Michelle Regalado

I'm a Staff Writer at MamásLatinas. I am a native New Yorker who graduated from NYU as a Journalism and English major in 2011. Throughout my undergrad career, I contributed regularly to NYU's paper, Washington Square News, and held internships at the Long Island Press, amNewYork, The New York Times Local: East Village, and Seventeen Magazine. A self-professed literature nerd and news junkie, I love to relax by reading magazines, newspapers, and books while sipping iced caramel macchiatos. I am addicted to shoes, coffee, yoga and all things John Hughes.

I know I'm Latina when...

I could literally eat beans with or for every meal, with no problem whatsoever.

Michelle's Latest Posts

Devastating Oklahoma tornado leaves at least 24 dead, including 7 children (VIDEO)

Rescue crews are searching for survivors and victims after a massive tornado devastated the neighborhood of Moore, Oklahoma, tearing up the area and killing 24 people, including 7 children.

Though it was initially reported that at least 51 people had been killed, including 20 children, officials lowered the death toll this morning. 

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'The Voice:' Shakira fights to keep contestants in competition (VIDEOS)

With only weeks to go before The Voice finals, the top 10 contestants must have definitely been feeling the pressure when they took the stage tonight. Each vocalist met with both their coaches and their celebrity mentors, who returned to rehearsals in an effort to help guide the singers past this week's round and into the final eight.

And they probably weren't the only ones feeling nervous. Shakira and Usher must have also been feeling heat. With only two members left on each of their teams (as opposed to Blake and Adam's full team of three), America's vote could potentially knock them out of the competition during tomorrow's eliminations!

So how did the finalists do?

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5 Latino celebrity couples who aren't afraid to show PDA on social media (PHOTOS)

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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are still very much in love--and they have no problem letting everyone know! it The happy couple celebrated their five year wedding anniversary yesterday and marked the special occasion by taking to Twitter to exchange loving messages.

"To another #5yrs #HappyAnniversary," Alba wrote alongside a collage of pictures of her and her man. In a separate post featuring several more personal snapshots of the two, the actress also added the caption, "#mylove+myheart+mybestfriend+myconfidant ur my everything, I love u."

Aww, how sweet are they!

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Watching these little kids jam out in their carseats will make your day (VIDEO)

We all already know that there's pretty much nothing cuter than watching little kids rock out to their favorite tunes ... except, perhaps, when they're rocking out in their car seats! Lucky for us, a lot of parents feel the same way and have been able to capture those adorable moments on camera, which can be seen in the HILARIOUS compilation below.

The super cute 2-minute clip mashes together some of the best and funniest car-seat dances to ever be posted on YouTube. And trust me, watching it will bring a smile to your face and brighten your day in no time.  

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Latina girl killed & parents injured as gunmen walk right up to front door & open fire (VIDEO)

Ten-year-old San Francisco girl Elvira Campos was killed when two gunmen reportedly walked up to the front door of their Northern California home on Saturday night and opened fire.  At least a dozen shots were fired at the house, but her parents are expected to survive. According to police, it was clear the shooters were "directly outside the front door."

What could ever drive someone to commit such a cruel and senseless act of violence? To think these people just walked up to this innocent family's home ... it's terrifying and downright heartbreaking.

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