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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Latinos Steal the Show at the Actors Awards 2026 Red Carpet

The Actors Awards debuted their new name in 2026 with a red carpet that felt refreshingly intentional, and Latino stars were among those who best understood the assignment. At the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, fashion was not reduced to a parade of interchangeable black gowns. Instead, it became a conversation about silhouettes, textures and confidence, with Latinos setting several of the night's strongest visual notes.
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The 10 Narcoballads That Shaped the Legend of El Mencho

Long before Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes became a household name tied to cartel violence and international manhunts, his reputation was already circulating through a different channel: music. Here are the 10 narcoballads, or narcocorridos, dedicated to the deceased leader of the CJNG and his organization.
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Rubén Blades Mourns Willie Colón, His Historic Collaborator and Salsa Visionary

If there was one collaboration that changed the history of Latin music, it was that of Rubén Blades and Willie Colón. On Saturday, the legendary Panamanian artist mourned the death of the New York–born composer, singer, trombonist, and producer, bringing a somber close to days of growing concern following Colón's recent hospitalization.
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Willie Colón, Salsa Innovator Who Redefined Latin Music, Dies at 75

William Anthony "Willie" Colón Román, the pioneering salsa musician, composer, trombonist and cultural force whose work helped propel Latin music onto the global stage, died on February 21, 2026, at 75 years old. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media, noting that Colón passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side in New York City.
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Premio Lo Nuestro 2026: All the Winners

The 2026 edition of Premio Lo Nuestro kicked off with winners well before the magenta carpet opened at Miami's Kaseya Center. Paloma San Basilio, Juanes, Los Bukis, Arcángel and Manolo Díaz began the night receiving special honors.
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How to Watch 2026 Premio Lo Nuestro From Anywhere in the World

Watching Premio Lo Nuestro this year will be less about choosing a single screen and more about deciding how deep fans want to go into the night's experience. The 38th edition of the Latin music awards show has been designed as a continuous, multiplatform event that begins hours before the first trophy is handed out and does not end until the final encore fades.
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Former Prince Andrew Could Face Life Sentence: How the Charge Works Under UK Law

The arrest this week of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, put rarely used corner of British criminal law into the spotlight. The 66-year-old was taken into custody by Thames Valley Police on Thursday on suspicion of "misconduct in public office," a common law offense that carries a theoretical maximum penalty of life imprisonment under English law.