By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
New York City's June Agenda: Music, Art, and Family Fun Across the Boroughs
Bryant Park's free concert series kicks off with jazz legend Wycliffe Gordon. The Met Cloisters explores hybrid creatures in myth and imagin
Arath Herce Launches 'Musas en Mí' Tour with Sold-Out Lunario Show and New Kevin Kaarl Collab
Arath Herce sold out Mexico City's Lunario del Auditorio Nacional to launch his 'Musas en Mí' tour. The Veracruz artist debuted a live colla
Graduation Hits Different When You Realize Who Got You There
Graduation isn't just about the cap and gown—it's about the people and moments that got you through. Cultura Shock's College Group Chat IRL
BTS Dominates 2026 AMAs with Artist of the Year Win, K-Pop Takes Center Stage
BTS won Artist of the Year at the 2026 AMAs after a three-year military hiatus. KATSEYE took home three awards including New Artist of the Y
Karol G's Sheer Skirt at the 2026 AMAs Continues Her Legacy of Iconic Stage Fashion
Karol G's sheer skirt at the 2026 AMAs reignited global buzz around her bold fashion. The Colombian star has long used iconic skirts to hono
Karol G and Daiky Gamboa: The Unbreakable Friendship Behind the Bichota's Rise
Daiky Gamboa, Karol G's best friend and Medellín-born content creator, openly jokes about enjoying her money. Their friendship, built on aut
Memorial Day: From Civil War Mourning to the Unofficial Start of Summer
Memorial Day began as Decoration Day after the Civil War, with one of its earliest commemorations led by freed African Americans in Charlest
American Music Awards 2026: Schedule, Performers, and How to Watch the Memorial Day Gala
The 2026 American Music Awards take place May 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, hosted by Queen Latifah. Taylor Swift tops the
Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico: Where to Find the Island's Real Flavor
Bad Bunny has turned Puerto Rico into a global cultural hub, and fans are flocking to the island to experience the spots that fuel his music
Own a Piece of Lady Liberty: Authentic Copper Coin from 1980s Restoration Now Available
A limited-edition coin minted from original copper removed during the 1984-1986 Statue of Liberty restoration is now available for pre-order
Astoria Pool Reopens in Queens After $19 Million Renovation with Free Entry
Astoria Pool, NYC's largest outdoor public pool, reopens June 27, 2026, after a $19 million renovation. Free admission for all ages, with up
Ozzy Osbourne Lives On Through Hyperreal AI Avatar, Sharon Reveals
Sharon Osbourne announced a hyperreal AI avatar of Ozzy Osbourne at Licensing Expo 2026. The digital clone uses his voice and personality fo