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 Robert Rodriguez & Director Luis Valdez

Robert Rodriguez Sits Down with 'Father of Chicano Theater' & 'Zoot Suit,' 'La Bamba' Director Luis Valdez [Exclusive]

El Rey Network Founder and Chairman Robert Rodriguez had the privilege of honoring the life's work of celebrated Director Luis Valdez ("La Bamba," "Zoot Suit"), a fellow Chicano filmmaker who helped shape his cinematic vision, directorial approach and reinforce his love of his Mexican-American culture.
Radio Personality Angie Martinez and Entertainment Weekly Correspondent Nina Terrero

Radio Personality Angie Martinez, Entertainment Weekly's Nina Terrero Pay Homage to the Powerful Women Who Helped Shape Their Lives (EXCLUSIVE)

Women are truly fabulous and as Latinas we value the bonds with the women in our lives especially our mothers and grandmothers. Not only have they helped paved the way for us, but they continue to drive us to be better and reach for the stars. On March 25, P&G Orgullosa's forum "Nueva Latinas Living Fabulosa," held at The TimesCenter in New York, not only celebrated the beautiful modern, bicultural Latina experience, but it was a tribute to our roots and the women who are the gateway to our cultures.
Pope to visit White House, address Congress, U.N. in Sept.

Pope Francis News: Pope to Visit White House, Will Address Congress & U.N. in September

President Barack Obama will welcome Pope Francis to the White House on Sept. 23, the administration confirmed on Thursday. The leader of the world's more than 1 billion Catholics will become the third pontiff to visit the executive mansion.
Actress Selenis Leyva

'Orange Is the New Black' Star Selenis Leyva Shares Afro-Latina Struggles, New Role on 'VEEP' Series

Fresh off of promoting the Netflix hit, "Orange Is the New Black "Season 3 in Mexico City, Alma Award-winning actress and proud Afro-Caribeña Selenis Leyva is a force to be reckoned with and she's bringing her fierce acting skills to HBO's "VEEP."
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Picasso Paintings: 1955 Art Worth $140M Heading to NYC Auction

A soon to be auctioned off Pablo Picasso masterpiece dated from 1955 is expected to fetch $140 million.
Indiana House OKs controversial religious-freedom bill

Indiana House OKs Controversial Religious Freedom Bill, Critics Say It Discriminates Against Gay Community

A controversial bill that critics claim legalizes discrimination against gays and lesbians is on the verge of becoming law in Indiana. The Republican-controlled Indiana House on Monday approved the legislation, which purports to protect religious freedom.
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Brazil Interested in the Other Football; Nation is Possible Host for NFL Game

Brazil could very well be host country for the 2017 Pro Bowl game. The large Latin American country has a growing number of NFL fans, and the league is interested in broadening in its game.

How to Fight Liver Diseases That Especially Impact Latinos? Exercise and Healthy Eating, Of Course!

U.S. Latinos face unique health risks because they're most likely to experience the highest occurrence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The Mayo Clinic indicated that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease could lead to liver inflammation, scarring and irreparable damage, similar to the effects of alcohol, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, malnutrition or cirrhosis on the liver.
La Santa Cecilia & Ozomatli

Ozomatli, La Santa Cecilia Rock Out for Farmworkers' Rights, Students Declare Nationwide Boycott of Wendy's [Photos]

This past weekend, thousands of students from around the country rocked out and rallied together in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Concert for Fair Food. Determined to be heard and get their point across, the students also used the stage as their platform to declare a nationwide student boycott of fast-food chain, Wendy's.
El Hijo Del Perro Aguayo Dies

Hijo del Perro Aguayo Death: Mexican Wrestler's Funeral Held

Hijo del Perro Aguayo (Pedro Aguayo Ramirez), the Mexican wrestler who died early Saturday morning from injuries suffered during a wrestling match in Tijuana last Friday night, has been laid to rest.
Pretty Little Liars

'Pretty Little Liars' Spoilers: Finale Made Emily Actress Shay Mitchell 'Question the Writers’ Mental Stability; A Will Be Revealed

Shay Mitchell talks about "Pretty Little Liars" finale.
Celestial Seasonings Blendmaster Charlie Baden

SABOR: Tea-Tasting Guru Charlie Baden Savors Herbal Blends From Guatemala, Mexico

Tea-tasting guru and Celestial Seasonings Blendmaster Charlie Baden shared with Latin Post what it's like to have an almost 40-year career tasting and blending a multitude of tea flavor profiles from around the world, including Guatemala and Mexico.
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Pope Francis: Earth's Water Must Be Protected and Available to Everyone

The Argentine pontiff is encouraging the world to ensure that its water supplies are protected and available to us for all.
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Starbucks Baristas Will No Longer Write 'Race Together' on Cups

Starting Sunday, baristas working for the Seattle-based coffee chain will no longer write "Race Together" on customers' cups.
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The 10 Happiest Countries Are All in Latin America

Despite the economic instability, and the often dangerous political climate attached to nations like Venezuela and Colombia, the whole of Latin America is apparently a great place to experience everyday happiness.
Puerto Rico Alejandro Garcia Padilla

Puerto Rico Drops Ban on Gay Marriage

Cesar Miranda, the Justice Secretary of Puerto Rico made an announcement on Friday that the government will take no measures restricting marriage to a bond between a man and a woman.
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'Once Upon A Time' Season 4 Episode Spoilers: Characters Look for 'the Author' in Latest Episode

New episode of "Once Upon a Time" has characters look for "the Author."
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Mexico Bans Animals From Circus, But Owners Don't Know Where Animals Will Go Next

Circus owners are justifiably concerned about what is going to happen to their animals, especially since the ban on keeping lions and tigers for spectacle does not inform as to where the animals are going to be relocated to.
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz Denies Scaring Little Girl With 'Whole World Is On Fire' Comments

Sen. Ted Cruz, the first Latino to serve as a U.S. senator from Texas, says he did not scare a little girl with the news that the whole world was on fire.
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Xbox One Users Will Get Free 30-Day Trial of Sling TV Starting Today

Sling TV, a media product meant to complement subscription-based online services such as Hulu and Netflix, goes live on Xbox One today.
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