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Twenty-two years to the day after viewers first saw a T-Rex charge across the movie theatre screen, Jurassic Park’s highly anticipated sequel, Jurassic World, premieres tonight at midnight. In honor of the film, this week’s Throwback Thursday looks at how movies, from Jurassic World to The Blair Witch Project, have brought their worlds to life online. For those looking…
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we take a look at how a recent documentary puts an original and refreshing spin on a rock legend’s well-known tale. It’s been almost 30 years since Kurt Cobain first arrived on the music scene with his band Nirvana, bringing with them grimy flannel shirts and a rebellious attitude. They…
As sports fans prepare for the beginning of the NBA Finals tomorrow night between Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors and LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers, we take a look at how the league is leading the way when it comes to connecting with its growing Latino audience. In 2010, “La ENE-BE-A” (a translation of the NBA, or…
This Two for Tuesday we will look at two brands who are already gearing up for the Cinco De Mayo festivities and looking to cash in on the popular holiday. Cheers for Cinco de Mayo, the day Americans celebrate Mexico’s victory over France. Even though La Batalla de Puebla is only celebrated regionally in Mexico,…
In 1995, on what would have been Selena’s 24th birthday, then Governor of Texas George W. Bush declared April 16th, Selena Day. This Throwback Thursday, let’s look at the legacy Selena has left in the years since her death. Selena was, and will remain one of the most beloved woman in the Latino community, second only…
Jennifer vs. Angelina, Britney vs. Christina, Batman vs. Superman– we all love to pick sides in long standing rivalries. These ones in particular have been dividing our country for years, but no feud has lasted quite as long as Coke vs. Pepsi. Despised by health-conscious people and loved by thirsty people, these cola kings have become…
What time is it? Madness time. That’s right, the not-a-national-holiday-but-should-be known as March Madness began yesterday, and by now mostly everyone’s brackets are irrelevant (thanks a lot Iowa State and Baylor). Oh well, that’s the way the Big Dance works. If your bracket is shot already, cheer up by taking a look at some of the…
Girl Power, #HeForShe, Femvertising… Twenty years ago, these phrases weren’t even created, now their common among conversations (at least those about gender). Finally, the world seems to realize the innate and immense power women carry. From Academy Award speeches to simple hashtags, gender equality remains a hot topic. The movement is so widespread that brands more…
This Two for Tuesday we’ll look at two bands who have attempted to rebrand after long hiatuses (and some public conflicts). What’s more awkward than losing The Super Bowl due to a bad play call with 30 seconds left in the game while your team is on the one yard line? Possibly nothing… but logging…
2014 may not have been a banner year for the film industry, as Hollywood had its worst box-office summer slump in eight years, with sales down almost 20% from last summer. However, 2014 seems to have been the year of the franchise, as a majority of the top movies were sequels to some fan-favorite films….
Based on a combination of streams, downloads, radio airplays and overall popularity, the year-end Billboard Top 100 list is not usually full of surprises. However, the 2014 list has a lot of newcomers–new artists and artists new to having a place in the Top 10. Before we get ready to ring in the New Year,…
It’s that time of year again! As we wrap 2014 and get ready to say hello to 2015, it seems as if the Internet is filled with nothing but top ten lists to highlight everything from the most streamed songs to the best cat pictures. We decided to join the rest of the Internet in…