Before the 2025 Latin GRAMMY® Awards even began, Milan Weekly Magazine welcomed readers into the electrifying atmosphere of the event through two videos featured at the top of our coverage. The first captures a warm, fashion-centered exchange between our Editor-in-Chief Raimondo Rossi and global star Yandel — a moment that reflects Milan Weekly’s long-standing relationship with style as an integral part of artistic identity.

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When Raimondo complimented him — “We really love your style!” —
Yandel replied with genuine enthusiasm:
“The style, thank you so much.”

Raimondo continued, “When you perform every time you’re so cool!”
And Yandel opened up with refreshing honesty:
“I’ve always liked staying up to date with clothes, doing fashion, changing up the style… Honestly, it has always caught my attention. Thanks for noticing!”

Asked how he chooses his outfits, he shared insight that every fashion lover will appreciate:
“Sometimes I sit down and watch all those runway shows with the new things that are coming out… I’m always aware of what’s new. I start saving looks I love. When an award show comes, I send my stylist the things I like — and he gets them! Thank you for the support, brother.”

This moment not only highlights Yandel’s individuality, but also underlines what Milan Weekly has always recognized: style is an artistic language of its own.

The second video, featuring Brazilian artist Pedro Sampaio, helps us carry that energy forward. Since the interview is in English, we invite readers to listen to his words directly in the video, embracing the rhythm and spontaneity that only a live voice can convey. These two moments — Yandel’s reflections on style and Pedro Sampaio’s vibrant presence — set the tone for a night where fashion, music, and cultural expression intertwined flawlessly.

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A Cinematic Night in Las Vegas

The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards in Las Vegas unfolded like a beautifully orchestrated film, rich in heritage and artistic revolution. Through our access to the Virtual Red Carpet, Media Center, and Information Session, Milan Weekly Magazine experienced firsthand how Latin music continues to shape global culture.

Bad Bunny: The Night’s Unshakable Pulse

If the Latin Grammys had a gravitational center this year, it was undoubtedly Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican trailblazer arrived with a staggering 12 nominations and left with five major awards, including the coveted Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos — a project that feels at once intimate, nostalgic, and boldly experimental.

**Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy®** LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Bad Bunny accepts the Album Of The Year award for “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" onstage during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

Rooted in the soundscape of Puerto Rico’s musical past, the album marries reggaetón’s pulse with plena’s ancestral rhythm and bursts of live instrumentation. It is, in many ways, a portrait of an island at a crossroads, and its creator stood onstage with the calm assurance of someone who understands the responsibility of representing an entire generation.

Dedicating the album to the “youth of Latin America,” Bad Bunny reminded the world that patriotism can look like rhythm, resilience, and storytelling. As he prepares to step into the Super Bowl halftime show, his influence has moved beyond music — into culture, politics, and identity.

A Ritual of Sound: The Ceremony Opens

The night began with a ritualistic energy. Carlos Santana, a living monument of Latin music, joined forces with Maluma (who also hosted), Christian Nodal, Édgar Barrera, and Grupo Frontera for a medley that honored Mexico’s vast musical legacy. “Oye Cómo Va” and “Corazón Espinado” electrified the room, reminding everyone that Latin sound has always lived at the intersection of tradition and reinvention.

**Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy®** LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Carlos Santana performs onstage during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

From that moment, the stage transformed into a kaleidoscope of genres:

Aitana delivered a soft, contemplative “6 de Febrero,” grounding the night with emotional vulnerability.
Alejandro Sanz swept the arena into a wave of nostalgia, singing “El Vino De Tu Boca” and “Las Guapas” with six dancers swirling around him like a memory come alive.
Rauw Alejandro pushed the boundaries of choreography and staging, backed by 30 dancers in a whirlwind performance of hits from Cosa Nuestra: Capítulo 0.

Then came a generational shift: a trio of young Mexican artists — DannyLux, Kakalo, and Ivan Cornejo — sharing the stage in a fresh, genre-blending moment that felt like a quiet revolution.

A Night of Cultural Reverence

Some performances felt like blessings passed from one generation to the next.
Pepe Aguilar, backed by Aztec gods and folkloric dancers, turned “El Cihualteco” and “El Fuereño” into a ceremonial offering to the ancestors.

Gloria Estefan and Nathy Peluso shook the arena with a salsa-forward collaboration that bridged eras, transforming the stage into a celebration of feminine power and Caribbean heat.

**Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy®** LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Gloria Estefan performs onstage during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

And in one of the ceremony’s most tender surprises, KAROL G and Marco Antonio Solís unveiled their long-awaited duet “Coleccionando Heridas” — a heartfelt exchange between two icons from different musical worlds.

Global Voices, Global Stages

Latin America is not a monolith, and this year’s ceremony served as a reminder.

Venezuelan star Elena Rose opened her heart in “Me Lo Merezco.”
Brazil’s Liniker seduced the room with “Negona Dos Olhos Terríveis,” a performance drenched in soul and sensuality.
Fueled by corridos energy, Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera delivered “Me Jalo” and “Malboro Rojo.”

**Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy®** LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Liniker performs onstage during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

Raphael, the 2025 Person of the Year, basked in glamour with “Que Sabe Nadie” and “Mi Gran Noche,” while Carín León teamed with Kacey Musgraves for a bilingual rendition of “Lost in Translation” that felt effortlessly cinematic.

Colombian group Morat added sparkle with “Faltas Tú,” paying homage to pop’s soft, romantic side.

The Wildest Performance of the Night

**Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy®** LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: (Top 3rd L-R) Paco Amoroso and Ca7riel perform onstage during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

Then came Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, and the room shifted yet again.

The Argentinian duo performed a psychedelic medley of “El Impostor,” “#Tetas,” “La Que Puede, Puede,” and “El Día Del Amigo,” backed by bodybuilders, surreal costume mountains, and an aesthetic that felt somewhere between performance art and punk satire. It was strange, brilliant, and impossible to ignore — the kind of moment that reminds us why live performance is still magic.

Their five-award sweep in alternative categories cemented what fans already knew: they are not just performers; they are disruptors.

Women at the Forefront

The night also honored powerful female voices:

Karol G won Song of the Year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” a merengue-infused ode to unexpected love.
Rising Mexican artist Paloma Morphy, at just 25, took home Best New Artist, proving that vulnerability and melody still matter in a world of digital speed.

**Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy®** LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Karol G accepts the Song Of The Year award for "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" onstage during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

A Rising Global Empire

This year’s Latin GRAMMYs were more than a ceremony — they were a snapshot of a cultural phenomenon. Latin music generated $1.4 billion in U.S. revenue in 2024, according to the RIAA, growing faster than any other genre. The numbers tell a story, but the performances told a louder one: Latin artists are not following trends; they are creating them.

As Bad Bunny prepares for a worldwide tour, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso reshape alternative pop, and artists like Karol G and Elena Rose redefine femininity in music, the Latin GRAMMYs proved what has been evident for years — Latin music is not just influencing global culture; it is shaping it.

**Courtesy of The Latin Recording Academy®** LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 13: Co-hosts Roselyn Sánchez and Maluma speak onstage during the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy)

A Night to Remember

From ancestral tributes to boundary-pushing performances, from tearful acceptance speeches to viral backstage moments, the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Awards represented a tapestry of identity, innovation, and artistic courage.

Milan Weekly Magazine is proud to have experienced this celebration through its virtual accreditation, bringing our global readers a front-row view into one of the most transformative nights in contemporary music.

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