By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Bad Bunny's Benito Antonio Line Hits Zara: A Puerto Rican Fashion Milestone
Bad Bunny debuted his Benito Antonio clothing line with Zara at Plaza Las Américas in San Juan, causing a frenzy among fans. The collection
Shakira's 'Waka Waka' Chorus Has Roots in Cameroonian Military Chants
The iconic chorus of Shakira's 'Waka Waka' comes from a Fang-language phrase used by Cameroonian troops during World War II. The song's 'Tsa
Memorial Day 2026 Travel Boom: Florida, Texas, and New York Lead Surge
Memorial Day weekend 2026 drives a historic tourism surge in Florida, Texas, New York, and California. Latino families are key to the boom,
Retiring in the US in 2026: Why Where You Live Could Save or Cost You Thousands
Hawaii requires $156,610 annually for a comfortable retirement, while West Virginia needs just $29,059. Latinos considering retirement shoul
Feid Thanks Karol G at Premios Nuestra Tierra: A Gesture of Respect After Their Split
Feid surprised the audience at the 2026 Premios Nuestra Tierra in Bogotá by dedicating the award for 'Verano Rosa' to Karol G. The gesture s
Karol G to Receive International Artist of Excellence Award at 2026 AMAs
Karol G will receive the International Artist of Excellence Award at the 2026 AMAs, a honor last given 17 years ago to Whitney Houston. The
Shakira and Ed Sheeran's 'Dai Dai' Named Official 2026 World Cup Anthem
Shakira and Ed Sheeran have teamed up for 'Dai Dai,' the official song of the 2026 World Cup. The track was recorded at Rio de Janeiro's Mar
KATSEYE Announces WILDWORLD Tour Dates, Presale Info for US and Mexico
KATSEYE's WILDWORLD Tour will stop in Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. Presales start May 20 via Weverse and the off
Grammys 2027 Move to Disney: ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ to Air Music’s Biggest Night
The 69th Grammy Awards will broadcast on Disney platforms for the first time, ending a 50-year run on CBS. The ceremony takes place February
The Weeknd's Final After Hours Shows Signal the End of His Iconic Alter Ego
Abel Tesfaye confirms the final dates for his After Hours Til Dawn tour, which will serve as the symbolic end of The Weeknd character. The t
Carín León's 'MUDA': A Sonoran Homage and a Sonic Metamorphosis
Carín León's 'MUDA' is a conceptual album that honors his Hermosillo roots through wordplay. The title also marks a personal and artistic tr
Anitta Closes EQUILIBRIVM with Renascimento, a Final Chapter on Healing and Ancestry
Anitta's Renascimento concludes her EQUILIBRIVM project with a seven-minute short film. The chapter features collaborations with Liniker, Me