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By Andres Ruiz

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

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Shakira's 'Dai Dai' Video Stirs World Cup Buzz with Hidden Nods to Piqué and Spain
Music

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' Video Stirs World Cup Buzz with Hidden Nods to Piqué and Spain

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' video assembles 12 football stars, including Messi and Vinícius Jr., but sparks debate over a clip highlighting Gerard P

NYC Parks Offer Free Outdoor Fitness Classes for Summer 2026: Shape Up NYC Returns
Culture

NYC Parks Offer Free Outdoor Fitness Classes for Summer 2026: Shape Up NYC Returns

NYC Parks' Shape Up NYC initiative offers free outdoor fitness classes across all five boroughs this summer. From Zumba in Brooklyn to yoga

Daddy Yankee, Dayanara Torres, and Anthony Ramos to Lead 2026 Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC
Music

Daddy Yankee, Dayanara Torres, and Anthony Ramos to Lead 2026 Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC

Daddy Yankee, Dayanara Torres, and Anthony Ramos will lead the 69th National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City on June 14, 2026. The

Macy's July 4th Fireworks Go Bilingual for US 250th Anniversary in New York
Culture

Macy's July 4th Fireworks Go Bilingual for US 250th Anniversary in New York

For the first time, Macy's July 4th fireworks will offer full Spanish-language assistance and materials. The show expands to three river sta

Lady Gaga's Quiet Mission to Preserve Michael Jackson's Wardrobe Legacy
Music

Lady Gaga's Quiet Mission to Preserve Michael Jackson's Wardrobe Legacy

Lady Gaga has amassed over 400 items from Michael Jackson's wardrobe, including jackets from the Bad and Thriller eras. She built a temperat

How Korean Skincare Tech Is Reshaping Anti-Aging for Latin American Skin
Culture

How Korean Skincare Tech Is Reshaping Anti-Aging for Latin American Skin

Korean skincare technology relies on advanced microstructures and exosomes to deliver deep repair without irritation. This approach is gaini

Leonardo DiCaprio's $50M Malibu Renovation Includes a Private Art Gallery
Celebrity

Leonardo DiCaprio's $50M Malibu Renovation Includes a Private Art Gallery

Leonardo DiCaprio is investing $50 million in a Malibu mansion renovation. The project includes a private, museum-grade art gallery for his

Young Latino Entrepreneurs in NYC Face a Love Crisis as Work Takes Over
Culture

Young Latino Entrepreneurs in NYC Face a Love Crisis as Work Takes Over

Young Latino entrepreneurs in New York are prioritizing work over love, leading to a 'startup breakup era.' Data shows married couples under

Anitta, Lisa, and Rema Unite for 2026 World Cup Anthem 'Goals'
Music

Anitta, Lisa, and Rema Unite for 2026 World Cup Anthem 'Goals'

Brazilian star Anitta, Thai sensation Lisa, and Nigerian innovator Rema headline 'Goals,' the 2026 World Cup anthem. The track fuses Latin p

Colombian Music Stars Get the Panini Sticker Treatment in Viral Fan Project
Music

Colombian Music Stars Get the Panini Sticker Treatment in Viral Fan Project

A graphic designer created a Panini-inspired sticker album concept for Colombian music stars like Karol G, J Balvin, and Shakira. The projec

Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria Python Scene Puts Scooter Braun in the Spotlight
Celebrity

Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria Python Scene Puts Scooter Braun in the Spotlight

Euphoria's third season returns with a controversial scene where Cassie Howard handles a yellow python nude. The moment has ignited online d

Xavi's 'Dosis' Album Drops May 21: 19 Tracks, Fuerza Regida, and a Rose Bowl Send-Off
Music

Xavi's 'Dosis' Album Drops May 21: 19 Tracks, Fuerza Regida, and a Rose Bowl Send-Off

Xavi's new album 'Dosis' arrives May 21 under Interscope Records with 19 tracks blending regional Mexican, cumbia, and bachata. The album in