How Colombia’s James Rodriguez Became A Global Pop Star
07.8.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Sponsors get ready for the new face of your 2018 World Cup commercials, Colombia’s No. 10, James Rodriguez. Read More
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07.8.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Sponsors get ready for the new face of your 2018 World Cup commercials, Colombia’s No. 10, James Rodriguez. Read More
07.3.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
It’s not called the entertainment industry for no reason, and boy do some entertainers really take their title seriously sometimes, thankfully for us, making for awkwardly-great TV and viral moments! The latest offender is Erykah Badu who tried to kiss-attack her way into the 5 p.m. news.
06.18.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Last week, the 2014 FIFA World Cup — the biggest event in the world — finally kicked off with its first game between Brazil and Croatia. Four for years, teams and fans have been preparing for their one moment to prove themselves worthy of the golden cup, and brands all around the world are making sure that they ride that wave soccer passion. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “the top 20 World Cup 2014 ads have so far attracted 6.9 million shares across social media — 31.4 percent more than the top 20 ads from Super Bowl 2014 (4.7 million).”
It’s obvious that ads are just as important as the matches themselves and that’s why I’ve chosen the 5 best commercials of this year’s World Cup:
06.11.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
*Updated November 2025
“Power” is a new series by Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and show creator Courtney Kemp Agboh premiering on Starz June 7. The show stars Omari Hardwick as James “Ghost” St. Patrick and co-stars Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan. I had a chance to sit down with the two actors and Kemp, who spoke to me about the creation of the show, what it offers and 50 Cent’s involvement.
06.11.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
This past Sunday, “Metastasis,” the Spanish version of the Emmy Award-winning series “Breaking Bad,” premiered simultaneously on UniMas, Univision and Galavision. The remake tells the same story as the AMC original, but with cultural adaptations that allow it to makes sense with Bogota, Colombia as its backdrop. Read More
05.27.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Oh graduation, that day when high school and college seniors celebrate all the hard work (and partying) they’ve accomplished in the past four years with traditions such as the oversized gowns, the hat throwing, the blaring of the “Pomp and Circumstance March” and of course the commencement speaker that just … puts … you … to … zzzzzzz. Read More
05.27.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
*Updated December 2025
You can probably count on two hands the number of shows that have had a Latino lead or Latino cast in an English-speaking show that aired on network television up until 2007, when George Lopez had its final episode.
05.20.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
From her early days in Latin America to becoming one of the most powerful women in Hollywood, Sofia Vergara’s journey is a testament to her enduring talent and charisma. This article explores how Sofia Vergara carved a niche for herself in Hollywood, marking her as a leading figure in the entertainment industry.
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05.15.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
On May 13, Epic Records, in conjunction with the Estate of Michael Jackson, released “XSCAPE,” new album featuring eight never-before-heard tracks by the late artist. Read More
05.7.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
As technology becomes more accessible and user-friendly, it has caused a redefinition of stardom. Today, consumers have the power to decide what’s hot and what’s out all through simple mechanisms commonly referred to as: views, shares, likes and subscribing. No longer do audiences have to wait for conglomerates to force feed us what we should like, as a matter of fact the relationship has experienced a power-shift and today, we tell companies who and what we want to see. Read More