New Music Picks: Carla Morrison, Natti Natasha, Olga Tañón and More
New Music Picks: Carla Morrison, Natti Natasha, Olga Tañón and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new music from Carla Morrison, Lele Pon's blast from the past with Guaynaa, and Natti Natasha's heartfelt song. Also on the list: Olga Tañón post-breakup anthem “La Vida Da Vuelta,” Bad Gyal breakthrough with “Chulo,” and [...]
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, [...]
Nava Mau on Bridging Cultural Work with Entertainment and Increasing Trans Representation
Nava Mau on Bridging Cultural Work with Entertainment and Increasing Trans Representation
Paulina Rubio plays in the background, “Pa que te fijes en mí y entonces me quieras,” as Ana, wearing a wine-colored silk robe and jumbo hair rollers, applies blush on Greta’s cheeks before she’s off to her crush’s party. This precious moment between Ana and her queer niece is a [...]
Jessie Reyez on Appreciating Her Culture, Overcoming Heartbreak, and Experiencing Full-Circle Moments
Jessie Reyez on Appreciating Her Culture, Overcoming Heartbreak, and Experiencing Full-Circle Moments
“La Primera Vez” is the digital talk show that lets you get to know your favorite Latinx celebrities. In this episode, host Christina Reid sits down with singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez. The Colombian-Canadian musician talks about heartbreak, her culture, her biggest inspiration, and full-circle moments. Check out Jessie’s latest collab with [...]
Zola: Watch Colman Domingo Pimp it Out in Exclusive New Clip
Zola: Watch Colman Domingo Pimp it Out in Exclusive New Clip
"Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.” Thus began the odyssey of one A’Ziah King, aka ZOLA. From acclaimed writer/director Janicza Bravo, Zola's stranger-than-fiction saga, which she first told in a now-iconic series of viral, [...]
Remembering Holly Woodlawn, Trans Icon and Puerto Rican Queen of Underground Cinema
Remembering Holly Woodlawn, Trans Icon and Puerto Rican Queen of Underground Cinema
Holly came from Miami, F.L.A. Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A. Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her legs and then he was a she She says, "Hey, babe Take a walk on the wild side" Said, "Hey, honey Take a walk on the wild side -Lou Reed, [...]
Celebrating Latinx Culture, Becky G Launches Beauty Brand
Celebrating Latinx Culture, Becky G Launches Beauty Brand
Becky G is an award-winning singer, actress, podcaster, and activist. Now, the 24-year-old Chicana artist has officially gained a new title: beauty entrepreneur. Treslúce Beauty is Becky G’s new cruelty-free makeup brand celebrating her Latinx culture. The makeup line’s first launch consists of an eyeshadow palette infused with sustainably sourced [...]