By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Shakira and Maluma Ignite the Dance Floor with Merengue Single 'Agua'
Shakira and Maluma drop their fifth collaboration, 'Agua,' a merengue-infused single from Maluma's new album. The video, directed by Hannah
Ed Sheeran's tour unravels as band and openers quit over Macklemore's exit
Ed Sheeran's North American tour is in turmoil after Macklemore was dropped for supporting Palestine. Now his band and opening acts are quit
Sean Paul names Shakira as his dream collaborator during Bogotá festival visit
Sean Paul says Shakira tops his list of dream collaborators. He also hinted at upcoming music with Kapo. The Jamaican star's bond with Latin
TIME's 2026 Latino Leaders List Honors 13 Changemakers Across the US
TIME's fourth annual Latino Leaders list spotlights 13 influential figures, from Rachel Zegler to Julián Castro, shaping US culture and busi
Hialeah Golden Corral shut down after pest and sanitation violations
State inspectors shut down a Golden Corral in Hialeah after finding roaches, rodent droppings, and rusted cans. The buffet corrected the vio
El Tiny returns for Hispanic Heritage Month with Mon Laferte, Los Tigres del Norte
NPR's El Tiny returns for Hispanic Heritage Month with ten intimate concerts. Mon Laferte opened the series, and Los Tigres del Norte are se
Coldplay's 2027 tour: 138 shows and a new album on the horizon
Coldplay has revealed plans for a massive 138-show world tour in 2027. The band is also rumored to release a new album, 'End of Time,' closi
Minnesota's Gale Island estate hits market after 50 years
Gale Island, a private estate on Lake Minnetonka, is on the market for $7.25M after 50 years of family ownership. The property includes hist
EA FC 27 soundtrack puts Latin urban front and center
EA Sports FC 27 unveils a 120-track soundtrack with heavy Latin urban representation, including Cazzu, Nathy Peluso, and Milo J. The new Zei
Shakira brings Barranquilla Carnival to Madrid with 'Es Latina' residency
Shakira's Madrid residency 'Es Latina' runs through October 11, featuring 12 days of music, literature, and carnival festivities. The event
San Agustinillo: Oaxaca's quiet alternative to Cancun and Tulum
San Agustinillo, a small fishing village on Oaxaca's Pacific coast, is gaining attention as a serene alternative to Cancun and Tulum. It off
iZaak and Fronti's 'BBY GIRL' Brings Intimate Reggaeton to the Fore
Puerto Rican artists iZaak and Fronti drop 'BBY GIRL,' a reggaeton single that trades conquest for intimacy. The track, released in Septembe