternative, singer-songwriter, música mexicana and other sounds represented.
The nominees are:
Anitta, EQUILIBRIVM
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Free Spirits
Jorge Drexler, Taracá
Silvana Estrada, Vendrán Suaves Lluvias
Karol G, Tropicoqueta
Mon Laferte, Femme Fatale
Carín León, Muda
Milo J, La Vida Era Más Corta
Rawayana, ¿Dónde Es El After?
Rosalía, Lux (Complete Works)
The category gives Karol G and Rosalía another major awards-season moment while also placing established names such as Drexler alongside a newer generation of artists including Milo J and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso.
Paco Amoroso and CA7RIEL attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards
Anitta’s nomination for EQUILIBRIVM also puts the Brazilian superstar in one of the ceremony’s most prominent categories.
Karol G Lands Major Latin Grammy 2026 Nominations
Karol G’s Tropicoqueta earned an Album of the Year nomination, while her collaboration with Marco Antonio Solís, “Coleccionando Heridas,” is nominated for Record of the Year.
The song also appears in Song of the Year, where Karol G shares songwriting recognition with Edgar Barrera, Kevyn Mauricio Cruz and Luis Miguel Gomez Castaño.
Karol G performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
That puts Karol G in all three major recording and songwriting categories and continues her presence at the center of the Latin Grammy conversation.
Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ Earns Major 2026 Latin Grammy Nominations
Rosalía is similarly represented across the biggest categories.
Lux (Complete Works) is nominated for Album of the Year, while “La Perla,” featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia, is nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Rosalía returns to the stage after a family emergency as the North American leg of her LUX Tour officially begins.
Rosalía finished with seven nominations overall, tying Karol G, Jorge Drexler and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso among the most nominated recording artists of the year.
Latin Grammy 2026 Record of the Year Nominees
Record of the Year is packed with major names and collaborations.
The nominees include “Ha Ha” by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, “¿Cómo Se Ama?” by Jorge Drexler, “Dime” by Silvana Estrada, “O Amor Nos Encontrou” by Loulu Gilberto, “Coleccionando Heridas” by Karol G and Marco Antonio Solís, “Femme Fatale” by Mon Laferte, “Desde Que Te Tengo” by Carín León, “Niño” by Milo J, “La Perla” by Rosalía featuring Yahritza y Su Esencia, and “Alma” by Elena Rose.
Song of the Year recognizes songwriters rather than simply the performers behind the recordings, and several of 2026’s most nominated stars appear here too.
The nominated songs are “Coleccionando Heridas,” “¿Cómo Se Ama?,” “Dime,” “Femme Fatale,” “Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día,” “Humano,” “La Perla,” “Mi Gran Amor,” “Nilo” and “Solifican12.”
Among the notable collaborations is Santana featuring Becky G‘s “Mi Gran Amor,” with a songwriting team that includes Edgar Barrera, Becky G and Carlos Santana. Juanes and Vivir Quintana are represented with “Humano,” while CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso’s “Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día,” featuring Sting, is also nominated.
Who Is Nominated for Best New Artist at the 2026 Latin Grammys?
The Best New Artist category has 11 nominees this year: Delilah, FABIAN, Loulu Gilberto, Arath Herce, Macario Martínez, maye, Sofia Monroy, Kendall Peña, Dora Sanches, ARIA VEGA and Zeca Veloso.
Arath Herce is especially prominent across the full nominations list, receiving four nominations overall.
What’s New at the 2026 Latin Grammys?
The Latin Recording Academy introduced several changes for its 27th awards cycle.
Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance has evolved into Best Portuguese Language Urban Album, while Best Latin Electronic Music Performance is now called Best Electronic Music Performance. Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance has also been renamed Best Urban Performance.
Latin Grammy 2026 nominations are here, with Edgar Barrera leading the field and Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso scoring big.
The Academy also clarified its approach to artificial intelligence. Only human creators can be submitted, nominated or win a Latin Grammy. Music containing AI-generated elements may remain eligible in applicable categories, but the human contribution must be meaningful and relevant to the category.
When Are the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards?
The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards take place Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony will air live on Univision. Final-round voting begins October 1 and runs through October 12.
Mexican singer Natalia Lafourcade poses with her trophies for during the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada
With Edgar Barrera collecting 10 nominations and Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso sitting at seven apiece, the 2026 nominations put songwriters, global superstars and emerging talent in the same spotlight.
How many Latin Grammy categories are there in 2026?
Nominees were selected across 60 categories for the 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
When and where are the Latin Grammys 2026?
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards will be held November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will air live on Univision.
