Last night Jimmy Fallon welcomed Colombian superstar Juanes to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he was the first-ever on the show to rock the stage in Spanish with his performance of La Luz off of his latest album, Loco de Amor.His music brings both English and Spanish-speaking fans to their feet, proving that songs in Spanish can resonate with both audiences.
He's one of the most dominant drug lords of all time, making Forbes' list of Most Powerful People, and before the culmination of a 13-year manhunt, Mexican kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman ("Shorty" Guzman) had maintained his freedom by building escape tunnels under bathtubs, hiding in sewers and using sophisticated high-tech tools to perform counterespionage measures.
It's not easy being a single mom and Tyler Perry and William Levy understand that firsthand -- Levy was raised by a single mom, and Perry had a tumultuous relationship with his father, and in turn his mother would bring him to church to seek refuge.Perry's "The Single Moms Club," which will hit theaters this Friday, is his ode to single moms as well as multicultural roles.
Panamanian-American singer-songwriter Aloe Blaac may be known for his hit, "I Need a Dollar," but these days the multi-talented artist is no longer in need of a dollar, as a matter of fact, he's doing pretty darn well for himself.Dubbed a "retro style soul singer," Blacc has dabbled in several different genres to find his true voice, which he has fine-tuned for the release of his latest album," Lift Your Spirit."
Mariachi music is an essential part of Mexican life and culture; it tells the story of heartache, anguish and involves the craft of storytelling, but with this traditional genre comes a lot of male pride and ownership, a challenge that talented female musicians have faced since the 1950s. SXSW 2014 is featuring films that highlight the powerful females in Mariachi movement.
"You have to put something out into the universe in order to get it back," Deyvis Rodriguez, founder of the Latino tech start-up, Stellar Collective, told the Latin Post.Fresh off of attending the pre-SXSW "Latin@s in Tech" conference, held by the Kapor Center, as well as SXSW Interactive in Austin, TX, Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the powerful Latinos in technology movement as well as his inspiration for his Latino tech start-up with the Latin Post.
Los Angeles is home to many talents, but there is one Mexican-American, Latin alternative band that the City of Angels has been blessed with -- La Santa Cecilia.The increasingly popular band is releasing its latest album, "Someday New," which will feature an eclectic fusion of Mexican folk, rancheras, boleros, rock, flamenco, bossanova, salsa, among many other genres, proving its versatility is endless - and a sound to be sought after.
SXSW Interactive is becoming more international, but this time other countries don't just want to report back to its citizens, instead they want to show off what they are made of from start-ups to new, innovative ideas -- thus making for more competitive contenders on a global scale.
"Dusk Till Dawn" fans, brace yourselves -- not only for more campy horror by Mexican-American director Robert Rodrguez's films and now spin-off TV series, but for the global wave of interest that it will spark when it's available.
Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian superstar Juanes shares his thoughts on his latest album as he gears up for his live-streamed concert, "Terra Live Music in Concert" in Miami.
Six years after the release of "300," fans will be able to feast their eyes on award-winning Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro again as he reprises his role of Xerxes the God-King in "300: Rise of an Empire," which hits theaters today.The 2007 worldwide hit, "300," which was directed by Zack Synder, has returned with its sequel which is a bad-ass blood bath of visual effects, sexual aggression, firece females and brutal battle scenes at sea.
Actress Cameron Diaz is known for her infectious laugh, good humor and beauty, is taking on different role as the mean, sarcastic and sassy Miss Hannigan in the latest remake of the American musical-turned-movie, Annie.
Latinos have made some very important contributions to the culture, history, and heritage of the United States -- and The Friends of the American Latino Museum are rallying for their acknowledgement through its 2014 Campaign Design Contest.
For Big Vision Empty Wallet and Big Vision Creative, which provides resources, tools, education and opportunties for innovation-driven producers and content creators -- 2014 is the year of the audience.They are dedicating an entire year to focus on the audience -- "how to build one, how to keep in touch, and how to deliver art to your fans."
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of the late socialist leader and political trailblazer Hugo Chavez, who died of cancer at age 58.In the aftermath of Chavez's reign and amid this tumultuous time of political unrest in Venezuela, many are reflecting on the past, praying for peace and economic stability and mourning the loss of 18 anti-government protesters. This has left the country in a deflated state of bewilderment, sadness and anxiousness as to what the next chapter will bring.
Dancing with the Stars has announced their new line-up for Season 18, and while most assumed the show wouldn't include Venezuelan "Bachelor" Juan Pablo Galavis, some are wondering why there isn't any Latino representation at all this season.
Can I get an Amen up in here?Recently, the Twittersphere has been buzzing about "Son of God" star Diogo Morgado who is sinfully good looking and has caused quite a stir as to whether or not it's OK to check out Jesus.
Before the 86th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2 --when Mexican 'Gravity' director Alfonso Cuarón's made history as the first Latino to win an Oscar for Best Director-- there was reportedly some criticism coming from Mexico, saying that fellow Mexicans aren't too pleased that Mexican talent leaves their homeland to thrive in the U.S.
Husband-and-wife songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez's song, "Let It Go" from Walt Disney Pictures' animated musical Frozen won them an Oscar for Best Original Song.
The 86th Annual Academy Awards will go down as a treasured moment in Latino history in Arts & Entertainment.Mexican writer/director Alfonso Cuarón became the first Latino to win an Oscar for Best Director, fellow Gravity collaborator and Mexican filmmaker Emmanuel Lubeski won for cinematography, and multi-faceted Filipino-American Robert Lopez became a member of the prestigious 'EGOT' (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards) club, joining in the ranks of legendary talent, such as the beloved Rita Moreno.
What draws you to eat a particular burrito? Taste, quality or price -- or all of the above? And if you are paying more, are you truly getting better quality or are you just getting wrapped up in the claims and flashy advertising?One farmer gave mega-burrito giant Chipotle a piece of his mind on the depictions of farmers, the origins of its food and challenged the company to change its ways.
The 86th Annual Academy Awards are soon approaching and there’s an element of the ceremony that might surprise you -- the inspiration behind the coveted 8-pound, 24-karat gold plated statue, which is modeled after a Mexican man.
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He's one of the most desired artists in the Central American art market - and the United States is catching on to the creative genius behind contemporary Costa Rican artist Fabrizio Arrieta.
Puerto Rican rap duo Calle 13 is still maintaining its "rebellious spirit" and edge, but the duo is changing its tune a bit -- and this evolution has occurred with more life experience.In "Multi_Viral," Calle 13's fifth album, René Pérez Joglar described his new lyrics as "more existential" than previous Calle 13 efforts.
Mexican-American director Robert Rodriguez is gearing up for the broadcast premiere of his "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series," based on his 1996 vampire film that has a cult-like following, on March 11 on his new cable network, El Rey.
