By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
From Memes to Streets: How Gen Z's Viral Codes Became Real-Life Culture
Gen Z's internet jokes are now real-life phenomena, from aura battles to lookalike contests. These trends are reshaping youth culture in cit
New Music Roundup: Olivia Rodrigo, Wisin, Ivy Queen, and More
Olivia Rodrigo, Wisin, Ivy Queen, and Belinda drop new tracks that blend nostalgia and perreo. From Arde Bogotá's ballad to Yandel's classic
September 2026 lunar calendar: best days for hair cuts and growth
The September 2026 lunar calendar offers specific dates for hair cuts believed to boost growth. While science says the moon doesn't affect h
Rosalía's YouTube Legacy: Why 'Con Altura' Still Rules Over 'Lux'
Rosalía's 'Lux' shattered Spotify records, yet her YouTube charts are still led by past hits like 'Con Altura.' We break down why her older
Virgo Season Belongs to Latin Music's Most Disciplined Stars
Virgo season brings Latin music icons like Thalía, Gloria Estefan, and Marc Anthony into focus, alongside rising stars Ela Taubert and De La
Harry Styles opens two-month pop-up shop in NYC during MSG residency
Harry Styles has opened a pop-up shop in New York's East Village, running through November. The store offers exclusive merchandise from his
Anemoia: Why Gen Z's fashion nostalgia feels so real
Gen Z's obsession with past decades' fashion is rooted in anemoia, a nostalgia for times never experienced. Social media accelerates these r
Shakira and MrBeast team up to build schools in Colombia
At the 2026 World Cup final, Shakira proposed building schools in Colombia to MrBeast, who accepted. The initiative aims to improve educatio
How Dolly Parton's songs found new life in cumbia, salsa, and merengue
Dolly Parton's country classics have been reimagined by Latino artists across genres like cumbia, salsa, and merengue. From José Feliciano t
José Madero announces 'Querido' and 2026 US tour across 21 cities
José Madero's new album 'Querido' drops September 3. He'll tour 21 US cities from September to November 2026, with tickets available now.
Lunar eclipse on August 27-28: Best views across the US
A partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28 will cover 96% of the Moon, visible across the US. Best views are in California, Texas, New York, an
Bad Bunny's Legal Win Comes With a $465K Bill After Judge Denies Fee Reimbursement
Bad Bunny won his copyright lawsuit over 'Un Verano Sin Ti' but was denied reimbursement of his legal fees. The judge ruled the original cla