November 2019 - CALIRICANS.COM

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Google introduce Puerto Rican art to everyone

When Google brought hundreds of Puerto Rican artworks online Thursday for the world to enjoy, the spirit of Lin-Manuel Miranda was, as the Hamilton lyrics go, in the room where it happened.

The actor, composer and lyricist partnered with the Google Arts & Culture initiative to digitize treasures from the island, some in exquisitely high resolution that allows viewers to study the works down to their intricate shadows and brush strokes.

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Cubs shortstop Javier Báez graces cover of MLB’s video game The Show

Javier Báez joins an elite group of Chicago sports athletes that have graced the cover of flagship sports video games. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks appeared on the cover of EA Sports NHL series. Hall of famers Michael Jordan and Brian Urlacher were on the cover for the NBA and NFL games. Báez is also the first Cubs player since Anthony Rizzo to be the cover athlete for a baseball video game. Rizzo was the cover athlete for “RBI Baseball” in 2015.

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Ricky Martin, Residente, Bad Bunny Debut New Song ‘Cántalo’ Ahead of Latin Grammys

Ricky Martin, Residente and Bad Bunny — or, the trio who helped take down Puerto Rico’s ex-Governor Ricardo Rosselló — emerged with a new single on Monday night titled “Cántalo,” or “Sing It.”

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Mets’ new manager Carlos Beltran makes NYC history as first Latino head coach

Carlos Beltran understands what it means to come first.

Not only has he been named the Mets’ first Latino manager in team history, he also claimed the title of first Latino head coach of a major sports team in any of the Big Apple’s sports teams.

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Puerto Rican Filmmaker Mariem Pérez Documents the Life of Oscar-Winner Rita Moreno

Filmmaker Mariem Pérez will become the first Puerto Rican female chosen to direct, write and edit one of PBS’ American Masters series about Rita Moreno under the working title ‘The Girl Who Decided to Go for It.’

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Ozuna Joins Alien Dance-Off in New ‘Hasta Que Salga El Sol’ Video

Puerto Rican-Dominican crooner Ozuna parties down with extraterrestrials in the video for his hooky new reggaeton single, “Hasta Que Salga El Sol.” It’s the eighth release off his upcoming third album, Nibiru, set for release by the end of the year.

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Rita Moreno, Gina Torres And Laurie Hernandez Will Be Co-Grand Marshals At The 2020 Tournament of Roses

It might only be November but our eyes are already focused on a big event in 2020. That’s when the famous Tournament of Roses —the traditional New Year’s Day Celebration that includes the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California— will be held once again. However, we’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration, because of the iconic women who will act as grand marshals for the 130th anniversary of the event.

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Ricky Martin to Host Latin Grammy Awards With Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega

Ricky Martin will co-host the 20th Latin Grammy Awards next month alongside Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega, the Latin Record Academy announced on Thursday.

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Where to Eat in San Juan, According to a Puerto Rican Chef

Chef Ana Ortiz started “Day into Night,” a venture that’s not a catering company but a space to create “celebratory dinners,” including some in her hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ortiz has an upcoming pop-up dinner in San Juan and is cooking for a vanilla conference in the mountains, reinforcing that sense of vitality and community from the meals that she prepares all over the world.

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments

Mala Rodríguez, Guaynaa Party With Big Freedia in New ‘Dame Bien’ Video

Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez teams up with Puerto Rican goofball Guaynaa in the racy new reggaeton track, “Dame Bien,” or “Give It to Me Good.” And with an assist from Big Freedia, Queen of New Orleans bounce, the two acquaint themselves with a different kind of perreo intenso.

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Caliricans. 0 comments