By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Shakira, Bad Bunny and Rosalía Lead 2026's Most Influential Artists List
Shakira, Bad Bunny, and Rosalía dominate the 2026 most influential artists list, breaking records and reshaping global pop. Taylor Swift als
Labor Day weekend turns into a Latin celebration across New York, Miami, and Texas
Labor Day weekend is a vibrant cultural moment for Latinos in New York, Miami, and Texas. Parades, concerts, and family cookouts blend Ameri
Maluma turns his Colombian childhood into a custom Hot Wheels Land Cruiser
Maluma has partnered with Hot Wheels to create a custom Toyota Land Cruiser toy, inspired by his childhood in Colombia. The model features a
Low Clika's debut album bridges Mexican roots and modern sound
Low Clika's debut album, El Primer Álbum de Low Clika, drops September 3, fusing Mexican folk with modern genres. The band, nominated for a
Venezuelan singer Rudy Cárdenas takes the mic for Chicago
Venezuelan singer Rudy Cárdenas has been named the new lead vocalist of the legendary band Chicago. The Táchira native now fronts the iconic
Karol G and Bruno Mars release intimate 'Still' video from SoFi Stadium
Karol G and Bruno Mars premiere the official music video for 'Still,' filmed at SoFi Stadium. The clip reveals intimate backstage moments an
Miley Cyrus announces 'Bass Persuades' with rock edge and star guests
Miley Cyrus returns with 'Bass Persuades,' her tenth studio album, out September 18. The record features collaborations with Model/Actriz an
Mattel unveils Barbie and Ken Día de Muertos 2026 collectibles
Mattel's Día de Muertos 2026 line introduces a first-ever Ken doll, both designed by Edna Vogel-Amezcua. The set features red and black moti
Clarent and Omar Courtz's 'Ojos Brujos': A Hypnotic Reggaeton Collab
Puerto Rican artists Clarent and Omar Courtz release 'Ojos Brujos,' a reggaeton single about the pull of a toxic yet irresistible connection
Rauw Alejandro adds second New York show to Red Bull Chapters run
Rauw Alejandro will now perform two nights at Forest Hills Stadium in New York for his Red Bull Chapters series. The second show, on Septemb
Natanael Cano's La Más Tumbada Experience turns album launch into a Mexico City spectacle
Natanael Cano debuted his album Natanael Cano Vol. 1 at a packed Pepsi Center in Mexico City. The event, La Más Tumbada Experience, featured
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Serena Joy' Channels Atwood's Dystopia for a New Anthem of Resistance
Olivia Rodrigo's surprise single 'Serena Joy' takes its name from Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, blending pop with a sharp critique of c