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By Valeria Mendoza

Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.

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Tall Ships from Latin America Set Sail for US 250th Anniversary in New York Harbor
Culture

Tall Ships from Latin America Set Sail for US 250th Anniversary in New York Harbor

The Sail4th 250 festival will bring 48 tall ships from 20 nations to New York Harbor, with flagship frigates from Argentina, Colombia, Peru,

Bad Bunny Lands on Forbes' Inaugural Iconoclast 50 List
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Bad Bunny Lands on Forbes' Inaugural Iconoclast 50 List

Bad Bunny has been named to Forbes' first Iconoclast 50 list, which honors figures who reshape industries. His Super Bowl LX halftime show a

Shakira's World Cup Journey: From 'Waka Waka' to Halftime History
Music

Shakira's World Cup Journey: From 'Waka Waka' to Halftime History

Shakira's connection to the World Cup began in 2010 with 'Waka Waka,' which led to meeting her ex-partner and becoming a mother. She returns

From 'Güey' to 'Asere': A Guide to Saying 'Friend' Across Latin America
Culture

From 'Güey' to 'Asere': A Guide to Saying 'Friend' Across Latin America

From Mexico's 'güey' to Cuba's 'asere', Latin America has dozens of ways to say 'friend'. This guide breaks down the most popular terms by r

Bizarrap's Net Worth: How the Argentine Producer Built a Multi-Million Dollar Empire
Music

Bizarrap's Net Worth: How the Argentine Producer Built a Multi-Million Dollar Empire

Bizarrap's net worth is estimated between $4.19 million and $25.1 million. His YouTube channel generates around $116,000 monthly, with peak

Bad Bunny and Young Miko Set Madrid Ablaze with Surprise 'FINA' Performance
Music

Bad Bunny and Young Miko Set Madrid Ablaze with Surprise 'FINA' Performance

Bad Bunny brought out Young Miko as a surprise guest during his Madrid concert. The duo performed their hit collaboration 'FINA' to an ecsta

Bruno Mars 'The Romantic Tour': How to Score the Cheapest Tickets
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Bruno Mars 'The Romantic Tour': How to Score the Cheapest Tickets

Tickets for Bruno Mars' 'The Romantic Tour' start at $129. The 2026 trek features special guests Raye, Anderson .Paak, and Leon Thomas. The

Miami Beach Mansion Flips for $27M Cash, Netting $10M Profit in Under Two Years
Culture

Miami Beach Mansion Flips for $27M Cash, Netting $10M Profit in Under Two Years

A Miami Beach mansion on North Bay Road sold for $27 million in cash, generating a $10 million profit for sellers who bought it in 2024. The

Bad Bunny and Pope Leo XIV to Meet in Madrid: A Cultural Bridge
Music

Bad Bunny and Pope Leo XIV to Meet in Madrid: A Cultural Bridge

Bad Bunny's team is coordinating a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Madrid. The event aims to bridge urban music and faith, focusing on

Spotify Predicts the Song of Summer 2026: A Diverse Soundtrack for the Season
Music

Spotify Predicts the Song of Summer 2026: A Diverse Soundtrack for the Season

Spotify has released its official list of candidates for the song of the summer 2026, based on streaming trends and cultural impact. The sel

Shakira Opens Global Auditions for Dancers at 2026 World Cup Halftime Show
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Shakira Opens Global Auditions for Dancers at 2026 World Cup Halftime Show

Shakira is holding open digital auditions for dancers to join her historic halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final. The Barranquilla-born

Bad Bunny's 'Soliá': The Puerto Rican Slang Behind a Breakup Anthem
Music

Bad Bunny's 'Soliá': The Puerto Rican Slang Behind a Breakup Anthem

Bad Bunny's 'Soliá' is one of his most searched songs in the U.S., driven by curiosity about its Puerto Rican slang. The term is a contracti