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 Plastic Chairs Find a Home at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art
Edra Soto's 'Sillas BB' chairs, featuring Bad Bunny's face, are now on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The work explores
Shakira Adds Five New US Dates to Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour After Sellouts
Shakira has added five new US dates to her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour after initial shows sold out. Presales begin May 7 for Citi a
Mother's Day 2026: Why the U.S. Date Differs from Latin America's Fixed Celebrations
Mother's Day 2026 in the U.S. lands on May 10, following the second-Sunday tradition. Unlike Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala, which celeb
Bad Bunny's Met Gala 2026 Look: Aging Prosthetics and a Nod to Fashion History
Bad Bunny transformed into an elderly version of himself at the 2026 Met Gala, using prosthetics by Mike Marino. His black suit, designed wi
Karol G's Tropitour Sells Out 2 Million Tickets, Adds 24 New Dates Across the Americas
Karol G sold more than 2 million tickets in just four days for her Tropitour, forcing an expansion from 39 to 63 shows. Cities like Los Ange
Disneyland Closures Summer 2026: Pirates, Fantasmic, and Volcano Bay Renovations
Pirates of the Caribbean closes May 4 to early June 2026, including the Blue Bayou restaurant. Fantasmic runs limited shows until May 22. Vo
Shakira's Record-Breaking Copacabana Show Puts Beyoncé and Rihanna in Rio's Sights for 2027
Shakira's historic free concert on Copacabana Beach on May 2, 2026, drew over 2 million fans, surpassing records set by Madonna and Lady Gag
How to Win Free Karol G Tropitour Tickets: A Step-by-Step Guide
Karol G is giving away five free tickets for each of her 60+ Tropitour concerts. Enter via Instagram by tagging friends and specifying your
Shakira's Copacabana Triumph Amid Father's Health Crisis: A Night of Resilience
Shakira drew a record 3 million fans to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The show went on despite her father William Mebarak's serious he
Cinco de Mayo: The Real Story Behind the Celebration in the U.S.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, a symbol of Mexican resistance. In the U.S., it became a celebration of Mexican herita
Shakira's 2-Million Fan Show at Copacabana Sets a New Standard for Latino Artists
Shakira performed for 2 million fans at Copacabana Beach, the largest crowd ever for a Latino artist. The concert boosted Rio's economy by $
Global Tourism 2026: Mexico and Spain Lead as Top Destinations for Latino Travelers
France remains the top global destination with nearly 100 million annual visitors. Mexico ranks sixth with 45 million tourists, while Spain