Esperanza Spalding

Celebrating Black History Month: Celebrities With African-American Roots

Celebrating Black History Month: 16 Celebrities With African-American Roots
By Priscilla Rodriguez | 02/01/2014 - 12:00

February marks the celebration of Black History Month in the United States and Canada. The annual month-long observance of African-American history first took place in 1970 at Kent State University.

Happy Birthday, Gina Torres: The 20 Most Beautiful Afro-Latinas on the Planet!
By Lee Hernandez | 04/25/2013 - 10:55

Although she doesn't look a day over 30, the lovely Gina Torres is turning 43 today. And what better way to honor the stunning Cubana than by naming her one of our most beautiful Afro-Latina celebs on the planet!

Gina, we love you, you're beautiful (inside and out) and we're so proud to have you representing for Latinas in Hollywood.

Without further ado -- and in honor of Gina's cumpleaños-- we proudly present the 20 Most Beautiful Afro-Latinas on the Planet. Happy birthday, Gina!

2013 Grammy Awards: Full List of Winners!
By Amaris Castillo | 02/11/2013 - 09:11

It felt as though everyone was glued to the 55th Grammy Awards last night – including us!

2013 Grammy Nominations: Juanes, Romeo Santos, Miguel, and More!
By Sugey Palomares | 12/06/2012 - 09:34

The 2013 Grammy nominations were announced on Wednesday night and our Latin artists are dominating the roster. Juanes' MTV Unplugged continues to receive musical acclaim and was nominated for "Best Latin Pop Album," along with the duo Jesse y Joy, Ricardo Arjona, Fonseca, and Kany Garcia.

Jon Stewart and Esperanza Spalding on The Daily Show on April 12

Watch: Esperanza Spalding Shines On The Daily Show
By Sally Mercedes | 04/13/2012 - 12:00

We've loved Esperanza Spalding for years now, so we're really excited to see her getting bigger and bigger as time goes by. That's why we're thrilled she appeared on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart last night and totally killed it! While promoting her new album, Radio Music Society, she performed the songs "Crowned & Kissed" and "Black Gold," and made a fan of Jon Stewart, for sure.