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 and Pope Leo XIV to Meet in Madrid: A Cultural Bridge
Bad Bunny's team is coordinating a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Madrid. The event aims to bridge urban music and faith, focusing on
Spotify Predicts the Song of Summer 2026: A Diverse Soundtrack for the Season
Spotify has released its official list of candidates for the song of the summer 2026, based on streaming trends and cultural impact. The sel
Shakira Opens Global Auditions for Dancers at 2026 World Cup Halftime Show
Shakira is holding open digital auditions for dancers to join her historic halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final. The Barranquilla-born
Bad Bunny's 'Soliá': The Puerto Rican Slang Behind a Breakup Anthem
Bad Bunny's 'Soliá' is one of his most searched songs in the U.S., driven by curiosity about its Puerto Rican slang. The term is a contracti
Gus the T. Rex: A 67-Million-Year-Old Survivor Heads to Auction in New York
The T. Rex fossil known as Gus, with 63% bone completeness and a near-perfect skull, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York on July 14.
Houston's 2026 Real Estate Boom: Suburbs Redefine Luxury Living for Latino Families
Houston's real estate market is surging in 2026, with master-planned communities in Katy, Cypress, and Lake Conroe drawing families. Buyers
Shakira's $350M Empire: How Real Estate, Catalog Sales, and a Spanish Court Victory Built Her Fortune
Shakira's net worth reaches $350 million following a Spanish court ruling that ordered the return of $64 million in undue tax collections. H
The Richest Latino Music Artists: From Gloria Estefan to Bad Bunny
Gloria Estefan leads with $500 million, followed by Jennifer Lopez at $400 million and Shakira at $300 million. Bad Bunny joins the $100 mil
Shakira Returns for 2026 World Cup: Her Legacy as Football's Anthem Queen
Shakira will return with the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Her catalog includes 'Waka Waka'
Bad Bunny’s 2026 Tour: Every City Gets a One-Night-Only Surprise Song
Bad Bunny’s 2026 tour breaks the mold with a secret rule: each city gets a surprise song played only once. From Chambea in México to Otra No
5 Low-Cost Passive Income Ideas for Latino Entrepreneurs Starting Under $1,500
Passive income no longer requires a fortune. These five ideas, from vending machines to digital art, can be started with less than $1,500. L
Shakira Lets US Fans Pick Setlist for Her World Cup Edition Tour
Shakira is letting US fans vote on the setlist for her 'World Cup Edition' tour. Ten voters per show will get to walk with her during the op