Heat Latin Music Awards Honor Merengue Legend After Santo Domingo Tragedy

The 2025 Heat Latin Music Awards will honor the best in Latin music as voted by fans and include a poignant tribute to merengue legend Rubby Pérez, who died in a tragic nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic. Performances by artists such as Eddy Herrera, El Blachy, and Wilfran Castillo will celebrate Pérez's legacy. Meanwhile, the American Music Awards held in Las Vegas showcased a star-studded red carpet featuring Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Becky G, Machine Gun Kelly, Heidi Klum, Rod Stewart, and others, highlighting the event's glamorous atmosphere. Photos and coverage emphasized the eclectic and striking styles of attendees. Separately, the gothic music scene has evolved globally, with Costa Rican band Proyecto Escapulario blending traditional Latin sounds with gothic and darkwave influences, illustrating the genre's expansion beyond its European roots. This fusion highlights how gothic music now embraces diverse cultural elements while maintaining its introspective and romantic core.