From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and meaningful moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting developments in Latin music. This roundup covers Latin Grammy Week honors, industry recognition and a charity golf event.

How did the Latin Recording Academy celebrate its Leading Ladies of Entertainment?

The Latin Recording Academy celebrated its 2026 Leading Ladies of Entertainment during Latin Grammy Week in Las Vegas. The four honorees were María Fernández, chief operating officer of Sony Music Entertainment Latin Iberia; Sandra Jiménez, regional director and head of music for Latin America and U.S. Latin at YouTube; Salomé Limón, a five-time Latin Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and sound engineer; and six-time Latin Grammy winner María Rosa García, the Spanish singer-songwriter known as Niña Pastori.

The academy recognized four women for their work across music and entertainment.

“Life has given me so much more than I ever dreamed or imagined — so many recognitions and so much love from the public and my colleagues, that I truly feel very loved by them,” Niña Pastori said upon receiving her recognition. “Thank you to the Academy, to [its CEO] Manuel [Abud], to my fellow awardees Salomé, María, Sandra. It is a privilege to share this day with you.”

Held on Tuesday (Nov. 10), the event included appearances by artists such as Erika Ender and Leslie Grace, along with other distinguished female executives in the industry. The ceremony brought together honorees, performers and industry leaders.

Why was Jesús López named an Honorary Academician?

Jesús López, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula, was named the 2026 Honorary Academician by the Spanish Music Academy. According to a press release, the distinction recognizes his contributions to artist development, the transformation of the recording industry and the international reach of Spanish-language music.

The award recognizes López’s contributions to the music industry and the international projection of Spanish-language music.

López’s work contributed to the rise of Spanish music artists including Mecano, Radio Futura, Raphael, Joaquín Sabina and Joan Manuel Serrat. He received the honor at the first Honorary Academicians ceremony, presented by Antonio Guisasola, treasurer of the board of directors of the Spanish Music Academy and president of AGEDI and PROMUSICAE. The event took place on Nov. 6 at the Teatro Real in Madrid.

How did the GET YOURS INVITATIONAL combine sports and charity?

During Latin Grammy Week, GET YOURS hosted the first GET YOURS INVITATIONAL on Tuesday (Nov. 10) at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas. The event brought golfers, creators, artists and music industry professionals together for sports, entertainment and philanthropy.

The invitational combined a golf competition and entertainment with charitable support.

With Cash App as the main sponsor, the event featured guests including Lenny Tavárez and The Warning, as well as brand experiences, live music and a golf competition. It also supported All God’s Children International (AGCI), directing funds to the organization’s work with vulnerable children and families in Latin America.