The Latine community is a driving force in American culture from television to poetry to political activism. This week, four Latine artists were honored by The White House, receiving the top national honors bestowed on artists in the country. The artists include musician José Feliciano, visual artists Judith Baca and Antonio Martorell, and poet Richard[…]
There’s nothing like a good music video to reawaken nostalgia. That is particularly true when the video, in this case from the new La Usurpadora, the Musical, features Celia Cruz’s famous song La vida es un carnaval. Talk about a blast from the past, in a good way. In preparation for La Usurpadora, the Musical,[…]
Maluma has buried the hatchet with Anuel AA in an unexpected way. The two music stars joined forces for “Diablo, Qué Chimba,” which was released with a music video last night (March 23). Maluma’s beef with Anuel AA stems from 2019. That year, Anuel AA appeared on Bryant Myers’ “Gan-Ga” remix. In his guest verse, Anuel[…]
Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía are officially engaged. Today (March 24), the power couple revealed the big news in the “Beso” music video from their new RR EP. Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía went public with their relationship in 2021. RR marks the first major joint project by the couple. The EP includes three songs, including their single “Beso.” They teased the song earlier this[…]
Ever since Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg released his 1975 masterpiece Jaws and instilled fear into the public consciousness about taking a dip in the ocean, there have been plenty of shark-inspired movies that have tried to capture the same nightmarish anxiety. Now, the killer shark story finds its way to Mexico with the upcoming action-horror[…]
The Texas House Defense & Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously passed House Bill 2248 on Thursday (March 23) to recognize September 30, Vanessa Guillén’s birthday, as “Vanessa Guillén Day” in the state. The Army specialist was murdered in April 2020 at Fort Hood by a fellow soldier. Her body was found two months later. Now, the[…]
With his team down 76-75, Puerto Rican Gonzaga sophomore forward Julian Strawther inbounded the ball to guard Hunter Sallis who dribbled it up the floor with 12 seconds remaining in the game with UCLA during March Madness. Before he crossed halfcourt, the 20-year-old Strawther, cut toward the March Madness logo at center court. There were[…]
Rumors swirled online Thursday (March 23) that Becky G’s fiancé Sebastián Lletget allegedly cheated on her two months after they were engaged. The gossip was triggered by an anonymous woman on Instagram who said she had photo and video evidence that she and Lletget, a fútbol player with FC Dallas, were intimate as recently as[…]
The Power Rangers are reuniting for a 30th-anniversary special on Netflix, and actor and martial artist Steve Cardenas is part of the festivities. According to Variety, the 55-minute special, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, sees Cardenas, the second person to play the Red Ranger in the franchise and the first Latino Power Ranger,[…]
This year’s Governors Ball Music Festival just got more exciting. On Mar. 23, the festival announced their latest addition to their Friday (Jun. 9) lineup: the rising half-Dominican and Bronx native, Ice Spice. The Governors Ball is set to take place on Jun. 9 to11 at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NY. “From[…]
KeyTV Network, the digital platform launched by actress Keke Palmer (Nope) in early November 2022, has just added to its diverse TV show lineup. On Thursday (March 23), the network premieres its first Latine-led series, Connected. Executive produced by Keke Palmer and written and directed by Adrienne Durazo, the series tells the story of two[…]
Cheech & Chong are getting their own big-screen biopic. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will tell the origin story of the marijuana-smoking comedy duo, made up of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, who got their start in 1971 with the release of their debut, self-titled comedy album. “We are excited to show the[…]
Capitalizing off the success of his collaboration with Shakira, Bizarrap has unleashed his next single. Today (March 22), the Argentine producer released the music video for “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 54” with Arcángel. Bizarrap has scored one of the biggest global hits of the year alongside Shakira with “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53.” Back in[…]
The family of Vanessa Guillén knows a little bit about what Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz’s family is going through right now, and they’re offering their support in these difficult times. Speaking to KENS 5, Mayra Guillén, Vanessa’s sister, spoke about how the case of 1st Cavalry Division soldier Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz is opening old[…]
Is Feid’s popularity increasing since the Latine community started raising eyebrows and expressing disappointment over Bad Bunny’s dating life? While it all may be a mere coincidence, there’s no denying that the Colombian reggaeton artist is reaching a new level of stardom as Benito is experiencing lukewarm attitudes from his Latine fans. Though Feid’s popularity[…]
Mexican-American actress Rebecca Jones died this morning (March 22) at the age of 65. Her agency posted on social media that she was “accompanied at all times by her loved ones” and that she “left in peace and with deep gratitude to her audience for whom she worked all her life.” Born in Mexico City[…]
Following the news of the award’s change of location, the Latin Grammys announced further updates to their usual programming. Today (Mar. 21), the organization revealed a new field, additional categories, and amendments added to the Latin GRAMMY Awards process. “Our priority is to effectively represent all the Latin music creators that we serve,” the CEO[…]
Rauw Alejandro, Nicki Nicole, and Yandel are looking for the next Latine superstar. Today (Mar. 21), the trailer for the Netflix singing competition La Firma came out, where aspiring artists compete to sign with hit-maker Tainy’s record label. Last year, Netflix opened the casting for La Firma, which will be released as The Signing in[…]
When you’re as famous as Lionel Messi, you’re used to being recognized, photographed, and even followed around as you do normal things like walking your kids to school or going to dinner with your family. But the reality of what Messi has become for Argentinians who waited over three decades – since 1986 – for[…]
Bizarrap has become one of the year’s breakthrough artists thanks to “BZRP Music Sessions #53” with Shakira. Last night (Mar. 20), the Argentine producer started teasing the next song he’s working on. In 2019, Bizarrap started releasing “Music Sessions” on YouTube from his home studio. The project started going viral in 2021 after Nathy Peluso’s[…]
After 17 years with Marvel Studios, executive producer Victoria Alonso has left the company she helped launch into the stratosphere. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she exited her role with the studio on Friday (March 17). A reason for her departure was not given. Alonso’s latest title was president, physical and post-production, visual effects, and[…]
