The Two-hour Music Special Will Air Live Thursday, April 23 at 9pm/8c Exclusively on Telemundo
Miami, FL, March 17, 2026 – Telemundo and Billboard announced the return of the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music, airing live on Thursday, April 23 at 9pm/8c, exclusively on Telemundo. The two-hour music special will celebrate Latin female artists who are proactively driving positive change and championing inclusion in the music industry. The live event will also stream simultaneously on the Telemundo app and Peacock.
“We are honored to once again join forces with Billboard to spotlight the extraordinary women who are shaping the Latin music industry,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios. “More than a celebration, Billboard Latin Women in Music is a powerful statement about representation and the undeniable impact Latinas have across the global music landscape. At Telemundo, we are proud to amplify these voices and bring our audience an unforgettable night of recognition, empowerment, and world-class performances.”
“Our Latin Women in Music celebration is one of our proudest accomplishments,” said Leila Cobo, Co-Chief Content Officer for Billboard. “We created it four years ago, realizing that there was no program in place to exclusively celebrate the achievements of Latina artists. To see it grow and become a pipeline for new talent as well as a platform to celebrate iconic artists from around the world, and from every genre, highlights how deep and varied our talent is. We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s group of extraordinary women, as much for their artistry as for their impact on a global scale.”
Billboard’s Latin Women in Music franchise recognizes the importance of Latin women in the music industry, honoring those who have made lasting contributions to Latin music while paving the way for future generations.
Last year’s recipients included Annita with the “Vanguard” award, Belinda with the “Evolution” award, Celia Cruz as “Legend,” Chiquis with the “Impact” award, Ha*Ash with the “Unbreakable” award, Natti Natasha as “Unstoppable Artist,” Olga Tañon with the “Lifetime Achievement” award, and Selena Gomez as “Woman of the Year.” This year’s honorees will be announced soon.
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About Billboard:
Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in over 10 languages. The Billboard Music Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards are the only awards ceremonies that recognizes musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the finalists and winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or anonymous voters. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all corners of the globe.
About Billboard Español
Billboard has been responsible for discovering, championing and regularly featuring Latin artists over the course of its 128-year history. As an innovator in the music industry, Billboard recognized a demand for unique in-language content made by our music and industry experts for fans in all Spanish-speaking countries around the globe. Launched in 2022, Billboard Español serves as the premiere in-language global destination for Latin music, offering unique and engaging content with a superior understanding of the Latin music industry and marketplace. Billboard Español also features exclusive video content of artists, many of whom will also be participating in Billboard Latin Music Week. Readers can also expect to find all Billboard charts, including Hot Latin Songs, Top Latin Albums and the Global 200 charts.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Media Contact:
Adriana Nuñez-Cox
Director, Entertainment Publicity
