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Esmeralda Hernández, founder and CEO of Beauty Creations Cosmetics

Exclusive: Beauty Creations' Esmeralda Hernandez on What It Takes for a Latina Founder to Scale in the Cosmetics Industry

In an interview with The Latin Times, "Esme" discusses absorbing 140% tariffs, competing without investors and preparing for a pivotal meeting with Target

EXCLUSIVE: Roman Empire Agency's Gabriela Salcido on Why Immigrant Fear Is Disrupting Disability Care Access
A national disability services leader told The Latin Times why trust — not capacity — is becoming the real bottleneck for the industry
EXCLUSIVE: Javier Palomarez of the US Hispanic Business Council on Why Affordability Is the Central Challenge for Small Businesses in Trump's America
Javier Palomarez sat down with The Latin Times to discuss a new US Hispanic Business Council survey which shows cost of living dominating concerns among Hispanic business owners. Shrinking margins are driving uncertainty
EXCLUSIVE: Glass CEO Paola Santana's Bet on the $16 Trillion Problem Governments Can't See
For years, Paola Santana has said the challenge of working with governments felt like operating in two parallel timelines: one defined by ambition, the other by operational constraints. Over the past year, however, that connection began to feel tangible.

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Music

Inside Latin America's loudest, proudest musical showcases: The power of Mexico´s Vive Latino and Amazon Music's Role

Mexico's live entertainment has one of its loudest, proudest showcases this weekend, as Vive Latino 2026 returns to Mexico City, bringing not just a stacked lineup but a broader message about where the country now stands in the global concert economy.

Awards

How to Watch the 2026 Oscars From Anywhere

The 98th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, will bring Hollywood's biggest night back to television screens around the world in 2026. Whether you are in the United States or traveling abroad, there are several reliable ways to watch the ceremony live or stream it online. Here is a clear guide to watching the 2026 Oscars from anywhere.

Music

How to Watch the Mexico City 'Vive Latino' 2026 Festival from Anywhere in the World

Vive Latino 2026 is going global again, which means fans do not have to be inside Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros to catch one of Latin America's biggest music festivals. The 2026 edition is scheduled for March 14 and 15, and Amazon's official partnership with the festival is once again making the event accessible far beyond the venue itself, with streaming options designed for viewers across multiple countries and territories.

Music

Vive Latino 2026 Brings Together Anglo and Latin Rock Royalty With Lenny Kravitz, The Smashing Pumpkins, Juanes and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Vive Latino 2026 is shaping up as one of the most ambitious editions in the festival's history, blending Anglo rock icons with some of the most enduring names in Latin music for a two-day celebration in Mexico City.

Interviews

Why 'The Madison' and Montana Feel Personal for Matthew Fox as He Returns to Television - INTERVIEW

We first met him in 'Party of Five', he charmed us in 'Lost', and after a stint in film and a self-imposed hiatus, Matthew Fox returns to television in 'The Madison', the series starring Michelle Pfeiffer, set in Taylor Sheridan's Montana universe. He told us in an interview how the Paramount+ series took him back to his childhood and convinced him it was worth returning.

Celebrity

Who Is Ivana Lisette Ortiz? New Details on the Suspect Accused of Shooting at Rihanna's Home

The woman police say opened fire at Rihanna's Los Angeles-area home on Sunday has been identified as Ivana Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old Florida resident now facing a charge of attempted murder. Authorities say the shooting happened in broad daylight at the singer's Beverly Crest property and that Rihanna was inside the home at the time. No injuries were reported, but investigators say at least one round struck the house.

Gabriel Sloyer The Chairman The protector

Interviews

Latino Actor Gabriel Sloyer Reveals Why 'Protector' Feels Like 'Taken' With a Mother - INTERVIEW

Latino actor Gabriel Sloyer brings a new side in 'Protector', the new movie by Mexican director Adrian Grünberg, starring Mila Jovovich. He explains in an interview how his character The Chairman is a departure from his previous work and what would the movie be named if it was a telenovela.

Jaina and Bevin JP Decker new series interview Ft Lauderdale

Interviews

Latina Power in 'RJ Decker': Jaina Lee Ortiz and Bevin Bru Talk Secrets, Miami Roots and Messy Love

Latina actresses Bevin Bru and Jaina Lee Ortiz, whose performances add emotional tension and a distinctly Latino texture to the series "RJ Decker," reveal in candid interviews how they honed their characters' authenticities and the reality of working with Fort Lauderdale as a background and Scott Speedman as a lead.

Rafael Gonzalez Los Recoditos denies domestic violence still fired

Music

Rafael González Suspended by Banda Los Recoditos After Domestic Violence Allegations Go Viral

The regional Mexican music world is facing a new controversy after Banda Los Recoditos temporarily suspended vocalist Rafael González following public accusations of domestic violence made by his longtime partner, Fernanda Redondo.

Hero Fiennes-Tiffin & Zine Tsang talk Young Sherlock

Interviews

From Bloody Fights to Brilliant Minds, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Zine Tseng on How 'Young Sherlock' Rebuilds a Legend - INTERVIEW

Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Zine Tseng explain how 'Young Sherlock' is an origin story of a legend, with brillian minds and bloody minds.

Hoppers stars interview Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan

Interviews

Pixar's Hoppers Brings Humans and Animals Together, and Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan Says Kids Will Finally Feel Seen - INTERVIEW

Actress Piper Curda, who voices the film's central character Mabel, and comedian Bobby Moynihan, who plays the beaver King George, spoke about the heart of their Pixar movie 'Hoppers', the emotional depth of their characters, and the quiet but meaningful evolution of representation in animation.

Sebastián Rulli, Barros, Valden in Mi Rival

Telenovelas

Sebastián Rulli, Alejandra Barros and Ela Velden on Bringing Back the Most Taboo Romance in Telenovelas in 'Mi Rival' - INTERVIEW

In the world of Latin American melodrama, few plots have generated as much debate as the one at the heart of La Malquerida: a love triangle in which a mother and her daughter become romantically entangled with the same man. Now Sebastián Rulli, Alejandra Barros, and Ela Velden tell it again in 'Mi Rival' and explain in an interview how they bring the story to a 2026 audience.

Music

How Latin Sounds Quietly Found Their Way Into BTS's New Album 'Arirang'

When BTS revealed the creative team behind their new album Arirang, one name stood out to music fans across two continents. Spanish producer El Guincho, known for his work with Rosalía and other experimental Latin pop artists, appeared among the contributors. For listeners who follow the evolution of global pop, the credit felt more than surprising. It's giving the latest chapter in a long and subtle cultural exchange.

Music

Who Paid for Shakira's Historic Zócalo Concert, and Why It Sparked a Political Storm in Mexico City

When Shakira announced a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo, the headline quickly shifted from music to money. Long before the Colombian superstar took the stage before an estimated 400,000 people, the question dominating political debate and social media was simple and loaded: Who was paying for it.

Music

Shakira Breaks the Zócalo Attendance Record as 400,000 Howled and Sang at a Historic Free Concert in Mexico City

More than 400,000 people filled Mexico City's Zócalo on Sunday night as Shakira delivered a free concert that now stands as one of the largest and most consequential live music events ever held in the country.