Alicia Civita

Entertainment and Pop Culture writer


Trilingual multimedia journalist with 20-plus years of experience in legacy and new media, as well as social media. Founder and CEO of Life a la Latina, a bilingual community celebrating the Latino experience. Before, I relaunched the U.S. Latino edition of Selecciones, the Spanish version of Reader's Digest, and was the founding editor of EFE´s Hispanic News Service. I have also worked at The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. I love show business, politics, traveling and home-making, but above anything, I'm proudly mamá.

Entertainment and Pop Culture writer

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Spanish Film Director Oliver Laxe Draws Emilia Pérez's 'Karla Sofía Gascón' Comparisons After Brazil Comments Ignite Oscars 2026 Backlash

Being nominated for an Oscar for the first time is usually a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Earning two nominations in the same debut year, especially without being part of Hollywood, can feel almost transcendent. For Spanish director Oliver Laxe, whose film Sirât landed him among the Oscars 2026 nominees, the milestone appears to have also come with a moment that set social media on fire.
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Nicki Minaj's Past Admission of Being Undocumented Resurfaces as She Voices Support for Trump

Rapper Nicki Minaj has once again come under public scrutiny after a 2018 Facebook post resurfaced, in which she recounted arriving in the United States "as an illegal immigrant at the age of five." The post, written in the context of the family separation policy then implemented by the Trump administration, was shared again on social media, coinciding with the artist's recent public support for the president and her participation in conservative events.
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Carin León Pospones Tour in Mexico Due to Serious Illness

Mexican artist Carin León canceled his performances in Mexico this week after announcing he had contracted a serious illness. Explaining that "health must always be prioritized," the singer-songwriter and his team detailed the situation.
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Emma Coronel Joins Viral 2016 Trend With Photo Taken Before El Chapo's Final Capture

Emma Coronel surprised social media users after joining a viral trend revisiting memories from 2016, but her post stood out sharply from the rest. The former wife of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán shared an unpublished photograph from that year, the same moment when the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel was captured for the third and final time in Los Mochis, Mexico
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The Revival of 'Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso' Starts Filming in Colombia with Catalina 'La Grande' and El Titi as Central Figures

Telemundo confirmed today the start of production on a new season of Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso, reviving a franchise that was previously believed to have reached its definitive conclusion in December of 2019. The new chapter places Catalina Santana and Aurelio "El Titi" Jaramillo at the core of the story, marking a major narrative shift and reopening a universe many viewers thought had closed for good.
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Criminal Complaint Filed Against Julio Iglesias Over Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Allegations

Spanish music legend Julio Iglesias is facing international scrutiny after a criminal complaint was formally filed against him in Spain, accusing him of sexual assault, human trafficking, labor violations, and coercive conduct, according to Spanish prosecutors and multiple media reports. The complaint, submitted on January 5 to Spain's Audiencia Nacional, has triggered a formal investigation by the Spanish Public Prosecutor's Office.
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Premio Lo Nuestro 2026: All the Nominees

This year's Premio Lo Nuestro nominations span 44 categories, underscoring the global impact and diversity of Latin music. Bad Bunny, Carín León, Myke Towers, and Rauw Alejandro emerge among the most nominated artists, earning 10 nominations each across multiple categories, including top general categories such as the prestigious Premio Lo Nuestro Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.
Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker Golden Globes 2026

Golden Globes 2026: All The Winners

The 2026 Golden Globes honored two of the most important figures in film and television before tonight's main ceremony, giving out special lifetime achievement awards to icons Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker.
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Golden Globes 2026: How to Watch, Times and Nominees

As awards season kicks off, the Golden Globes are once again positioning themselves as a truly global television event. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will air live on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, and viewers around the world now have a clearer picture of how and where to tune in, whether they are watching from the United States, Latin America, or overseas.
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Raúl "El Gordo" de Molina Defies Censorship: "I Will Continue to Defend Immigrants"

Raúl "El Gordo" de Molina breaks his silence after the New Year's controversy and sends a clear message: he will continue to defend immigrants, no matter what. The Cuban presenter, one of the most recognizable faces on Spanish-language television in the United States, found himself at the center of a national debate after what happened during the New Year's Eve broadcast in Times Square.