Afro-Latina Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

The United States of America is honoring Celia Cruz’s legacy by releasing currency with her face in 2024. The Queen of Salsa music will appear in the nation’s quarter after the United States Mint began recognizing women’s contributions in different areas.The Mint, the U.S.’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, recently gave a glimpse and shared more details about the much-anticipated coin.

Hot Ones, fans were treated to an exhilarating experience as Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice took on the infamous hot wing challenge. As anticipation builds for her debut album “Y2K,” Ice Spice sat down with host Sean Evans to delve into her music, her journey as an artist, and, of course, to tackle the fiery wings.Ice Spice, known for her electrifying stage presence and razor-sharp lyrics, brought her trademark energy to the Hot Ones set.

Ilia Calderón was born into a culturally diverse and interracial family in the beautiful Colombian region of Chocó. She went on to have an incredible career in journalism, breaking barriers and becoming a pioneering figure in American and Latin American media.

Celia Cruz, celebrate the release of a long-awaited Barbie doll. Mattel, the iconic toy manufacturer, announced the thrilling news and unveiled the doll’s image in 2021; now, this eagerly anticipated creation is finally available to the public.This occasion aligns perfectly with the Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 lead-up, which commences on September 15.

Cardi B has made an intriguing revelation that will captivate her fans and the music world. The chart-topping artist recently said she won’t release more music collaborations.

Ice Spice. Although she began her career in 2021, music lovers immediately embraced her songs; and now she has become a familiar face in the game.Ice Spice was born Isis Naija Gaston on January 1, 2000, making her not only a New Year’s baby but also a new millennium baby.

Lupita Nyong’o is not worried about people linking her to her good friend Janelle Monáe. The actresses, who love and admire each other, believe their close connection is extraordinary, but there’s nothing else to share about it.“She has a magnetism that they were obviously picking up on,” Nyong’o, 40, told Rolling Stone about Monáe.

Zoē Saldaña’s best anti-aging secret doesn’t come in a jar. In a recent interview with People, the mom of three said her kids keep her youthful. “It’s like Benjamin Button; I’ll take that as a compliment,” she said, referring to her looks.“I think having children keeps me out of trouble a lot,” she continues.

Cardi B never plays when it comes to taking good care of her natural hair. Although the rapper tends to wear wigs for her videos and red carpets, she always makes sure her mane isn’t suffering from chemical processes or flat iron heat.The Dominican descent star took to social media to show how long and shiny is her hair after styling it. “My hair.

Ariana DeBose should make red her signature color because the Afro-Latina star looks stunning in her most recent outing. The actor supported the season four premiere of HBO’s Westworld in New York on Tuesday night, rocking a plunging gown with shoulder ruffles.The 31-year-old West Side Story star and Oscar winner joined the event alongside Evan Rachel Wood and Tessa Thompson.

Naomi Osaka continues testing the waters outside the sports industry. The four-time Grand Slam champion is partnering with NBA icon LeBron James to launch Hanna Kuma, a media company founded to amplify cultures and social issues.

Goyo, known in the music industry for being part of the ChocQuibTown group, is paving the way for more Afro-Latino artists who, like her, have waited for years to feel represented. The Afro-Colombian singer, rapper, and songwriter has just graced the cover of Miss Vogue Mexico for the May 2022 issue.The publication shared a series of photographs in which the singer poses by the sea with colorful looks and vibrant prints for this Spring-Summer 2022.Gloria “Goyo” Martínez, alongside her bandmates Carlos “Tostao” Valencia, and Miguel “Slow” Martínez, draws influence from several modern genres, including hip-hop combined with traditional Colombian genres like salsa, Latin jazz, and Afro-Latin rhythms.Earlier this year, Goyo decided to give her solo career a try and launched her first single, “Na Na Na Na,” accompanied by a video.

Encanto will bring its magic to the 94th Academy Awards. The enchanting story about the Madrigals shows a side of Colombia that stays away from stereotypical shows and movies people are used to seeing.

People, Ariana DeBose shared the sweet moment her mom met “Señor Spielberg.”The Oscar first-time nominee said in addition to meeting the legendary director, her mom met almost the entire cast. “My mother got to visit, and she met Señor [Steven] Spielberg,” Ariana DeBose tells the publication of her mother meeting Steven Spielberg on the set of West Side Story. “And watching Gina become speechless was amazing.

Ariana DeBose is unstoppable! The Afro-Latina won in the best supporting actress category at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards for her stunning performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.“Wow, this is wild. I wrote some things down, and yet my phone is over there.

Ariana DeBose becomes the first Afro-Latina queer actor to win a SAG Award in the best supporting actress category for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. After accepting her award, the Puerto Rican descent star said her winning indicates “that doors are opening,” adding, “It’s an honor to an Afro Latina queer woman of color and a dancer and a singer and an actor.”DeBose also said that although she is the first, she will not be the last.

Sandy Tejada’s face or heard her voice more than once — especially since she is the only Afro-Latina acting in the pilot of the HBO Max comedy-drama series and in the trailer. “I play the host of a trendy restaurant, and I opened the show with Sarah Jessica Parker. But before that, I had the first line of the show, which is huge,” Tejada told HOLA! USA, adding, “I did not see this coming because honestly when I saw the trailer, and I heard my line, I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I didn’t see my face! My scene got cut.’According to Sandy, it was a nerve-wracking moment because it had happened to her in the past when writers go in a different direction.

Zoe Saldana is filming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and sharing with her legion of fans how she spends her free time in between takes.

Amara La Negra are joining the metaverse. The Latino-owned, multicultural-focused entertainment company just secured a partnership with ThetaDrop, an environmentally friendly and 100% green NFT marketplace, to launch an exclusive series of NFTs.

Ariana DeBose killed her Saturday Night Live monologue! She was fluent, energetic, engaging, lively, funny, proud, and looked terrific. After debuting on SNL on January 15, 2022, the 30-year-old actress and winner of the Golden Globe Award for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story took to social media to thank everyone for the support and share her experience hosting the iconic comedy show for the first time. “The smile on my face says it all,” the star began.

J Balvin is ending 2021 with an unexpected bang! The Colombian artist was awarded as “the Afro-Latino Artist of the Year,” and the honor has raised more than one pair of eyebrows. The African Entertainment Awards selected the star during the weekend even though he is not an Afro-Latino, but a white Latino.

Julianna Peña, also known as “The Venezuelan Vixen,” took social media to share a hilarious tweet showing how Zac Efron seemed mesmerized while she was entering the octagon during her most recent MMA fight.Peña’s image shows Efron staring at the big screens while she gets ready to fight against Amanda Nunes in the UFC 269.