It’s the hook from “Despacito”—the recent monster smash by another Puerto Rican artist, Luis Fonsi—that’s fueling the current surge.

Las Vegas sounds a lot like the current Latin pop music craze

September 14th, 2017

It’s the hook from “Despacito”—the recent monster smash by another Puerto Rican artist, Luis Fonsi—that’s fueling the current surge.

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  • People whose DACA status expires between now and March 5 have until October 5 to renew their forms, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

    People whose DACA status expires between now and March 5 have until October 5 to renew their forms, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

  • Spun off the technology that enabled the “silent disco” trend, it uses wireless headphones to transmit music and instruction to yogis.

    Spun off the technology that enabled the “silent disco” trend, it uses wireless headphones to transmit music and instruction to yogis.

  • Five dispensaries in that city are now eligible to apply for recreational licenses and are expected to launch recreational sales sometime between October and December.

    Five dispensaries in that city are now eligible to apply for recreational licenses and are expected to launch recreational sales sometime between October and December.

  • Amenities will include lakes for cable wakeboarding, surf and whitewater rafting; indoor biking and skydiving; towers for rock climbing and bungee jumping; and ziplines.

    Amenities will include lakes for cable wakeboarding, surf and whitewater rafting; indoor biking and skydiving; towers for rock climbing and bungee jumping; and ziplines.

  • The eventual arrival of an Amazon-sized, non-gaming employer is inevitable, so will we fortify our schools, our infrastructure and our transit?

    The eventual arrival of an Amazon-sized, non-gaming employer is inevitable, so will we fortify our schools, our infrastructure and our transit?

  • “El Potrillo” takes the stage at T-Mobile Arena on September 15.

    “El Potrillo” takes the stage at T-Mobile Arena on September 15.

  • Flosstradamus plays Intrigue as a warm-up for his big club tour.

    Flosstradamus plays Intrigue as a warm-up for his big club tour.

  • “I didn’t know it would happen like this, but it’s fascinating and awesome.”

    “I didn’t know it would happen like this, but it’s fascinating and awesome.”

  • Iron Mike’s new version of his one-man show shares stories from his life beyond the ring.

    Iron Mike’s new version of his one-man show shares stories from his life beyond the ring.

  • The Southside Chicago hip-hop artist released his debut album in May.

    The Southside Chicago hip-hop artist released his debut album in May.

  • Stylist and salon owner Tzigane Libson knew she wanted to go above and beyond.

    Stylist and salon owner Tzigane Libson knew she wanted to go above and beyond.

  • Did you know about the Edge?

    Did you know about the Edge?

  • “To me it’s all about the growth of the artist, the team being together and moving in one direction.”

    “To me it’s all about the growth of the artist, the team being together and moving in one direction.”

  • The legendary comedian and actress performs at the Smith Center on Saturday afternoon.

    The legendary comedian and actress performs at the Smith Center on Saturday afternoon.

  • Also: a benefit for Shade Tree shelter and a bike-in movie night.

    Also: a benefit for Shade Tree shelter and a bike-in movie night.

  • “The year before we signed our deal, we were doing dual headlining shows with Imagine Dragons.”

    “The year before we signed our deal, we were doing dual headlining shows with Imagine Dragons.”

  • “We’ve chilled out a little, but we’re still sort of immature.”

    “We’ve chilled out a little, but we’re still sort of immature.”

  • Also announced: a huge wave of new bands, including Lower Dens, White Reaper and The Regrettes.

    Also announced: a huge wave of new bands, including Lower Dens, White Reaper and The Regrettes.

  • It’ll pump you up for Halloween with campy comedy, strong performances and perhaps a few scares.

    It’ll pump you up for Halloween with campy comedy, strong performances and perhaps a few scares.

  • Brooklyn Bowl, Beerhaus and, of course, Hofbräuhaus.

    Brooklyn Bowl, Beerhaus and, of course, Hofbräuhaus.

  • Viewers expecting a traditional, psychologically plausible narrative will wind up feeling cheated, even trolled, as it slowly metamorphoses into an unrepentant art film.

    Viewers expecting a traditional, psychologically plausible narrative will wind up feeling cheated, even trolled, as it slowly metamorphoses into an unrepentant art film.

  • The late Vince Flynn wrote 13 novels about superspy Mitch Rapp, building a dedicated fan following that helped bring Rapp to the big screen.

    The late Vince Flynn wrote 13 novels about superspy Mitch Rapp, building a dedicated fan following that helped bring Rapp to the big screen.

  • Is it funny enough to sustain an eight-episode series? The answer, surprisingly, is mostly yes.

    Is it funny enough to sustain an eight-episode series? The answer, surprisingly, is mostly yes.

  • The ribs are rich and smoky, and the brisket is just fatty enough, moist and tender with a thin layer of savory bark.

    The ribs are rich and smoky, and the brisket is just fatty enough, moist and tender with a thin layer of savory bark.

  • This eastside spot with a rainbow-tiled floor and a funky jazz soundtrack is dishing up some hearty food in the mornings and afternoons.

    This eastside spot with a rainbow-tiled floor and a funky jazz soundtrack is dishing up some hearty food in the mornings and afternoons.

  • The always-interesting food journey of Jolene Mannina continues.

    The always-interesting food journey of Jolene Mannina continues.

  • Don’t skip the colorful, creative cuisine on the Cosmopolitan’s third floor.

    Don’t skip the colorful, creative cuisine on the Cosmopolitan’s third floor.