Don Francisco Is Coming Back to Univision
A Latino TV legend is returning to the screen. Don Francisco, the iconic host of Sábado Gigante, is coming back to Univision for a new limited-run interview series featuring major Hispanic personalities. The announcement comes more than a decade after Sábado Gigante...
Billboard honors Latina music leaders
Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026 is honoring major Latina and Spanish-language artists, including Rosalía, Becky G, Ivy Queen, Young Miko, Julieta Venegas, Joy, Gloria Trevi, and Lola Indigo. The lineup celebrates women shaping Latin music across generations,...
Taste of Jalisco Celebrates Culture
Athena Jreij from KESQ writes about how the Cathedral City celebrated Mexican culture with food, music, vendors, and pride honoring Tequila, Jalisco. Click here for more. Source: KESQ
Latino ownership milestone in MLB
Greg Beacham from AP News writes about the San Diego Padres announced an agreement to sell controlling interest to a group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano. If approved, Feliciano would become the second Latino principal owner in Major League Baseball. For...
Shakira draws 2 million fans in Brazil
Rodrigo Viga Gaier from Reuters writes about Colombian superstar Shakira drew an estimated 2 million people to a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, making it the biggest performance of her career. The show was part of Rio’s “Todo Mundo no Rio”...
Kandi Kasket Celebrates Chicano Tattoo Art
ValleyCentral highlights tattoo artist Kandi Kasket and the cultural legacy behind Chicano tattoo art, a style rooted in identity, history and storytelling. Through her work, Kasket helps keep the tradition alive while showing how tattoos can honor heritage, community...
Comandante Fritz heads to Miami Film Festival
The Miami Herald reports that Cuban actor Carlos Enrique Almirante transforms into Fidel Castro in Comandante Fritz, a dark comedy spy film screening at the Miami Film Festival. Directed by Pavel Giroud, the movie mixes history, absurdity and Cuban political satire...
Luis Castro made MLB history
HISTORY reports that on April 23, 1902, Colombian-born Luis Castro became the first known Latin American player to appear in Major League Baseball, debuting for the Philadelphia Athletics at second base. Castro played 42 games that season, opening the door for...
Celia Cruz Honored by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Celia Cruz’s legacy keeps shining: the Queen of Salsa is joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 with the Early Influence Award. The Cuban icon is being recognized for taking Afro-Cuban music worldwide and inspiring generations long after her passing....
Legendary Voice Actor Carlos Becerril Dies at 90
Mexican voice actor Carlos Becerril has passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Latin American entertainment. He died on April 17, 2026, with the news confirmed by his family. Becerril was widely recognized as one of the most iconic voices in...
Muerto de Risa Brings Álvarez Guedes’ Legacy Back to Life in Miami
Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes is bringing the legacy of the godfather of Latin comedy to Miami with a limited immersive experience at a custom-built venue in Tropical Park. Running from April 28 through May 31, the production blends comedy, live...
Miami Honors the Legacy of Álvarez Guedes with an Immersive Experience
Miami is getting a nostalgic cultural moment this spring with Muerto de Risa – El Último Show de Álvarez Guedes, a new three-hour immersive cabaret-style production debuting April 30 at Tropical Park. The experience celebrates the legendary Cuban comedian through live...
Planta Industrial’s EP Release Show Proves the Bronx Has a New Soun
Planta Industrial is quickly becoming one of the most exciting acts coming out of New York City — and their latest EP release show made that clear. Celebrating the launch of “Punk Wave Sin Barreras,” the Bronx-based duo drew a packed crowd to a downtown venue, where...
Bruno Mars Honored With Las Vegas Strip Parade and Street Renaming
Las Vegas just gave one of its biggest entertainers the ultimate honor. Bruno Mars was celebrated with a massive parade along the Las Vegas Strip, culminating in the official renaming of Park Avenue to “Bruno Mars Drive.” Beyond the celebration, Mars also made a major...
NPR’s “Sonic Bloom” Episode Is a Global Soundtrack for Spring
If you’re looking to refresh your playlist, NPR’s latest Alt.Latino episode, “Sonic Bloom,” delivers a vibrant mix of new music that spans continents, genres, and cultures. The episode opens with Brazilian guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento, whose orchestral...
Feid’s Intimate Miami Show Was a Love Letter to Day-One Fans
Osvaldo Espino from Miami New Times writes about Feid taking a completely different approach during his recent Miami stop — and that’s exactly what made it special. Performing in a smaller venue, the reggaeton star built his setlist around deep cuts, B-sides, and...
Karol G Brings Latin Small Businesses to Coachella With Powerful Pop-Up Market
Lucas Villa from Remezcla writes about Karol G spotlighting 35+ Latin American small businesses at her pop-up flea market ahead of her historic Coachella headline set. From streetwear to beauty and handmade goods, this initiative is all about celebrating culture,...
Michael Guzman Helps Power NASA’s Return to the Moon
Michael Guzman is helping power NASA’s Artemis II mission as a main propulsion systems engineer at Kennedy Space Center, bringing Latino talent into one of the most high-stakes parts of the journey back to the Moon. In NASA’s new profile, Guzman shares his love of...
Yamilet Rivas and the Rise of Latina Leadership in America
Yamilet Rivas is building real space for Hispanic women to lead, from founding what the article calls the only Chamber of Commerce for Hispanic Women in the United States to helping expand resources for Latina entrepreneurs in Miami and beyond. The Miami-Dade...
Latino Talent Takes Over Ultra Miami
Latino talent lit up Ultra Music Festival in Miami this weekend, proving just how naturally Latin sounds now move through one of the biggest electronic stages in the country. BELatina spotlights Bizarrap’s Main Stage debut and surprise moments with Skrillex and Daddy...
Sounds of a Borderless Latin America
Felix Contreras and Anamaria Artemisa Sayre from NPR’s Alt.Latino are spotlighting a borderless Latin soundscape, bringing together Dominican indie, Peruvian cumbia, and experimental Argentine pop to show that Latin music is “a geography, not a genre.” The episode...
Albert Pujols on Dominican Baseball Pride and a New Era on the Field
Albert Pujols is putting Dominican baseball pride front and center, calling the island’s passion for the game something that “runs through our blood” as he reflects on leading the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Click here for the full article....
Barbie’s Doll Honors Robin Arzón
Alicia Civita from Latin Times writes about Barbie taking another step toward more inclusive representation with the launch of its first-ever doll with Type 1 diabetes. The new Fashionistas doll includes details like a continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump, and a...
Marcello Hernández’s Latest SNL Impression
Glenn Garner writes about how Sebastian Maniscalco is leaning into the joke — and possibly into his next TV appearance. According to Deadline, the comedian praised Marcello Hernández for “absolutely nailed” his latest Saturday Night Live impression and said he now...
How the Tuba Found New Life through Banda Music
Julieta Martinelli and Maria Hinojosa from Latino USA are shining a light on the unexpected cultural journey of the tuba. In “The Tuba’s Emancipation: Unknown History, Magic, and Lessons From the World of Band,” the piece follows journalist and author Sam Quinones as...
Shakira makes history with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination
Shakira has officially been named a nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, adding another groundbreaking achievement to her global career. According to HipLatina, the Colombian superstar is now the first Colombian artist ever nominated, a milestone that...
Guillermo del Toro brings his cinematic touch to Patrón’s “The Perfect Pour”
Marc Malkin from Variety writes about Guillermo del Toro proving that no format is too small for big vision. In Patrón Tequila’s new campaign, The Perfect Pour, the Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker transforms an ordinary pour into a stylized cinematic event filled with...
Juanga’s Legacy Finds a New Home in Tijuana
Jeanette Hernandez from Remezcla writes about how Juan Gabriel’s legacy keeps showing up in the spaces he left behind. In Tijuana, a property linked to El Divo de Juárez is now Doria Cafe, a seaside spot with specialty coffee and a Mediterranean feel that is already...
Nike xx Mexico
Nike steps onto the road to the 2026 World Cup with two sneakers that pay tribute to Mexican fútbol culture. The new Air Force 1 “Mexico” and Big Bubble Air Max 95 “Mexico” blend the country’s signature colors with details inspired by the passion, pride, and post-game...
Rosie Perez Makes Cameo
Rosie Perez is bringing Boricua star power to Calvin Klein’s Spring 2026 denim campaign, sharing the spotlight with BTS’s Jung Kook in a fun record-store-themed ad that celebrates her lasting presence in film and pop culture. It’s another big crossover moment for a...
