The flamenco genre lost a legend today.Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, who had a global reach and influence and resonated a powerful passion through his guitar strings died suddenly today of a heart attack in Mexico, according to Reuters.
Actress-turned-author Cameron Diaz wants to empower others to love their bodies through her new book, "The Body Book: The Law of Hunger, the Science of Strength, and Other Ways to Love Your Amazing Body" as part of TODAY's "Love Your Selfie" series.
When you are considered "the biggest drug lord of all time" and make Forbes' top billionaires list, you pretty much always get what you want through power and corruption -- even when it comes to matters of the heart.
Puerto Rican superstar Jennifer Lopez, also known as "Jenny from the block" will be soon be investigating the block -- in her latest scripted series, a cop drama called "Shades of Blue" on NBC.
Shakira returned to NBC's "The Voice" last night with a newfound confidence, passion and a spunkier attitude, already proving that she is a stronger presence for the sixth season of the show - and a Colombian force to be reckoned with against her fellow judges, Usher, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, who are known for their sarcasm and competitive edge.
Puerto Rican Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee will get the streets pumping and the party moving at Miami's Calle Ocho, one of the largest Latin festivals in the United States, which takes place on March 9, 2014.
When you were a child, you were always told to never play with you food, but as an adult, you call the shots -- and you can now play with your food all you want, and this can be done in a classy and innovative way using fancy tools, according to Spaniards.In a spin on Spanish culinary design with an added ingredient -- a great sense of humor, Washington D.C. has welcomed the "Tapas: Spanish Design for Food," a traveling exhibit currently at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain.
"To have a platform to show your film is very important, especially for filmmakers who show their films in New York City -- it's the mecca of filmmaking," Roberto Rizzo, founder and CEO of the New York City International Film Festival told the Latin Post.
Many Latinos have a strong sense of faith and a belief in the power of prayer, so when it came time to kick off the Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards last night in Miami, presenters, performers and the audience channeled their love and support towards the people of Venezuela.
It's never too late to right your wrongs - even if it's something that occurred five centuries ago. And in Spain's case it was in 1492 during one of it's "darkest chapters in Spanish history."Spain has launched an initiative that would offer citizenship to Sephardic Jews as a gesture of conciliation for Spain's expulsion of Jews during the Inquisition, which has in turn sparked a lot of interest from Israel.
New York City is one of the greatest art capitals of the world and houses some of the most coveted works in top-tier museums and galleries. Among them is New York El Museo del Barrio, which has celebrated the talents of Latino artists, putting them on the map in the art world on a local and global scale.
Miss Turismo 2013 Genesis Carmona, who was shot in the head on Feb. 18 during anti-government protests in Valencia, Venezuela, is the latest fatality that has brought the death toll to five in a just a week.
On Thursday, internationally renowned artist and Latin Grammy-award winning singer Luis Fonsi will be wearing his 'corazón' on his sleeve.Fonsi, who released his latest single, "Corazón en la Maleta" on Feb. 18, is gearing up for its worldwide TV premiere that will take place at this year's "Premio lo Nuestro Award Ceremony" where he will perform live from Miami.
In a country like the United States, where so many people want to become citizens, many might wonder why a U.S. citizen would want to turn in his or her passport and renounce their citizenship.
Scientists have been able to combine their astronomical knowledge and fascination for marine life through a new method for counting whales from space - and they have used the Golfo Nuevo off of the coast of Argentina as an example.
Celebrities and professional baseball players are showing their support via Twitter for the people of Venezuela as violent protests have ensued and opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez emerged from days of hiding and surrendered to police before thousands of supporters on Tuesday.
While the rest of the world is getting sleepy and tucked in, Spaniards are up and about, with their evening beginning at 10 p.m., the time when dinner is usually served and prime-time TV shows begin. The government is considering changing to a 9 to 5 p.m. schedule to increase productivity during tough economic times.
Bachata giant Romeo Santos is on fire right now - not only is he leading the pack with 17 nominations in 14 categories for the Billboard Latin Music Awards, but he also brought the heat to one of ABC's most popular shows, "The Bachelor" with a performance in South Beach on last night's episode.
Pablo Cruz, producer of the biopic based on the beloved union activist Cesar Chavez has spoken out regarding the allegations made against him that claimed the film engaged in non-union busting hiring practices.
If you're a fan of "Breaking Bad" and you're experiencing withdrawal from its absence, you've already seen all the follow-up interviews, episode extras and bloopers, and you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of "Better Call Saul" while spending an obscene amount of time in your tighty whities -- there may be another tidbit that you can add to the list before the only option you have left is to actually experience meth for yourself.
After almost three decades, SXSW (South by Southwest) has taken over Austin, Texas, in a funky, niche-driven celebration of the arts and technology in a creative way, bringing a medley of music, film and comedy to the masses to those who can afford a ticket.But if you are unable to pony up the dough for the entire line-up, there is a new angle that just might change your mind, especially if you are Latino/a and you are into technology and/or have launched a start-up. A new day-long event that precedes SXSW 2014 has been added to the mix and focuses on Latinos and technology.
Imagine being a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker whose most notable works came from the Washington Post, you landed the cover of TIME Magazine, you profiled Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for The New Yorker, and Politico named you one of "50 Politicos to Watch," yet despite of all of this success, there is still an obstacle that isn't in your control -- your legal status.Well this is the reality for journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas, who is also the founder of "Define American," a non-profit organization that seeks to elevate the conversation about immigration.
Across the border from the U.S. state of Arizona, some strange activity has been occurring in the Mexican state of Sonora.A few parents who have just given birth are experiencing severely clouded judgment when it comes to naming their newborns. In an odd case of baby naming, newborns are being brought into the world with names such as "Facebook," "Rambo," to "Marciana," which means "Martian" in Spanish, as well as a boy called "Circuncision," or "Circumcision."
Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón is anything but lost in space. As a matter of fact, he's on top of the world right now, after his innovative, stranded-in-space thriller, Gravity netted him a Golden Globe award for Best Director -- Motion Picture, several Visual Effects Society Awards, and 10 Academy Award nominations.Besides his impressive success, Cuarón just might be able to write a comedy, as he revealed he's got a great sense of humor and is a somewhat quirky guy behind the scenes. He recently took to Reddit to answer some questions from fans.
