53 million Hispanics live in the United States. The weight of the swelling population has worked to sway and influence industries, communications, technology, marketing and brands. The core of the group's financial strength, however, lies with a few, "upscale Latinos," who account for just 37 percent of the Latino's mounting spending power.
Stove top-cooked rice and bowls of richly flavored soup are frequent choices for Hispanics when consuming afternoon meals, a habit that has been influencing overall consumption trends in the United States.
Latinos are at the helm of social media; a fact that was confirmed by a 2013 Pew Report that indicated that 80 percent of Hispanic adults in the U.S. use social media, which is more than whites (70 percent) and African Americans (75 percent).
How do you define beauty in America?While many would jump to say a Victoria Secret model or an actress, or singer, there are all types of beauty and Lilly Velasquez, who has a rare condition that prevents her from gaining any weight, has a kind of beauty that is unlike any other.
Spanish language broadcast network Univision and U.S. showbiz publication Variety announced a new Spanish-based entertainment news outlet, "Variety Latino - Powered by Univision," Tuesday. The joint venture is currently slated for a Feb. 27 debut.
Barbie's body is considered "perfect" by many, as woman strive to obtain one just like the plastic doll's. Mattel's vice president of design now speaks out about Barbie's controversial, unrealistic and unobtainable body proportions.
Mexico seems to be the theme of odd news this week, as the North American country has been the backdrop of many strange headlines raising eyebrows this week. From decapitated heads to sour-sipping hipsters, Mexico has certainly caused quite the stir lately. Here are the weirdest headlines to come out of the fascinating country of Mexico this week.
Fashion designers and artists from around the world are always looking for the latest in cutting edge trends and designs. Now a "new" medium is catching on and bringing the industry to a different dimension by incorporating 3-D printing into their designs and artwork.
Latina-owned businesses happen to be the fastest-growing segment among women-owned enterprises. These businesses contribute about $56 billion to the American economy each year.
GoDaddy commercials are always pretty creative. In fact most people don't even know what godaddy.com does. During this year's Superbowl they premiered yet another ad that blew our minds. Gwen Dean quit her job right through the GoDaddy Superbowl ad premiere.
Bacon, in all its sulfite and sodium-filled glory, has become the height of hipster cool these days...so much so that people are going so far as to get married at an event called Baconfest in Iowa (because really, where else would you be able to hold this?). And the happy couple who tied the knot at Baconfest exchanged vows where the husband declared that his wife was "second only to bacon"!
The power of Social Media helped bring charges against a 40-year-old Assistant Principal who was called out by two former students on allegations of sexual abuse
Soon after Woody Allen was accused by his adopted daughter of sexually abusing her as a child, Barbara Walters defended her friend on The View on Monday (Feb. 3).
Ladies, have you ever heard of "vagina weightlifting"? According to a viral YouTube video, lifting dumbbells with your private area apparently is a great way to enhance your sex life.
Added sugar in one's diet should be monitored closely and done in moderation as new research confirms excessive intake of sugar may lead to heart disease.
The Queen has made it know she is not keen on seeing much of Kate Middleton's legs during her upcoming April visit to Australia. Kate will be undergoing a makeover to suit the taste of the British Monarch.
Someone's definitely getting fired over this: a snafu by the BBC led to a worldwide outcry of controversy as a subtitle error ushered in the year of the whores, as opposed to the year of the horse.
