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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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Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Top Spotify's 20-Year Streaming Charts
Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Top Spotify's 20-Year Streaming Charts

Taylor Swift leads as Spotify's most-streamed artist, with Bad Bunny close behind in second place. Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano Sin Ti' is the top

Ybor City's 7th Avenue Gets Safer with Return of Historic Brick Streets
Culture

Ybor City's 7th Avenue Gets Safer with Return of Historic Brick Streets

Ybor City's 7th Avenue is getting a safety upgrade with the restoration of 60,000 historic clay bricks. The project forces drivers to slow d

Selena Gomez Brings Back the 90s Feathered Layers: A Guide to the Cut
Celebrity

Selena Gomez Brings Back the 90s Feathered Layers: A Guide to the Cut

Selena Gomez has debuted a layered, voluminous haircut inspired by 90s styles. The look is versatile, easy to maintain, and perfect for fram

Harry Styles Unveils Orchestral 'Kiss All The Time' Versions in Berlin Session
Music

Harry Styles Unveils Orchestral 'Kiss All The Time' Versions in Berlin Session

Harry Styles premiered a 13-minute clip from Berlin featuring orchestral versions of three songs from his new album. The session, recorded a

European Cities Where a $2,000 Monthly Budget Offers a Comfortable Retirement
Culture

European Cities Where a $2,000 Monthly Budget Offers a Comfortable Retirement

An analysis highlights European cities where a monthly budget of around $2,000 can cover a comfortable lifestyle, including rent. Destinatio

Young Miko to Receive Billboard's Unstoppable Award, Cementing Her Legacy in Urban Music
Music

Young Miko to Receive Billboard's Unstoppable Award, Cementing Her Legacy in Urban Music

Young Miko will receive the Billboard Unstoppable Award at the 2026 Latin Women in Music gala. Her rise from '105 Freestyle' has redefined t

Rauw Alejandro Brings Reggaetón to the 2026 World Cup with 'Dando Vueltas'
Music

Rauw Alejandro Brings Reggaetón to the 2026 World Cup with 'Dando Vueltas'

Rauw Alejandro drops 'Dando Vueltas' on April 23, a reggaetón track for the 2026 World Cup. The song fuses tropical beats with soccer spirit

Chayanne Announces 'Bailemos Otra Vez' US Tour Dates for 2026
Music

Chayanne Announces 'Bailemos Otra Vez' US Tour Dates for 2026

Chayanne will bring his 'Bailemos Otra Vez' tour to the United States and Canada in 2026, with stops in over 20 cities. The tour follows the

Rosalía Won't Attend Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026 to Accept Top Honor
Music

Rosalía Won't Attend Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026 to Accept Top Honor

Rosalía has been named Billboard Latin Woman of the Year 2026 but cannot attend the April 23 ceremony due to her LUX Tour. The gala will fea

Rosalía Named Billboard Latin Woman of the Year 2026, Lola Índigo Honored for Evolution
Music

Rosalía Named Billboard Latin Woman of the Year 2026, Lola Índigo Honored for Evolution

Rosalía is set to be crowned Woman of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony. Fellow Spanish artist Lola Índigo will r

Tatiana Gabriela: The Puerto Rican Model Building Her Own Legacy
Celebrity

Tatiana Gabriela: The Puerto Rican Model Building Her Own Legacy

Tatiana Gabriela is a Puerto Rican model with an established international career. She is also known for her relationship with musician Joe

Karol G's Tropicoqueta Look Defines 2026's Beauty Ethos: Glow, Authenticity, and Roots
Celebrity

Karol G's Tropicoqueta Look Defines 2026's Beauty Ethos: Glow, Authenticity, and Roots

Karol G's Tropicoqueta look is the defining beauty trend of 2026, emphasizing a hydrated, sun-kissed complexion over heavy makeup. The style