J Balvin, Farruko, Nicky Jam and Others to Speak at Billboard Latin Music Conference, and More in This Week's Latin Digest

TOP STORIES J Balvin, Farruko, Nicky Jam and More to Speak at Billboard Latin Music Conference  J Balvin, whose new single “Ay Vamos” completed 10 weeks at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs, will join Farruko, Nicky Jam, Justin Quiles and Plan B at the “New Latin Urban Movement” panel taking place during the Billboard Latin Music conference. The session will be moderated by Alex Sensation, the well-known New York radio personality and DJ who’s been a trend setter for Latin dance and urban music in the U.S. Spanish Recording Industry Has First Gain in Music Sales in Over a Decade  The good news for Spain’s music industry was due in part to people’s increasing willingness to pay for digital music. Exclusive: Sony Music Renews Deal with DEL Records for Gerardo Ortiz  Indie Mexican music label DEL Records has renewed its agreement with Sony Music US Latin to release and market the recordings of maverick chart-topper Gerardo Ortiz, Billboard has learned. Ismael Miranda Lands First Tropical Songs No. 1 in a Decade  Salsa singer Ismael Miranda crowns the Tropical Songs chart with "Son 45," earning his second No. 1 on the airplay list, and his first in a decade. David Bisbal, Mario Domm & La Original Banda el Limon to be Honored at ASCAP Latin Music Awards  Pop star David Bisbal, Mexican singer/songwriter Mario Domm and regional Mexican group La Original Banda El Limon de Salvador Lizarraga will receive special honors during ASCAP’s 23rd annual Latin Music Awards. The dinner ceremony will take place March 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Charles Chavez's Latium Entertainment Signs Venture Partnership With RCA, Sony International  Six months after topping the Billboard Hot 100 and charts in over a half-dozen countries around the world with Magic!'s "Rude," Latium Entertainment has entered into a formal venture with Sony Music International with distribution from RCA Records. Latium CEO Charles Chavez will lead the partnership with Tom Corson, president-chief operating officer of RCA, and Edgar Berger, president-CEO of Sony Music International. Bachata Sensation Prince Royce Wants To Be Latin's Next Crossover King  Prince Royce is literally trying to find his voice. Producer Sergio George to be Honored at BMI Latin Awards  Sergio George, the producer whose recordings with Marc Anthony, the Salsa Giants, Prince Royce and many other artists have revolutionized the sound of tropical music, will be honored with the BMI President's Award at the BMI Latin Awards gala on March 31. Watch Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull Turn to Puppets in 'Let Me Be Your Lover' Video  For their new "Let Me Be Your Lover" video, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull hit the streets looking to party. But it's not quite what you'd expect. Reik Premieres 'Reik: En Vivo Desde el Auditorio Nacional' on HBO Latino Coinciding with Valentine's Day weekend, Mexican pop trio Reik premieres their concert 'Reik: En Vivo Desde el Auditorio Nacional' this Friday (Feb. 13) on HBO Latino.