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An interview with Jody Gerson, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and "Billboard" magazine's Executive of the Year in 2020, is presented. She describes the early changes that spurred the revenue growth of UMPG after her appointment in 2015. Gerson explains the work of the She Is the Music group she co-founded in 2018 in supporting women in the music industry. She also discusses the impact of the influx of private equity coming into publishing.

The article offers information on music executives who have made significant contributions to Latin music in 2019. They include Cárdenas Marketing Network's (CMN) founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Henry Cárdenas, Franklin Martinez, who co-founded Carbon Fiber Music with Latin urban singer Farruko, and Sebastian Ducamp, senior vice president for artist management and live events at Global Talent Services. INSET: WHAT DO YOUNG LATINX LISTENERS WANT? SPANISH.

The article features the independent music community's leaders from U.S. record companies, distributors and associations, including Ken Bunt of Disney Music Group, Patrick Amory of Matador Records and Andrew Kautz of Big Machine Label Group. Topics discussed include the biggest industry issues, the latest concert that they have been to, and indie music's global market share and streaming revenue. INSETS: 1 TONE MUSIC BRINGS DOUG MORRIS FULL CIRCLE;2 WHAT MAKES AN INDIE¿ AN INDIE.

The article features several individuals included in Billboard's annual list of genre influencers in the Latin music industry for 2018. They include WK Entertainment president Walter Kolm who orchestrated the comeback of Colombian singer Carlos Vives, Pina Records chief executive officer (CEO) Raphy Pina who helped Dominican singer-songwriter Natti Natasha in her breakthrough in 2018 in the male-dominated reggaetó tn/urban genre, and La Industria Inc. CEO Juan Diego Medina.

An interview with Pepe Garza, a radio personality, television (TV) talent-show judge, awards show producer and a multimedia star in the regional Mexican music industry, is presented. Some of the issues he addressed include how he started his social media YouTube program "Pepe's Office" which showcased younger artists, the changes in regional Mexican music and his opinion on the subgenre of regional Mexican music consisting of narcocorridos or songs of the Mexican drug trade.

A biography of Mexican pop-rock singer Gloria Trevi is presented. She was born on February 15, 1968 in Monterrey, Mexico and was the oldest of five siblings. When she was a teenager she headed to Mexico City to earn money by teaching aerobics. She released her first solo album in 1989. A string of criminal allegations marked Trevi's career as a feminist pop star which even led to her imprisonment. After release she has matured into a Latin pop doyenne. Trevi is married to lawyer Armando Gomez.

The article discusses pop singer Katherine Alexander and her charges of sexual assault and financial wrongdoing against Jesus Salas, the executive vice president of programming at the media and entertainment company SBS. Topics include details of their romantic and professional relationship with one another from 2013 to 2014, Salas' 2012 separation from his wife of four years Yemey Salas, and Alexander's song "Put It in a Kiss" which topped the Billboard Latin Airplay chart in January 2014.

An obituary for singer-songwriter Jenni Rivera is presented.

The article discusses 140 of the most influential people in the music industry who subscribe to the microblogging service Twitter. Topics of discussion include the frequency with which music is discussed, the musicians with the most subscribers or followers, and the manner in which Twitter and the music industry affect one another. Users listed include music streaming service Spotify's head of communication's Jim Butcher, consultant Clive Gardiner, and house music producer DeadMau5.

The article presents multiple quotations from various music industry figures detailing their memories of the 2012 Grammy Award presentation show, including conductor Eric Whitacre, talent manager Kyle Frenette, and music producer Paul Epworth.

The article provides information on musicians who the magazine predicts could be successful in 2012 including Sleigh Bells, Lionel Richie, and Taio Cruz. The article examines music releases including "Scars and Stories" by the Fray, "Sacred Fire" by Jimmy Cliff, and "Ludaversal" by Ludacris, examining the production of songs, singles from the albums which have been released, and guest artists who will appear on songs.

The article provides brief information on music recordings which will be released in the fall of 2012 including "Own the Night" by Lady Antebellum, "The Whole Love" by Wilco, and "Strange Mercy" by St. Vincent.

The article presents information on the Latin rock band Maná. The author looks at the band members, including lead singer Fher Olvera, drummer Alex Gonzalez, and bassist Juan Diego Calleros, the 2011 global tour, and their 2011 album "Drama y Luz." The article also discusses the cost of concert tickets, the group's relationships with their fans, and songs from the "Drama y Luz" album, including "Latinoamerica" and "Vuela Libre Paloma."

The article discusses the Latin pop music publishing company Del Records, with information on its practice of scouting the online video streaming service YouTube for music talent. Topics include Del Records founder Angel Del Villar, digital music sales of regional music in Mexico, the theme of narcocorridos music which focuses on Mexican drug lords, and the label's signed acts including Luis Coronel whose first album "Con la Frente en Alto" is scheduled for release in September 2013.

The article provides information about musical performances that will occur during the "Billboard" magazine Latin American Music Conference & Awards in Miami, Florida from April 23-26, 2012. Performers mentioned include Spanish pop singer Lorena Gomez Perez, Latin music group Grupo Treo, and Mexican songwriter Horacio Palencia Cisneros.

The article discusses the career of Cosmica Records founder Gil Gastelum, and artists signed under his label such as Torreblanca, Carla Morrison, and Gustavo Galindo.

An interview is presented with Rosie Rivera, sister of the late Mexican singer Jenni Rivera. Topics covered include the discovery of songs on hard drives since Jenni Rivera's death in 2012, the release of the single "Aparentemente Bien" in 2019, Sony Music U.S. Latin's licensing of the tracks from Jenni Rivera Enterprises, and the Rivera family's earlier music distribution deals with record companies Fonovisa and The Orchard. Brother Juan Rivera's discovery of the tracks is also mentioned.

The article focuses on an inflatable Tyrannosaurus Rex nicknamed V-Rex used by Colombia reggaetón star J. Balvin during his Vibras concert tour in September 2018.

An interview is presented with Rimas Entertainment founder/co-owner Noah Assad, Dimelo Vi vice president for entertainment Vicente Saavedra and Gerencia 360 founder/Chief Executive Luis Del Villar, on what it takes to launch nontraditional Latin talent.

The article discusses the scandal associated with Spanish-language network Univision's manipulation of the radio audience measurement systems of the Nielsen Company for KSCA-FM Spanish talk show as of July 2014. Topics include details on Nielsen's initiatives after the incident to prevent future occurrences, speculation on the effect of the scandal on advertisement purchasers for the radio, and the effects of the scandal on the radio industry.

The article offers brief information on music releases nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award in the categories of Best Latin Pop Album and Best Regional Mexican Music Album including "Faith, Hope y Amor" by Frankie J, "Viajero Frecuente" by Ricardo Montaner, and "El Free" by Banda Los Recoditos.

The article reports that recording a theme song for a telenovela has helped several Latin American singers' careers, including Thalia, Lucia Mendez and Alejandro Fernandez.

The article offers brief profiles of the leading finalists for the Billboard Mexican Music Awards to be aired live on Telemundo on October 9, 2013. The finalists include singer/songwriters Gerardo Ortiz, Jenni Rivera and veteran entertainer Joan Sebastian. The popular songs of the artists are highlighted.

The article discusses events at the 24th annual Billboard Latin Music Conference in 2013, with information on changes to the Latin music industry according to Latin artists and sound recording executives. Topics include discussions of the role of digital media in music distribution business models, the use of mobile devices, streaming technology, and social media to expand the reach of Latin music, and the effect of economic conditions in the U.S. on Latin album sales.

The article previews several 2013 "Billboard" Latin Music Conference & Awards-related events in Miami, Florida, including the Caporaso Entertainment Showcase featuring singer Lena Burke and the Top Shop Music Showcase on April 23, and the Billboard Bash on April 24 featuring singer America Sierra.

The article offers information on the nominees for the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which focuses on musicians in the Latin American music industry. Nominees include singer Don Omar, Gerardo Ortiz, and Prince Royce. Other nominees include Jenni Rivera, Romeo Santos, Juan Magan, Jesse & Joy, and Wisin & Yandel.

The article discusses the career of the Latin songwriter Joan Sebastian, with information on the songwriting and lyric industry in Mexico. Topics include record sales by Sebastian in the U.S. and in Latin America; his receipt of Grammy Awards for songwriting; his personal health after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for bone cancer; and his struggles after losing two of his sons.

The article presents a list of albums from up-and-coming musical artists as of June 2, 2012 including "1991 EP," by Azealia Banks, "Jana Kramer," by Jana Kramer, and "Shrines," by Purity Ring.

The article discusses the 23rd annual Billboard Latin Music Conference which was held on April 23-26, 2012 in Miami, Florida, and also presents several photographs of conference attendees including rapper Pitbull, singer Elvis Crespo, and model Shannon De Lima. Sales of Latin music sound recordings were reportedly down in 2011, as compared to 2010's sales figures.

The article discusses the influence of sales, radio, touring, and social media on who will win various awards at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, sponsored by State Farm insurance company. An review of some of the top finalists are presented, which includes Puerto Rican rapper/singer Don Omar, rapper Pitbull, and Puerto Rican reggaetón duo Wisin & Yandel.

The article provides information on musicians who will release music albums in 2012 including Azealia Banks, Brent Anderson, and Dustin Lynch. The article looks at the sales of tickets to live shows, song composition, and the popularity of artists such as Willow Smith, For King & Country, and Alabama Shakes.

The article presents information on Jenni Rivera, a singer of regional Mexican music. It focuses on the history of her career and how her work ethic has enabled her to succeed in a style of music which is typically dominated by men. Her reality television show "I Love Jenni" is discussed, and her release of the album "Joyas Prestadas" in both banda and pop music styles is described.

The article lists the leading finalists for the 2011 "Premios Billboard de la Musica Mexicana" award show including singer-songwriter Gerardo Ortiz, singer Larry Hernandez, and singer, songwriter, and producer Espinoza Paz.

The article announces winners at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, including the video "Firework," directed by Dave Meyers, the video "Walk," directed by Sam Jones, and the video "Super Bass," directed by Sanaa Hamri.

The article looks at several musicians and record companies nominated for 2011 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Musicians discussed include Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, and Juan Luis Guerra. The author notes that singer Marc Anthony has been nominated in six different categories, including a nomination for Latin album of the year for his album "Iconos."

The article looks at performances scheduled for the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards, held in Miami, Florida, on April 25-28, 2011. Musicians expected to perform include the Celia Cruz All Stars, Lorenzo Duarte, and Don Tetto.

The article presents information on Latin music singer Omar Alfanno and reports that he finds inspiration for his songs from his personal life including his wife and manager Carmen Figueroa de Alfanno and mentions his song "A Puro Dolor."

A timeline is presented of achievements of Singer-Songwriter Gerardo Ortiz which includes handling of tour in 2013, distribution of t-shirts with help of Oritz's social media, and release of his song "Mujer de Piedra".

The article profiles musicians and musical groups that have been nominated for the best new artist award of the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards such as Leslie Cartaya, Jesus Hidalgo, and Mojito Lite.

The article announces the finalists for the publisher of the year, airplay record label of the year and publishing corporation of the year which include Sony Music Latin America, Arpa Music LLC and Universal Music Latin Entertainment.

The article reports on the importance of avoiding visa issues for regional Mexican acts in the U.S.

The article offers information on music artist Natalie Cole whose music album "Natalie Cole en Español" was nominated to the nominations ceremony of the Latin Grammy Awards to be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 21, 2014.

The article considers music publishing companies in terms of strong sales of Latin American popular music sound recordings in the first half of 2013 of songs they published as rated by the publication. Publishing companies discussed including EMI Blackwood Music, Mayimba Music and Sony/ATV Discos Music Publishing.

The article focuses on teenage reggaeton musician Miguelito, discussing the production of his 2014 album sound recording "Here to Stay" and marketing of the performer by his record company BlastMusic.

The article profiles Pan Dulce Productions, a company founded by musician Carla Morrison that finances and markets independent musicians.

The article announces the results of the 2013 Billboard Bash awards for Latin musicians, music publishers, and producers, with information on performances by Latin music acts and awards granted to sound recording labels including Universal Music Latin Entertainment, Sony Music Latin, and EMI Music.

The article presents a list of rising Latin musicians, singer-songwriters, and bands which performed in 2013 at the 24th annual Billboard Latin Music Conference, including singers Mariana Vega, Kat Dahlia, Viajero, Ale Ortega, and the Latin alternative group Band of Bitches.

The article presents a preview of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony which will be held on April 23, 2013 at the New World Center in Miami Beach, Florida and will be hosted by singer Carlos Ponce and model Eglantina Zingg as part of the Billboard Latin Music Conference.