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Co-hosted by Goyo and Javier Poza, this year’s gala boasts an explosive lineup of special awards: Bad Bunny will receive the Billboard Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award, Laura Pausini the Billboard Icon Award, Peso Plumathe Billboard Vanguard Award, and Elvis Crespo the Billboard Hall of Fame.
One of the most anticipated moments is the grand stage return of legend Daddy Yankee, who is scheduled for the televised world premiere of his new track, “Sonríele.” Another major debut will be the World Cup anthem “Somos Más,”Telemundo’s official song for the FIFA World Cup 2026, performed by an explosive collaboration featuring Carlos Vives, Emilia, Xavi, and Wisin.
The night will also feature numerous world and television premieres from stars including Ozuna, Elvis Crespo, Olga Tañón, Grupo Frontera, and La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, alongside a focus on rising stars like Juan Duque, NXNNI, and Grupo Musza.