Shakira has been in about 40 countries during last year, with the "Oral Fixation" tour. She wants to take a break to rest, once the tour is finished, on May 30th, in Mexico. I think she...
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I've just realized why MySpace is so popular, despite its flaws (confusing, visually annoying, spam, etc.). Oh my god, I can't believe I've spent the whole afternoon browsing profiles and...
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Filed in archive Latin Culture
by Eliane on April 30, 2007
So, MySpace went Spanish. I thought I'll give it a try. I had never used MySpace before, and let me tell you: the user interface is not as intuitive as you would expect - or maybe I'm really...
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This could be a good idea, if the whole "Barbie concept" wasn't so bad and harmful for little girls. Mattel is launching another member of the Barbie Collector Pink Label "Dolls of...
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I'm always surprised by how far people can go, just to get a little closer to their idols. That kind of hysteria scares me; you never know what could happen, when you have too many fans...
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A musical based on the life of one of the greatest Cuban singers, Celia Cruz, will be hitting Off-Broadway in September, 2007. Celia Cruz: The Musical will begin its world tour in New York in...
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Mexico City lawmakers approved the legalization of abortion last Tuesday. Regulations for the law will be published next week, but City Health Secretary Manuel Mondragon said that pregnant women near...
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Burger King Corporation (BKC) presents Tu Ciudad, Tu Música talent showcase, which offers aspiring Latin musicians the opportunity to be named the best local band in Latino music, in ten U.S....
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Hispanic Business Magazine is partnering with Dress for Success (nonprofit organization) for a blouse and handbag drive at the Hispanic Business Woman of the Year event. WOY will take place on April...
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MySpace announced today at the Billboard latin american music Conference the beta launch of MySpace en Español, a new Spanish-language version for U.S. based Hispanics. "We're moving...
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Today I saw this at Hispanic Tips: P.R.z Fynest, Inc. "Fashion without limits" will release their first collection of designer and classic urban clothing this Spring 2007. Their standard...
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Jennifer Lopez won't be attending the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards ceremony. The Latin diva has earned the title of "Style Icon of the Year" from American magazine Us Weekly, and...
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Spanish Broadcasting System ("SBS") and WSBS-Mega TV Channel 22 announced today the launching of the novela (Brazilian version of soap operas) Chocolate con Pimienta (Chocolate with...
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Shakira, Maná, Joan Sebastián and RBD, are some of the artists at the top of the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards finalist's list. The ceremony will take place next Thursday (April 26th), and...
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A prolific artist who performed in over 60 films and recorded over 365 songs, Pedro Infante is one of the most captivating personalities of all time; the number of Infante's fans around the world...
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Shakira's Spanish pal, Alejandro Sanz, will follow her steps, and give the "crossover move" a try. His first English album will pay tribute to rock idols as Pink Floyd, Prince and Jimi...
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I am so in love with this site. It's called The Mexican Dress, and it's fabulous: Here you can learn, for just five bucks, the secrets of making a traditional Mexican Puebla Dress. Artist...
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Filed in archive Latin News
by Eliane on April 20, 2007
From Bloomberg: McDonald's Corp. reported that first-quarter profit rose 22 percent on Europe's biggest revenue gain since 1994 and said it will sell almost 1,600 restaurants in Latin America...
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Filed in archive Latin Music
by Eliane on April 19, 2007
Qué Hiciste - Jennifer lopez - English Translation Yesterday we both dreamed with a perfect world, Yesterday the words exceeded our lips, Because in our eyes we glanced each other's soul And the...
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Filed in archive Latin Music
by Eliane on April 19, 2007
Qué Hiciste - Jennifer Lopez - Spanish Lyrics Ayer los dos soñabamos con un mundo perfecto, Ayer a nuestros labios les sobraban las palabras, Porque en los ojos nos espiábamos el alma, Y la verdad...
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Filed in archive Latin Food
by Eliane on April 19, 2007
Another easy and fun recipe for Cinco de Mayo. The filled cherry tomatoes look really cute, and they have a perfect bite-size. But if you think that scooping and filling cherry tomatoes is too much...
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The gunman who killed 32 people and himself on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute Monday was identified yesterday as a student who lived in a dormitory on campus but kept to himself. Law...
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