Ludmilla & Wife Brunna’s Baby Gender Reveal & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.

Nicky Jam Brings Christmas Joy to Children in Hospital

Nicky Jam and his wife, Juana Varón, touched many hearts on social media as they brought Christmas joy to the young patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in South Florida just before the holidays. “Seeing the children’s faces when they receive their toys is priceless,” the reggaetón star wrote on Instagram.

Karol G’s Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer Across Colombia

Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation concluded the year by hosting two impactful holiday events in Colombia. The foundation celebrated with local communities in María La Baja by distributing gifts, clothing, and food to families in need and creating joyous moments with music and dancing with Karol G herself. The second event in Cartagena, in partnership with the Juanfe Foundation, honored young mothers pursuing higher education through Con Cora scholarships.

Ludmilla and Wife Brunna Gonçalves Host Gender Reveal Party

One month ago, during her Numanice 3 concert in São Paulo, Brazilian superstar Ludmilla delighted fans with a heartwarming announcement: she and her wife, Brunna Gonçalves, are expecting their first child. The excitement continued on Tuesday (Dec. 17) when the couple held an extravagant gender reveal party, joyously announcing, “It’s a Girl” They also revealed a touching detail — their daughter will be named Brumilla.

Deorro, Prajin Parlay, & Double P Unite for Holiday Celebration of Giving

Prajin Parlay, Double P Records, and Deorro teamed up to host the Holiday Celebration of Giving in Los Angeles on Tuesday (Dec. 17). This event took place at Global Education Academy, predominantly serving Latino students, where 400 elementary and middle school students were given toys, meals, and artist merchandise. The celebration featured a variety of stations including food sponsored by Oaxacan restaurant, Guelaguetza; a gift and merchandise station. Additionally, the students had a special meet-and-greet opportunity with DJ/producer Deorro, who sweetly dressed up as Santa, and is fresh off releasing his holiday song “Querido Santa Claus” earlier this month.

Pipe Bueno Announces First Show in the U.S.

Colombian singer Pipe Bueno is set to make his U.S. debut with a concert at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on April 4, 2025. This will be his first performance stateside after a 17-year music career. The announcement follows his recent sold-out show at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, which took place Dec. 13 and drew over 14,000 fans. During his show, numerous artists including Yeison Jiménez, Marbelle, and others joined Pipe Bueno on stage. In July, the música popular singer signed with Warner Music Latina. Tickets are now on sale for his Miami show on Ticketmaster.