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\n\tA wave of Latin artists took over the 2025 Premios Juventud that were hosted in Panama City on Thursday night (Sept. 25), marking the first time the awards were presented outside the United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tCoinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month and under the theme \u201cevolving to the rhythm of music,\u201d this year\u2019s move \u201creinforces TelevisaUnivision\u2019s commitment to honoring the strength, values and traditions of Latin American communities,\u201d according to a statement shared with Billboard.<\/em><\/p>\n \n\tBad Bunny and Danny Ocean lead this year\u2019s nominations with six nods each, followed by the five-time nominees Anitta, Be\u00e9le, Car\u00edn Le\u00f3n, Emilia, Myke Towers, Net\u00f3n Vega and Peso Pluma. Traditionally, the nominations salute today\u2019s youth in music, television, social media, streaming and pop culture with an eligibility period from May 31, 2024, to June 1, 2025, and the winners<\/a> are determined by popular vote.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tMeanwhile, Carlos Vives and Myke Towers were recognized as this year\u2019s Agents of Change. Vives for his dedication to cultural and community development through his Tras La Perla Foundation, and Towers for his work with the Young Kingz Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering vulnerable communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tOn television, artists such as Maluma, Camilo, Grupo Firme, Marc Anthony, Bad Gyal, Gloria Trevi, and Sech, to name a few, graced the stage with their vibrant performances, and at the same time, Billboard <\/em>was catching all the action at the blue carpet that fans didn\u2019t watch on TV.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tBelow, check out some of the action that happened behind the scenes.<\/p>\n