By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
Ester Expósito Celebrates Spain's World Cup Win After Mbappé's Leaked Photo
Ester Expósito celebrated Spain's 2026 World Cup win on Instagram after Kylian Mbappé accidentally leaked a photo of her in a France jersey.
Locke, California: The Chinese Immigrant Town That Shaped the Delta
Locke, California, was founded by Chinese immigrants after a 1915 fire destroyed nearby Walnut Grove's Chinatown. Today, it stands as a Nati
Karol G's Vulnerable New Era: La Bichota Embraces Nostalgia and Raw Emotion
Karol G is entering an introspective phase, swapping party anthems for romantic ballads that explore grief and nostalgia. The Colombian sing
How Corn and Beans in the Mexican Diet Fight Cancer: What Science Says
Daily consumption of corn and beans provides bioactive compounds that protect cells. Research from UNAM and the National Polytechnic Institu
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returns to Los Angeles for Fall 2026
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will take place in Los Angeles this fall, marking its return to the West Coast since 2007. Gigi Hadid has
Ryan Castro and De La Rose's 'La Monda': A Dancehall Ode to Unfiltered Desire
Ryan Castro and De La Rose join forces on 'La Monda,' a dancehall anthem that fuses Colombian and Puerto Rican sounds. The song explores unf
Diddy Sells Star Island Mansion for $55 Million Amid Legal Turmoil
Sean "Diddy" Combs sold his Star Island mansion for $55 million to a Virginia-based entity. The 1.3-acre estate, once owned by Gloria and Em
Gustavo Dudamel to Lead Simón Bolívar Orchestra at 2026 World Cup Final
Gustavo Dudamel will direct a combined ensemble of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic at the 2026 World Cup fina
How Fortnite Became a Virtual Home for Latino Culture, From J Balvin to El Chapulín Colorado
Fortnite has evolved beyond gaming to become a cultural hub where Latino artists and icons are permanent fixtures. J Balvin, Karol G, and El
Yvette Prieto's Quiet Luxury Style Shines on Sardinia Yacht Trip with Michael Jordan
Yvette Prieto, the Cuban American wife of Michael Jordan, turned heads with her quiet luxury fashion choices during a family vacation in Sar
Beyond the Pitch: The Partners of 2026 World Cup Finalists Build Their Own Empires
The partners of 2026 World Cup finalists are no longer just sideline figures. They run businesses, lead legal careers, and produce media. Fr
Becky G and PATRÓN Turn Tequila Into Clean Water for Jalisco Families
Becky G and PATRÓN Tequila have unveiled a limited-edition bottle to fund 200 rainwater harvesting systems in Jalisco, Mexico. The initiativ