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By Andres Ruiz

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

445 published stories
Latin Music's Open Secret: Family Fame Isn't Hidden, It's Celebrated
Music

Latin Music's Open Secret: Family Fame Isn't Hidden, It's Celebrated

Gen Z's obsession with nepo babies and industry plants meets Latin music's long tradition of family dynasties. The Fernández family in Méxic

Ozzy Osbourne's dark universe comes to life at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights
Music

Ozzy Osbourne's dark universe comes to life at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando will launch an Ozzy Osbourne-themed haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights, starting August 28 in

Eiza González embraces her role supporting Grigor Dimitrov on tour
Celebrity

Eiza González embraces her role supporting Grigor Dimitrov on tour

Eiza González proudly steps into her WAG role beside Grigor Dimitrov, promising unconditional support through the clay season and Wimbledon.

Total solar eclipse August 2026: Best views in Spain and Iceland
Culture

Total solar eclipse August 2026: Best views in Spain and Iceland

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Iceland and northern Spain, offering dramatic sunset views. US viewers in Alaska

BOLO brings Latin rave culture to HARD Summer's main stage
Music

BOLO brings Latin rave culture to HARD Summer's main stage

Edgar Avalos, known as BOLO, returned to HARD Summer eight years after attending as a fan, delivering a set that fused house and techno with

Gen Z Latinos Are Ditching the 'Latin Music' Label for Something More Specific
Music

Gen Z Latinos Are Ditching the 'Latin Music' Label for Something More Specific

Spanish-language music is booming in the U.S., but Gen Z listeners are reshaping how it's consumed. They're mixing corridos, reggaetón, Braz

New York's viral line culture turns waiting into a badge of honor
Culture

New York's viral line culture turns waiting into a badge of honor

New York's line culture has turned waiting hours for viral food spots into a status symbol. Data shows Gen Z and millennials embrace the wai

KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza takes a health break, group continues with four
Music

KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza takes a health break, group continues with four

Sophia Laforteza is taking a temporary break from KATSEYE on medical advice. The group will continue with four members for upcoming shows an

Shannon Elizabeth's New Life: From American Pie to African Wildlife Conservation
Celebrity

Shannon Elizabeth's New Life: From American Pie to African Wildlife Conservation

Shannon Elizabeth, the actress who played Nadia in American Pie, has left Hollywood behind. She now lives in South Africa, focusing on wildl

Sadie Sink's understated glamour redefines red carpet style
Celebrity

Sadie Sink's understated glamour redefines red carpet style

Sadie Sink's promotional tour for Spider-Man: Brand New Day showcases a refined aesthetic of clean silhouettes and neutral colors. Her Prada

How Latino ghost stories crossed the border to haunt US pop culture
Culture

How Latino ghost stories crossed the border to haunt US pop culture

Latino ghost stories like La Llorona, El Chupacabras, and El Cucuy have crossed borders to become mainstream horror icons in the US. Their d

Shakira's hairstylist reveals her workout hair secret
Celebrity

Shakira's hairstylist reveals her workout hair secret

Shakira's hairstylist Jhonatan Rendon revealed the secret to keeping her iconic curls intact during workouts. The method, shared on Instagra