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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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Sueños Music Festival 2026: Stream Live for Free on Amazon This Weekend
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Sueños Music Festival 2026: Stream Live for Free on Amazon This Weekend

Sueños Music Festival 2026 streams free on Amazon Prime, Prime Video, and Twitch. J Balvin, Fuerza Regida, and Yandel headline. Bilingual ho

NYC Public Beaches Reopen with Major Safety Upgrades for Summer 2026
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NYC Public Beaches Reopen with Major Safety Upgrades for Summer 2026

NYC beaches open May 23 with 33% more lifeguards and a $1 billion Coney Island overhaul. The city aims to boost safety and support local bus

J Balvin, Kali Uchis, and Fuerza Regida Headline Sueños 2026 in Chicago: Full Lineup and Ticket Prices
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J Balvin, Kali Uchis, and Fuerza Regida Headline Sueños 2026 in Chicago: Full Lineup and Ticket Prices

Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park on May 23-24, 2026, headlined by J Balvin, Kali Uchis, and Fuerza Regida. Two-day passes start a

Young Miko Sets May 29 for 'Do Not Disturb Deluxe' Release, Reveals Cover Art
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Young Miko Sets May 29 for 'Do Not Disturb Deluxe' Release, Reveals Cover Art

Young Miko confirms her 'Do Not Disturb Deluxe' album drops May 29, 2026. The Puerto Rican trap artist also unveils the cover art and kicks

Bad Bunny's Benito Antonio Collection for Zara: A Puerto Rican Ode to Craft and Identity
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Bad Bunny's Benito Antonio Collection for Zara: A Puerto Rican Ode to Craft and Identity

Bad Bunny's Benito Antonio collection for Zara drops with a cinematic short film directed by Stillz. The video shows the artist building a b

El General Returns with World Cup Anthem 'Vamos a Ganar' via Intercept Music Deal
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El General Returns with World Cup Anthem 'Vamos a Ganar' via Intercept Music Deal

Panamanian legend El General releases 'Vamos a Ganar,' a remastered version of his 1994 World Cup classic. The track arrives through a partn

Bad Bunny's Adidas Ballerina 'Vivid Red' Drops May 30: Price and Raffle Details
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Bad Bunny's Adidas Ballerina 'Vivid Red' Drops May 30: Price and Raffle Details

Bad Bunny's Adidas Ballerina sneakers in 'Vivid Red' launch globally on May 30, priced at $120. The color pays homage to Puerto Rico's flamb

U.S. Air Force SaluteFest 2026: Full Schedule for Miami Beach
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U.S. Air Force SaluteFest 2026: Full Schedule for Miami Beach

The U.S. Air Force SaluteFest 2026 takes over Miami Beach on May 23 with free aerial acrobatics, drone light shows, and a concert by country

Maluma's 'Loco X Volver' Marks a New Chapter Inspired by His Daughter Paris
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Maluma's 'Loco X Volver' Marks a New Chapter Inspired by His Daughter Paris

Maluma's new album 'Loco X Volver' is a tribute to his Colombian roots and a reflection of his personal growth. The birth of his daughter Pa

Shakira Invites Uganda's Ghetto Kids to Dance at 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show
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Shakira Invites Uganda's Ghetto Kids to Dance at 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show

Shakira has invited Uganda's Ghetto Kids to join her on stage at the 2026 World Cup final halftime show in New York. The invitation came aft

Bad Bunny's Benito Antonio Line for Zara Drops May 21: Prices and What to Expect
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Bad Bunny's Benito Antonio Line for Zara Drops May 21: Prices and What to Expect

The Benito Antonio collection by Bad Bunny for Zara drops globally on May 21. After a secret preview in San Juan, prices are out: bundles st

US Housing Market Slows: A Window Opens for Buyers This Spring
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US Housing Market Slows: A Window Opens for Buyers This Spring

The average time a home stays on the market has risen to 43 days, the highest in years. Sellers are dropping prices sooner, giving buyers mo