By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
Nuns Offer Affordable Rentals in NYC: A Lifeline for Young Professionals
Nuns in New York City offer affordable housing options in convents and religious residences, with rents from $800 to $1,650 per month. These
Shakira's Intellectual Edge: How a Self-Taught Mind Built a Global Empire
Shakira's mastery of five languages and self-taught education fuel her strategic business moves. Her intellectual rigor, recognized by Mensa
Salma Hayek Brings Mexican Pride to 2026 World Cup Opening in Red Gucci Suit
Salma Hayek served as global ambassador for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony, wearing a custom red Gucci suit and Boucheron brooch. She a
Shakira's World Cup Performance Sparks Body Double Conspiracy Theories
Shakira's performance at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony has sparked conspiracy theories about a body double. Fans point to her dark sun
Patrick Soon-Shiong: The South African Billionaire Who Became LA's Richest Man
Patrick Soon-Shiong, a South African-born surgeon and entrepreneur, is now the richest man in Los Angeles with a fortune of $8.4 billion. Hi
Houston's $30M Penthouse Sale Sets Texas Record at Ritz-Carlton Tower
A $30 million penthouse sale at Houston's Ritz-Carlton Residences sets a new Texas record. The $290 million Uptown tower, with 112 luxury co
Farruko's Documentary 'Manda La Plena Moh' Traces Reggaeton's Caribbean Roots
Farruko's documentary 'Manda La Plena Moh' takes viewers on a journey through Panama, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico to uncover reggaeton's roots.
Michael Jackson's 'Chicago' Hits Top 10, Fueled by Biopic Buzz
Michael Jackson's 'Chicago' reaches Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs top 10, marking his 36th hit in the category. The song's revival is ti
Rihanna and Tokischa's Governors Ball Meeting Bridges Dominican and Global Urban Music
Tokischa performed with A$AP Rocky at Governors Ball and met Rihanna, her teenage idol. The Dominican artist showed a tattoo of Rihanna's pe
Bad Bunny Meets Pope Leo XIV in Madrid: A Historic Encounter for Latin Music
Bad Bunny held a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Madrid, bridging urban music and the Vatican. The encounter, confirmed after weeks of
New Jersey's Luxury Home Market Hits Record Highs in May
New Jersey's luxury real estate market boomed in May, with homes in Bergen, Hoboken, and Wayne selling for millions. Properties often exceed
Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira's Baby Shower Cake by Venezuelan Pastry Chef Javier Azócar
Venezuelan pastry chef Javier Azócar crafted a custom baby shower cake for Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira. The event, held at Casa Ylang Yl