Articles Posted March 2010
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ImpreMedia and Univision Will Share Content
Pin itemailWhere are you getting your information these days? Online news portals, Facebook, television, podcasts, friends? ImpreMedia (publisher of El Diaro here in New York and La Opinion in L.A. among others) & Univision Interactive announced they are partnering and will exchange online and mobile content. Under the agreement, both companies will share local and [...]
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Apaga that Luz! Earth Hour is tonight 8:30-9:30
Pin itTonight from 8:30-9:30 local time, is EARTH HOUR! You’ve probably seen those awesome pictures from previous year’s event when cities around the world go dark to send a message to the world that the time for action on climate change is here! Sign up for Earth hour at www.EarthHour.org. The video below shows footage [...]
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Latinos like Pop Music, too!
Pin it As Latinos in the U.S.A we are exposed to diverse styles of music, that said we all have different tastes and are always looking to expand our horizons in musical tastes. My friends and I have just experienced one the most mind-blowing performances from international artists right here in NYC. Alphabeat is a [...]
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Christian Chavez Launches su Album Almas Transparentes; responds to Paquita
Pin itChristian Chavez (follow him on Twitter: @ChristianCha) former member of the popular pop latino band RBD, is now a solo artist and is launching his album “Almas Transparentes” today, March 23, 2010. FELICIDADES!!! In related news, as you know, Christian is publicly out and was recently asked by a popular gossip show “El Gordo [...]
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Confused by Healthcare Reform? Adonde Vas?
Pin itThe man in this video must have been so excited about healthcare reform, he forgot where he was going and walked right out behind the President and vice president. What do you think? Leave comments below or share them with us on Twitter and Facebook.
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More Latinos Online, Mexico News & Barbara Walters?
Pin itThis Podcast: Yes, that’s right, Barbara Walters makes it into this podcast. Which question does she regret asking Ricky Martin and does it really matter? José Peralta faces Hiram Monserrate in today’s election in Queens, New York. Mariana and Jon weigh in on the race. How many Latinos are online and where are they [...]
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White LAPD Officer wins Discrimination Suit
Pin itAn LAPD officer has won a discrimination suit against the department after he claimed a Latino supervisor treated him differently because of his race. What was his race? White. Paul Waymire (on the left in the picture) was awarded $125,000 by a jury for his pain and suffering related to the treatment, according to [...]
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Paquita La Del Barrio Picks Death over Gay Parents
Pin itIf you haven’t been following this story yet, Paquita la del Barrio, the well-known Mexican rancheras signer, is standing against same-sex adoption, saying, “I’d rather see a kid die.” The 62-year-old singer told Escandalo TV that, “It’s not in my taste that a poor creature should be adopted by them,” (see video below via [...]
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Dos Lives Podcast: Let’s talk about Food
Pin it This Podcast: Have you seen the new Chiquita Banana stickers? We’ve got the 411 and our tops picks. Latino themed grocery stores on the decline? Jon and Mariana take a look. How is the tomato crisis affecting you, plus rich Mexicans and mucho mas. Click below and listen to the podcast without leaving [...]
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Should NY Gov. David Paterson “Step Aside” and leave office?
Pin it What do you think? While this issue isn’t Latino-specific as many of the issues are that we cover here on Dos Lives, it definitely affects the Latino community as New York State residents. The Village Voice has a good cover story this week (the one in the picture above) on all the events [...]
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¿Te gusta Selena’s Double?
Pin itThis month will mark 15 years since the loss of the Tejano Music Queen, Selena Quintanilla Perez. She was a woman who was able to captivate and break into the male dominated industry while winning our hearts over with her humor and charisma. Last week, Telefutura picked Ilyssa as Selena’s “doble” or double, who [...]
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¿Who am I? U.S. Census Provides Solution to the Check Box Challenge
Pin itAre you challenged when it comes to ‘checking boxes’? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, the Dos Lives team could probably check every box out there and we’ve covered this topic before on both the site and in our weekly podcast. This year’s census will give the nation’s more than 308 million people [...]
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Prince Royce Album Launches Today
Pin it***** PRINCE ROYCE FANS: We’ve got an updated article and an exclusive video just for you: http://doslives.com/2010/10/11/prince-royce-taking-over-one-step-at-a-time/ ***** Prince Royce is a young solo artist who is being heard everywhere and slowly becoming a household name. His Bachata songs are being spread like wildfire and there is no doubt he has the drive and [...]
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