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By Andres Ruiz

Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.

23 published stories
Rosalía Named Billboard Latin Woman of the Year 2026, Lola Índigo Honored for Evolution
Music

Rosalía Named Billboard Latin Woman of the Year 2026, Lola Índigo Honored for Evolution

Rosalía is set to be crowned Woman of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony. Fellow Spanish artist Lola Índigo will r

Tatiana Gabriela: The Puerto Rican Model Building Her Own Legacy
Celebrity

Tatiana Gabriela: The Puerto Rican Model Building Her Own Legacy

Tatiana Gabriela is a Puerto Rican model with an established international career. She is also known for her relationship with musician Joe

Karol G's Tropicoqueta Look Defines 2026's Beauty Ethos: Glow, Authenticity, and Roots
Celebrity

Karol G's Tropicoqueta Look Defines 2026's Beauty Ethos: Glow, Authenticity, and Roots

Karol G's Tropicoqueta look is the defining beauty trend of 2026, emphasizing a hydrated, sun-kissed complexion over heavy makeup. The style

Karol G Announces 'Tropitour' World Tour, Kicking Off in Chicago in 2026
Music

Karol G Announces 'Tropitour' World Tour, Kicking Off in Chicago in 2026

Karol G's 'Tropitour' will begin in Chicago on July 24, 2026, with 39 initial dates across the Americas and Europe. The Colombian superstar'

Pedro Pascal Details His Improvised Dance in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Celebrity

Pedro Pascal Details His Improvised Dance in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Pedro Pascal's surprise appearance during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a completely improvised moment. The actor was pulled from

Rosalía's 'Focu 'ranni' Video Confirms End of Engagement, Celebrates Creative Freedom
Music

Rosalía's 'Focu 'ranni' Video Confirms End of Engagement, Celebrates Creative Freedom

Rosalía releases 'Focu 'ranni,' a raw track exploring a breakup and a wedding that never happened. The video uses bridal imagery and motorcy

Coachella 2026 Hits $200 Million Revenue as Karol G Makes Headline History
Music

Coachella 2026 Hits $200 Million Revenue as Karol G Makes Headline History

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival generated over $200 million in 2026, drawing 250,000 attendees. Karol G made history as the fir

Madonna Joins Sabrina Carpenter for Surprise Coachella 2026 Duet of 'Juno'
Music

Madonna Joins Sabrina Carpenter for Surprise Coachella 2026 Duet of 'Juno'

Madonna surprised the Coachella 2026 audience by joining Sabrina Carpenter on stage for a duet of 'Juno.' The performance marked Madonna's f

Slowjamastan: The California Desert Micronation Offering a Political Escape
Culture

Slowjamastan: The California Desert Micronation Offering a Political Escape

San Diego radio host Randy Williams founded the Republic of Slowjamastan on 11 acres of desert land after pandemic travel restrictions. The

YouTube's New AI Pauses Ads During Live Stream Hype, Unifies Mobile Viewing
Culture

YouTube's New AI Pauses Ads During Live Stream Hype, Unifies Mobile Viewing

YouTube is deploying an AI system that detects peak chat activity and automatically pauses ads to preserve the energy of live moments. The p

New York's 2026 Vintage Markets Revive Retro Fashion and Community Hubs
Culture

New York's 2026 Vintage Markets Revive Retro Fashion and Community Hubs

New York's 2026 vintage market season is turning parking lots and schoolyards into vibrant cultural festivals. The trend highlights a 15% an

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Confirm Romance After Months of Speculation
Celebrity

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Confirm Romance After Months of Speculation

Scooter Braun posted a photo with Sydney Sweeney on Instagram, officially confirming their relationship. The couple's romance reportedly sta