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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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Shakira and Laura Pausini's Madrid reunion celebrates a friendship beyond music
Music

Shakira and Laura Pausini's Madrid reunion celebrates a friendship beyond music

Shakira's Madrid residency kicked off with a surprise duet with Laura Pausini, performing 'Antología' together. The two stars highlighted th

Santa Monica Pier's iconic sign heads to Las Vegas for restoration
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Santa Monica Pier's iconic sign heads to Las Vegas for restoration

The iconic Santa Monica Pier sign is being temporarily removed for restoration in Las Vegas as part of a major bridge replacement project. A

Florida couple survives lightning strike, doctors stunned by rapid recovery
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Florida couple survives lightning strike, doctors stunned by rapid recovery

Aaron and Clare Walenga were struck by lightning during a Florida walk, leaving Clare in cardiac arrest. Four strangers performed CPR until

NYC's Met Opera gives away 70,000 free tickets to new audiences
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NYC's Met Opera gives away 70,000 free tickets to new audiences

NYC and the Met Opera are giving away 70,000 free tickets through a monthly lottery. Only residents who haven't bought tickets since 2019 ca

A.B. Quintanilla sues sister Suzette over Selena estate royalties
Music

A.B. Quintanilla sues sister Suzette over Selena estate royalties

A.B. Quintanilla has sued his sister Suzette for over $1 million, alleging unpaid royalties and mismanagement of Selena's estate. The lawsui

Bad Bunny and Rosalía album covers make Billboard's all-time top 100
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Bad Bunny and Rosalía album covers make Billboard's all-time top 100

Billboard's list of the 100 greatest album covers of all time includes Bad Bunny's 'Un Verano sin Ti' at #40 and Rosalía's 'El Mal Querer' a

Feid's 'FERXXO 151' and the Karol G clues fans can't ignore
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Feid's 'FERXXO 151' and the Karol G clues fans can't ignore

Feid's 'FERXXO 151' has fans convinced it's about Karol G. From the aqua bikini line to a phone reminder in the promo, the clues are hard to

Papa G: The quiet force behind Karol G's rise to global stardom
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Papa G: The quiet force behind Karol G's rise to global stardom

Guillermo 'Papa G' Giraldo was more than a father to Karol G—he was her first manager, promoter, and fiercest advocate. Together they turned

Rosalía closes LUX Tour in Miami, hints at a break before next era
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Rosalía closes LUX Tour in Miami, hints at a break before next era

Rosalía wrapped up her LUX Tour with a heartfelt Miami show, calling it a 'titanic effort.' She revealed the origin of 'Mio Cristo piange di

Latin Grammys 2026 to honor Daddy Yankee and other legends
Music

Latin Grammys 2026 to honor Daddy Yankee and other legends

Daddy Yankee will be named Person of the Year at the 2026 Latin Grammys. The academy also honors Lila Downs, Alaska, Daniela Mercury, Franci

NYFW 2026: The trends and moments that defined the season
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NYFW 2026: The trends and moments that defined the season

New York Fashion Week 2026 delivered bold trends and memorable moments, from Diane von Furstenberg's comeback to Khaite's minimalist edge. D

Bugatti's first US residences rise along the Miami River
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Bugatti's first US residences rise along the Miami River

Bugatti is bringing its hypercar luxury to Miami with a 60-story residential tower along the Miami River. The $650M project will feature 183