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Today in Latino History
Apparently brat pack star Emilio Estevez was born today,May 12, 1962. on May 12, 2002, Jimmy Carter became the first U.S. president to visit Castro controlled Cuba. Click after the jump to see what other famous Latino was born... Read more »
Premios TV y Novelas : Tequila Killed the Passion
I admit it. I haven't watched a novela since TV Nacional de Chile's Los Trienta. But I know my mom, my tias, and my abuela keep the Mexican novelas on and last night was the equivalent of the Emmy Awards,... Read more »
Is Ronaldo Being Extorted By Brazilian Sex Workers?
Seems famous people paying for sex is the media story of the moment, with the men involved being made the center of the story and the women/sex workers involved being pushed further into the margins at best, demonized at worst.... Read more »
Diego Maradona Shows His Kicking Skills on Journalists
Futbol legend Diego Maradona reacted to being closed in on my journalists as he left a Buenos Aires courthouse by kicking and cursing. La Mano de Dios was leaving an arbitration hearing with his former manager. What really set Maradona... Read more »
Penelope, Bardem and Woody Off to Cannes
Woody Allen's new movie, starring Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Scarlett Johannsen and strangely titled "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" has been announced as part of the official selection for this year's Cannes Film Festival. The head of the Festival, Thierry Frémaux,... Read more »
The Boss Endorses Obama for President
For people still hung up over Barack Obama's U.S. patriotism, it doesn't get any better for your flag waving ass than having Bruce "Born in the USA" Springsteen endorsing you. From the Boss's official website:After the terrible damage done over... Read more »
Puerto Rican Poet/Writer Piri Thomas Suffers Stroke
Puerto Rican poet and writer, Piri Thomas, best known for his depiction of barrio survival in Down These Mean Streets, suffered a stroke. The 79 year old author is recovering in his now home of California. Capicu Poetry is compiling... Read more »
The Spanish Accented Wedding of the Year? Penelope y Javier?
I have no inclination to get married myself (shhh don't tell my partner) but I love me a good boda. While a Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz wedding is just bochinche at this point, I really hope it happens. They... Read more »
Ugly Betty/America Ferrera Looks Like a Feminist
The Feminist Majority Foundation released a video, attempting to dispel some myths about feminism , including that feminists don't shave their legs and that they're all white women. Lending her face (and race cred) to the video, is Ugly Betty... Read more »
The Mandatory JLo and Marc Anthony Baby Money Shot
I can't help it if I think Rican babies are beautiful. But I think Max looks way cuter than Emme (or maybe it's the angle). I intend to do a post on overbearing Latina mamis but overbearing Latina mamis... Read more »
Paz Sin Fronteras Concert This Sunday on Colombian-Venezuelan Border
This Sunday, March 16th, on a bridge linking Venezuela and Colombia, music will join the two nations as well, following political drama between the South American countries. The Concierto Paz Sin Fronteras (The Peace Without Borders Concert)will feature Miguel Bosé,... Read more »
Jessica Alba isn't the Only Questionable Latina in this Month's Latina
I was purposely and unusually quiet regarding the March issue of Latina magazine featuring controversial Latina (or not) actress Jessica Alba. I, along with many, was disturbed by her comments targeted at Latinas in general and Mexicans specifically. The cover... Read more »
Enrique Iglesias Wants to Share His Leche
Never mind that up to 80 percent of Latinos are lactose intolerant, Enrique Iglesias wants you to to drink leche. He's the new poster boy for the Body By Milk campaign. Other Latino milk spokesbodies have included Sara Ramirez and... Read more »
His Panic : Geraldo Rivera Won't Shake Lou Dobbs' Hand
While promoting his new book on ABC's The View, Geraldo Rivera said he wouldn't shake hands with Lou Dobbs and other media hate mongers. He has no problem with the term illegal immigrant though. I just love how Barbara... Read more »
Jack Nicholson (and all his Personalities) Endorse Hillary Clinton
Is anyone else offended by the sexing up (can we say sexist) of Hillary Clinton's run? Add this video celeb endorsement of her to the multitude of videos being spewed all over the internet. Via / The LA Times... Read more »
Obama's New Campaign Video : Spot the Latinos
Let's see...John Leguizamo, Kate del Castillo, Jessica Alba (if she's claiming Latina this week)....at least there are no mariachis. Edited to add more identified Latinos( Gracias John): Producer/FIlm Composer Andres Levin and vocalist CuCu Diamanates of Yerba Buena. Via... Read more »
Hispanic/Latino Oscar Night Fashion
Yeah, yeah, if there were a bridge I probably would jump with everyone else, hence this Oscar fashion post. Cameron Diaz Is she or isn't she Latina, Jessica Alba who presented last night, and yes she is embarazada. ... Read more »
Academy Awards Yield No Surprises
I admit I didn't watch the Oscars last night. I was too busy watching Oscar nominated La Vie en Rose. The star of the film, Marion Cotillard, won the well deserved best actress award. But apparently there was a Spanish... Read more »
Pop Goes la Lopez
This morning Jenny from the Block became a mami from the block, reportedly giving birth to twins, a girl and boy out in Long Island, NY. The girl came first, weighing in at e 5-pound, 7-ounces, followed by her 6-pound... Read more »
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