The multi-hyphenate talent born as Janney Marin Rivera descends from the staircase ... the Compton native recalls buying tickets to see Chiquis for $25 at her first few performances.

Chiquis Rivera is willing to put the past behind her. The eldest daughter of late banda legend Jenni Rivera is releasing her first book Tuesday, with a noon-time stop at Books & Books Coral Gables.

Grammy-nominated singer Chiquis opens up about her routine and pop culture favorites for USA TODAY's "The Essentials." ...