We live in a society that insists if you work hard, you can probably achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself. But “Problemista,” the first feature film by writer and comedian Julio Torres, which is now in theaters worldwide, poses the question: is working hard always enough? Loosely based off …
Read More »Melissa Barrera Talks “Abigail” and Latine Representation read full article at worldnews365.me
The lack of Latine representation in film today is disappointing when you consider Latines accounted for 29 percent of moviegoers in the States in 2020. And here’s a fun fact you probably didn’t know: Latines also represent 26 percent of horror movie audiences, compared with 20 percent for other genres, …
Read More »Bad Bunny’s Barclay Show Proves His Latine Fans Come First read full article at worldnews365.me
When I first learned that Bad Bunny’s sold-out Most Wanted Tour included three back-to-back shows at the Barclays Center in NYC and one that landed on my birthday, April 11, it all seemed meant to be. The concert would occur three days after a highly anticipated solar eclipse, a new …
Read More »“Gordita Chronicles” Is Getting a Second Life read full article at worldnews365.me
According to new McKinsey & Company research, there are over 62 million Latinos living in the United States who not only account for more than $3 trillion of GDP but are also avid consumers of film and TV. US Latinos account for 24 percent of box office ticket sales and …
Read More »Shakira’s Album “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” Is Finally Here read full article at worldnews365.me
When life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade — and that’s exactly what Shakira did after heartbreak. When the Colombian pop star learned in 2022 that Gerard Piqué, her partner of 11 years and the father of her two sons, was cheating on her, I’m sure it felt …
Read More »Don Omar’s Back to Reggaetón Celebrates the Genre’s History read full article at worldnews365.me
As reggaetón continues to dominate the music charts, the genre’s legends, including Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderón, Ivy Queen, and Don Omar remain more relevant than ever for their roles in shaping a movement that originated in Puerto Rico and eventually went global. But Don Omar’s comeback has been a long-awaited …
Read More »America Ferrera Didn’t Win Oscar but Still Inspires Latinas read full article at worldnews365.me
There’s a reason why we’re still talking about America Ferrera’s “Barbie” monologue months after the blockbuster was released. While presenting the Best Supporting Actress award during the 2024 Oscars, Rita Moreno gave an emotional speech about Ferrera, who was nominated for her role of Gloria in the pink-filled film. While …
Read More »“The Greatest Love Story Never Told” Embraces Self-Love read full article at worldnews365.me
Amazon MGM StudiosAmazon MGM Studios If you had a hard time understanding Jennifer Lopez’s recent music video project “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story,” her documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” might answer some of your questions. In the doc, Lopez shares that the inspiration behind both “This …
Read More »2024 Will Be the Year of Ivy Queen read full article at worldnews365.me
The legendary Ivy Queen — often referred to as the Queen of Reggaetón or La Caballota — once said in an interview, “In the life of every woman, there’s a point when you blossom and when you flourish.” And for Ivy Queen, after decades of cementing her place as a …
Read More »Juan Luis Guerra Talks About His New EP “Radio Güira” read full article at worldnews365.me
If you’re Dominican and were alive during the 1980s and ’90s, chances are Juan Luis Guerra‘s hits became the soundtrack of your life. They’d play at every family function, during long car rides, or at the beach, and he was likely your mami’s favorite artist to blast during her Saturday …
Read More »De la Calle Explores the Evolution of Latin Music read full article at worldnews365.me
De La Calle and Paramount +De La Calle and Paramount + Last year, Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” became the first non-English language album to top the Billboard 200. The Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaetonero also became the most streamed artist on Spotify for the third consecutive year. …
Read More »Morir Soñando Makes History at the United Palace read full article at worldnews365.me
Karina MunozKarina Munoz If you’re Dominican, chances are you’re familiar with morir soñando, a simple but refreshingly crisp batida (milkshake) made with milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract. As simple as the three-ingredient drink seems, there’s a reason it’s given such a poetic name. “Morir soñando” translates as “to die …
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