When music heals: Bad Bunny and the collective power of art

Art and music have always been more than entertainment. They are ways of remembering who we are, of finding meaning in what we have lived, and of healing together. In times of loss, grief or change, art opens a door to connection, a door that...

Professor collaborates with Bad Bunny to bring Puerto Rican history to millions

When University of Wisconsin–Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo went on vacation last December, he promised his family and therapist he’d leave work behind. But that plan changed on Christmas Eve, when an unexpected Instagram...

Bad Bunny, ICE and the Super Bowl: How music, immigration and MAGA collided

When the NFL announced that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny would headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, it triggered more than the usual excitement. It unleashed a political fiasco. Conservatives accused the league of ignoring traditional US...

Former all-star infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at 81

Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and '70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81. A spokesperson for the Cleveland Guardians said Monday that the...

Puerto Rican Day brings waves of pride and colorful Photo of the Week

The theme: “The Echoes of Wisdom of Our Elders.” The event: The 28th annual Puerto Rican Day parade in Palm Bay, hosted by United Third Bridge. A crowd-pleasing event, the parade and related festival never fail to bring miles of smiles as culture,...

Puerto Rico vs. Argentina: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel

Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the International friendly between Puerto Rico and Argentina. Puerto Rico and Argentina are scheduled to come together on Tuesday morning in an international friendly fixture. The...

BAD BUNNY BACKING: Ana Navarro says Puerto Rican singer represents 'people whose hearts are broken' amid MAGA outrage

Ana Navarro has praised Bad Bunny for his efforts to provide opportunities to Puerto Ricans after he was announced as the Super Bowl halftime show headliner. Bad Bunny will perform at the show in February 2026. His Super Bowl announcement hasn't...

Meet the Tennessean Boys Athlete of the Week nominees, presented by Ponce Law

TSSAA football, golf candidates up for Ponce Law Boys Athlete of Week

Carlos Santana refutes viral hoax claiming he opposed Super Bowl halftime show

Guitar legend Carlos Santana has issued a lengthy statement in support of Bad Bunny after fake news stories reported he was critical of the NFL's controversial decision to appoint the Puerto Rican musician as the half-time entertainment at next...

From the Puerto Rican Stove to Netflix: The Story of Chef Shamil Velázquez Cedeño

In Netflix's Next Gen Chef competition, held at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), 21 young chefs—all under 30 and students at the renowned institution—competed to be crowned the best chef of the next generation and win the grand prize of...

Carlos Santana denies Bad Bunny Super Bowl beef

Guitar wiz Carlos Santana squashed rumors that he was upset about Bad Bunny being selected to perform at Super Bowl LX with a statement calling the claim “totally false.” The NFL’s decision to book the 31-year-old Puerto Rican pop star was met...

Puerto Ricans delve into Asian culture

What once seemed like a passing fad is now emerging as a sustained cultural phenomenon. It's the influence of Asia, especially Korea, Japan, and China, that has become part of the daily lives of many Puerto Ricans, transforming consumer habits,...

Carlos Santana Refutes Viral Hoax Claiming He Opposed Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Carlos Santana has set the record straight after a false story circulated online claiming the legendary guitarist had criticized the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. In a statement shared to his official social...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – October 13, 2025

Cruise community to meet in San Juan next week The cruise community will gather in San Juan, Puerto Rico next week for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show, taking place October 21–24, 2025. The spirit of...

How Much Prize Money Is at the Six Kings Slam 2025? Is It the Largest in Tennis History?

As the season winds down, it feels bittersweet. But tennis exhibitions always bring back some fire, and the Six Kings Slam is about to do just that! Since debuting last year, the Riyadh event has been the talk of the town, featuring six of the top...

Sandy Alomar Sr., longtime big-league player and coach, dies at 81

Sandy Alomar Sr., a longtime Major League Baseball infielder and the father of stars Sandy Alomar Jr. and Roberto Alomar, has died at 81, MLB announced Monday. We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Major League player and coach Sandy...

UW-Madison Professor Collaborates with Bad Bunny to Bring Puerto Rican History to Millions

PAYMENTS. DON’T MISS THE BIG EVENT! HE’S ONE OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN MUSIC. HE’S HEADLINING THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW THIS SEASON, BUT FOR BAD BUNNY, HIS NEWEST ALBUM, HE TURNED TO SOME UNEXPECTED BACKUP. DEANA GUTIERREZ EXPLORES THE UNIQUE...

College Football Programs Don’t Go Through With First-Ever History Just Days Before It Was Supposed To Happen

The disorganization here is diabolical. Kentucky State and Franklin Pierce originally had plans to play college football Saturday in Puerto Rico. However, only six days prior to kickoff, the teams have decided to move the game back to the good ol’...

Former infielder and coach Sandy Alomar Sr., father of former Cleveland Indians Roberto and Sandy Jr., dies at 81

Sandy Alomar Sr., a former All-Star infielder and father of ex-Cleveland Indians stars Roberto and Sandy Jr., has died at 81. Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and '70s who went on to coach in the majors...