By Andres Ruiz
Puerto Rican photographer and reporter. Cover features on music, identity and the visual culture of the islands.
Bad Bunny's $100 Million Empire: How He Built a Business Beyond Music
Bad Bunny's net worth hits $100 million through strategic diversification. He owns his music via Rimas Entertainment, runs a Miami restauran
Jenna Ortega on Fame, Pressure, and the Female Mentors Who Keep Her Grounded
Jenna Ortega credits female mentors like Winona Ryder and Natalie Portman for helping her manage the pressures of fame. She emphasizes the i
Ultramarine Blue: The Pigment That Cost More Than Gold
For centuries, ultramarine blue was the most expensive pigment, often exceeding gold in price. Extracted from lapis lazuli in Afghan mines,
From Rio’s Sambadrome to Vienna’s Danube: The World’s Most Iconic Festivals
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival leads as the world’s largest party, with samba parades at the Sambadrome. Vienna’s Donauinselfest offers Europe’s
Mother's Day 2026: Smart Tech Gifts That Honor Mamá's Time and Style
Smartphones and laptops lead Mother's Day 2026 gift searches, with a focus on battery life and video-call quality. Smart home devices like r
Daddy Yankee Becomes ASCAP's Most Awarded Latin Songwriter with 64 Wins
Daddy Yankee has been named the most awarded Latin composer in ASCAP history with 64 career wins. The Puerto Rican icon's latest honors incl
Jeff Bezos May Sell $500M Yacht Koru After Port Restrictions and Privacy Concerns
The Amazon founder's 417-foot yacht Koru may be sold after three years due to size restrictions in marinas like Monaco and Venice. A wooden
J Balvin and Ryan Castro's 'Omerta' Album: A Medellín Brotherhood in 10 Tracks
J Balvin and Ryan Castro unite for 'Omerta,' a 10-track album born in Medellín that blends reggaeton, trap, and dancehall. The project explo
Shakira's 'Dai Dai': The Italian Cheer Behind Her 2026 World Cup Anthem
Shakira confirmed 'Dai Dai' as the 2026 World Cup anthem, releasing May 14. The title is an Italian phrase meaning 'Come on, come on,' captu
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open in Los Angeles in 2026, Featuring Diego Rivera and Judy Baca
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open its doors in Los Angeles in September 2026. The museum features a collection of 40,000 works, in
Shakira and Burna Boy Drop 'Dai Dai' as 2026 World Cup Anthem
Shakira announced 'Dai Dai' as the official 2026 World Cup song, teaming up with Burna Boy. The teaser, shot at Maracanã Stadium, blends Spa
Hantavirus: The Rapidly Fatal Rodent-Borne Threat Across the Americas
Hantaviruses cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which can lead to death in under 48 hours. The Andes and Choclo variants are prevalent in