Billboard To Host “In-Depth” Session With Superstar Marc Anthony At The 21st Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference Presented by State Farm® and In Association with T-Mobile Live From Puerto Rico!

Billboard – the world’s most trusted music brand -announced today that Marc Anthony, one of the most influential Latin artists of this generation, will sit down for an “In-Depth” session during the Billboard Latin Music Conference presented by State Farm, in association with T-Mobile, being held April 26-29 at the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza in Puerto Rico.

Now in its 21st year, the Billboard Latin Music Conference has become the single most important Latin music industry event in the world. This “In-Depth” session with Marc Anthony will be conducted by Leila Cobo, Billboard’s Executive Director of Content and Programming for Latin Music and Entertainment on Wednesday, April 28.

Marc Anthony is a singer, actor, songwriter and philanthropist who is widely recognized as one of the most influential and successful Latin artists today. Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, his participation in this year’s event is only fitting as this is the first time the conference takes place in Puerto Rico. During the interview Anthony will talk about his upcoming studio album set for release this spring. The new album will feature original material as well as covers of songs made popular by some of Latin music’s greatest singers including José Luis Perales and Juan Gabriel. The singer will provide a glimpse into the making of the album and he will also discuss his acting career, which includes leading roles in “El Cantante” and “Man On Fire,” and his recent acquisition of a minority stake in the Miami Dolphins, the pro football team.

One of the few Latin acts who have enjoyed successful careers in both English and Spanish, in pop and tropical music, Marc Anthony has had remarkable success on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart as well as the English language charts and has expanded the possibilities of bilingual and bicultural acts, both in the United States and abroad. Marc Anthony has received many renowned distinctions including: 5 Grammys, 18 Lo Nuestro Awards, 3 Premios Gaviota at the Vinas del Mar Festival in 2009 and numerous Billboard Latin Music Awards. He was also selected by Time Magazine as one of the most influential Latinos in the U.S., included on the Top 10 list of influential New Yorkers compiled by New York Magazine, and last year he was

presented with a Chair’s Life Time Achievement Award by the Washington Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington D.C.

“I am thrilled to be part of this year’s Billboard Latin Music conference in Puerto Rico,” said Anthony. “It is a real pleasure to be able to share and discuss for the first time, some of my new and future projects in this prestigious and unique platform.”

“Marc Anthony is without question one of the most influential Latin artists out there,” says Cobo. “He makes a wonderful addition to the roster of talent participating in this year’s conference and I look forward to speaking with him about his remarkable music career as well as his many other roles in the entertainment industry.”

The 21st annual Billboard Latin Music Conference presented by State Farm, in association with T-Mobile, will unite today’s top artists, agents, promoters, record label executives, publicists, brand marketing executives, managers, digital music executives and media to do business, discuss hot button topics and celebrate Latin music. In addition to this special interview with Marc Anthony the conference will include a Q&A with bachata superstars Aventura and four full days of programming featuring educational panel discussions, artist showcases, networking events and the Billboard Bash – a pre-awards party featuring performances by Billboard Latin Music Award finalists.

The Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards is an extension of Billboard’s long-standing editorial commitment to Latin music coverage. For more information on the Billboard Latin Music Conference, please visit www.BillboardLatinConference.com.