By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Why New York City Cracked Down on the Nutcracker and Phrostie Cocktails
The Nutcracker and Phrostie cocktails became New York City summer icons, sold illegally from coolers and Instagram. Health officials banned
Venezuelan Sisters Put Miami Chocolate Shop on USA Today's Best List
Isabel and Susana García Nevett's South Miami chocolate shop earned a spot on USA Today's 10 Best list. Their craft blends Le Cordon Bleu te
Where to Watch NYC's July 4 Fireworks: Best Spots and Tips for 2026
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular returns to NYC on July 4, 2026, with a 20:00–22:00 ET broadcast on NBC and Telemundo. Top viewing s
How a Quinceañera in Medellín Sparked Karol G and J Balvin's Lifelong Bond
Karol G and J Balvin first crossed paths at a quinceañera in Medellín in 2007. Their early collaboration and mutual support helped them rise
Madonna and Feid's 'Read My Lips': A Heartbreak Anthem Bridging Pop and Reggaetón
Madonna and Feid's 'Read My Lips' fuses iconic pop with Medellín's urban edge, exploring heartbreak and honesty. The track appears on Madonn
Top July 4 Fireworks in Texas: Best Spots and Times for Families
Texas lights up for July 4 with fireworks in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and more. Find top viewing spots, times, and family-friendly events ac
J Balvin and Ryan Castro Open Up About Their Friendship in Instagram's First Spanish 'Close Friends Only'
J Balvin and Ryan Castro premiere the first Spanish episode of Instagram's 'Close Friends Only,' revealing how their friendship grew from Me
Victor Willis, Village People Frontman and Voice of 'Y.M.C.A.', Dies at 74
Victor Willis, the iconic voice behind 'Y.M.C.A.' and co-founder of Village People, has passed away at 74 after a short illness. His music b
Las Vegas Tourism Slump: Rising Costs and Shifting Habits Signal Trouble for 2026
Passenger traffic at Harry Reid International Airport fell 8.4% in May 2026, with domestic travel down 8.6% and international down 5.7%. Ris
Bad Bunny and Gorillaz Remix 'Clint Eastwood' in London: A Cross-Generational Anthem
Bad Bunny and Gorillaz performed a live remix of 'Clint Eastwood' at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The track's title references Ennio Morricone
Bad Bunny in Paris: La Previa Dinner Celebrates Latino Creatives Already Shaping the City
French Peruvian artist Claudia Rivera organizes La Previa, an intimate dinner at adidas Originals Paris, to highlight the Latin creative sce
La Chona Fest: Los Tucanes de Tijuana Turn a Classic into a Cultural Event in Los Angeles
Los Tucanes de Tijuana headlined the first La Chona Fest in Los Angeles, turning their iconic song into a festival. The event featured top R