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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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How Shakira's 'Dai Dai' World Cup Outfit Was Made in Just 4 Days
Music

How Shakira's 'Dai Dai' World Cup Outfit Was Made in Just 4 Days

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' outfit was born from a frantic four-day sprint in a Miami hotel room. The team transformed a vacation in Medellín into a

Bad Bunny's Sagrada Familia Visit Sparks Debate Over Dress Codes and Privilege
Culture

Bad Bunny's Sagrada Familia Visit Sparks Debate Over Dress Codes and Privilege

Bad Bunny toured Barcelona's Sagrada Familia in shorts and a hoodie, violating the basilica's strict dress code. The incident has sparked a

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Face $2M in Contractor Liens on New York Mansion
Celebrity

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Face $2M in Contractor Liens on New York Mansion

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are entangled in a legal dispute with contractors over unpaid bills exceeding $2 million for their Lewisboro,

Fuerza Regida and Amazon Music Launch Philanthropic Fund for Latino Arts in Chicago
Music

Fuerza Regida and Amazon Music Launch Philanthropic Fund for Latino Arts in Chicago

Fuerza Regida and Amazon Music have launched a philanthropic initiative in Chicago to support Latino arts education. The program funds museu

Karol G Takes Home International Artist Award at 2026 AMAs with Dreamy 'Ivonny Bonita' Performance
Music

Karol G Takes Home International Artist Award at 2026 AMAs with Dreamy 'Ivonny Bonita' Performance

Karol G received the International Artist Award of Excellence at the 2026 AMAs, a honor not given since 2009. She performed 'Ivonny Bonita'

Karol G and Maluma Reunite at the 2026 AMAs, Celebrating Colombian Music's Global Reach
Music

Karol G and Maluma Reunite at the 2026 AMAs, Celebrating Colombian Music's Global Reach

Karol G and Maluma reunited on the blue carpet at the 2026 AMAs, sparking a global trend. Karol G later performed her hit 'Ivonny Bonita,' c

Shakira Opens Up About Love Life, Says She Has 'No Space' for Romance Amid Career and Motherhood
Celebrity

Shakira Opens Up About Love Life, Says She Has 'No Space' for Romance Amid Career and Motherhood

Shakira says she has no space for romance, prioritizing her children and music career. The Colombian star reflects on her 'darkest moment' a

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