Reggaeton superstar J Balvín is in hot water over the video for his song "Perra." Critics say its portrayal of Afro-Latino people as dogs is racist and demeaning. J Balvín apologized and removed the video, but the controversy is stirring up a debate about long-standing racism and colorism in Latinx entertainment. After that, we’ve got all the details on a royal wedding that’s sparked protests in Japan.

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Isabela Raygoza - Latin music curator for Soundcloud. Freelance music critic.

Michelle Lee,The Washington Post's Tokyo bureau chief, covering Japan and the Koreas.

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