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Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early

Culture|FOOD 

Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early

When Chef JJ Johnson released “The Simple Art of Rice" in the fall, his Instagram DMs were flooded with messages like, “Oh my God, you are really Puerto Rican.” The cookbook, spotlighting the grain’s versatility across cultures everywhere from Africa to the Middle East, opened a window into the James [...]

Pechuga Vintage’s Johnny Valencia Dares to Dream Big

Culture|FASHION 

Pechuga Vintage’s Johnny Valencia Dares to Dream Big

Before Johnny Valencia became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after vintage designer plugs – securing shoes, dresses, and other garments for clients including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Anitta, Ice Spice, Pedro Pascal, and the Kardashian-Jenner family — Valencia had several career paths he wanted to pursue. He began college with aspirations to become [...]

WATCH: J Noa Gets Real About Mental Health in Her New Music Video for “Era De Cristal”

Culture|MUSICA 

WATCH: J Noa Gets Real About Mental Health in Her New Music Video for “Era De Cristal”

In her latest single, "Era De Cristal," J Noa, the 18-year-old Dominican rapper also known as "La Hija del Rap," delves into the depths of her mental health struggles. Directed by Lennyn Salinas, the music video captures J Noa in a poignant dialogue with herself within the confines of her [...]

Jennifer Lopez’s New Album “This Is Me…Now” Is Her Most Empowering and Personal Project Yet

Culture|MUSICA 

Jennifer Lopez’s New Album “This Is Me…Now” Is Her Most Empowering and Personal Project Yet

Regardless of musical preferences, Jennifer Lopez undeniably stands as an icon in her own right. Her creativity, hard work and determination in the entertainment industry have propelled her to worldwide success. As a Latina who began her career dancing in the late ‘80s, J.Lo has proved that anything is [...]