By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
Why Latino birthday parties last all night while American ones end by 3 PM
Latino birthday parties often stretch from afternoon to late night, welcoming extended family and neighbors. American celebrations typically
Selena Gomez opens up about how vaping changed her voice
Selena Gomez says vaping nicotine permanently changed her voice. She's now speaking out about the struggle to quit and warning others not to
Tini cancels Miami show at Kaseya Center over safety failures
Argentine pop star Tini abruptly canceled her Miami concert at Kaseya Center minutes before showtime. The venue was delivered late and key e
Victoria's Secret 2026: Kylie Jenner's $50M Diamond Bra Steals the Show
Kylie Jenner revived the legendary Fantasy Bra after eight years, a $50 million piece with over 4,400 diamonds. The show featured performanc
Latin artists swap world tours for residencies, reshaping live music
Latin music's biggest stars are trading traditional tours for exclusive residencies in cities like San Juan, Madrid, and Las Vegas. The shif
The Saturday Soundtrack: Songs That Define Cleaning Day in Latino Homes
Cleaning day in a Latino household is a cherished ritual, and music is its heartbeat. From Selena's cumbias to Karol G's urban beats, these
Los Tucanes de Tijuana: From Tijuana to the World, a Corrido Legacy
Los Tucanes de Tijuana have sold over 25 million records and brought corridos to Europe and the Americas. Hits like 'La Chona' became viral,
Los Sebastianes and Emmanuel Cortés turn hidden love into a cumbia tumbada hit
Los Sebastianes team up with Emmanuel Cortés for a new cumbia tumbada track about a hidden love affair. The song uses car rides and phone ca
Messi's MiM Hotels: A Quiet Luxury Empire Beyond the Pitch
Lionel Messi owns MiM Hotels, a collection of six luxury boutique properties in Spain and Andorra. The hotels, managed by Meliá, hold LEED c
Inside the Church-Turned-Restaurant Redefining LA's Dining Scene
Sous Sous, a new restaurant and bar, has opened inside a restored 1931 church sanctuary in Silver Lake. Chef Patrick Costa's menu blends Fre
Los Tigres del Norte turn Tiny Desk into a stage for immigrant pride
Los Tigres del Norte closed Hispanic Heritage Month with a Tiny Desk concert in Washington, opening with 'Somos más americanos.' The band mi
Celine Dion's Barbie doll recreates her iconic Titanic-era Oscars look
Mattel's new Celine Dion Barbie recreates her 1998 Oscars navy gown and the Heart of the Ocean necklace. The doll arrives as Dion returns to