Marcello Hernández + Netflix special “American Boy”
Recent coverage highlights Marcello Hernández’s Netflix debut special, “American Boy,” which draws heavily on his Miami upbringing and Latino family experiences, including cultural traditions and the dynamics of being raised by a Cuban mother. The special is...
Miami Beach Playoffs Kick Off With Peso Pluma
Miami New Times reports that Miami Beach will host AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!, a free concert series in Lummus Park tied to College Football Playoff championship festivities. The lineup includes Calvin Harris and John Summit on Saturday, followed by Peso Pluma...
SF Ballet’s 2026 Gala Shines Bright
The San Francisco Ballet’s 2026 opening-night gala delivered the customary pageantry while reflecting broader unease in the arts community. The event reportedly sold out with a waitlist and achieved record fundraising to support artistic initiatives, scholarships, and...
Arcángel Leads This Week’s Essential New Releases
Jessica Roiz from Billboard writes about the weekly Best New Music Latin feature spotlights editor-recommended releases, led this week by Arcángel’s La 8va Maravilla, and directs audiences to the associated playlist for curated listening. Click here to read more....
Wagner Moura Makes Golden Globes History
Lissete Lanuza Saenz from Remezcla writes about how Wagner Moura became the first Brazilian man to win the Golden Globe for Lead Actor in a Drama, recognized for his performance in Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent. In his acceptance remarks, Moura emphasized...
Julio Rodríguez Gives Back to Loma de Cabrera
Julio Rodríguez returned to Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic, and unveiled a newly renovated state-of-the-art multi-sport complex—complete with revamped baseball/softball fields and a soccer pitch—so local kids can train and play on world-class facilities. Click...
Brazilian Soccer Super Star Marta Gets Biopic
By Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, Remezcla — Brazilian football legend Marta is set to get her own biopic that will explore her rise from a young player fighting for her place in the sport to one of the greatest footballers ever; the film is expected to star Brazilian actress...
Bruno Mars Returns in 2026
By Paolo Ragusa, Consequence — Bruno Mars has announced his 2026 “The Romantic Tour,” his first full headlining stadium run in nearly a decade, with tickets going on general sale January 15 and presales starting January 14 via Ticketmaster. Photo: John V. Esparza /...
Homecoming Meets History: Mendoza & Miami Match-Off
Indiana Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza returns home to Miami as No. 1 Indiana prepares to face the Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium — a rare title game featuring a team on its own turf. Click here to read Stan...
The Big Woof Festival
The Big Woof Festival is Miami’s first large-scale dog festival, happening January 17–18, 2026 in Coconut Grove. It’s a fun, community-driven celebration for dog lovers featuring live performances, contests, vendors, food, and support for local dog rescues. Here is...
Dia de los Reyes Magos Arrived
Día de Los Reyes, also known as Three Kings’ Day or Epiphany, is celebrated on January 6 and marks the end of the Christmas season, honoring the Biblical visit of the Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus. Michelle Del Rey from USA Today writes all about it here. Click...
Sédanos — Sigue La Tradición
Hernando Ramírez Santos from Abasto writes about the impact that Sedanos has had in Miami over the past six decades. Click here for more. Photo: Sedanos
Freedom for Venezuela
Sergio Candido and Steve Maugeri from CBS News write about the cries of hope and relief from the Venezuelan people on January 3rd amidst the capturing of dictator Nicolas Maduro. Click here for more details. Photo: Pedro Portal / Miami Herald
Brazil’s Fallout Fandom Has the Cast Hyped for Season 2
The cast of Fallout praised the “overwhelming” passion of Brazilian fans at CCXP and shared excitement about the dynamic between Walton Goggins and Justin Theroux as Fallout returns for a weekly-released Season 2 on Prime Video. (Source: Remezcla) Remezcla Photo...
La Tropicoqueta Premiere Recap
Maya Georgi from Rolling Stone writes about Karol G and the premiere of "La Tropicoqueta," inspired by her album released this year. It featured Don Francisco, Marco Antonio Solis, and many other surprises you should see before the year ends! Click HERE for more. For...
Gipsy Kings Celebrate 40 Years
Wildfire Music & News writes about the legendary Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo are celebrating 40+ years in music with a brand-new album Historia and its lead single Señorita. Click here to read the full article. Source: Wildfire Music + News | Photo...
The Christmas Beer Mexico Waits All Year For
Tamlin Magee from BBC writes about Mexico’s Noche Buena is a rich, malty Christmas-only beer that shows up once a year and disappears just as fast—making it a holiday favorite locals look forward to every season. Click here for the full article. Source: BBC Travel |...
Pasteles or Hallacas?
From Mexican tamales to Puerto Rican pasteles, Venezuelan hallacas, and more, Latin America’s version of wrapped masa dishes shows how one food can take on so many delicious identities across cultures. Whether it’s corn, plantains, or root veggies, every version...
Eduardo Garza Robles Recognition
Eduardo Garza Robles, founder and lead partner of Uni-Trade Group, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Nuestras Raíces Award by the Mexican Cultural Institute of Laredo for his philanthropy and efforts in strengthening community ties and cross-border economic...
List of Hispanic Success 2025
Just Jared writes about the richest Latin artists of all time! Click here to read about their success. Photo: Getty Images/Thalia
The Rise of Danny Ramirez
Leslie Ambriz from AP writes about Danny Ramirez, the 33-year-old actor known for Top Gun: Maverick, Captain America: Brave New World and The Last of Us, was named one of AP’s Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 after unexpectedly beginning his Hollywood journey from a...
Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s Dad, Dies at 86
Raul Reyes from NBC News writes about the passing of Mexican icon Abraham Quintanilla, Selena Quintanilla's father. Click here to read more. Photo: Danny Bollinger / WireImage via Getty Images
Cuban-American Fernando Mendoza Wins the Heisman
Nick Gonzales from Hoosier Huddle writes about Miami-native, Christopher Columbus grad Fernando Mendoza being the first Cuban-American to win the Heisman award! Click here to read more about his inspiring story. Photo: ESPN
Maria Corina Machado’s Reappearance
CBS News gives us the latest update of Venezuelan resistance leader Maria Corina Machado making her first public appearance in-person in months. Her daughter accepted the Noble Prize on her behalf as Maria Corina dangerously left Venezuela to make it to Norway. Click...
Art Basel xx Hispanic Support
Latinx musicians and artists have vaulted into the spotlight at this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach, reaffirming Miami’s role as a hub for cultural innovation and Latinx creative power. Janet Mercel from Art Basel tells us more here. KAWS (left) and J Balvin (right) in...
Legend Rafael Ithier’s Legacy
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento from NPR writes about Rafael Ithier, founder and longtime musical director of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, who died at age 99, ending a storied career that made the band one of salsa’s most iconic orchestras. Click HERE to read more. Photo...
Liza Colon-Zayas Joins Spiderman Cast
Matt Grobar from Deadline writes about Liza Colón-Zayas, best known for her acclaimed work on the FX series The Bear, has joined the cast of Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures’ upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Click here to read more.
Art Basel 2025
Veronica Esposito from The Guardian shows us Art Basel Miami Beach 2025, Latin American artists from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Panama assume a central role, using mediums from tile murals and blown-glass to oil painting and adobe sculpture to reframe cultural...
Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps Make History Ahead of 2025 MLS Cup Final
This week marks a historic moment in Major League Soccer as Inter Miami CF and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC prepare for their first-ever appearance in the MLS Cup Final. As reported by Sanjesh Singh of NBC 6 South Florida, the championship match is scheduled for...
La Casa De Alofoke Guinness Record
Dominican Today writes about the show that has garnered millions of viewers everyday - La Casa de Alofoke - which has also earned a Guinness Record for longest livestream in the world! Click HERE for more. Photo: La Casa De Alofoke (Youtube)
