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'The Voice's' Mary Miranda Talks Selena, Shakira & Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s Cuban Trip

By Jesus Trivino | 04/15/2013 - 14:34 |

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Mary Miranda stole viewers’ hearts last week on The Voice with her rousing rendition of Selena’s “Como La Flor.” With the The Voice’s battle rounds beginning tonight, Miranda looks forward to gaining more fans on her way to the top of competition. Here, she talks to Latina.com about her music idols, Selena and Michael Jackson, her Voice coach, Shakira, and her Cuba travel tips for Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

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Raq-C’s World: The 3 F’s - Fabulous, Fun & Free!

By Raq-C0 | 04/11/2013 - 14:00

Thank you for joining me another week to read my blog, “RAQ-C’s World,” where I share with you all my tips on how to be a fabulous modern day Latina from the inside out. I like to touch on all subjects, from relationships to hot topics, fashion, health, spirituality, and careers.

The 3 F’s are the three things I feel you need to live life to the fullest.

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‘Southland’ Actress Carmen Corral Talks Banda Music & Hot Scenes with Ben McKenzie (EXCLUSIVE)

By Kamren Curiel | 04/10/2013 - 15:41 |

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Mexican American actress Carmen Corral has been hustling her way through Hollywood ever since graduating from UCLA with a theater degree in 2004. The Chicago native’s first big break came shortly after graduation when she landed a role in HBO’s Chicano rights film Walkout, which depicted the 1968 East L.A. student uprising.

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National Poetry Month: 10 of Our Favorite Latino Poets

By Sugey Palomares | 04/09/2013 - 10:59 | 0 Comments

Whether it's a sonnet or a free verse, poetry has the power to move the soul the way no other form of literature can. In honor of National Poetry Month, we are counting down 10 of our favorite Latino poets of all time. Find out who made the cut and let us know who your favorite writer is!

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Sandra Cisneros (1954 – Present)

The Chicana writer may be best known for her fiction novel, The House on Mango Street, and her collection of short stories, Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories, but Cisneros has also published an array of raw and descriptive poems that challenge Chicana identity and sexuality. Her poetry collections, My Wicked Wicked Ways and Loose Woman, include vivid and erotic proses that celebrate the essence of being a free and fearless woman.  

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8 Gay Latino Celebs Who Are Out and Proud!

By Lee Hernandez | 04/09/2013 - 09:51 | 0 Comments

Linda Perry has been buzzing this week after news broke that she's engaged to The Talk co-host Sara Gilbert are officially engaged! The Brazilian songwriter planned a musical picnic to pop the question.

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Why we love her: The rock musician looks out for her own. Perry is very involved with the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center and, through its annual event “An Evening with Women,” helps provide a safe place and support for LGBT youth. 

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Happy Birthday, Ana de la Reguera! 8 Ways She Gives Back to the Latino Community

By Tom Castaneda | 04/08/2013 - 09:12 | 0 Comments

Since portraying Sister Encarnación in 2006’s Jack Black-starrer Nacho Libre, Ana de la Reguera has been making her mark in Hollywood, as well as maintaining her superstar status in Latin America. But the Mexican actress, who just happens to be turning 36 today (April 8), hasn’t forgotten her roots. When she isn’t acting or modeling, de la Reguera spends her time with charitable projects. Here’s a look at her philanthropic efforts.

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Kahlua with a Cause

In 2010, Ana de la Reguera appeared in Kahlua’s new ad campaign, “Delicioso,” which aimed to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Veracruz, The actress, who was born and raised in the Mexican state, invited viewers to meet the people and explore the culture of Veracruz, while spotlighting the origins and ingredients of the brand. For her involvement, Kahlua donated $50,000 to help the Capadocia actress establish a foundation to help Veracruz recover from Hurricane Karl, which ravaged the area days before shooting the Kahlua ads.

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