By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
Afro-Latino Icons Reshaping Culture and Representation Across the Americas
Afro-Latino icons like Cardi B, Jharrel Jerome, and Tessa Thompson are transforming entertainment by proudly embracing their dual heritage.
World Cup 2026 Drives Latin Music Streaming Surge Across US Host Cities
Brazilian genres like Sertanejo, Pagode, and Funk Carioca saw double-digit streaming growth during the group stage. Shakira and Burna Boy's
Cristiano Ronaldo's $25 Million Cascais Mansion: A Retirement Dream on the Portuguese Riviera
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have completed their $25 million retirement mansion in Cascais, Portugal. The 5,000-square-meter es
Kylian Mbappé and Ester Expósito: A Romance Under the Spotlight
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé and Spanish actress Ester Expósito have been linked romantically. Coordinated travel and public appearance
Shakira, Rosalía, and Metallica Join Forces to Aid Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes
Shakira is donating $500,000 through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to support Venezuelan children's schooling. Rosalía is partnerin
Modesto Offers California Renters More Space for $1,500 a Month
Modesto ranks sixth among California cities where $1,500 a month unlocks nearly 700 square feet of living space. Regional rents dropped $82
How Celebrity Homes Are Reshaping California's Luxury Real Estate Market
Celebrity-owned homes in California are commanding premium prices, with the star's name adding incalculable value. Properties linked to Ange
Karol G's Turquoise Blue Shift: A New Musical Era Takes Shape
Karol G is trading the warm orange of 'Tropicoqueta' for a cool turquoise blue, hinting at a new musical era. From leaked video shoots to En
Scottie Pippen's New Romance with 23-Year-Old Sparks Age-Gap Debate
Scottie Pippen, 59, appeared publicly with a 23-year-old woman, sparking intense social media debate. The romance comes years after his divo
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