02.27.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
This week during a special album release press conference for “Formula Vol. 2†at Yankee Stadium, the King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, and his team delighted us with a surprise. Read More
02.5.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
For more than a decade, actor Shalim Ortiz, who is of Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage, has successfully crisscrossed between the American (“Magic City“) and Latin (“Dama y Obrero“) worlds of film and television — a privilege only a few experience — but his initial mark was made in music. In 2003, Ortiz was actually well known for his second and last album “Cuarto Sin Puerta”, an Emilio Estefan collaboration. Remember “Se Me Olvido Tu Nombre,” the huge hit from 2003? It reached #2 on the Latin Billboard charts, and now 11 years later, he’s toying with the idea of returning music again with “Va a Llover,” a single made just in time for Valentine’s Day. Read More
02.4.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Prince Royce made bachata a part of the official Super Bowl celebrations.
The Dominican singer with the modern-day Elvis cut and baby face adorned with two perfectly carved dimples, took the #Pepcity stage in NY’s winter village at Bryant Park to delight fans with a free concert recently. Read More
02.3.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
The NFL Super Bowl halftime, the 12-minute-moment that all stars dream about. One the most watched performances on live television that also has the power to propel or break careers. Read More
01.27.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
This week households nationwide witnessed music and television become one, the mother of all music shows, the Oscars of music, the 56th annual Grammy Awards… but were audiences left unfulfilled? Read More
01.21.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
This year the Golden Globes had three opportunities to recognize Hispanic talent, yet they took only one giving the Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón the award for Best Director. Now with the Oscars soon arriving will Hispanics have a better chance? Read More
01.14.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Shakira’s new single featuring Rihanna “Can’t Remember To Forget You†IS OFF THE HOOK! This is a duet made in heaven because it was unforeseen and in the music world that is worth a million bucks. The song starts with a danceable reggae rhythm and is amazingly offset by intersections of headbanging hard-rock, combination that flawlessly fuses the musical essences of each singer. Read More
01.7.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
On Monday night Juan Pablo Galavis, a professional soccer player turned consultant from Venezuela, began his journey in the search for love on the 18th season of ABC’s “The Bachelor.â€Â During a special two night premier audiences got a got a closer look at his life, a sneak peek at the drama filled season and met the 27 ladies competing for the young bachelor’s heart whom all agreed is “sexy!†Read More
01.1.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Every year the power of the Latino consumer grows more and more, and this in turn has forced Hollywood to open its doors (though very slowly) for actual Hispanic movies. Not just films that have a Latino in there somewhere, but films that have a genuine and legitimate story to tell. In 2014 we have films that have assembled immense Latino casts with Latino directors, that also highlight stories about our community and cultures. In celebration of this feat we give you the 5 Best Hispanic Films you need to watch in 2014! Read More
12.23.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Updated: January 15, 2024
As more and more Latinos call the U.S. their home every day, the traditions we bring from our countries remain alive but tend to undergo a slight transition as we adopt some customs from the U.S. culture. Christmas season is right around the corner, and with the help of some Latino artists I would like to show the proper way to celebrate your newfound bilingual, bicultural holiday spirit with eight classic and modern reinterpretations of songs (in no particular order) that will satisfy both your gringo and Latino side. Read More
