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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
Vanessa Bryant's Business Legacy: Honoring Kobe and Gianna Through Fashion and Philanthropy
Celebrity

Vanessa Bryant's Business Legacy: Honoring Kobe and Gianna Through Fashion and Philanthropy

Vanessa Bryant launched the Mambacita clothing line in 2021, funding scholarships for underserved youth. She donated a $29 million legal set

J Balvin at 41: How the Colombian Star Became Fashion's Chameleon
Music

J Balvin at 41: How the Colombian Star Became Fashion's Chameleon

J Balvin celebrates his 41st birthday as a fashion chameleon, moving effortlessly between streetwear and haute couture. His wardrobe reflect

Karol G Adds Two More SoFi Stadium Dates as Tropitour Demand Explodes
Music

Karol G Adds Two More SoFi Stadium Dates as Tropitour Demand Explodes

Karol G adds two more SoFi Stadium concerts to her Tropitour after selling over 2 million tickets. The tour now spans 63 dates across the Am

Horsetail Plant's Extreme Water Isotopes Offer New Clues to Ancient Climates
Culture

Horsetail Plant's Extreme Water Isotopes Offer New Clues to Ancient Climates

Scientists at the University of New Mexico found that the horsetail plant concentrates heavy oxygen isotopes in its stem, creating water wit

Jennifer Lopez Slashes Beverly Hills Mansion Price by $18 Million After Divorce
Celebrity

Jennifer Lopez Slashes Beverly Hills Mansion Price by $18 Million After Divorce

Jennifer Lopez has cut the price of her Beverly Hills mansion by $18 million, now asking $49,995,000. Ben Affleck transferred his share to h

Ángela Aguilar and Christian Nodal Rumored to Wed in May 2026
Celebrity

Ángela Aguilar and Christian Nodal Rumored to Wed in May 2026

Journalist Flor Rubio reports that Ángela Aguilar and Christian Nodal are planning a religious wedding for May 2026. The couple will opt for

Knicks Stars Denied Entry at Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's Met Gala After-Party
Celebrity

Knicks Stars Denied Entry at Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's Met Gala After-Party

Hours after a record-breaking playoff victory, several Knicks players were blocked from entering Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's Met Gala af

Bruno Mars Opens Romantic Tour with a Prayer, Honoring His Catholic Roots
Music

Bruno Mars Opens Romantic Tour with a Prayer, Honoring His Catholic Roots

Bruno Mars kicked off his Romantic Tour with a prayer for protection, projected on giant screens. The moment included images of the Virgin o

Latino Stars at the 2026 Met Gala: Who Truly Embraced the 'Fashion Is Art' Dress Code?
Celebrity

Latino Stars at the 2026 Met Gala: Who Truly Embraced the 'Fashion Is Art' Dress Code?

Bad Bunny stunned with hyperrealistic aging makeup that challenged fashion's youth obsession. Rachel Zegler and Paloma Elsesser delivered li

Heidi Klum's Living Sculpture Steals the Show at Met Gala 2026
Celebrity

Heidi Klum's Living Sculpture Steals the Show at Met Gala 2026

Heidi Klum stunned as a living sculpture in custom latex and spandex at the Met Gala 2026. Beyoncé co-chaired the event after a decade away,

Selena Gomez and Becky G Spotted Filming in LA's Latino Neighborhoods, Fueling Collaboration Rumors
Music

Selena Gomez and Becky G Spotted Filming in LA's Latino Neighborhoods, Fueling Collaboration Rumors

Selena Gomez and Becky G were spotted filming a music video in Latino neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Leaked clips suggest a track titled "EPA

Bad Bunny's Met Gala 2026 Tribute to Johnny Pacheco: A Nod to Salsa's Legacy
Music

Bad Bunny's Met Gala 2026 Tribute to Johnny Pacheco: A Nod to Salsa's Legacy

Bad Bunny wore prosthetics and a Zara suit to channel Johnny Pacheco at the Met Gala 2026. The tribute highlighted Pacheco's role in salsa a