Friday Film Roundup: Evil Dead Rise, Beau is Afraid, Carmen, and More
Friday Film Roundup: Evil Dead Rise, Beau is Afraid, Carmen, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s Film Fridays, our bi-weekly picks for the exciting new film releases on our radar. With a horror film, a military film, a biopic, a musical, and an action romcom all coming out on the same day, there really is something for everyone this weekend. The biggest release, [...]
For What’s Next on the Menu, the ‘Higher Dining’ Experience Hits Different
For What’s Next on the Menu, the ‘Higher Dining’ Experience Hits Different
While growing up, sisters Roshelly and Shanelly Pena would have never thought they’d one day become chefs. Let alone chefs who curate savory cannabis-infused menus — yes, entire menus — of what they refer to as “power dishes,” desserts, and mocktails, all centered around flower. The sisters turned business partners [...]
New Music Picks: Danna Paola, Ice Spice, Kenia Os and More
New Music Picks: Danna Paola, Ice Spice, Kenia Os and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Danna Paola's breakup anthem “1Trago,” Ice Spice's surprise collaboration with Nicki Minaj, and Kenia Os' ode to love with Gera MX. Also on the list: Lali samples Britney Spears, RaiNao remakes a club classic with ÌFÉ, [...]
Conexión Divina Is Representing Women in Sierreño at Coachella
Conexión Divina Is Representing Women in Sierreño at Coachella
In a sierreño music scene dominated by “sad boys”, Mexican-American trio Conexión Divina is shaking things up on behalf of the girls. Last fall, the group made history as the first all-female Gen-Z group in the genre. Since then, Conexión Divina has made strides forward for women in sierreño, including [...]
‘Cooking Con Omi’ Chef Takes Her TikTok Fame with a Side of Sofrito
‘Cooking Con Omi’ Chef Takes Her TikTok Fame with a Side of Sofrito
The pandemic came with drastic changes to Omi Hopper’s career plans. The Puerto Rico native had been working as a makeup artist, but the lockdown prompted her to trade her brushes for cooking pots. She had always enjoyed cooking, but when she began filming the process and sharing it on [...]
Jhayco Is Pushing Reggaeton Forward & Living La “Vida Rockstar”
Jhayco Is Pushing Reggaeton Forward & Living La “Vida Rockstar”
Jhayco is a modern day rock star. While redefining the sound of reggaeton, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter has amassed multiple global hits. Following his monster smash "Holanda" and to close out the summer, Jhayco celebrated the release of his new single "Ex-Special" featuring Peso Pluma with CÎROC Vodka Spritz. [...]
‘Dumb Money’ Review: Director Craig Gillespie is On a Mission to Reinvent the Biopic
‘Dumb Money’ Review: Director Craig Gillespie is On a Mission to Reinvent the Biopic
Since his initial foray into the realm of biographical films with 2014’ "Million Dollar Arm," the true story of an American sports agent who turned two exceptionally talented cricket bowlers into Major League Baseball pitchers, director Craig Gillespie has made it his mission to reinvent the biopic. After getting his [...]