Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in New York on Sunday morning of an apparent drug overdose, leaving fellow actors, thespians, and fans in shock at the loss of such a stellar contributor to the arts and Hollywood.
In a last minute decision, Subway decided they wanted the whole enchilada -- and took a bite out of Super Bowl advertising by buying a 30-second spot, appropriately named, "Crunch Time" to promote its newest product, the Fritos Chicken Enchilada.
What does it take to be a triple threat in the music business both the Latin and mainstream markets? It's talent, crossover appeal, and good marketing.
We've witnessed Ricky Martin, Shakira and Enrique Iglesias, among many other Latino artist flourish in both markets, but it's not always easy to captivate both audiences. However, there are several up-and-coming Latin artists that are making their presence known on the Grammy front and beyond.
In the aftermath of "The Bachelor" Juan Pablo Galavis' anti-gay comment (in which he apologized for via Facebook) and the recent and controversial shutdown of NBC Latino, Latinos in media - and Latinos in general, who may feel as though the wind has been taken out of their sails are in need of a boost.
http://www.latinpost.com/articles/6590/20140129/nbc-latino-shutting-down-reactions-from-latino-journalists-and-columnists.htm
Well the nominations for the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Of 2014 may just be what we're looking for in the interim, especially considering the acknowledgement of Latinos in numerous categories -- there are 37 Spanish-language nominees, including "a stand-alone bid in the novella category for Univision's 'Amores Verdaderos,' which included the wedding of a gay couple."
Do you love football - and do you love your pet? Well you may have to set your DVR to either the adorable canine or feline Super Bowl showdown this Sunday, in what's affectionately called the Puppy Bowl or the Kitten Bowl.
With more attention being dedicated to lovable pets on TV and online these days, there's a greater pet lover population to tap into, including an increasing Latino population in the U.S. Therefore, if you're a Latino pet lover, would you be more likely to tune into the Puppy Bowl or the Kitten Bowl?
Football fans around the country are gearing up for Super Bowl XLVIII when the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Besides the love of the game, many look forward to Super Bowl commercials as they munch on yummy apps, eat wings and drink beer. So what's on tap for this year's Super Bowl commercials? Check out a recently released teaser featuring actor/producer Don Cheadle and an actual, adorable llama, who most likely hails from South America.
While Daft Punk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and New Zealand teenager Lorde were among the winners who stole the show, the 56th annual Grammy Awards, there were also several notable and touching wins in the Latin categories.
Four-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter-producer Bruno Mars took home the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Unorthodox Jukebox!" at the 56th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles last night. The coveted award was presented by Latin icons, Cuban singer Gloria Estefan and Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony.
Netflix is perhaps the most well-known and successful providers of streaming on-demand films and series, offering thousands of titles to more than 33.1 million subscribers in the U.S. alone. The website delivers films and television series in a number of languages and in every known genre. The website even hosts a collection of Hollywood favorites and hidden treasures that show Latinos as lead supporting actors and actresses.
The 2014 World Cup will broadcast the soon-to-be hit single "We Are One (Ole Ola)," a collaborative effort featuring Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte, as its official anthem. Lopez, Leitte and Pitbull are also scheduled to perform that song at the opening ceremony in Brazil, which will take place at the Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12th. FIFA made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Claudia Leitte are the official singers collaborating for the World Cup 2014 official world cup anthem titled, "We Are One."
Rosario Dawson loves to act, but when she's not on set, she also loves to go out in the middle of the desert and "burn."
The 34-year-old actress, whose latest film credits include Gimmie Shelter, where she plays June, a longtime drug addict and abusive mom to Apple (Vanessa Hudgens), has been a regular at Burning Man -- an annual arts festival that takes place in the Nevada desert, since 2007.
Sex and the City. Season 5, episode 3: "Luck Be an Old Lady," is where America first laid eyes on Iris Almario, the actress, host and model. She played the role of Terry, an attractive maid in a high-end Atlanta City hotel, who Samantha Jones' beau, Richard, couldn't resist. However, prior to being an actress, the Queens-native fiercely worked the pageant circuit, where she was more than once hailed queen; and she worked within the modeling industry, employed by one of the biggest agencies in the world. Through copious amounts of work on and off screen, she's collected rich, once-in-a-lifetime experiences while progressively moving toward her Hollywood ambitions.
Some incredible Latino filmmakers are making a big splash at this year's Sundance Film Festival, which runs Jan. 16-26 in Park City, Utah.
Besides award-winning Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, whose films include La Sagrada Familia, Navidad, El Año del Tigre and Gloria joining Sundance 2014's World Cinema Dramatic Jury; several strong Latino documentaries are featured this year.
Some people are just born with the need for an adrenaline rush, and the skills to be able to fulfill it -- and while you can't deny your DNA, it's still pretty damn cool to be able to take on challenges that your average person would be scared to death to do.
Mountain bikers
Most stars don't make a smooth transition from child-to-adult celebrity. When crossing that bridge many stumble and slip due to alcohol or drug use and abuse, and some simply aren't equipped to handle the blinding beams cast down from being in the lime light. But, for the Latino stars who have successfully crossed that bridge, it's time to take a look at the first R-rated roles that appeared on their filmography.
George Lopez, Paul Rodriguez and Carlos Mencia's names are some of the first to come to mind when thinking of Latino comedians, but there's a number of valuable comedians with Latin roots who are brazen and brilliant, and offer stellar commentary on la raza's experience in America, or are just plain ol' hilarious.
"I am breathless, I am so bloody happy," said the vivacious, 82-year-old, Rita Moreno, upon accepting The Screen Actors Guild's 50th SAG Life Achievement Award.
But the truth is, the Puerto Rican actress, singer and dancer has left audiences breathless for decades.
