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Cuba: Renowned visual artist Rafael Zarza to honor Havana space
Hosted by journalist Magda Resik, the event is part of the program of activities for the 24th Arte en la Rampa Fair and provides an opportunity to learn about the lives and work of personalities in the art and culture of the country. Zarza...

Varadero Josone Festival rocked at the rhythm of Cuban culture
After two nights of great reception at Josone Park in Varadero beach, this Wednesday the project’s leader will perform with his band in one of the most anticipated appearances by fans of the event. According to the official program, they will...

The best places to visit in Cuba
Cuba delights travelers with enchanting pastel-flecked cities – where the beat of tropical rhythms is never far from earshot – that give way to lush forests and waterways rich with wildlife. Bask on a white sand beach, survey the sky for migrating...

CONCERTS CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE SEPT. 13 AT FLORIDA KEYS BREWING CO.
Miami’s premier Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will celebrate the release of their new album The Guajiro Triangle and honor Cuban music icons the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611...

Mark Cuban breaks silence on Mavericks sale as fans question team's future
In 2023, Mark Cuban left the Dallas Mavericks, selling the franchise for roughly $3.5 billion, ending a two-decade-long tenure in which he became synonymous with the team's identity. In the nearly two years since Mark Cuban stepped away as the...
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Gloria Estefan Reveals She Had a Body Double for the 'Turn the Beat' Around Music Video: 'I Was Very Pregnant' By Daniela Avila
NEED TO KNOW Gloria Estefan revealed she had a body double for her 1994 "Turn the Beat Around" music video because she was eight months pregnant Estefan said that when she recorded the song, daughter Emily would "twist and turn and kick" Estefan...

Tourism and hotel leasing in Cuba. A valid option?
During the sessions of the National Assembly of People’s Power, held in July 2025, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced that the government is considering leasing hotel facilities. This would be used as one of the avenues for foreign...

Carlos Giménez urges Donald Trump to strip PAHO immunity over forced Cuban labor in Brazil
U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez is pressing President Donald Trump to curb the protections of a World Health Organization affiliate accused of facilitating human trafficking and forced labor in Brazil. Giménez, a Miami Republican, is urging Trump to...

AP News: James Cameron on two decades of making 'Avatar' and the future he sees for movies
NEW YORK (AP) — James Cameron recently turned 71 as he brought his third “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” to the finish line. Cameron first began developing “Avatar” more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years...

"He was shocked" - Mark Cuban reveals BTS of selling Mavericks & 'intention' behind holding minority stake in $4.7B franchise
Mark Cuban's decision to sell the majority of his ownership position in the Dallas Mavericks was one of the biggest surprises in recent memory. In 2023, it became official that Cuban sold 73% of the controlling stake to Miriam Adelson, Sivan...

Top Action Movies of the Past Decade: A Yearly Breakdown
The last decade has produced some classic action movies, including big franchise releases and creative original concepts. Historic franchises like James Bond and Mission: Impossible have produced some of their greatest hits in recent years, but...

Cuban government denounces U.S. military deployment in Caribbean and rejects anti-drug justification
The Cuban government denounced this Monday the military deployment of U.S. “naval and air forces” in the southern Caribbean Sea and rejected the idea that the operation is aimed at combating drug cartels. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla...
Japanese Conference concludes in Cuba
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba, August 24 (ACN) The 9th Japanese Conference in the city of Santiago de Cuba came to an end after several days of workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and other activities related to the culture of the Asian nation. Mr. Tajika...

Cuba mourns the death of musician Ruben Leliebre
The organization, which expresses in its statement that the island’s music community is mourning the loss, says: “With deep sorrow we report the death of musician Ruben Leliebre del Toro, which occurred on August 18, 2025. Santiago de Cuba loses...

Tribute to the Florida musician Nicolás González on the anniversary of his death (+Photo)
Florida, 26 Aug. – The house of the Trova Tradicional Pedro Loforte Sablón paid tribute this Saturday to the Florida musician Nicolás González on the ninth anniversary of his death, coinciding with the celebration of the birth of the legendary...

Cuba: Agreement signed with Paraguayan Documentary Film Association
The Paraguayan National Audiovisual Institute and the Cuban Embassy in Asuncion will be present online at 11:00 a.m. local time. The premiere of the documentary film series “Ruta ADN Cuba,” dedicated to painter Roberto Diago, will follow. The...

Mark Cuban explains why he doesn't think NBA expansion will happen any time soon
NBA expansion has been a constant topic of conversation for years, but there's been very little progress on making it become a reality. League commissioner Adam Silver said in July that the league was instructed by team owners to conduct an...

Romulus Entertainment Releases First Look For TIFF Pic ‘Killing Castro’ Starring Diego Boneta And Al Pacino
Romulus Entertainment has released the first image for its upcoming pic Killing Castro, which is set to make its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival next month. The film stars Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Maridueña, KiKi Layne, Alexander...

Cuba accuses US of waging economic, media warfare
Cuba’s Johana Tablada says US sanctions, travel bans, and attacks on medical programs aim to isolate Havana and punish its people. Cuba’s Deputy Director-General for US Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Johana Tablada, has accused Washington of...

Mike Tyson Says Heavyweight Who Took Over 200 Of His Punches Had The Best Chin
Heavyweight great ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson once revealed which of his over opponents had the best chin. Tyson entered the paid ranks as an 18-year-old back in 1985, winning his first 19 professional bouts via stoppage which included 12 first round...