Soccer Champions Tour 2023: Real Madrid vs AC Milan

July 26, 2023 Joel Duran

Real Madrid earned a 3-2 victory over AC Milan on Sunday July 23rd, 2023 at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Christian Pulisic, United States Men’s National Team captain, helped AC Milan take an early lead with a corner kick assist to his teammate Fikayo Tomori. AC Milan doubled their lead with a beautiful shot from outside the box by the Argentine Luka Romero. The game had quick turnaround in the second half following numerous substitutions by Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti. Federico Valverde tied the game with goals in the 57th and 59th minutes of the game. Later, Vinicius Junior would give Real Madrid the lead and eventual win with his fast break shot in the 83rd minute.

https://www.soccerchampionstour.com/en/

Mister Cartoon's "Just My Imagination" by Joel Duran

June 18, 2023 Joel Duran

Chicano artist Mister Cartoon in collaboration with Beyond the Streets is exhibiting his “Just My Imagination” show at Control Gallery in Los Angeles, California through July 16th, 2023. He “began his career as a graffiti artist before branching into murals, album covers, logos, and now most famously known for his tattoos (mistercartoon.com).” He has tattooed a long list of celebrities that includes Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Travis Barker, Dr. Dre, Christina Aguilera, and 50 Cent. His current show highlights his airbrushing and drawing abilities on a variety of surfaces, including a unique classic car.

https://control.gallery/

Concacaf Champions League Final 2023 by Joel Duran

June 7, 2023 Joel Duran

Leon representing Mexico’s Liga MX beat LAFC of Major League Soccer 1-0 at BMO Stadium on the cool evening of Sunday June 4th, 2023 in downtown Los Angeles, California. That score combined with Leon’s first leg 2-1 victory in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico earned Leon the title of Concacaf Champions League 2023.

https://www.lafc.com/

Sueños Music Festival 2023 by Joel Duran and Roger Martinez

June 5, 2023 Joel Duran

Sueños Music Festival on the Memorial Day weekend of May 27th to May 28th, 2023 at Grant Park in downtown Chicago, Illinois was a joyous celebration of Latino music. Attendees were welcomed by the city’s 57th mayor Brandon Johnson, a former Chicago Teachers Union member. He promised that Chicago would continue hosting the festival as long as he was mayor. The crowd accepted the extended invitation responding with loud chants, claps, and screams.

https://www.suenosmusicfestival.com/

CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal: LAFC vs Club Leon by Joel Duran

May 10, 2023 Joel Duran

Los Angeles Football Club defeated Philadelphia Union 3-0 on Tuesday evening of May 2nd, 2023 at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles, California. That victory for LAFC combined with the first leg 1-1 tie between the two Major League Soccer teams on April 26th, 2023 secured the Los Angeles team a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League Final against Club Leon of the Mexican Liga BBVA MX. Leon beat Tigres UANL in the other leg of the tournament’s semifinal round by an aggregate score of 4-3.

https://www.lafc.com/

Sueños Music Festival 2022 After-movie

April 22, 2023 Joel Duran

https://www.suenosmusicfestival.com/

Cam & China Rolling Loud Los Angeles 2023 Interview by Joel Duran

March 20, 2023 Joel Duran

I interviewed Cam & China following their Rolling Loud Los Angeles 2023 performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vifs_AVBVI8

Esteban Escobedo Interview by Joel Duran

March 13, 2023 Joel Duran

We interviewed Esteban Escobedo after Professional Bull Riders’ UNLEASH THE BEAST: SOCAL SHOWDOWN 2023 at Crypto Arena in downtown Los Angeles, California.

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https://www.change.org/p/la-city-council-save-rodeo-in-los-angeles

LA Art Show 2023 by Joel Duran and Roger Martinez

February 28, 2023 Joel Duran

Friend, Isaac Pelayo, and Antonio Pelayo by Roger Martinez

Roger Martinez and I attended the LA Art Show’s Opening Night Premiere on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California. We have covered the show several years and each time enjoy learning of new artists, galleries, and participants. We make an effort to focus our coverage on Latino participants.

https://www.laartshow.com/

San Diego International Film Festival 2022 by Alexis Duran

November 29, 2022 Joel Duran

I started my San Diego International Film Festival experience in La Jolla, California on October 20th, 2022 at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. This was the second day of the festival and its 21st anniversary. The event I covered that night was Night of the Stars Tribute which was dedicated to celebrating some of Hollywood's most accomplished filmmakers and fan favorites. The night began with excitement as some of the cast and directors of this year's film submissions walked the red carpet.

https://sdfilmfest.com/

LAFC vs Austin FC, MLS Western Conference Final 2022 by Roger Martinez

November 1, 2022 Joel Duran

LAFC defeated Austin FC 3 - 0 at home in Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

El Trafico Western Conference Semifinal in Pictures by Roger Martinez

October 26, 2022 Roger Martinez

El Trafico

El Trafico: LAFC vs LA Galaxy 7/8/2022 by Joel Duran

July 10, 2022 Joel Duran

LAFC defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday, July 8th, 2022 with a score of 3 to 2 at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The stadium appeared sold out with LAFC fans dressed in black and gold outnumbering Galaxy fans by a lot. Galaxy fans managed to completely fill section 216 as evidenced by the white shirts and jerseys fans wore. This white section contrasted with the north end of the stadium where the boisterous 3252 LAFC fans are at for each game. Before the game, one of LAFC’s newest players Gareth Bale was introduced first to the fans in that 3252 section and then to the entire crowd. The Welshman appeared to enjoy his welcome to Los Angeles.

https://www.lafc.com/

Sueños Music Festival by Joel Duran and Roger Martinez

June 4, 2022 Joel Duran

Sueños Music Festival was held in Chicago’s Grant Park this past Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th, 2022. The Latin music festival’s lineup included Natanel Cano, Fuerza Regida, J Balvin, Ozuna, El Alfa, Wisin y Yandel, and many others. Grant Park was a beautiful setting for the festival because it is on Michigan Lake’s lakefront and near several of Chicago’s iconic structures like Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Buckingham Fountain.

https://www.suenosmusicfestival.com/

AN EVENING IN LA WITH NATHY PELUSO by Sophia Juliette

April 28, 2022 Joel Duran

“Yo era ateo, pero ahora cero” after seeing Nathy Peluso preform for the very first time in Los Angeles last week at the El Rey Theatre. This show would be the first time that the Latin singer is preforming in LA, which is crazy considering the huge following she has amassed over the years. The entire front section of the audience consisted of fans who traveled just to see the show. “Que sueño poder viajar a Los Ángeles para verla crear arte en el escenario” says Mariapaula Macedo who came all the way from Florida. “Que noche tan irreal” said Kelly Villanueva who drove from Mexico along with the rest of her friends in the front row.

https://www.nathypeluso.com/

The Marias at The Novo in Los Angeles by Sophia Juliette

March 21, 2022 Joel Duran

The Marias ended their Cinema tour with two sold out shows in Los Angeles. Founded in LA, the quartet have achieved viral success through their EPs alone, with songs like Cariño and I Don’t Know You reaching millions of listeners on streaming platforms. Cinema is the band’s debut album, which has been nominated for a Grammy and had its lead single Hush become their first chart-topper since its release. It’s safe to say that this tour has been highly anticipated, especially by those who have been following along since Superclean, Vol. 1.

https://www.themarias.us/

LAFC vs Timbers by Joel Duran and Roger Martinez

March 13, 2022 Joel Duran

On Sunday evening March 5th, 2022 at Banc of California Stadium the Los Angeles Football Club came back from a 1-0 deficit to tie the Portland Timbers 1-1. The tie follows LAFC’s resounding season opening victory over the Colorado Rapids where star Carlos Vela scored a hat trick to lead his team to a 3-0 victory. Carlos Vela did not score this last game and was substituted at halftime by new coach Steve Cherundolo for Kwadwo Opoku. LAFC controlled the ball most of the game but it was the Portland Timbers’ Yimmi Chara who scored first at the 18th minute. LAFC responded to the goal with persistent play that created several opportunities to score but they could not get the ball past the Rapids’ net after 90 minutes. However, in the 93rd minute Brian Rodriguez sped past a Timbers defender and centered the ball to a waiting Mamadou Fall who kicked in the tying goal just feet from the center of the goal.

https://www.lafc.com/

Rolling Loud California 2021 by Joel Duran and Roger Martinez

December 16, 2021 Joel Duran

Photographer Roger Martinez and I met at the National Orange Show Events Center on the evening of Friday December 10th, 2021 in San Bernardino, California to begin our coverage of Rolling Loud California 2021. The three day festival was very entertaining, well organized, and brought together fans from all over. We met people from Atlanta, Miami, North Carolina, Houston and many other places. Immediately after entering, we walked to the Punx stage because it was the closest one. We got near the stage as Action Bronson was closing out his show with DJ Akademiks by his side. The crowd was very animated but quickly dispersed when Action Bronson left the stage. The winter cold came in as the sun set on the crowd and remained through the entire weekend.

https://www.rollingloud.com/

Hola Mexico Film Festival Opening Night by Alexis Duran

September 22, 2021 Joaquin Tierra

On the beautiful evening of Friday September 17th, 2021 I drove to La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles, California with Joel Duran to attend the opening ceremony of the Hola Mexico Film Festival. Being new to the environment I was in total awe after walking into the well decorated event. From the red carpet stars to the flavorsome food and drinks, the mood was brilliantly set before the start of the festival’s opening film. Perdida, a suspenseful thriller by the acclaimed director Jorge Michel Grau, had the entire audience speculating how each scene would play out. After the surprising revelations and its conclusion I headed to the lounge to grab Herradura Tequila shots and margaritas before analyzing the film with the other guests. I met some amazing people, including many Latino creatives, all as inspired to represent where they are from.

https://www.holamexicoff.com/

Tristan Eaton Interview by Joel Duran

July 27, 2021 Joel Duran

Tristan Eaton by Carlos “The1point8” Gonzalez

I interviewed the talented artist Tristan Eaton on Friday July 16th, 2021 during the opening reception of his “ALL AT ONCE: 25 Years of Art and Design” in the Long Beach Museum of Art located on the coast of Long Beach, California. The art will be exhibited by the museum through October 3rd, 2021.

https://tristaneaton.com/

https://www.lbma.org/