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Why Beyonce Collaborated In “Mi Gente” Remix

Tiffany Perez King October 19, 2017

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Over at People Chica, Thatiana Diaz writes about why Beyonce decided to accept J Balvin’s offer on being a part of the remix of song “Mi Gente,” which, by the way, her daughter seemed to HIGHLY enjoy. Click HERE for full story. Photo: Getty Images Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez

Pitbull To Receive First- Time Award At Latin AMA

Tiffany Perez King October 5, 2017

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Over at Billboard, Megan Armstrong writes about Pitbull being recognized with first time Dick Clark Achievement Award meant to recognize him for using his fame and fortune to help those in need. Click HERE for more. Photo: Getty Images Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez

Cause of Census Counting Latinos and Changes In 2020

Tiffany Perez King August 15, 2017

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At NPR’s Latino Rebels, Adrian Florido writes about the start of how latinos began to be counted on the census in the 70’s along with what changes can come about in 2020. Click HERE to read the full story. (Photo by Chelsea Beck/NPR) Posted by: Yenesis Alvarez

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Interview: Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia: On Their Documentary

Tiffany Perez King December 14, 2016

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Jump over to iTunes for the inaugural episode of the generation ñ podcast, on ep 1 Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia talk about their fantastic new documentary Stretch & Bob: Radio That Changed Lives and what they’re up to together as well as on their own. During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world […]

Legend, Juan Gabriel, dies at 66 From A Heart Attack

Tiffany Perez King August 29, 2016

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Mexican singer Juan Gabriel, who established himself as one of Latin music’s biggest stars, died Sunday morning in his California home. Gabriel’s publicist confirmed the musician’s death to the Associated Press but provided no details regarding the circumstances. Read his publicists statement HERE (via WashingtonPost). Juan Gabriel was born on January 7, 1950 on Cinco […]

10 great films set in Madrid

Tiffany Perez King August 12, 2016

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“Barcelona may have Gaudí and the glamour, the Ramblas and the sea, but it’s Madrid that has served as a more potent protagonist for some of Spanish cinema’s most resonant directors. It’s a den of spies and scandals that the attractive cuplé singer Charito has to flee from in Rafael Gil’s First World War drama […]

Miami Exclusive: Poke-meng!

Tiffany Perez King August 6, 2016

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Pokémon Go became a worldwide sensation literally overnight earlier this month. @Katsayskill came up with some Miami Pokemon , or Poke-Meng, like fast ‘lil coke head Bumpychu, everyone’s neighbor Chonganite and Wynwood zombie Hipmonchan. All this wonder courtesy of The Miami New Times. Gotta Catch ‘EM all… so Dale. READ THE FULL STORY HERE. Story […]

GPF on Alvarez Guedes

Tiffany Perez King June 10, 2016

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With the perfect mix of ribald sentiment, profane brilliance, but like the subject of the talk, never ‘cochino’ , Columbia professor, distinguished author and Godfather of gen n Gustavo Perez Firmat nailed this heartfelt talk that mixed heartbreak, humor and home, as Guedes himself did. Just a beautiful, and very funny, and touching evening. Thanks […]

Matt de la Peña Is the First Latino to Win the John Newberry Medal

Tiffany Perez King January 20, 2016

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De La Peña was the first Latino to win the John Newberry Medal for his childrens book, “Last Stop on Market Street.” Remezcla writes: “For the very first time, a Latino author won the Newberry Medal. NPR reports that Matt de la Peña’s Last Stop on Market Street (illustrated by Christian Robinson), which tells the […]

Tejena Photographer: Itzel Alejandra Martinez

Tiffany Perez King January 14, 2016

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Remezcla gets to know 23 year old, Itzel Alejandra Martinez, who has taken photography to a whole new level. “Itzel Alejandra Martinez is a 23 year-old multimedia artist and photojournalist with roots in Mexico. As an artist, her fresh perspective is informed by the everyday mosaic of US and Latino cultures she encountered growing up […]