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Tribeca Film Festival Lineup News 2014: Nas Premieres Documentary 'Time Is Illmatic'

Nas successfully kicked off the 13th Tribeca Film Festival at New York City's Beacon Theater yesterday (April 16) with the documentary, "Time Is Illmatic."

Tori Spelling on Her Marriage to Dean McDermott: "It Makes You Not Trust Anything That's Happened in Your Relationship"

Tori Spelling is breaking her silence. She is putting the smile away and admitting the nightmare that she has been living ever since she found out about her husband's infidelity. Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling have been married for seven years and have four kids together; Tori tells Us Magazine how she feels today.

Summer Fashion, Swimsuits, and Beach Wear 2014: 100 Hottest Bikinis Under $100 from Victoria's Secret, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel and More

As you desperately wait for summer to just roll in already, there is one thing you can do to make the anticipation even better – swimwear shopping spree! Whether poolside or by the beach, you will want to show off your newly transformed sexy, toned body, while soaking up the sun for the perfect bronze glow. Check out these hottest, affordable bikinis and one-piece swimsuits under $100 that will certainly keep you cool and chic throughout this summer!

Bilingualism, Immigration and Ditching the Golden Road to Assimilation: Junot Díaz Shares His Thoughts on the Status and Culture of Latinos [INTERVIEW] [Part II]

When it comes to reality -- life off of the page -- the MIT professor, Pulitzer Prize winner and compulsive reader Junot Díaz still flourishes. Díaz recently shared his thoughts on immigration, activism, advocacy and cultural identity in an email interview with Latin Post; the author's answers are as bold and astounding as one might expect from the frank novelist. "I'm an activist before I'm a writer. That's about as much as I can say without sounding ridiculous," said Díaz, who's been extremely vocal about the "sentencia" and stateless Haitians in the Dominican Republic.

Bilingual ESPN anchor and #Redes' Host Alfredo Lomeli Share Hopes For the Future, and Thoughts on Athleticism [Part V] [INTERVIEW]

There a great number of achievements that the incredibly capable Bilingual ESPN anchor Alfredo Lomeli wants for his future, and that includes staying in the sports industry, staying true to his passions, and being able to pay off his parent's mortgage.

Weird, Odd Local News: Watch This Teen Pee in a Portland, Oregon Reservoir and Cost His City $35,000 [VIDEO]

Portland, Ore., will now "drain the main vein" after a local teen did just that in the city's reservoir.

Boston Marathon 2014 News and Security Precautions: Man Arrested At Boston Marathon Finish Line Ahead of Race for Hoax Device

25 year-old Kevin “Kayon” Edson was arrested near the Boston Marathon finish line on Tuesday, just a year after the tragic Boston Marathon bombing.

Heroism, Dominican Complexity & the Importance of Reading as a Writer: Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Díaz Talks Individuality and Identity [INTERVIEW] [Part I]

Editors at Bomb Magazine published a terrific literary exchange between the stellar Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat and the Dominican frontrunner for well-written and finely-crafted fiction, Junot Díaz. The introduction to the article made a compelling statement, remarking that if Marvel Comics had gotten their hands on Oscar Wao (the lead from The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao), then he "would have been a hero." A novel idea... in fact, one might imagine the same might occur if Marvel got its hands on Díaz. However, Díaz would undoubtedly disagree.

Walt Disney World Resort Tickets and Deals: Now You Can Finish Your Orlando, Florida Vacation With Alcohol After the Park Closes

If you enjoy a good drink, good ambiance and good adventures, there's a good chance you've thought about getting a bit inebriated at Disney World and gallivanting around at night. Good news: now you sort of can.

Exclusive: Olga Peretyatko on Metropolitan Opera Debut, 'Arabesque' & Future Roles

Olga Peretyatko speaks to Latinos Post about her debut at the Metropolitan Opera. On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Russian Soprano Olga Peretyatko will make her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the role of Elvira in Bellini's "I Puritani.

Dancing with the Stars Champ, Iraq War Vet J.R. Martinez & Operation Finally Home Moved by Wall Street Rocks' Donation to Help Wounded & Disabled Vets

On March 26, James Macedonio, Leslie Kirby and George Chrisafis, co-founders of Wall Street Rocks presented Operation Finally Home Executive Director Daniel Vargas and Dancing with the Stars Champ, Iraq War veteran J.R. Martinez a check for $50,000 to help returning veterans in need of a home.

Did You Get to See the Blood Moon? Catch It Again Live On These 2014 and 2015 Dates

The blood moon will appear three more times before the end of next year. Did you miss this week's blood moon? Perhaps you weren't equipped for sky gazing in the wee hours on the morning.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Adjourned For Two Weeks

The ongoing Oscar Pistorius murder trial is being put on hold for two more weeks at the request of the prosecution.

Bilingual ESPN Anchor Alfredo Lomeli Shares Personal and Professional Inspiration & Positivity [Part IV] [INTERVIEW]

With many screen and stage appearances in his pocket, bilingual ESPN anchor Alfredo Lomeli has a great many successes that he can easily recite, and he is grateful for all of the opportunities that he's been afforded because of his parents' relentless support and because of a 'can-do' spirit.

The World's First Emoticon? Oldest Known Smiley Face May Have Been Found in 1648 Poem

This perhaps is the world's first emoticon - a smiley face was discovered in Robert Herrick's poem, "To Fortune," which was written back in 1648.

London Hair Salon Takes Down Kim Jong-Un Poster After Scary Confrontation with North Korean Officials

A London hair salon attracts unwanted visitors after displaying an image of Kim Jong-Un to advertise the shop's discount special.

Pulitzer Prize Winners 2014: Edward Snowden NSA Leaks, Boston Marathon Coverage Win Awards

The 2014 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced on Monday. The Pulitzer Prize honors “excellence in journalism and the arts since 1917,” as stated on the website. The award was first established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in NYC. Winners of the prize receive a certificate along with $10,000 in cash. The winner in the public service category receives a gold medal.

Secret Hot Diet and Weight Loss Tips: Milkshake Study Shows How Your Thoughts Can Affect Hunger and Metabolism

Your thoughts can easily fool your stomach - a new study claims that metabolism speeds up when people believe they are consuming something very indulgent and high in calories, regardless of how the product actually is.

Black Widow Manuela Gonzalez Murder Trial: French Woman Accused of Drugging Husband and Burning Him to Death

53 year-old former driving instructor Manuela Gonzalez is on trial for the murder of her husband, Daniel Cano. Gonzalez is accused of drugging her husband with sleeping pills and burning him to death in his car.

Mexico News: Increasing Number of Mexican Middle Class Families Opting for Dogs Over Kids

Mexican families have been getting more pet friendly over the past decade. Middle class families in particular have taken to dogs, and they love to show it with everything from clothes and accessories to restaurants and spas.
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