Sofia Vergara is in the spotlight again, and is the target of body-conscious fans across the globe. However, in what some might call a refreshing twist to what is so often the norm, the star is getting flack for losing weight, not gaining it.
A collection of Latino rights organizations from across the United States delivered a firm message to their own Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) this week: "Lead or get out of the way." It came with a petition carrying 10,000 signatures.
A school district in Texas is under fire after middle school principal Amy Lacey allegedly made an announcement over the intercom that students were no longer permitted to speak Spanish in class.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been taking a lot of heat lately from opponents in the Democratic Party, accusing him of reneging on campaign promises made to the Latino community, a community which supported his reelection by a 51-percent margin.
A Latino-heavy Texas school district recently noted a disturbingly high percentage of graduates (and an even higher percentage among Hispanics) were not even applying for college, and has teamed up with the local university to do something about it.
Someone looking for a positive example of an immigrant "making good" in coming to the United States would not need to look much further than Raul Hector Castro of Arizona.
Designer Narciso Rodriguez has noticed a trend in fashion sense these days. "Everyone was dressed up. The younger people, especially, were wearing beautiful clothes," Rodriguez said of a recent event to the Wall Street Journal. "It used to be that fashion kids were too cool to dress up."
The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) has opened the application cycle for the 2014 grants and leadership programs, which has been in operation since 2005. NALAC to date has distributed more than $1.4 million in 328 different grants in the US, Mexico and Central America.
The Mexican singer Lucero has had a 33-year run of success in the music business, and she's just released a special CD and DVD combination of the best tunes spanning those decades. The album was officially released on Nov. 19 according to her official Web site.
There will be a new star on the Hollywod Walk of Fame come Dec. 5, and this on will come from South of the Border. Thalia, Mexican songstress of enduring appeal, will be honored with her own star in an 11:30 a.m. ceremony that is open to the public.
If Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch is to be believed, he has invented a new product that is sure to be a hit among those with unwanted cellulite. He says his new styles made from "Beauty Denim" will actually help its wearers wear away at the unwanted cellulite.
If you have your ears clued into the sounds coming from Los Angeles, you may have tuned into ¡Aparato!, a band that is making some noise on the public radio circuit these days and has developed a loyal following despite the fact that their first full album of material is not yet expected until 2014.
The gallery of Dallas' Latino Cultural Center (LCC) showcases works by various influential Latino artists. The works displayed are always interesting ... but not always "pretty."
The State of New Jersey is set to join other states that have enacted some form of local DREAM act within its state legislature. The bill has passed the state senate and is up for a vote in the assembly.
Potential minority entrepreneurs may have new help on the way in seven new cities thanks to a special grant funded by the US Department of Commerce (USDOC).
On Sunday, Nov. 28, the fighter of the decade and Philippines congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will face former world champion Brandon "Bam" Rios in a 12 round welterweight fight at the Cotai Arena in Macao. The fight is expected to be the biggest and most spectacular fight in Asia.
Canadian born Superstar Justin Bieber did it again. Delighting his fans all over the world, the singer released an extremely sexy track called "PYD" - a collaboration with R. Kelly.
The Russian aviation industry, with their already poor aviation record, suffered another blow when a Boeing 737 crashed during landing at the Kazan airport about 450 miles east of the capital.
Recent studies show that air pollution is also a big culprit behind cardiovascular diseases. Based on new evidence, air pollution does not only aggravate cardiovascular conditions but cause it. Notably, people who live in congested areas have higher risks of heart attack and stroke.
Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning will try to continue their dominant start against the Indianapolis Colts in what is expected to be an emotionally-charged match on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Miley Cyrus’ VMA Performance remains to be controversial, with one of her bear dancers speaking out about the degrading number that made her feel "less than human."
Lady Gaga's little monsters need not wait until November 11 to enjoy ARTPOP, as the full album has been leaked and is now available for download online.
