By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
Messi's Living Fence: How Poplars Are Redefining Luxury Poolside Privacy
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have swapped brick walls for columnar poplars, creating a lush privacy screen around their pool. The desi
Bad Bunny's $100 Million Fortune: How the Puerto Rican Star Built a Business Empire
Bad Bunny's estimated $100 million fortune places him among music's elite earners. His wealth comes from record-breaking tours, strategic re
190 Bowery: Manhattan's Former Bank-Turned-Artist-Haven Hits the Market
The 190 Bowery building, a Manhattan landmark that once housed photographer Jay Maisel, is on the market for the first time in over a decade
From Ricky Martin to Young Miko: How LGBTQ+ Latin Artists Claimed Their Space
Latin music's LGBTQ+ artists are leading a cultural shift, from Ricky Martin's historic coming out to Young Miko's rise. Today, figures like
Penélope Cruz's 12-Year Nightly Obsession: Studying Medicine
Penélope Cruz has spent 12 years studying medicine every night, a habit born from childhood curiosity. The Spanish actress prioritizes this
Elton John's Hologram Residency in Las Vegas: A New Era for Live Music
Elton John has signed a multi-million dollar contract for a hologram residency at the new Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. The show uses cuttin
Tampa's $115 Million Mansion Sets New Luxury Record with Go-Kart Track and Private Museum
An 87-acre Tampa estate is listed for $115 million, aiming to set a new record in Florida luxury real estate. The property includes a go-kar
July 4 Barbecue Costs Hit Record Highs in 2026: What Latino Families Should Know
July 4 barbecue costs hit record levels in 2026, with the average person spending $94.41. Pork and beans lead price hikes at 13.8%, while ho
Fourth of July in Los Angeles: Latino Families Take Over Parks for Music, Food, and Fireworks
Los Angeles transforms into a hub of Latino family celebrations on the Fourth of July, with free events at Griffith Park, Grand Park, and Ma
Taylor Swift's Love Life in Song: The Stories Behind Her Biggest Hits
Taylor Swift's music reads like a diary of her famous relationships. Songs like All Too Well and Forever & Always capture heartbreak and hea
Emily Blunt's Path from UN Translator Dream to Hollywood Stardom
Emily Blunt once dreamed of becoming a Spanish translator for the United Nations. A severe stutter led her to drama class, where a talent sc
Madison Square Garden Castle Fuels Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Wedding Rumors
Workers are building a castle inside Madison Square Garden, fueling rumors of a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding. Fans are analyzing cl