Angelina Jolie Has Preventative Double Mastectomy
Mom-of-six Angelina Jolie has revealed she underwent a double mastectomy after genetic tests showed she had a high risk of developing breast cancer. The Oscar winner, 37, had the surgery in February and completed the last of the follow-up procedures in April, she reveals in a New York Times op-ed piece called My Medical Choice. “My [...]
Shakira Leaving ‘The Voice’ to Be with Baby Milan
Colombian superstar Shakira is leaving The Voice after just one season, citing her desire to focus on her own musical career and spend more time with her new baby, Milan. In an interview with E! Online, Shakira confirmed she was leaving NBC’s hit singing competition. “It was a hard decision for me to make, because [...]
JLo Multitasking: NUVOtv, ‘American Idol’ & A New Song
Jennifer Lopez, singer, dancer, actress and former American Idol judge, will take the stage at NUVOtv’s Upfront presentation in New York City this week. NUVOtv is the first English-language television network created for U.S. Latinos. Lopez and NUVOtv executives will unveil the network’s 2013-14 programming slate and share their vision and roadmap for making NUVOtv [...]
Halle Berry & Gabriel Aubry’s School Run
Expectant mama Halle Berry was seen dropping off her 5-year-old daughter Nahla at school in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Wednesday (May 8). The pregnant Academy Award-winner, 46, covered her growing baby bump under a lovely layered sweater. Read Related: Latino Celebrity New Moms & Dads We Love Later that same day, Nahla’s doting daddy, Canadian male [...]
Exclusive Pics: William Levy’s Latina Magazine Cover Shoot
William Levy is driving us wild on the the June/July 2013 “Hot Guys” issue of Latina magazine. With a lady-killing smile and a body that won’t quit, Levy has steamed up telenovelas for more than eight years. Now the Cuban actor is ready to bring Latin sexy back to Hollywood. Will he succeed. Our money’s on yes. Especially when he [...]
‘Smuggled,’ an Indie Film Celebrating Immigrant Mothers
The award-winning film, Smuggled written and directed by Ramón Hamilton, brings to life the sacrifice immigrant mothers make to provide their children with better opportunities by leaving their own countries for the United States. The film is about is about Hilaria Rodriguez, played brilliantly by Denisse Bon, and her 9 year-old son Miguel, played by [...]
Zoe Saldana: A Trekkie Latina We Love
In an entertainment world dominated by light-skinned Latinas, actress Zoe Saldana makes her mark in Hollywood playing diverse roles and showing off her fabulous sense of style. Saldana is Dominican and Puerto Rican and considers herself “una mujer negra”. The 34-year-old Queens native has been busy promoting her new movie Star Trek Into Darkness where [...]
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Renew Vows
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows and celebrated Moraccan and Monroe’s second birthday at Disneyland on Tuesday (April 30). The Day also marked the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary. The American Idol judge shared photos on Instagram and Twitter. E! reports Carey, 43, met Cannon, 32, via horse-drawn crystal carriage. The twins dressed just like their [...]
Julie Compton’s Novel ‘Keep No Secrets’
I think the last book review I did was for Tell No Lies, wasn’t it? I have been slow with the reviews because I didn’t think you wanted to hear my take on The Multinational Corporate Experience. Am I right? Well, I am excited and ridiculously late to tell you about Julie’s new book Keep No Secrets! It [...]
From Cardboard Box to Custom Storage Container
If there’s one thing I enjoy almost as much as crafting and thrifting, it’s customizing my personal belongings and especially my personal space. Recently we’ve started repurposing one of our bedrooms into a workroom for my husband Juan and me. He’s got a desk and a computer and a more quiet place to write. Although [...]
