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New USPS Stamp Commemorates Tejano Singer Lydia Mendoza
Money, Money Hot Headline, News & Politics
Tejano music legend Lydia Mendoza is being recognized, immortalized and given the respect many feels she deserves for her contributions to the American musical scene.
The United States Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating “The…
Shakira Leaving ‘The Voice’ to Be with Baby Milan
Entertainment, Life
Colombian superstar Shakira is leaving The Voice after just one season, citing her desire to focus on her own musical career and spend more time with her new baby, Milan. In an interview with E! Online, Shakira confirmed she was leaving NBC’s…
JLo Multitasking: NUVOtv, 'American Idol' & A New Song
Entertainment, Life
Jennifer Lopez, singer, dancer, actress and former American Idol judge, will take the stage at NUVOtv’s Upfront presentation in New York City this week. NUVOtv is the first English-language television network created for U.S. Latinos. Lopez…
Fitness Icons Through the Ages
Style, Trends
Editor’s Note: The following article is one in a series of pieces inspired by spring being a time to take charge of our health. They all include tips for being fit, eating right and feeling healthy, brought to you by Colgate. Let’s ToneUP…
Zoe Saldana: A Trekkie Latina We Love
Entertainment, Life
In an entertainment world dominated by light-skinned Latinas, actress Zoe Saldana makes her mark in Hollywood playing diverse roles and showing off her fabulous sense of style. Saldana is Dominican and Puerto Rican and considers herself “una…
Latin Billboard Executive Editor Writes Jenni Rivera Bio
Entertainment, Life
Four months after the tragic death of Mexican-American banda singer Jenni Rivera, Leila Cobo—an author, journalist and the executive editor of Latin content and programming for Billboard—wrote a biography on “La diva de la banda.”
Cobo…
Latinos Are Taking Over Pepsi: Are You Thirsty for William Levy?
Entertainment, Life
William Levy proves that he has skills in a new Pepsi Next ad campaign. Pepsi is capitalizing on the Latino heartthrob’s sex appeal to drive awareness of its product.
With this latest campaign, it seems that Latinos are taking over Pepsi.…
10 Iconic & History Making Hairstyles
Style, Trends
Few things have the transformative, almost mystical, power of hair. From Samson being shorn by Delilah, to Marie Antoinette’s extravagantly adorned wigs, to The Beatles mop tops or Lady Gaga’s oversize hair-bow—our obsession with tresses…
Selena Gomez Stirs Up Controversy
Entertainment, Life
After a two-year hiatus from the music scene, triple threat Selena Gomez returned to the spotlight last week, in a big way. She went from an appearance on The Ellen Show to a controversial performance at the MTV Movie Awards to kissing Justin…