By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
KATSEYE's documentary 'Wild Hearts' reveals the cost of K-pop fame
KATSEYE's documentary 'Wild Hearts' drops Oct 16 on Hulu and Disney+, revealing the tough times and personal costs behind their K-pop succes
Target's Bridgehampton store trades red for coastal gray
Target's new Bridgehampton store will open October 11 with a gray facade to comply with local design rules. The 90,000-square-foot location
New York City Council Moves to Honor Reggaeton's Panamanian Roots
Council Member Farah N. Louis has introduced a resolution to declare October as Reggaeton Heritage Month in NYC. The measure highlights regg
Stanley's Día de Muertos collection honors Mexican papel picado with Lupe Hernandez
Stanley 1913 launches its second Día de Muertos collection, created with Mexican artist Lupe Hernandez. The line features thermoses and tumb
Hamilton: The Cartagena Afro-Rockstar Taking the U.S. by Storm with Ryan Castro
Cartagena's Hamilton is redefining urban music with his afro-rockstar concept. He's currently touring the U.S. with Ryan Castro, bringing hi
J Balvin's Air Jordan 4 'Amazonas' drop: price and release date
J Balvin's fifth Jordan Brand collaboration, the Air Jordan 4 'Amazonas,' drops globally on October 2, 2026, at $225. The design draws from
Mr B Baby's New Mural in Boyle Heights Celebrates Latino Heritage
Mexican American and Puerto Rican muralist Mr B Baby unveiled 'El Mar Recibe Todo' at Las Fotos Project in Boyle Heights. The mural, created
Taylor Swift's 'Cleveland' turns criticism into a love letter to Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift surprises fans with 'Cleveland,' a new song from 'The Life of a Showgirl' that addresses tabloid criticism and her relationship
Don Omar's 'The Last King' tour returns to the U.S. with new dates
Don Omar's 'The Last King World Tour' is hitting U.S. cities, with a deeply personal production. The reggaeton pioneer promises a journey th
U2's 'Carnaval de Luz' Unites Rosalía and Dolly Parton in a Bold New Sound
U2's upcoming album 'Carnaval de Luz' drops November 13 with 12 tracks, including a song inspired by Rosalía and a posthumous Dolly Parton d
How Latino flavors became the taste of America's table
Latino dishes like tacos, arepas, and ceviche are now staples across the U.S., reflecting deep cultural roots. Yet traditional foods such as
Why New York's fashion crowd is choosing understated sunglasses
New York's fashion scene is shifting toward minimalist sunglasses, prioritizing function over flashy luxury. The trend reflects a broader mo