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CUBA´S FORMER PRESIDENT FIDEL CASTRO HAS DIED

Cuba's former president Fidel Castro, one of the world's longest-serving and most iconic leaders, has died aged 90. Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, commonly known as Fidel Castro, was a Cuban politician and revolutionary who governed the Republic of Cuba as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976 and then as President from 1976 to 2008. His younger brother and successor as president Raul Castro announced the news on state television. Castro toppled the government in 1959, introducing a Communist revolution. He defied the US for decades, surviving many assassination plots. His supporters said he had given Cuba back to the people. Critics saw him as a dictator.

DONALD TRUMP ELECTED 45TH PRESIDENT OF USA

The United States Congress will also be Republican majority, which will facilitate the task of the new president-elected Donald Trump. From the beginning when he announced his candidacy,   Donald Trump  was heavily criticized and even many members of his party did not want him as a  Republican presidential candidate, however this Tuesday, November 8, against all odds and obstacles,  Donald Trump  was elected as the new President of the United States in a close race in the popular vote, but more notorious in the electoral votes count.  Donald Trump was the winner in 30 states, while Hillary Clinton won 20 states and the District of Columbia. i n   the Democratic headquarters, many people were sad about the results but also surprised of the vast support received by Trump, since the polls were favoring Clinton in many states just a few days ago,  but she lost!    T o all our readers I have to sa...

DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL FEATURING JULIETA VENEGAS AT FOREVER CEMETERY THIS SATURDAY

For the 17th year in a row, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery announces a diverse and star-studded lineup that will surely sweep crowds off their feet on October 29th. Featuring global pop icon Julieta Venegas, Los Angeles-bred latin-funk-cumbia fusion heroesBuyepongo, acclaimed tango-inspired singer-songwriter Mitre, the charming Peruvian pop-folk duo Alejandro y Maria Laura and the amazing female Mariachi Flor de Toloache  on the main stage. Julieta Venegas Hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, the internationally praised pop star got her start in the ska-punk border band Tijuana NO! when she was in high school. She has since gone on to author some of the most prolific albums in Latin pop today. Her first solo album 'Aquí' was released in 1997 and catapulted her onto the international stage-- she has since collaborated with greats such as Gustavo Santaolalla, Aterciopelados, Cafe Tacvba, and even Nick Cave; she has won both at the Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards ...

THE GETTY VILLA COMBINES ART AND HISTORY IN BEAUTIFUL MALIBU CALIFORNIA

Enjoy a beautiful and pleasant morning or afternoon,  at the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu. The Getty Villa, Malibu. © 2005 Richard Ross with the courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Trust The Getty Villa  in Malibu is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Address 17985 Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Palisades, California 90272 Please note that access to the Getty Villa entrance is only from the northbound right-hand lane of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Phone Number (310) 440-7300 Admission Is Free Admission to the Getty Villa is always FREE; an advance, timed-entry ticket is required. Parking is $15. For tips on receiving and printing tickets to the Getty Villa, see  frequently asked questions . Getty Villa Map Download a print-at-home map and guide to the Getty Villa (PDF, 2 pp.) » What to See Greek, Roman, and Etrusca...