Shakira closed out the Mexican leg of her world tour Sunday night with a free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo that drew an estimated 400,000 people — the largest crowd ever recorded at the iconic plaza for a live music event. Mexico City Head of Government Clara Brugada announced the attendance figure after the show, which served as the final Mexico date of Shakira's Las … [Read more...] about Free Shakira Concert in Mexico City Breaks Records
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Big Tax Break for Mexican Film Productions Has Salma Hayek’s Blessing
Actress Salma Hayek Pinault stood alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on Sunday to announce a sweeping new tax incentive for film and audiovisual production in Mexico — a 30% income tax break designed to keep domestic productions at home and lure international shoots south of the border. The incentive, coordinated with the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit … [Read more...] about Big Tax Break for Mexican Film Productions Has Salma Hayek’s Blessing
The UNAM Biblioteca Central: Juan O’Gorman’s Stone Mosaic Masterpiece
Each exterior wall of UNAM’s Biblioteca Central in Mexico City tells of different eras. The north wall of the Central Library faces the pre-Hispanic past. It shows the duality of life and death. On one side are the gods of life and creation. Quetzalcoatl appears as a feathered serpent. Tlaloc carries a mat on his back. On the other side are the gods of darkness and death. … [Read more...] about The UNAM Biblioteca Central: Juan O’Gorman’s Stone Mosaic Masterpiece
Is Angelina Jolie in Tulum Scouting Locations for Her Next Film?
Photo: Luan Fonseca / Unsplash Unconfirmed reports out of Quintana Roo suggest that two of Hollywood's biggest names may be eyeing Tulum as the backdrop for a new film project. According to multiple Mexican news outlets, Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Pinault were recently spotted visiting natural locations in the area, including the … [Read more...] about Is Angelina Jolie in Tulum Scouting Locations for Her Next Film?
New Single by Mandinga Refuses to Play Nice: Watch the Video Here…
All photos courtesy Mandinga Mandinga, the European band best-known for their unique blend of Latin rhythms and global pop sensibilities, has just released their latest single… and it’s a hot one. Marking a deliberate shift toward Latin urban territory, the track, Mala, is now available on all major streaming platforms and pairs Afrobeat-influenced production with … [Read more...] about New Single by Mandinga Refuses to Play Nice: Watch the Video Here…