8 of Jennifer Lopez’s Most Memorable Met Gala Looks
8 of Jennifer Lopez’s Most Memorable Met Gala Looks
Jennifer Lopez, a powerhouse Latina in Hollywood for nearly three decades, has continuously commanded attention with her music, films, physique, and personal style. While her breakout role in the biographical film "Selena" initially thrust her into the spotlight, it was a bold fashion choice that truly etched her into [...]
Isabela Merced Is on the Rise
Isabela Merced Is on the Rise
The actress Isabela Merced forged her love of entertainment via the age-old American pastime of visiting the local video rental store. As a kid, Merced’s Fridays were filled with the smell of plastic DVD casings, the feeling of a nubby carpet underfoot, and being exhilarated by the prospect of taking [...]
Mia Carucci Channels Divinity in Her New Album ‘Deities in Stone’
Mia Carucci Channels Divinity in Her New Album ‘Deities in Stone’
“Sent from God.” That is how Mia Carucci signs off emails. As our interview began, she asserted, “I make God music.” On the surface, her music, a modern twist on trip-hop, hypnotic and dark, lacks an overtly spiritual valence. But spirituality appears in her music beyond any institution. There is [...]
NYFF Overview: Drama, Absurdity, and Indigenous Stories Take Center Stage
NYFF Overview: Drama, Absurdity, and Indigenous Stories Take Center Stage
The New York Film Festival has long celebrated cutting-edge filmmaking from Latin America. The first film ever presented at NYFF back 1963 was Luis Buñuel’s biting social critique “The Exterminating Angel.” Although it was made by a Spanish expat living in Mexico, the film has since become a canonical [...]
In L.A., a Neighborhood Honors Their Past & Present Through Celebration
In L.A., a Neighborhood Honors Their Past & Present Through Celebration
On November 4th, 2023, the vibrant streets in the community of West Adams, Los Angeles were alive with color, music, and a palpable sense of community at the First Annual Dia de los Muertos Block Party Festival. Hosted by Midcity Mercado and District 10 of Los Angeles, this event marked [...]
New Music Picks: Sofia Reyes, Emilia & Tini, Tokischa, and More
New Music Picks: Sofia Reyes, Emilia & Tini, Tokischa, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes new albums from Mexico’s Sofia Reyes and Argentina’s Emilia and an epic collaboration between reggaeton icons Don Omar and Wisin y Yandel. Also on the list: an empowering dembow banger from Tokischa, Arcángel’s inspiring “La Chamba” [...]
Friday Film Roundup: ‘Priscilla,’ ‘Radical,’ ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘Priscilla,’ ‘Radical,’ ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter,’ and More
This is maybe the quietest weekend we’ve ever covered during our run of Friday Film Roundups. Sometimes, there are two, even three, big movies coming out in one weekend. Sometimes, there’s only one. But then there’s the rare weekend, like this one, where nothing coming out looks like a movie [...]