The Billboard Music Awards will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada and will air live this Sunday, May 18, at 8:00pm on ABC. Shakira (a six-time winner of the Billboard Music Awards) and Jennifer Lopez (who will be awarded the Icon Award) are scheduled to appear. The 2014 Billboard Music Awards will feature a vast range of performers, support your favorite by voting for them … [Read more...] about Latinas at 2014 Billboard Music Awards
Mother’s Day & Hispanic Culture
Mother's Day or Dia de las Madras is one of the most celebrated holidays in Hispanic culture where mothers are uniquely revered and hold a position of prominence and respect within the family. Latin American Mother's Day traditions differ from those in America; Dia de las Madras in Latin America is literally an all-day celebration filled with endless parties and festivities. In Mexico, … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day & Hispanic Culture
May Events : Kentucky Derby & Cinco De Mayo
The 140th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place this Saturday on May 3, 2104 at Churchill Downs. A long-standing American tradition, it is held annually in Louisville Kentucky on the first Saturday in May. Often referred to as the “fastest two inutes in sports”, the race is scheduled to start at 6:24 pm Eastern Daylight Time. Coincidentally, Cinco De Mayo celebrations will … [Read more...] about May Events : Kentucky Derby & Cinco De Mayo
Mexican Born Oscar Nominee Lupita Amondi Nyong’o : A Latina Favorite
Actress Lupita Amondi Nyong'o has been receiving rave reviews both on and off the red carpet for her brilliant performance in Steve McQueen's 12 Year's A Slave, her break-out role as the film's heroine, Patsey, for which she received Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She is one of the few actors with Latin ties nominated for an Oscar this year (also nominated: Alfonso Cuarón for Best … [Read more...] about Mexican Born Oscar Nominee Lupita Amondi Nyong’o : A Latina Favorite
Snubbed by SAG : Wolf of Wallstreet and Girls
The Wolf of Wallstreet and HBO's Girls were noticeably absent from the 2014 SAG Awards this year. American Hustle on the other hand won outstanding performance by a movie cast. The competition for the top SAG award was intense this year, the other nominees included Twelve Years a Slave, Dallas Buyers Cub, the Butler and August: Osage County. No mention of The Wolf of Wallstreet though. … [Read more...] about Snubbed by SAG : Wolf of Wallstreet and Girls