By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
La Chancla: From Latina Discipline to Global Pop Culture Icon
La chancla, the iconic flip-flop used by Latina mothers for discipline, has transcended its household role to become a global symbol of Lati
Salma Hayek at 60: How she reshaped Hollywood for Latina actresses
Salma Hayek celebrates her 60th birthday as a trailblazer who defied Hollywood's narrow casting. From telenovelas to producing her own films
The ten songs that fueled Rosalía's MOTOMAMI sound
Rosalía's MOTOMAMI was shaped by a seven-hour playlist spanning Björk, Led Zeppelin, Kendrick Lamar, and Plan B. These ten songs reveal the
ROBI brings Puerto Rican pop to Spain with 'BRRREAK!' ahead of Premios Juventud 2026
ROBI premiered his new single 'BRRREAK!' at a Premios Juventud 2026 pre-event in Marbella, Spain. The performance highlights his growing inf
Premios Juventud 2026 makes history in Marbella with Aitana and Shakira leading wins
Premios Juventud 2026 made history as the first edition held in Europe, taking over Marbella's Starlite Auditorium. Aitana and Shakira led t
Georgina Rodríguez: from Huesca waitress to global luxury icon
Before Gucci and global fame, Georgina Rodríguez saved every euro as a waitress in a village of 300 people in Huesca. Her plan: move to Madr
Lake Jackson becomes a hummingbird haven each September
Thousands of hummingbirds pass through Lake Jackson, Texas, every September on their migration south. The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory hosts
Bad Bunny wins key ruling in reggaeton copyright battle over dembow
A U.S. federal judge dismissed a multi-million-dollar copyright lawsuit against Bad Bunny and over 150 artists over reggaeton's dembow rhyth
Julián Álvarez's Madrid home: a quiet family haven off the pitch
Julián Álvarez and his family live in a minimalist Madrid home designed for privacy and comfort. The house features open living areas, a cus
The Warning: 10 facts about the Mexican rock trio making history
The Warning, a trio of sisters from Monterrey, made history as the first all-female Mexican band to top Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay
Jennifer Lopez's viral hand-holding mix-up with a stranger
A video shows Jennifer Lopez grabbing a stranger's hand during a public outing, mistaking her for her son. The moment of realization is pure
Katia Aveiro: The steady force behind Cristiano Ronaldo's journey
Katia Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo's older sister, has been a constant presence in his life from Madeira to global stardom. She recently showed