By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
How Feid turned Medellín slang 'mor' into a global reggaeton signature
The term 'mor' is a shortened form of 'amor' from Medellín. Feid's music and albums have made it a global reggaeton catchphrase.
Queens honors Spider-Man with street sign at his comic-book home
Queens officially named a street corner after Spider-Man, marking the spot where Peter Parker lived in the comics. The tribute drew fans, of
Celia Cruz mural vanishes from Little Havana, sparking outrage
The beloved Celia Cruz mural in Little Havana has been covered by the property owner due to costly building inspections. The move has sparke
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner finally gain entry to Miami's exclusive Indian Creek club
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner faced a chilly reception from Indian Creek Village's board despite their millions. With help from a respected
Carín León and Ryan Castro blend Sonoran brass with reggaeton in new heartbreak corrido
Carín León and Ryan Castro release 'Atte El Insuperable,' a heartbreak corrido bridging Sonoran brass and reggaeton. The deluxe MudaH adds f
Route 66's Googie landmark in Santa Monica faces demolition for housing
A developer wants to replace the 1959 Googie building housing Mel's Drive-In in Santa Monica with 138 apartments. Preservationists seek land
El Niño Brings Rare Tropical Fish to California's Coast
El Niño and a warm water mass are bringing rare tropical fish to California's coast. Fishermen are catching yellowfin tuna, marlin, and othe
Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn puppet dispute sparks fan backlash
Kelly Clarkson's shopping trip to Art of Play in Brooklyn ended in a public dispute over a puppet. The store says the puppet wasn't for sale
Anuel AA's Plea to Karol G: Unblock Me, Says New Single
Anuel AA publicly asked Karol G to unblock him on social media during the release of his new single 'Vuelve'. The track is a melancholic slo
Vero Beach inheritance home heads to auction after years of neglect
A $1M Vero Beach home inherited by a daughter heads to auction over unpaid fines and taxes, a cautionary tale for heirs.
Bruno Mars fans face hours of gridlock after Levi's Stadium show
Thousands of Bruno Mars fans endured massive traffic jams after his sold-out Levi's Stadium concert in Santa Clara. Drivers reported two-hou
Rihanna dances to Banda El Recodo at Fenty Beauty event, wins over Latino fans
Rihanna danced to Banda El Recodo's 'Vámonos de fiesta' at a Fenty Beauty event, impressing Latino fans. The viral moment highlights her con