From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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Fonseca Surprises Newlywed Couple in Colombia
Colombian singer-songwriter Fonseca serenaded a newlywed couple in Colombia with this song “Qué Suerte Tenerte.” The surprise was captured on video, where he explains how and where he met the bride.
“I met Isabela about 10 days ago on a flight to Bogotá,” Fonseca explains in the clip. “She came up to me, told me that my music meant a lot to her and said ‘I’m getting married in eight days and your song ‘Qué Suerte Tenerte’ is going to be my official wedding song, the one I’m going to dance to.’ I know it’s going to be an unforgettable and very special moment because since we wrote this song with Elena Rose we always dreamed of a situation like this, not only for them, but for us it’s going to be unforgettable and very special. So, here we go.”
Watch the special moment below:
Peso Pluma Performs at FireAid Concert
Mexican star Peso Pluma was among the many artists who performed at the FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jan. 30). The música Mexicana hitmaker performed “La Bebe,” his reggaetón hit with Yng Lvcas. He took the stage at the newly opened Inuit Dome wearing an all-white ensemble and an L.A. blue baseball cap.
Jenni Rivera Love Foundation Gives Back
The Jenni Rivera Love Foundation hosted a charity event last week in Santa Ana, Calif., to help raise funds to support families affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Jenni Rivera’s children, Jacqie Rivera, Johnny López and Jenicka López, attended the event in the spirit of solidarity.
“Immediate help is essential during times like these,” Jacqie said in a statement. “We’re here to carry on our mother’s work, as she was deeply committed to her community. This event is a way to honor her legacy and give back to the people she cared about so much.”
Pitbull Gives Shout Out to SLAM! Students
During his ‘Vegas After Dark’ concert at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Jan. 25, Pitbull gave a special shout out to the students of Sports Leadership and Management of Nevada (SLAM! Nevada), a charter school founded by Pitbull and supported by the SLAM! Foundation. The hitmaker highlighted SLAM! Nevada’s mission to empower future leaders and his personal connection to the school.
“We’re up to 12 schools around the United States of America, there’s one right here in Las Vegas and I want to tell them congratulations on doing such an amazing job and being one of the top schools in the state of Nevada,” he expressed while on stage.