Mexican boxing phenom Canelo Alvarez and Matthew McConaughey have joined forces against the COVID-19 pandemic by emphasizing the importance of wearing masks and face coverings entirely in Spanish. The championship athlete and Academy Award-winning actor took to their social media accounts last week to share their very own public service announcement, dubbed El Corona en […]
Dominican Philly graphic designer Distortedd, also known as Anhia Santana, has collaborated with Reebok for her version of the InstaPump Fury shoes. Reebok released a description of the design, calling it “Fluid and fresh”. The sneakers are said to reflect her creative vision as she works to break standards in the art world. The white, […]
Actor Mario Lopez is bringing back the iconic Latin boy band Menudo in an all-new reality show he’s currently developing. The premise of the show will be a singing competition as Mario hunts down “the next Menudo” amongst today’s crop of talent. While the show hasn’t been picked up by any major networks yet, producers […]
It’s the Mexican Folk-G-Funk Rap fusion we didn’t know we needed. As if the legendary Snoop D-O-Double-G couldn’t diversify his catalog a bit more, the West coast smooth spitter linked up with Banda Sinaloense de Sergio Lizarraga, also known as Banda MS, for the what will surely become the summer banger “Que Maldicion.” Long-awaited by […]
The folks over at Pop TV are getting creative during the Coronavirus nationwide lockdown as production sets in Hollywood come to a screeching halt. One Day At A Time, the comedy-drama that follows the daily shenanigans of a Cuban American family, recently announced that they had a solution to giving viewers their fix while also […]
Twice a week, dynamic duo Desus & Mero have been filming show episodes from their homes in quarantine, providing the much-needed content we need in our lives right now. In true bodega spirit, the boys are inviting special guests to join via live stream to keep the good times rolling. The legendary Rashida Jones checked […]
Rising Puerto-Rican superstar Bad Bunny was accused associating with a sexual offender on Sunday by a woman who wished to remain anonymous. The woman accused Bad Bunny’s friend Jesus Hernandez, also known as Chu, of what appears to be rape and wants to hold both him and his crew accountable. A woman by the name […]
In American Media, Latinx people have been portrayed for at least 100 years, archived by documentaries like The Bronze Screen in all their diversity. Although stereotypes are common — the Dark Lady, the sensual Latin Lover, the Lazy Mexican, the Greaser, the Gangster Vato — Latinx actors, writers, and directors have progressed so much over […]
Just after it’s debut two days ago, Travis Scott and Kid Cudi’s new single, “The Scotts” is making waves and breaking records on Spotify. The song originally was used in Travis Scott’s virtual Fortnite concert set and is now available on all music retail platforms. With currently trending artwork by designer KAWS, “The Scotts” hit […]
In the 3rd edition of successful comic La Boriquena, Latinx artists, actors, and activists are featured on the cover while commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Puerto Rican flag. Rosario Dawson, Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, and several others are among the crop of familiar faces portrayed in the new issue as they race to protect […]
Emcee’s around the world are competing for the “top crown” again this year, sending in their hardest 16’s for consideration by rap legends and a live audience. The competition began on April 17th and stopped taking submissions on April 21st. During the contest entry period, participants were asked to upload their best rap performance video […]
Sony Music is commemorating the 25th anniversary of Mobb Deep’s The Infamous with a digital-only expanded edition of the groundbreaking East Coast rap masterpiece available online Friday, April 24. The Infamous – 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition includes bonus tracks “Shook Ones, Part I” (Original Version), and Infamous Sessions Mixes of “The Money (Version 2)” and […]
“I’ll battle anybody you put me against,” Havoc said. The latest “Verzuz” battle on IG LIVE between Babyface and Teddy Riley had almost half a million viewers at one time (almost shutting down Instagram), and it doesn’t seem that they’re stopping anytime soon. “Verzuz” battles have been the source of much entertainment during the lockdown, […]
New York 14 district representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hopped on Instagram yesterday to join The Fat Joe Show and have a conversation about the things that matter. Fat Joe has been interviewing figures from all walks of life on the show, live from the comfort of his home while social distancing. The Bronx natives definitely represented […]
If you’re a documentary junkie currently riding out the COVID-19 pandemic from home, nomadic film festival Ambulante has got you covered! The festival was founded by actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna (who you may recognize as Felix from the hit Netflix series, “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico”) in an effort to showcase globally released […]
Hosted by the lovely Maya Rudolph, “Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince” aired on CBS Tuesday night on the fourth anniversary of his death at 8PM EST. The special, recorded in late January, was jam-packed with a string of all-star performers covering hits from Prince’s beloved catalog, including Common, Earth, Wind & Fire, […]
“Your Abuela-Approved Spring Cleaning Playlist y Productos!” I can almost smell those childhood Saturday mornings as the blended scents of pungent chlorine, cologne-ish agua de florida and the linger of an earlier fried breakfast would hit my nostrils and remind me exactly what time it was in our very Boriqua household — that time of […]
As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads rapidly through our communities, concerns have mounted regarding the information circulated by the CDC and WHO, worried that the life-saving guidelines and messages aren’t reaching non-English speakers and their neighborhoods. Few government leaders have brought to the light the responsibility to ensure that non-English speakers — especially Spanish, being the […]
Quarantined with nothing to stream? These shows and films feature everything from the quirky to tear-jerky, celebrating and centering Latino culture and experiences in the US and abroad. Check ‘em out and enjoy, mi giente! 1. “GENTEFIED” on Netflix: Executive produced by America Ferrera, this comedy series follows three Mexican-American cousins as they chase the […]
