DANNA Debuts Lucid Dreams Era at Sold-Out Roxy Show & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

DANNA kicked off a new live era on Thursday (June 25) with a sold-out show at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, marking her first U.S. performance since 2023 and the first time she brought her Lucid Dreams universe to the stage. Captured in exclusive photos obtained by Billboard, the intimate but high-profile night at the legendary venue served as a live introduction to her more introspective and experimental new chapter.

The Mexican star guided fans through the evolving world of her music, performing songs such as “Movie Star,” “Out of My Body,” “Platonik” and “Blackout,” before closing with “Again.” Arriving just as she released “Si Se Acaba el Mundo” with El Malilla on Friday (June 26), the performance signaled a confident return to the stage and another step in DANNA’s international expansion.

Ruidosa Fest unveiled the lineup for its 2026 New York edition, returning to Lincoln Center on July 12 for its third consecutive year as part of Summer for the City. Free and open to the public, the female-led festival and cultural platform founded by Chilean star Francisca Valenzuela will feature performances by Lila Downs, Pabllo Vittar’s CLUB VITTAR, Elsa y Elmar, Rubio, duendita, Edna Vazquez and Valenzuela herself, alongside conversations, workshops and a literary gathering centered on women and gender-diverse creatives.

Beyond the music, this year’s program expands Ruidosa’s community-driven mission with events such as How to Be a Guerrilla Girl y Hacer Ruido, a conversation with the Guerrilla Girls and Coco Fusco, plus a masterclass led by Latin GRAMMY-winning producer Ella Bric.

“Ruidosa was created to build community, amplify voices, and imagine new possibilities through culture,” said Valenzuela, founder of Ruidosa, in a statement. “We’re honored to return to Lincoln Center with a program that celebrates artistic excellence while creating meaningful spaces for connection, learning, and collective empowerment.”

One of the week’s proudest crossover moments came at the 2026 NBA Draft, where Hermosillo native Karim López made history as the first Mexican-born player selected in the first round. Chosen No. 21 overall before landing with the Memphis Grizzlies via trade, the 19-year-old forward marked a landmark moment for Mexican basketball — and fellow Sonoran superstar Carín León was there at Barclays Center to support him. With the NBA Draft taking place at a moment when global sports are dominating the conversation, the sight of two high-profile talents from Hermosillo sharing a moment felt especially powerful. Watch the clip below.

Tiago PZK returned to Monte Grande, Argentina, this Sunday (June 21) and brought none other than Timbaland along for the ride. The Argentine star welcomed the legendary producer to his hometown for a one-of-a-kind community event that brought together more than 10,000 people for a Father’s Day-themed gathering filled with music, family and local pride.

The celebration featured a DJ set, traditional choripanes, unreleased song previews and live performances from Tiago, who even took the stage from the bed of a lit-up pickup truck. Fans also got surprise moments from underground artist Little Boogie and Timbaland himself, who joined Tiago to share part of a song they had worked on together before surprising attendees by singing “Promiscuous.”

Miami-based boutique publisher QSJ Songs is celebrating five years in business with a milestone that reflects its long-term, writer-first approach: the first Sony Music signing to emerge from its development model. Fux Beat, who partnered with QSJ early in his career, is set to release his debut on the label this year — a moment the company sees as proof of its independent, relationship-driven vision.

“QSJ Songs has been part of the culture for years, building records, developing artists, and creating moments behind the scenes,” Dav Julca tells Billboard. “For a long time we moved quietly, but now we’re ready to tell the world what we’ve been building. QSJ Songs has been one of music’s best kept secrets.”

Founded by Dav Julca, Jonathan Julca and Pedro Guzmán, QSJ has quietly built an impressive track record, contributing to releases by Danny Ocean, Rawayana, Myke Towers, Anitta, Sebastián Yatra and Marc Anthony, among others. Recent highlights include Durant’s contribution to “Gata Only (Remix),” a sync in the season finale of Euphoria, and a credit on Yandel and Xavi’s Latin Airplay No. 1, “Me Voy A La Chingada.”

“We partner with writers long before the industry sees their value, and we support every part of their careers, not just the placements,” adds Pedro Guzmán.

Miky Woodz delivered one of last week’s most personal releases with Everything RiaL, his new studio album, but one standout moment comes from “Carta a un Hijo,” which dropped on Sunday (June 21) — a reflective and heartfelt track dedicated to younger generations. Released in connection with Father’s Day, the song carries extra emotional weight thanks to the appearance of Miky’s own son in the music video.

Framed as a message of life lessons, experience and guidance, “Carta a un Hijo” adds a human layer to an album otherwise rooted in Latin trap grit and artistic reaffirmation. In a week full of big announcements and career milestones, the song stood out for its sincerity and for showing a more intimate side of the Puerto Rican artist. Watch the video below.