Articles by Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Nicole Akoukou Thompson


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Colombian Street Gangs Kidnap Girls and Auction Off Their Virginity

Medellin, Colombia: a city that once listed murders, drug trafficking and kidnappings as its main attractions, somehow managed to refit its public image. New transit systems, shopping malls and tourism have become mainstay in Medellin -– yet, some of the lurid and salacious elements still remain, like the prostitution of underage girls.

Helen Lasichanh, Pharrell Williams Married: Singer Weds Model and Longtime Girlfriend

Pharrell Williams, the singer-songwriter, record producer and fashion designer, jumped the broom this past Saturday, wedding his longtime model girlfriend Helen Lasichanh in Miami.

Walmart EBT Glitch Grants 'Limitless' Walmart Shopping Sprees

The Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system suffered glitches in Louisiana, causing a community of food stamp recipients to rush to Walmart in order to take advantage of “limitless” spending on their EBT cards, which usually has finite limits, depending on the recipient’s income.

Oscar Hijuelos, First Latino to Win a Pulitzer Prize, Dies at 62

Oscar Hijuelos, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Cuban-American novelist, died this past Saturday, in Manhattan. The author of the fictional masterpiece The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love was playing tennis with his wife, Lori Marie Carlson, when he collapsed, suffering a heart attack, and never regained consciousness.

Baby Hope Murderer Finally Brought to Justice 20 Years Later

Twenty-two years ago, a child who was nicknamed "Baby Hope," was found dead in the woods on the upper west side of Manhattan. After all this time, police were able to identify "Baby Hope" as Anjelica Castillo, and they were able to find her murderer.

Fifty Shades of Grey Movie Cast Rumors: Charlie Hunnam Will No Longer Play Christian Grey, Why Did He Drop Out of the Role?

Charlie Hunnam, who was cast to play the lead in the highly anticipated erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey, has opted out, Universal Pictures announced this past Saturday.

Mala Rodriguez & the Rise of Latina Hip-Hop Artists

Latin entertainment has introduced audiences to true performers and artistic legends. Icons such as Jenni Rivera and Celina Cruz are some of the fierce faces that led a community of creative and active performers. And, while Latin women have made terrific strides in music, there's a distinct and clear absence of Latin women functioning and succeeding in the music industry in an iconic & exemplary way.

Eva Mendes' Clothing Line for New York & Company Launches

Eva Mendes, a woman with true style and effortless beauty, has partnered up with New York & Company to showcase a collection of affordable eternally classic, vibrant, and romantic pieces.

People en Español: Jennifer Lopez 'Most Powerful Latina in the US'

'People en Español' named the singer and actress Jennifer Lopez as one of the most powerful Latino women in the United States. She topped the list which features 24 other incredible women.

Jersey Shore's JWoww vs Chris Christie: 'I'm Going To Come After You' Over Same-Sex Marriage Veto

Jenni “JWoww” Farley, who came to fame on MTV’s Jersey Shore, is going toe-to-toe with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who opposes gay marriage.

Latina College Graduation Rates Doubled in Last 20 Years

The Graduate Center at CUNY conducted a study 23 years ago, then, again in 2010, which shows that the number of Latinas who graduate from college has doubled.

Maria de Villota, F1 Driver, Dies at 33 in Spanish Hotel Room One Year After Blinding Crash

Maria De Villota, former Formula One test driver, was found dead in her hotel room in Seville, Spain, apparently from natural causes (suspected heart attack) at the young age of 33.

'Batman vs. Superman' Movie 2015 Cast & Plot: Choices for Female Lead Narrowed to Four Women

The production of Batman vs. Superman peaked a great deal of interest from fans, even before the controversial naming of Ben Affleck as Batman. So, to further tantalize interested parties, it's been announced that the film's production team has narrowed down the list of potential love interests for Batman down to four women.

Alexa Vega 'Machete Kills' Star Trying to Move Past 'Spy Kids' to Play More Adult Roles

Alexa Vega, who portrayed Carmen Cortez in the family action adventure Spy Kids franchise, is a kid no more -evident by her attire in the newly released film, 'Machete Kills'.

Aerosmith Tour 2013: Rock Legends Meets Uruguay President Jose Mujica, Sing His Praises

Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, met up with rock legends, Aerosmith on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the day before they performed in Montevideo, as a part of the band’s tour of Latin America, and they were absolutely wowed by Mujica’s modesty and sincerity.

Ariel Castro Suicide: Cleveland Kidnapper May Have Died While Attempting Auto-Erotic Asphyxiation

Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro, who was suspected of committing suicide on Sept. 3 by hanging, may have had something more lewd in mind. The man who was sentenced to life plus 1,000 years in prison, found in his jail cell dangling by way of his bed-sheet, could have been practicing auto-erotic asphyxiation.

Alice Munro, Nobel Prize Literature Winner, is 'Master of the Contemporary Short Story'

Alice Munro, "the master of the contemporary short-story" won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, becoming the 13th woman to achieve the honor. The Canadian author's fiction is ambiguous and authentic, and she is simply able to capture human exploration, complex relationships, and the vast quaint nature of an Ontario upbringing.

Malala Yousafzai Daily Show Jon Stewart Interview: 16-Year-Old Pakistani Women's Rights Activist Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize [VIDEO]

Malala Yousafzai, 16-year-old educational and women's rights activist, is nothing short of remarkable; she made that apparent with her recent appearance on The Daily Show.

Samsung Curved Display Phone: Galaxy Round Smartphone Features Flexible OLED Technology

Samsung announced the Galaxy Round on October 9th, the first smartphone to feature a curved OLED display, using flexible screen technology -though one shouldn't be fooled into thinking that means the screen will be flexible.

Japan’s Latin Beat Film Festival will Feature 'Los Amantes Pasajeros' (I’m So Excited!)

Japan's Latin Beat Film Festival commenced its 10th annual run, which began with a public screening of Los Amantes Pasajeros (I'm So Excited!), a film from Spanish director Pedro Almodovar. Los Amantes Pasajero's Javier Camara and Blanca Suarez, who play the roles of Joserra and Ruth in the film, flew to Tokyo for the film's screening.

Colombian Prison Beauty Pageant Gives Inmates an Opportunity to Show 'They Have Not Lost the Essence of Being a Woman'

These Colombian prisoners may have thought that their time for judgment was over the moment that they left the court room, but as it turns out, they were in for a whole different type of judgment in prison, as contestants in the increasingly popular "Reina Madre" prison beauty pageant.

Dancing With the Stars 2013 Contestants Christina Milian and Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi Talk Difficulties of DWTS Dances

Christina Milian and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, who are both current contestants on this season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, spoke to Latina Magazine and dished about technique, congrats, and the difficulties of the dance.

Kat Von D: Tattoo Artist for 'LA Ink' is the Cover Girl for November Issue of 'Latina' Magazine

Kat Von D, tattoo artist, model, musician, author, television personality and alleged man-eater, is 'Latina's November cover girl.

Vanessa Hudgens 2013: 'Machete Kills' Actress Stays Away From Drugs, According to Cosmo on Campus

Machete Kill's Vanessa Hudgens recently stated in the Fall 2013 issue of 'Cosmo on Campus', "I Stay Away From Drugs…I have never liked to party."

Hayden Panettiere Engaged 2013: Boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko, Olympic Boxer, Proposes to 'Nashville' Star

Hayden Panettiere, star of Nashville, confirmed her engagement to longtime boyfriend, World heavyweight champion and Olympic boxer Wladimir Klitschko on Live with Kelly and Michael.
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