With songs like ‘Yisilandia’ and ‘Skittles’, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter GALE is no stranger to heartbreak, but on her latest single, “Sería Cool,” she’s exploring a different perspective. The acoustic-pop anthem finds GALE post-breakup but still sees her imagining what life with her lover could have been like. As GALE explains it, “‘Sería Cool’ is about…
Denali is returning, this time to Drag Race All Stars Season 10, a new tournament-style competition. To celebrate this exciting news, Latinitas Magazine spoke to Denali about the latest season, her Mexican heritage, and her figure skating prowess.
From the moment Cynthia Lee Fontaine entered the werkroom, she was an effortless favorite. Her charisma, comedy, and cucu all stood out, making her a beloved icon. Since her last appearance on Drag Race Season 9, Fontaine has gone through quite a journey. Experiencing various health crises, including several back surgeries and a hip replacement….
The polished pageant queen is back! First introduced in Season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Alyssa Hunter is making her return on Season 10 of Drag Race All Stars and you don’t wanna miss it.
How are we feeling today?” Asks Startup Chica Emcee Bessy Martinez to a crowd full of excited students. Though there are many cheers in response, it’s not enough for the emphatic Emcee, “One more time, okay? How are we feeling today?!” Martinez screams out to a thunderous applause. Students chant a unanimous “Good!” as Martinez…
Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) Decades after her passing, Selena still remains one of the most influential figures in the Latino community and continues to have a major impact in the realm of pop culture both in the U.S. and abroad. Born and raised in Texas, Selena broke ground during the 80s and 90s with…
¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest’s Winner Victorya Cintra’s latest short film, Tea For Two, imagines a not-so-distant future where American women have been reduced to dutiful housewives. They roam around in their colorful yet confining dresses, forced to serve the men in their lives. Forced to make themselves smaller and forced to exist in a…
When I turned the corner into Congress Avenue on that mid-March afternoon, I was greeted by what felt like hundreds of people, all there to honor the late great Selena. The Queen of Tejano Music was in every corner of the crowd. On backpacks, in T-shirts, in hand-rhinestoned jackets, and hand-held posters. The fans in…
British Latina musician Sophie Castillo has found the perfect balance between Indie and Pop, ethereal and emotive. Her music is as lively as it is timeless, and Latinitas got to hear all about it when we spoke at SXSW. We touched on Castillo’s upbringing, the ways she fuses her cultura with her British identity, and…
