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L.A.’s homegrown actress, Belissa Escobedo, stars opposite Reba McEntire in the new NBC series “Happy’s Place.”

The 24-year-old decorated gymnast shines in her network return, delivering viral moments in the spirit and joy of the Paris Olympics.

A decade deep in her craft, Becky G is ready for her new chapter with the release of her fourth studio album, “Encuentros.”

Dance clubs and venues across the U.S. are partnering with social media Latino influencers to reel in a new generation of música Mexicana dancers.

Xolo Maridueña grew up alongside his ‘Cobra Kai,’ character. Now the actor is ready for the next act of his career.

In summer 1999, Ricky Martin’s ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ took over Top 40 radio, ushering the so-called Latin explosion in pop music.

Light blue dreidels, chocolate coin ‘gelt’ and fried churro waffles set the scene at the Ilumnia Jews of Color Hanukkah, part of NuRoots’ Infinite Light Hanukkah festival.

Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores is being accused of passing off pictures of food as her own on social media.

‘A Million Miles Away’ shares the true story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández. Hernández was rejected by the NASA astronaut training program 11 times before being selected at the age of 41 in 2004.

Mexican singer Peso Pluma is YouTube’s most-viewed artist of the year in the United States, beating out Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Drake and NBA YoungBoy to take the top spot.

Ask any local to define the neighborhood and they’ll tell you it’s the ‘real Eastside.’

A video of Ron Gibson slapping a migrant worker has prompted a deeper investigation by authorities.

Drag PAC seeks to attract voters and support candidates fighting for the LGBTQ+ community.

The incident propelled Edgar Vilchez on a path of activism.

Politicians can only do so much, says the co-producer and co-curator of the temporary gallery and festival. It’s art, culture and artists that help the community make sense of the world.

The 30-year-old Colombian star gave an outstanding performance filled with nostalgic hits. Due to the weather, he was the final performer of the festival.

The 10-day long celebration leans into the commercialization of “Cinco de Mayo,” hoping to educate and enrich Chicagoans on Mexican culture.

Mole de Mayo celebrates 15 years this Memorial Day weekend in a new location after receiving pushback from local residents.

This year, the event was put on by Yollocalli, the museum’s youth outreach program in Little Village, and CALOR, an LGBTQ advocacy organization focused on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness in the Latino community.

The sixth annual Michelada Festival returns to Chicago’s South Side on July 13 and 14, with Oakwood Beach as its designated new venue.