While the cultures of Latino-Americans, Italian-Americans and Latinos and Italians from their respective countries are all very different in their own ways, the cultural representations and typecasting of the gangster and criminal roles in Hollyood often parallel each other.
The 2014 World Cup begins in Brazil Thursday, and Latino celebrities and professional athletes are putting their own musical spin on the colossal event that's captures the attention of the world. Superstars like Shakira, Carlos Vives, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, and Brazil's soccer players, defender David Luiz and mid-fielder Kaká as well as Spain's mid-fielder/winger Juan Mata, among others, have created their own World Cup Spotify playlists.
When you're a light-skinned, blue-eyed, androgynous female emcee from Monterrey, Mexico, named Niña Dioz (meaning "God Child"), some might think it would be tough to gain street cred or hold your own in male-dominated genres, like rap and hip-hop. However, Niña Dioz has proven that assumption wrong, bringing Latina 'female power' to the industry and gaining a huge following both in Mexico and the U.S.
On Sunday, June 8, along with the cast and writers of "Jersey Boys," the legendary actor/director promoted his latest film, "Jersey Boys," as a part of press junket at New York's historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel.Legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood is still on top of his game at 84 — the dapper, witty and sharply dressed movie icon continues to turn up the charm, make people laugh and seize opportunities. The director of "Million Dollar Baby" and "Jersey Boys," shared his passion for his latest project and praised the music and the strong cast that he helped to carefully assemble.
DJ Tone, whose real name is Antonio Guerra, was voted the No. 1 Club DJ in San Antonio, Texas in both 2012 and 2013, accomplishments that then led to the coveted title of People en Español's No. 1 DJ in the entire state of Texas.
Breaking into the Cuban world of percussion was especially difficult for Wendy Garcia of the Obiní Batá orchestra of women percussionists, who plays the drums in Old Havana, Cuba.
The popular Brooklyn-based band Chicha Libre is bringing together Latinos, hipsters and millennials by combining Latin rhythms, surf and psychedelic pop from the '70s and '80s, all inspired by Peruvian music from Lima and the Amazon. They're giving traditional Chicha music a rebirth by putting a new spin on the diverse genre, reaching an audience that ranges in age from 16 to 70 years old.
The Spanish-language rappers that make up the duo Calle 13 -- frontman René Pérez Joglar and his brother Eduardo Cabra -- will be honored in New York City Thursday for their social activism and commentary on injustice, inequality and Puerto Rican issues, BuzzFeed reported.
Imagine being 12,144 feet above sea level in the mining town of Oruro, Bolivia, hearing the traditional music of your indigenous ancestors and sharing their folkloric cultural history through movement of your body, dancing at Oruro's Carnaval, one of the most impressive festivals in all of Bolivia.This was a dream come true for Bolivian-American millennial Karina Moscoso, who is an Astoria, New York native that works for R. Couri Hay Creative Public Relations in New York City.
Summertime is upon us and crowds are starting to flock to ice cream carts, yet the American staple has some tough competition from an increasing number of Gelato enthusiasts, eateries and even a MyGelato App for Smartphones.
Being Brazilian is more than just genetics for Brazil native Andreia Cardoso, a designer and co-owner of swimwear brand Corpo Bonito. It's a lifestyle, a mindset and a business model for the Brazilian sports and swimwear company, whose mission is to help women embrace their curves and diverse body types and feel more comfortable about themselves at the beach.
How do you enrich the lives of cultured, diverse and arts-oriented New Yorkers who get weary contending with the heat and hustle and bustle of the Big Apple during the summertime? Give them a variety of high-caliber acts who give stellar performances of artistic quality that are free-of-charge, and that serve the diverse communities of New York City.
For contemporary metal couture designer Manuel Albarran of Barcelona, Spain, designing Angelina Jolie's costume for the film "Maleficent" was the gig of a lifetime.
Five years ago, Natalia Roman of Wisconsin discovered that her artistic talent could transition into world-class baking skills. With the encouragement of her friends and family, she got the push she needed to start her own business and become known as the "Cake Boss of Milwaukee."
It's been known as the Panama hat, the Monticristi and the Sombrero de paja toquilla — the fashionable, sophisticated, yet laid-back headwear has been a signature piece for many people around the globe and in Hollywood — from Latina A-listers, Jessica Alba and Cameron Diaz to actor and director Brad Pitt.
"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot not be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again," - Maya AngelouToday, the world bids farewell to one of the greatest treasures of our time, the beloved Maya Angelou who passed away at age 86.
Throughout history, hats have made a statement in entertainment, politics and pop culture as a symbol of sophistication, "status, occupation, and even political affiliation."Upon a visit to Austin, Texas, to attend the Pachanga Latino Music Festival, Latin Post got a closer look at some of the finest hats made in the world, including Vivien Sheriff’s finest English hats and headpieces as well as the Borsalino of Italy, Christy's of London at the Hatbox: A Modern Haberdashery.
What does Memorial Day mean to Latinos serving in the U.S.?"It's an honor to be back in New York. It's my third time coming to Fleet Week. It's always great time to interact with New Yorkers," "It is truly an honor to be given the opportunity to serve. There is no greater feeling to be in a position to help others and to show that you can make it anywhere," Waldamar Sefaro of Puerto Rico, who is serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Norfolk, Virginia told Latin Post.
The people of Austin know how to party, play awesome live music and cook up some savory BBQ, but there is another noteworthy 'bat-ass' attraction: a nightly bat feeding frenzy where 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats gather to feast on Austin's insects under the city's South Congress Bridge.
When actress Bella Thorne joined the cast of "Blended," she gained a "blended" family on set with some of the best comedians in the business, who have been doing stand-up before she was even born, including "Saturday Night Live" alumni Adam Sandler and Kevin Nealon ("Weeds"), Joel McHale ("Talk Soup," NBC's "Community") and Wendi McLendon-Covey ("Bridesmaids").
Latin Grammy-winning and Guatemalan-born musician Gaby Moreno — known for her smooth blends of blues, jazz, soul and R&B and classic sound — made history when she won the Grand Prize at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest with her song "Escondidos." It marked the first time that a Spanish song won in the Latin category or overall.
"Sometimes life gives you lemons and you make lemonade," lead singer Dicken Schrader, lead singer of DMK, the Colombian Depeche Mode cover band. The audiovisual artist from Bogotá, Colombia turned hardship into a positive family affair that would later gain the attention of Oprah Winfrey, Perez Hilton and CNN.
Dominican-American actor Victor Rasuk is getting a lot of buzz these days, and not just for his good looks. He fends off radioactive monsters as Sergeant Tre Morales in "Godzilla" and charms the big screen as Anastasia Steele's best friend José Rodriguez in the highly anticipated erotic film "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Nobody wants to do someone else's dirty work, unless it's for Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bryan Cranston — and you're helping to save the planet from radioactive monsters.
How do you get into the mindset of the modern Latino? Hire some of the most successful Latino Americans who live, breathe and consume entertainment and pop culture, like Jennifer Lopez and Mario Lopez.
