Mariachi music is an essential part of Mexican life and culture; it tells the story of heartache, anguish and involves the craft of storytelling, but with this traditional genre comes a lot of male pride and ownership, a challenge that talented female musicians have faced since the 1950s. SXSW 2014 is featuring films that highlight the powerful females in Mariachi movement.
Fans shared their favorite moments, and probed Beltran about his thoughts on the entire Star Trek Universe, portrayal of stereotypical Native American characters, and his outspoken dissatisfaction with the Voyager series.
Los Angeles is home to many talents, but there is one Mexican-American, Latin alternative band that the City of Angels has been blessed with -- La Santa Cecilia.The increasingly popular band is releasing its latest album, "Someday New," which will feature an eclectic fusion of Mexican folk, rancheras, boleros, rock, flamenco, bossanova, salsa, among many other genres, proving its versatility is endless - and a sound to be sought after.
Calle 13 releases the latest visual for their new single "Adentro," where Rene Pérez Joglar destroys his luxury sports car to protest against hip-hop's squandering consumerism.
Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian superstar Juanes shares his thoughts on his latest album as he gears up for his live-streamed concert, "Terra Live Music in Concert" in Miami.
A few years ago, no one outside of the Latino rock world knew who Juanes was. Sure, he had a great amount of success within that world, but if you were to ask the average gringo about Juanes, he'd look at you funny and say "Who?" Alas, look what a few years has done: Juanes sang a tribute to Elton John at the Grammys, appeared on countless American talk shows, and even made an appearance on Dancing with the Stars! Now, in this week coming up, he'll make a stop on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, making his appearance the first appearance of a Latin American star on the new Tonight Show.
Six years after the release of "300," fans will be able to feast their eyes on award-winning Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro again as he reprises his role of Xerxes the God-King in "300: Rise of an Empire," which hits theaters today.The 2007 worldwide hit, "300," which was directed by Zack Synder, has returned with its sequel which is a bad-ass blood bath of visual effects, sexual aggression, firece females and brutal battle scenes at sea.
Actress Cameron Diaz is known for her infectious laugh, good humor and beauty, is taking on different role as the mean, sarcastic and sassy Miss Hannigan in the latest remake of the American musical-turned-movie, Annie.
She's got an incredible voice and hypnotic moves - Shakira is undoubtedly one of the most talented female artists out there today. With her unique choice of music and lyrical brilliance, the Colombian beauty continues to create top-charting songs. Check out Shakira's 10 biggest hits!
For Big Vision Empty Wallet and Big Vision Creative, which provides resources, tools, education and opportunties for innovation-driven producers and content creators -- 2014 is the year of the audience.They are dedicating an entire year to focus on the audience -- "how to build one, how to keep in touch, and how to deliver art to your fans."
Gravity was quite the force at Sunday's 86th Annual Academy Awards. Director Alfonso Cuarón took home two himself, one for Directing and one for Film Editing. The Mexican director, however, is trying to leave the Oscars behind, both literally and figuratively.
Dancing with the Stars has announced their new line-up for Season 18, and while most assumed the show wouldn't include Venezuelan "Bachelor" Juan Pablo Galavis, some are wondering why there isn't any Latino representation at all this season.
Can I get an Amen up in here?Recently, the Twittersphere has been buzzing about "Son of God" star Diogo Morgado who is sinfully good looking and has caused quite a stir as to whether or not it's OK to check out Jesus.
Before the 86th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2 --when Mexican 'Gravity' director Alfonso Cuarón's made history as the first Latino to win an Oscar for Best Director-- there was reportedly some criticism coming from Mexico, saying that fellow Mexicans aren't too pleased that Mexican talent leaves their homeland to thrive in the U.S.
Husband-and-wife songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez's song, "Let It Go" from Walt Disney Pictures' animated musical Frozen won them an Oscar for Best Original Song.
The 86th Annual Academy Awards will go down as a treasured moment in Latino history in Arts & Entertainment.Mexican writer/director Alfonso Cuarón became the first Latino to win an Oscar for Best Director, fellow Gravity collaborator and Mexican filmmaker Emmanuel Lubeski won for cinematography, and multi-faceted Filipino-American Robert Lopez became a member of the prestigious 'EGOT' (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards) club, joining in the ranks of legendary talent, such as the beloved Rita Moreno.
In total, Gravity tied for the most nominations with David O Russell's American Hustle, both arriving at the Oscars with 10 nominations each. Only Gravity would end up with the largest count of Oscar wins, though.
The 86th Annual Academy Awards are soon approaching and there’s an element of the ceremony that might surprise you -- the inspiration behind the coveted 8-pound, 24-karat gold plated statue, which is modeled after a Mexican man.
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