by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
JetBlue unveiled a community-chosen special aircraft livery celebrating the Dominican Republic, designed by Dominican artist Willy Gómez and selected by public vote. The airline said the plane — set to debut this spring — honors Dominican cultural identity and...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
Patriots kicker Andrés “Andy” Borregales was honored by his Florida hometown after a strong rookie season, with the article noting his rise from Miami Hurricane standout to NFL contributor. The coverage also highlights his milestone as the first Venezuelan player to...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
Kellie Delka, a Texas-born skeleton athlete who has lived in Puerto Rico for about eight years, represented Puerto Rico as the island’s only athlete at the 2026 Winter Olympics — a visibility moment that also shines a light on growing winter sports communities on the...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 22, 2026 | Slide
Willie Colón, one of salsa’s foundational architects, died at 75, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the sound, identity, and political voice of Latino communities in New York and beyond. NPR’s remembrance highlights his role in salsa’s rise, his collaborations...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 18, 2026 | Slide
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton discusses her new rom-com Chef’s Kiss (via The Roku Channel) and reflects on a historic Grammy Awards milestone tied to Israel Houghton and Israel & New Breed’s Coritos Vol. 1 recognition as a Spanish-language breakthrough in the...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 18, 2026 | Slide
Pitbull is rallying fans to wear bald caps at his BST Hyde Park show on July 10, 2026 to attempt a Guinness World Records mark for “largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.” Trey Alston from Complex writes about it here. Source credit: Complex Photo credit:...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 18, 2026 | Slide
J Balvin, Tokischa, and Jay Wheeler are confirmed to perform at Premio Lo Nuestro on Feb. 19 at Kaseya Center, with additional tributes and appearances—including hosting duties by Thalía. Click here for more. Source credit: PEOPLE Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty;...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 16, 2026 | Slide
A new documentary celebrating salsa/Latin-jazz icon Eddie Palmieri is in production. Isabela Raygoza from Billboard tells us more here. Source: Billboard | Photo: Robert Schneider
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 8, 2026 | Slide
Latino representation wasn’t limited to the field this year—Latin Times highlights how Latino-led celebrity commercials became some of the most talked-about moments of Super Bowl 2026. The piece points to Itatí Cantoral’s surprise e.l.f. Cosmetics spot (built on...
by Yenesis Alvarez | Feb 1, 2026 | Slide
Cardi B’s latest Saturday Night Live performances featured “Bodega Baddie” and “ErrTime,” blending Bronx attitude with Caribbean/Dominican influence in front of a national audience. The moment underscores how Latina/o culture continues to shape mainstream...
