‘Chicana,’ ‘Selena’ and ‘Requiem 29’ Named to National Film Registry
Progress is being made, but the list is still too short. By Roberto Leal In his book, “The Magic Lantern: An Autobiography,” legendary...
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Bel Hernandez
Dec 27, 20212 min read
End the Winter Holiday Season with A Free Dia de los Reyes Event
The Holidays are not over after New Year. In Mexico, Spain, and some parts of Latin America the end of the holidays is the Dia de los...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 13, 20212 min read
Author of ‘Scandals, Secrets, and Swan Songs’ Explores Showbiz, Again
A writer of many books about the entertainment industry, Boze Hadleigh-Garcia tries to answer burning questions about Latino legends like...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 11, 20214 min read
Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara: The Chicano Culture Sculptor
“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set it free” —Michelangelo By Roberto Leal “Icon” is the most misused, overused and...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 16, 20214 min read
El Grito Heard Around the World
The International Rippling Cultural Effects of Mexican Independence Day Most non-Latinos think Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day....
Bel Hernandez
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Celebrating 40 Years of Service to Farmworkers: Community Activists Honored
By Elia Esparza Presenters and Honorees (L-R) Dr. Alma Martinez, Dolores Huerta. Honorees Bel Hernandez and Thomas Saenz, Richard...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 30, 20203 min read
Tierra Founder, Rudy Salas Has Died
January 5, 1948 – December 29, 2020 The shocking news of the death of Rudy Salas, 72, founder of the popular East L.A. band Tierra and...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 29, 20203 min read
Lucha Libre A Tradition Loved The World Over
Two luchadores talk about the freestyle wrestling legacy south of the border By Cesar Arredondo For Mexican wrestlers Canek Jr. and El...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 28, 20202 min read
Book Review: ‘Toro’ A Heartfelt Coming-Of-Age Fable
by Elia Esparza If ever there was a perfect way to entertain families during these complicated times — a pandemic and quarantine, it...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 28, 20201 min read
Mexican Singer and Composer Armando Manzanero Dead at 85
Latin Heat News Services Legendary Mexican singer, songwriter, composer, and Grammy Award winner Armando Manzanero, whose works became...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Eva Longoria Joins Farmworker Justice For The Holidays
Latin Heat Media Services This holiday season, Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) and Farmworker Justice...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Tommy Chong Takes Cannabis Brand To Europe
Perhaps no one has made more of a living from marijuana than Tommy Chong. His advocacy and diligent efforts to legalize and promote the...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 28, 20202 min read
Review: Boze Hadleigh’s ‘Inside the Hollywood Closet: A Book of Quotes’
By Cris Franco My, my, my! Who knew that Lassie was a boy, Richard Burton changed his name to that of the gay schoolmaster he idolized...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Reggaeton Artists Darkan and Yelsid Release New Single
By Latin Heat News Services Colombian urban music artists Darkan and Yelsid have released their highly anticipated new single and video...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 2, 20201 min read
24th Street Theatre’s Dia de los Muertos Block Party to go Virtual
Latin Heat News Services Aztec dance troupe Huitzilopochtli. Photo by Cindy Marie Jenkins. Courtesy: Lucy Pollak Public Relations The...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Casting for ‘Electricidad,’ First of ‘The Greek Trilogy of Luis Alfaro’ Is A
Electricidad premieres Nov. 6, Oedipus El Rey Nov. 13 and Mojada Nov. 20 Casting for the multi-camera, virtually produced reading of Luis...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 17, 20203 min read
Fun So-Cal Halloween Alternatives
By Justina Bonilla Though Covid-19 has become responsible for canceling many of our favorite holiday events and traditions, such as the...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 11, 20203 min read
Tacos are Taking Over, Let’s Taco About It.
By Marlene Cordova Let’s settle these debates for once and for all. Soft or hard shell tacos? Asada or al pastor? Vegan or meat-lovers?...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 10, 20203 min read
Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event to Celebrate Latinx Culture in America
Airs Monday, October 26th with hosts Eva Longoria, Gloria Estefan, and Ricky Martin CBS announced a new one-hour entertainment special,...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 9, 20201 min read
New Music Friday: Angelica Vila
By Marlene Cordova These past couple of days, I’ve been on my RnB kick, reminiscing the old and discovering some new gems. This week I’d...
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