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By Andres Ruiz

Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.

193 published stories
Jen Vrabel Seeks Marriage Counseling After Dianna Russini Controversy
Celebrity

Jen Vrabel Seeks Marriage Counseling After Dianna Russini Controversy

Jen and Mike Vrabel have started marriage counseling after rumors of an affair with journalist Dianna Russini. The couple, married since 199

Shakira Wins Landmark Tax Case, Spanish Court Orders $70 Million Refund
Music

Shakira Wins Landmark Tax Case, Spanish Court Orders $70 Million Refund

Spain's High Court of Justice has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud for 2011, ordering the Treasury to return more than $70 million. The ruling

From Hollywood to Boardrooms: How Stars Like Rihanna and Ryan Reynolds Built Billion-Dollar Empires
Celebrity

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
Celebrity

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
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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
Culture

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
Music

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
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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
Culture

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
Music

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
Celebrity

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
Music

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