By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Cash-only taco stand in LA is winning over skeptics and out-of-towners
Brothers Cousins Tacos in LA has become a viral sensation, drawing visitors from across the country. But does the cash-only stand live up to
Ricardo Arjona and Grupo Firme blend bolero and regional Mexican in 'Amor factura'
Ricardo Arjona and Grupo Firme release 'Amor factura', a genre-blending track about heartbreak. The collaboration arrives during Arjona's to
Shakira and Dua Lipa's Madrid duet: A friendship years in the making
Shakira and Dua Lipa stunned Madrid with a duet of 'Antología.' The collaboration grew from a secret friendship and Dua's tribute in Bogotá.
DOMELIPA's debut album La del Arroba bridges her online fame with Mexican music
DOMELIPA's debut album La del Arroba marks her transition from digital creator to Mexican music artist. The 14-track project fuses Latin pop
Trueno: How Mate, Boca and Family Keep Argentina Close on Tour
Trueno reveals the five words that define him, from 'Xeneize' to 'matero.' He says losing his mate can ruin a day, but watching Boca lose is
Rats devour $800 gourmet meat shipment at USPS facility
A shipment of fine cured meats from Miami to a New York City store was destroyed by rats during transit. The $800 package arrived with holes
Shakira's Madrid finale sets Amazon Music livestream record
Shakira ended her world tour in Madrid with a record-breaking Amazon Music livestream. The concert, part of the Music Connects Us campaign,
TikTok's viral skincare routines may be harming your skin, dermatologists warn
Nearly 95% of viral skincare routines on TikTok contain misleading claims, according to research presented at a European dermatology congres
Bariloche Named Top Global Destination for 2027 by Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet has named Bariloche one of the top 25 destinations to visit in 2027. The Argentine Patagonian city is celebrated for its Swiss
Michigan brothers' $1 bid on a mansion becomes a 40-year goldmine
In 1986, Christopher and Steve White bought the Gilbert Mansion in Ypsilanti for $1. They spent 14 months restoring it into seven apartments
Five household items that only make sense in a Latino home
Fabuloso, cookie tins, plastic bags, Vicks VapoRub, and the tiger blanket—these five items are staples in Latino households. They carry deep
From a Hawthorne bedroom to global stages: Cuco's DIY path to stardom
Cuco, born Omar Banos in Hawthorne, California, built a global fan base from bedroom recordings. His meticulous studio work and live testing