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Bad Bunny was honored as the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, receiving a special award from Rita Moreno, who praised his global impact and passion. The event featured a heartfelt speech from Bad Bunny, a brief dance with Moreno, and highlighted his record-breaking achievements in Latin music and beyond, cementing his status as a cultural icon.
Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Debbie Allen pay tribute to the late Broadway legend Chita Rivera, who originated the role of Anita in the 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story. Moreno, who portrayed Anita in the 1961 film adaptation, described Rivera as the essence of Broadway and a remarkable friend. DeBose, who won an Oscar for her performance as Anita in the 2021 film, honored Rivera's greatness and inspiration, while Miranda expressed his love for Rivera and her immense impact on Broadway. Allen also penned a heartfelt tribute to Rivera, and the Broadway community mourns the loss of a trailblazing icon.