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entertainment19 days ago•48 min saved

The Names They Gave Up: 13 Latinx Celebs Pressured to Americanize

BuzzFeed’s feature chronicles 13 Latinx celebrities who faced pressure to anglicize or conceal their birth names to break into Hollywood, from Martin Sheen (Ramón Estévez) and Oscar Isaac (Óscar Hernández Estrada) to James Roday Rodriguez, Steven Bauer (Esteban Echevarría Samson), Ritchie Valens (Richard Valenzuela), and Rita Moreno (Rosa Dolores Alver). The piece highlights decades of industry bias and the eventual reclaiming of heritage by many stars.

via BuzzFeed|

#celebrity #entertainment #hollywood

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Rising HIV Cases in Colorado Spark Concern

HIV cases in Colorado have increased by 11% from 2022 to 2023, with a significant rise among the Latinx population, now accounting for 52% of cases in 2024. Experts attribute this trend to factors such as stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to preventative measures like PrEP. Efforts are being made to increase testing and awareness, particularly among underserved communities, to curb the rise in cases. Additionally, there is a noted increase in syphilis cases, especially among pregnant women, highlighting the need for comprehensive testing and care.

via 9News.com KUSA|

#colorado #health #healthcare

music2 years ago•9 min saved

"Kali Uchis Expecting and Exciting with 'Orquídeas' Album"

Grammy-winning singer Kali Uchis discusses her new Spanish-language album "Orquídeas" and reveals her pregnancy, expressing her readiness for motherhood after undergoing necessary healing and getting sober. She reflects on her Colombian-American upbringing, the challenges of navigating the music industry's division between English and Spanish-language markets, and the importance of representing bisexuality in her music. Despite facing backlash, Uchis remains committed to breaking industry standards and paving the way for Latinas in music.

via Los Angeles Times|

#kali-uchis #latinx #music

music3 years ago•0 min saved

Karol G's Fiery SNL Debut with Powerful Performances and Statement Against Photoshopping.

Colombian singer Karol G performed two singles from her latest album, Mañana Será Bonito, on a Latinx-themed episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Ana de Armas. Backed by a group of singers and an all-women band, Karol G delivered near-flawless vocals while sporting a black, spiky top and posing on top of a black BMW convertible.

via Rolling Stone|

#ana-de-armas #karol-g #latinx