By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
From Hollywood to Boardrooms: How Stars Like Rihanna and Ryan Reynolds Built Billion-Dollar Empires
Celebrities are transforming their fame into billion-dollar business empires. From Rihanna's Fenty Beauty to Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile, sta
The Teenage Pact Between Michael Jackson and Kathy Hilton That Named Two Paris
At 13, Michael Jackson and Kathy Hilton promised to name their first daughter Paris. Kathy had Paris Hilton in 1981; Jackson named his daugh
From Fame to Fortune: How Latino Stars Like Thalía and Salma Hayek Built Business Empires
Latino celebrities like Thalía and Salma Hayek are leading a shift from entertainment to entrepreneurship. Rihanna's Fenty Beauty and George
Rare Ocean Dream Diamond Fetches $17.3 Million in Geneva Auction
The 5.5-carat Ocean Dream diamond sold for $17.3 million at Christie's Geneva, a record $3.5 million per carat. Its rare blue-green color co
Taylor Swift's '1989' Enters US National Recording Registry as a Cultural Landmark
Taylor Swift's '1989' has been selected for the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural and historical i
Dwayne Johnson's $28M Beverly Hills Mansion: A Private Deal in Beverly Park
Dwayne Johnson purchased a $28 million mansion in Beverly Park through a private, off-market transaction. The 17,000-square-foot estate sits
NY Waterway Ferry Surcharge Hits Hudson River Commuters, Including Latino Workers
NY Waterway has imposed a 5.5% temporary fuel surcharge on Hudson River ferry services, raising daily round-trip costs to $7.40. The move fo
Madonna's 'Confessions II' Era Launches with Dark Visual Piece at Tribeca Festival
Madonna will debut a 10-minute visual film at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, directed by the duo TORSO. The piece covers the first six song
Paris Jackson Wins Court Battle for Transparency in Michael Jackson Estate
Paris Jackson secured a court order requiring the return of $625,000 in unauthorized bonuses paid to law firms by estate executors. The ruli
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to Headline First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show in New York
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a historic halftime show with Shakira, Madonna and BTS at MetLife Stadium in New York. Curated by
Rawayana Scores First Billboard No. 1 with 'Inglés en Miami'
Rawayana achieves its first Billboard No. 1 with 'Inglés en Miami', collaborating with Manuel Turizo. The track tops the Latin Rhythm Airpla
Spotify's 'Party of the Year(s)' Unlocks Your Full Streaming History
Spotify's 'Party of the Year(s)' feature offers a deep dive into your complete listening history, from your first stream to your most-played