Articles by Melissa Castellanos

Melissa Castellanos

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Most Dangerous States in America: Is It Safe Where You Live?

Gone are the days for keeping your front door unlocked or lending sugar to your neighbor, in today's America, most of us have grown more cautious and there's a reason why.

How Is Ben Affleck's Spanish? Actor Tackles Language in 'Runner Runner,' Film Shot in Puerto Rico

Oscar-winning actor and director Ben Affleck takes his acting roles very seriously, so when it comes to character development, he doesn't let a language barrier get in the way of his craft.

U.S. Anti-drug Plane Crashes in Colombia, Killing Three Americans and One Panamanian

The U.S. and Colombia continue to join forces in the fight against narco-terrorism, but sadly, there are incidences that derail the relentless efforts and claim lives.

Rick Najera, 'Almost White' Author, Examines Latino Identity in Hollywood

Award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer Rick Najera is a quadruple threat and brutally honest with a comedic twist when he recalls his experience working in Hollywood as a Latino.

Madonna Reveals She Was Raped at Knifepoint

Pop icon Madonna has lived unpredictable and unbelievable life, but before her career took off, she had a very tumultuous start in New York City.

Sinead O'Connor Miley Cyrus Letter: What Latina Celeb Feuds Have Played Out Online Like Theirs?

It's a battle of the singers over social media -- between pop star Miley Cyrus and Irish singer Sinead O'Connor -- and its getting uglier by the minute, with the verbal 'wrecking ball' swinging in both directions.

Harvard University Honors Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is among six recipients of this year's W.E.B. DuBois Award, Harvard University's highest honor in the field of African and African-American studies.

Latino Paradox: Why Do Immigrants Live Longer But Have Children With Poorer Health?

A recent study took a closer look at the health of first and second generation immigrant families who come to the United States and leave their traditional diets behind and adapt to the American lifestyle and diet.

Britney Spears New Song 2013: Celeb Moms Try to Stay Sexy While Still Being a Role Model

There's no doubt that pop star Britney Spears knows how to work it when it comes to performing, but as a mother of two, it's not always easy to find the right balance between being sexy and being too provocative.

Voice Behind Siri Revealed? What Do We Know About Apple's Siri En Español?

While it hasn't been confirmed by Apple, CNN reports that the original voice of Siri has been revealed. So, who is the woman behind the original Siri voice?

Arnold Schwarzenegger Son Joseph Baena Turns 16, Resembles the Actor More with Age

You can't deny the genes -- Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Joseph Baena, who just turned 16, is looking a lot more like his dad with age, muscles and all.

Spanish Doctors Try to Boost Cadaver Organ Transplantation

Measures around the world are being taken to promote organ transplantation. More specifically, Spanish doctors are visiting Mumbai, India in an effort to boost cadaver organ transplantation programs.

Juan Diego Calle: The Next Latin Steve Jobs?

Colombian entrepreneur and owner of .CO, an internet domain company, could be considered to be the next Latin Steve Jobs for he is a visionary in his own right, and he sees the bigger picture when investing in a product while paying it forward to the country in which he was raised.

Billboard Mexican Music Awards 2013: Tigres del Norte to Receive Legends Award

With a fierce band name that translates into "The Tigers of the North," it's no wonder that Mexican music legends, Los Tigres del Norte, have held their strong grip on the music industry that has spanned more than three decades with 32 million albums sold.

Fertility Study: Eating Breakfast May Help Women with Polycystic Ovaries Conceive

Making breakfast the largest meal of the day may boost fertility in some women, a new study finds. Many people skip out on breakfast, and while that may not be good for your diet, it may not be good if you are trying to conceive, especially if you have poly-cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a menstrual problem that affects up to 10 percent of women of reproductive age.

Miley Cyrus Documentary 2013: MTV Movie 'Miley: The Movement' Reveals Strategic Media Ploy?

On Oct. 2, MTV featured a documentary, "Miley: The Movement," that gave the 20-year-old, former "Hannah Montana" star a platform to tell her story and how she strategically planned to break out from the shackles of her Disney image that were holding her hostage.

Pedro Martinez, 'Most Beloved Latino Pitcher,' to Release Memoir

Dubbed the "most dominant" and "most beloved Latino pitcher" in baseball history, former Boston Red Sox pitcher, Pedro Martinez wants to share his story that began in the Dominican Republic and ended in the U.S. as an eight-time All-Star and 2004 World Series champion who was the highest paid player in 1997.

Top Countries to Start a Business: Where Do Latin America and Spain Rank?

According to the World Bank's most recent report that ranks 185 economies for ease of doing business, New Zealand is the top choice to start a small and medium-sized enterprise, CNN reports.

Obamas A No-Show at Hispanic Caucus Gala Due to Government Shutdown

President Obama has healthcare woes filling up his schedule lately with the government shutdown that he and Michelle don't have time to get glammed up for other important events, such a the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's annual gala.

Sal Mineo, 'Rebel Without a Cause' Star Featured in Biopic by James Franco

Actor James Franco is honoring "Rebel Without a Cause star, Sal Mineo with a bio-pic called, "Sal," which is set to hit next screens later this month at the Austin Film Festival.

'Revenge Porn' Law Enacted in California, Protects Against Retaliation From Angry Exes

On Tuesday, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill "outlawing so-called revenge porn and levying possible jail time for people who post naked photos of their exes after bitter breakups."

'Punky Brewster's' Cherie Johnson and Boyfriend Shocked by Police Racial Profiling

"Punky Brewster's" sidekick best friend, known for her cheery smile and demeanor isn't smiling right now.

'The Voice of China' Season 2 Popularity Sparks Crackdown By Communist Party

The Chinese government is cracking down on "The Voice of China," and other singing competition-type shows for fear of overstimulating its people with "low taste" and "excessive entertainment,"CBS News reports.

Kaley Cuoco Sister Briana Cuoco 'The Voice' Contestant: Star's Sibling Gets Her Shot in the Spotlight

"Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco has been shedding a lot of tears lately, but all for a good reason.Not only did the lovable, bubbly blond get engaged to tennis star Ryan Sweeting but her sister/best friend, Brianna Cuoco was a hit on Monday night's episode of "The Voice."

Venezuela Expels Three U.S. Diplomats Over Alleged 'Sabotage' Plot, U.S. Defends Its Stance

Venezuela has announced it is expelling three US diplomats, whom it accuses of plotting to sabotage the economy, according to BBC News.
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