WHAT IT IS: Mario Lopez has reformed Menudo, one of the most beloved boy bands in history. The Latino supergroup’s newest lineup features Alejandro Querales (15), Andres Emilio (14), Gabriel Rossell (13), Ezra Gilmore (12) and Nicolas Calero (12), who were discovered in auditions held in hotbeds including Puerto Rico, Miami and L.A. Their debut single, “Mi Amore,” which dropped on 3/20, has earned 1m+ views in under four days, proving that this new generation of Menudo is poised for great things.
ALBUM: TBA
RELEASE DATE: 2023
SINGLE: “Mi Amore”
TV: GMA, Kelly & Ryan, Fox’s Good Day New York, Access Hollywood, Telemundo’s Hoy Dia and En Casa Con Telemundo, Kelly Clarkson
LIVE: Performed City Walk at L.A.’s Universal Studios; performed at Miami’s Oasis 4/6
INTERNET: 3.1m YouTube video views in one week, 4m+ at presstime, approaching 30k subs; 385k+ Spotify followers, 1m+ monthly listeners
RADIO: #6 Most Added track at Pop (week ending 3/31)
PRESS: People Español, CNN, Forbes, L.A. Times, The Wrap, Chicago Tribune
MANAGEMENT: Paul Tarnopol