Guatemalan actor Oscar Isaac and "Inside Llewyn Davis," a film loosely based on 1960s American folk singer Dave Van Ronk, were chosen as the best actor and best picture of 2013 by the National Society of Film Critics.
Latin music genres, with their varied influences from Europe, Africa and the Caribbean, were sewn, crafted and mended using unique rhythms and tribal beats. Those sounds made their way from their places of national origin to the United States, keeping with tradition, but gaining bits of modernity throughout time.
Mixing history and Hollywood is a tricky formula. When it comes down to it, it's about finding a balance between staying true to historical components while creating a compelling story that will in turn become a box office hit.
This time, a Native American tribe based in the mountains of northern New Jersey is saying that Hollywood's got it all wrong when it comes to its representation in "Out of the Furnace," starring Woody Harrelson, Christian Bale and Zoe Saldana.
Members of the Ramapough Native American tribe claim that the film "paints a derogatory picture of their
Bi-national creative effort Aztec of the City is a comic book series that chronicles the lives of two Mexican-American cousins in San Jose, Calif. who become superheroes. Widely known as America's first, and one of the only, Chicano/Latino superhero comic book series, it was developed by creator Fernando B. Rodriguez, and later illustrated by Ernie Polo. The cousin protagonists, Tony Torres and Tony Avalos, come from two very different strides of life, but narrow to a single path because of a desire to do good.
What does comedian-turned-actor-turned-animated prehistoric bird, John Leguizamo and paleontology have in common? A new found affection for the Alexornis bird, which was discovered in Baja California and Mexico in the 1970s.
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" wouldn't be complete without adding some Latin flair to the lineup to help ring in 2014.
Cuban-American artist Pitbull and Spanish crooner Enrique Igelsias, who performed together at the Latin Grammys this year, are sure to liven the New Year's celebration by bringing their Latin spirit and energy to the mix.
With 2014 around the corner, actor/director Ben Stiller wants audiences to wake up, chase your dreams and take life by the horns -- and begin this by going on an adventure with him in his latest film,"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."
Charlie Sheen is saying 'bah humbug!' this Christmas - at his ex-wife Denise Richards, reportedly "blasting her as a 'heartless' and 'ugly' hag who's holding their children hostage."
Demi Lovato’s two year tenure as X Factor co-host has come to an end. The (presently) blue-haired bombshell confirmed the news last Wednesday evening, after rumors sparked earlier that day. The former Sonny with a Chance star plans to return to her routine as a singer and musician, spending her 2014 touring, creating an album, and possibly releasing an album.
Colombians are a passionate group of people and their artistic talent is exploding on the film scene. The Colombian Film Festival in New York City aims to be a platform to showcase amazing Colombian talent here and abroad.
Thursday night's season 3 finale of the "X-Factor" wasn't exactly the send-off that "X-Factor judge Demi Lovato was expecting. Instead, the show's producers insulted her with a jab at her former alcohol addiction.
The adorable singing duo and real-life couple, Alex & Sierra were crowned the winners of "X Factor" season three of the Fox competition, but Latino contestant Carlito Olivero, artist Pitbull and "X-Factor judges Demi Lovato and Paulina Rubio brought the Latin flair to the show.
Latin superstars Jennifer Lopez and ex-husband Marc Anthony are being sued over their reality show "Q'Viva! The Chosen". John Jacobs has filed a lawsuit in New York for $25 million claiming that J.Lo and Marc stole his idea for the show.
Daniel Esobar was a trained Shakespearean actor, and a star best known as Lizzie McGuire's teacher Mr. Escobar, a role he played from 2001 to 2002, died last Friday at the age of 49. Today, his life will be honored at a memorial service that will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Hollywood United Methodist Church.
In the wake of Britney Spears' recent comments about Latino men -re-enforcing the Latin-lover stereotype and bad-boy image- her reaction wasn't that far off (but her attempt to mock Spanish was). The pop star's attraction towards Latinos parallels the excitement women are having around the country as ABC's "The Bachelor" gears up for its 18th season, featuring the first Latino Bachelor in the popular reality TV show's history.
