Becky G opens Greenspace at Elementary School and more uplifting moments in Latin music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Bulletin board The editors highlight heartwarming moments in Latin music. Check out what happened in the world of Latin music this week.

Greenspace by Becky G

The Vita Coco Company partnered with Mexican-American star Becky G to build a new green space at her elementary school in Inglewood, California. The new space at Oak Street Elementary School is an initiative of the company's social impact program, the Vita Coco Project, which focuses on empowering communities, according to a press release.

“Growing up, my Inglewood community shaped who I am today,” the “Mamiii” singer said in a statement. “Working with Vita Coco to redefine a space where students can learn and play means everything to me. We wanted every element to be intentional, to reflect my own high school experience, and to address the needs and dreams of the community.”

“As a parent, I understand the desire to want the best for our children. And one of the most overlooked resources is a child's right to play — outside, in the fresh air, to climb trees and get dirt under their fingernails,” he added. Mike Kirbanco-founder and executive chairman of The Vita Coco Company. “This project is more than just a green space. it's about ensuring that every child and their families – regardless of socio-economic status, identity or background – have the right to a safe and enriching environment. Let kids be kids so they can grow their curiosity about the natural world and how it works.”

More stars added to Latin Music week

Billboard Latin Music Week 2024 is just around the corner and before its arrival, Bulletin board revealed a new group of artists officially joining the already star-studded lineup. These additions include Feid, Grupo Frontera, Álvaro Díaz, Debi Nova, Jasiel Núñez, Junior H, La Joaqui, Luck Ra, Mario Bautista, Nacho, Saiko and Tito Double P. In addition, soccer stars Leo Campana (Inter Miami CF) and Igor Lichnovsky (Club América) also participated in the weeklong event that will take place October 14-18 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, tickets are now available for purchase for Billboard Latin Music Week here.

A Pitbull Residence

Pitbull is set to debut his new music residency in Las Vegas on November 8 at the Fontainebleau, Billboard Español was announced exclusively on Friday (September 20).

The Cuban-American hitmaker will take the BleauLive Theater stage with “Pitbull: Vegas After Dark the Residency” — a series of eight weekend concerts between the end of this year and the beginning of next. The dates are November 8-9, January 24-25 and March 7, 8, 14 and 15. tickets will go on sale Tuesday (September 24) and to the general public the following day at 12 p.m. Fontainebleau website.

Special screening of Juan Gabriel in Mexico

by Juan Gabriel Mis 40 en Bellas Artes is set to be screened at a free event organized by Mexico City's Secretary of Culture at the Zócalo on Sunday (September 22) at 7 p.m. local time. The screening will take place there after the cancellation of the second screening at the Cineteca Nacional originally scheduled for September 14. “The municipality, committed to cultural access, offers the most important square and stage in the country so that more people can enjoy this unforgettable concert in a festive and family-friendly environment to continue the patriotic celebrations,” announced the Secretary of Culture. statement.

Mis 40 en Bellas Artes is an iconic Juan Gabriel concert held in 2013 to celebrate his four decades in music, accompanied by the International Orchestra of the Arts and its choir. There he sang some of these biggest hits, such as “Caray”, “He Venido a Pedirte Perdón”, “Querida”, “La Diferencia”, “Me Nace del Corazón”, “¿Por Qué Me Haces Llorar?”, ” Abrázame Muy Fuerte' and 'Así Fue'.

Ángela Aguilar Fashion Show in Houston

To celebrate 10 years in music, Ángela Aguilar opened an exhibition at the Mexican Consulate in Houston, which has organized a special space for visitors to view a collection entitled “Ángela Aguilar: 10 Years Singing and Dressing Mexico.”

According to a press release, the exhibition is free and open to the public indefinitely, Monday through Friday between 08:00 and 17:00 (local time). It includes 25 outfits, including the one she wore in the music video for “Solamente Una Vez,” a song featured on her Grammy-nominated album, Bolero.

Also on display is the Mexican flag-inspired dress she wore on her family's Jaripeo Sin Fronteras tour, as well as the princess-cut dress she wore to meet Queen Sofia of Spain.

Billboard Latin Music Week returns to Miami Beach October 14-18, with confirmed superstars such as Gloria Estefan, Alejandro Sanz and Peso Pluma, among many others. For tickets and more details, visit Billboardlatinmusicweek.com.