By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl Halftime: The Moment That Changed TV Forever
Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl halftime show was the first to increase TV ratings during the break. His iconic entrance and 'Heal the Wor
Latino Cuisine Makes Los Angeles a Global Gastronomic Capital by 2026
Latino cuisine is driving Los Angeles's rise as a global gastronomic capital, with chefs like Wes Avila and Bricia Lopez blending Oaxacan ro
Galán Sisters: From Buenos Aires to the Met Opera and New York Fashion
Morena Galán becomes the first Latino lyric singer at the Metropolitan Opera. Her sister Marcia Galán rises in New York's fashion scene with
Shakira's Kids Study Music with Venezuelan Teacher Trained in El Sistema
Venezuelan teacher Ángela, trained in El Sistema, gives personalized piano and music reading classes to Milan and Sasha Piqué. Shakira stays
India's Vantara Sanctuary Offers to Relocate Pablo Escobar's Hippos from Colombia
Vantara, a biotech sanctuary in India, has offered to relocate 80 of Pablo Escobar's hippos from Colombia, potentially saving them from euth
Thalía's Billboard Women in Music 2026 Performance Celebrates Mexican Roots and Resilience
Thalía performed a mariachi medley of 'Piel Morena' and 'Amor a la Mexicana' at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music gala. Eva Longoria present
Shakira's Free Copacabana Show Set to Draw 2 Million and Generate $160M for Rio
Shakira's free concert on Copacabana Beach is projected to draw nearly 2 million attendees. The event is expected to generate $160 million f
Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour Hits Europe and North America: Ticket Info Inside
Olivia Rodrigo will launch The Unraveled Tour in late 2026, visiting major cities across North America and Europe. The tour supports her upc
2026 Met Gala Declares Fashion Is Art, Demands Living Sculptures on the Red Carpet
The 2026 Met Gala's 'Fashion Is Art' theme turns the red carpet into a living gallery. Guests must embody concepts from the 'Art of the Suit
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Album Marks a Brighter, Independent Era
Ariana Grande's eighth album 'Petal' drops July 31 with 12 tracks. It's her first release under her own label, BabyDoll Records, signaling a
Carlos Vives Brings Hispanic Pride to New York: A Night of Roots and Unity at Radio City
Carlos Vives sold out Radio City Music Hall in New York, turning the stage into a celebration of Latino pride. The Colombian singer performe
Bad Bunny and Romeo Santos Make The New York Times' List of Best Living Songwriters
Bad Bunny and Romeo Santos are the only Latin artists on The New York Times' list of the 30 best living songwriters. The recognition undersc