He's the first Mexican-American New York City Council member, and he's the first openly gay politician from Brooklyn -- and like many Latino leaders, Carlos Menchaca (Democrat for the 38th District) is inspired by the mission behind Cesar Chavez, a powerful biopic directed by Diego Luna, which hits theaters on March 28.
Mexican-American filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is on a roll lately -- he's known for his films From Dusk Till Dawn, Spy Kids and the upcoming Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, he's the founder/chairman of El Rey network; creator of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series and he just launched a video-making contest with PepsiCo's Mountain Dew.So what does the impressive filmmaker tune into -- from apps, TV shows, music to his favorite reads, and how does he program for his netwok El Rey?
¡Viva Celia Cruz! The late "Queen of Salsa" continues to reign as she did in life; the iconic singer has been honored with a place on the Walk of Legends at New York's Apollo Theater.
Celia Cruz, the late and great Queen of Salsa and the "Guarachera of Cuba," will be the first Latina to be immortalized in the Walk of Legends by the famous Apollo Theater this weekend.
Directing a powerful biopic on the iconic, Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez, was one of the most moving chapters in the life of Mexican actor and director Diego Luna.In an exclusive interview with the Latin Post, Luna shares the impact the film and the powerful movement is having on his life and career.
"My father believed that workers just aren't workers. He knew that at the workplace, there was a whole set of problems that workers had -- working conditions, benefits, immigration reform and lobbying."But he also understood that when home, after a hard work in the fields, pesticide exposure, they went home to face a whole set of problems, the lack of affordable housing health care for children and educational opportunities," Paul Chavez, the son of Cesar Chavez and President and chairman of the Cesar Chavez Foundation told the Latin Post.
Coldplay's Chris Martin will help aspiring talent on NBC's The Voice by providing guidance and essentially musical 'parachutes,' so the contestants can land safely on their feet -- and not on their faces throughout the singing competition.
Kerry Kennedy, president of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, and human rights activist and attorney Robert "Bobby" F. Kennedy Jr. showed their support for the late Cesar Chavez and the continuing fight for farm workers' rights by hosting the New York City premiere of the film Cesar Chavez on Monday, March 17 at the AMC Empire 25.
On Monday night, New York City's AMC Empire 25 movie theater lit up brighter than Times Square itself with hope, inspiration, a sense of pride and a feeling of limitless possibilities for Latinos during the premiere of Cesar Chavez, a powerful biopic about the Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist.
He's one of the best-selling Spanish artists in history with sales exceeding 100 million worldwide, he's teamed up with fellow Dominican/Puerto Rican crooner Romeo Santos and Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, and he's the son of one of the world's most romantic singers, Julio Iglesias -- so it's no wonder that Enrique Iglesias is on top of the world right now with his latest album, Sex and Love.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas continues to shed light on the need for immigration reform through his powerful documentary, Documented, which will be released in select New York and Los Angeles theaters prior to its television broadcast on CNN.
Mexican-American director Robert Rodriguez is on a mission to discover raw talent - and we're not talking about the raw carnage that comes from his cult favorite, vampire-inspired films and recently launched TV series, "From Dusk Til Dawn."
Noticiero Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos has been described as "Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow wrapped into one," according to ABC President Ben Sherwood, The New York Times reports -- and if you've witnessed his intensity when he delivers the news, then you will understand why.
Are you in need for speed?Well if you are you should race to your local movie theater this weekend to check out Need for Speed, starring Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul and Puerto Rican actor Ramón Rodríguez, among other notable stars.
Justin Bieber may be with Selena Gomez but he's planning on keeping his wandering eye wide open. It's reported that Justin has made no indication that he'll be a one-woman-man.
Whether sweating out at a gym, throwing a beach party in the summertime, or dancing at a nightclub, it is hard to miss Pitbull's music on the playlist. Armando Christian Pérez, also known as Mr. Worldwide, is a master at sampling extremely fun and energetic tracks. Check out the Latin Grammy-winning Cuban rapper's top 10 countdown that will undoubtedly pump you up!
Last night Jimmy Fallon welcomed Colombian superstar Juanes to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he was the first-ever on the show to rock the stage in Spanish with his performance of La Luz off of his latest album, Loco de Amor.His music brings both English and Spanish-speaking fans to their feet, proving that songs in Spanish can resonate with both audiences.
He's one of the most dominant drug lords of all time, making Forbes' list of Most Powerful People, and before the culmination of a 13-year manhunt, Mexican kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman ("Shorty" Guzman) had maintained his freedom by building escape tunnels under bathtubs, hiding in sewers and using sophisticated high-tech tools to perform counterespionage measures.
It's not easy being a single mom and Tyler Perry and William Levy understand that firsthand -- Levy was raised by a single mom, and Perry had a tumultuous relationship with his father, and in turn his mother would bring him to church to seek refuge.Perry's "The Single Moms Club," which will hit theaters this Friday, is his ode to single moms as well as multicultural roles.
Panamanian-American singer-songwriter Aloe Blaac may be known for his hit, "I Need a Dollar," but these days the multi-talented artist is no longer in need of a dollar, as a matter of fact, he's doing pretty darn well for himself.Dubbed a "retro style soul singer," Blacc has dabbled in several different genres to find his true voice, which he has fine-tuned for the release of his latest album," Lift Your Spirit."
