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When Cristián de la Fuente and Eva Longoria announcement the nominees of the 2008 Alma Award nominees, Longoria explained that she wanted to shine the light on some new talent: “Everybody knows Desperate Housewives, let’s recognise the people that you may not know on certain shows,” she said. Despite being one of the most famous Latino faces in Hollywood, Longoria didn’t feel right about putting her own name in the running”*

Cristian Castro, con una actitud bromista muy al estilo de su papá, Manuel “El Loco” Valdés, accedió a hablar en esta ciudad de sus dos divorcios. Declaró que no volverá a casarse.”*

After various weeks of speculating that Cristián de la Fuente might be working with for the Televisa family, Mexican producer Salvador Mejía publicly announced that he offered the actor a starring role in his next production based on the miniseries Kane & Abel. “*

In the past few days Mayrín Villanueva has been in the eye of the hurricane. She’s in the midst of a seperation with Jorge Poza, while rumors have been spreading that she’s having a fling with her co-star Eduardo Santamarina (the romance was confirmed by Cecilia Galliano, the wife of Sebastián Rulli). And now the 32-year-old actress is acting the press to respect her privacy. “*

HITN (Hispanic Information Telecommunications Television Network) announced today that through its internet platform, HITN.tv, it will present the 12th Annual Puerto Rican Salsa Congress to a national and international audience.

Participants from over 30 countries will compete for the coveted title of “World Champion” in the World Open Salsa Championship. Dance competitions have grown immensely in popularity throughout the globe. In the United States shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” have attracted millions and created legions of new fans, while in Europe dance competitions have been in vogue for many years. The Salsa Congress brings together professional and non-professional Salsa dancers of all ages from all over the world to compete and have fun.

José Luis Rodríguez, CEO and President of HITN said, “We believe that broadcasting the Salsa Congress via our Internet platform will allow countless fans throughout the world the opportunity to enjoy this year’s competition and we are looking forward to being the vehicle for them to experience world-class Salsa.”

HITN.tv will provide complete coverage of all the competitions and events. People interested in viewing the Salsa Congress can do so by logging on to www.hitn.tv./puertoricosalsacongress

About HITN: The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) was established in 1983 as a non-profit organization. HITN’s mission is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics by providing engaging educational entertainment that invites individuals and families to live fuller, richer lives and enables them to serve as an ever-growing engine of intellectual power and progress. HITN-TV was created in 1987, becoming America’s first Public Television Network for Latinos. Today, HITN-TV can be found on cable, satellite, video on demand and online reaching over 31 million households.

HITN provides a unique source of educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs to the homes of Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information log on to www.hitn.tv

HITN is available on Dish Network; DirecTV; Time Warner Cable (NY, NJ, TX); Comcast (IL, CO); Charter (CA, NV, WA, GA); AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOs nationwide.

HITN: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FIRST PUBLIC Television NETWORK FOR LATINOS “*

El Festival Internacional de Cine Latino de Nueva York cuenta en su novena edición, que hoy comienza, con artistas como el puertorriqueño Daddy Yankee y el colombiano John Leguizamo, además de un apartado dedicado al cine de México.”*

Hola Mexico, the first-ever Mexican film festival in New York, was conceived in Australia.

Which makes all the sense in the world once you meet its 29-year-old creator, Samuel Douek.”*

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker has a new project in the pipeline - getting pregnant.

‘I can’t wait!’ the excited 33-year-old told America’s People magazine after a press conference yesterday.”*

Universal City, CA – This morning on Wisteria Lane located on the Universal Studios back lot, NCLR
President and CEO Janet Murguía, Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives), and Cristián de la
Fuente (USA Network’s In Plain Sight and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars) announced nominees,
performers, and special honorees for the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards.

The 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards will tape August 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The all-star
event, which celebrates the outstanding artistic achievements of Latinos in motion pictures, television and
music, will air Friday, September 12 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Television and film actress, Eva Longoria Parker, returns once again as executive producer and host of
the telecast. To date, confirmed performers and presenters include Black Eyed Peas, America Ferrera,
Carlos Mencia, Jessica Alba, Adam Rodriguez, Enrique Murciano, Sofia Vergara, Cristián de la Fuente,
Kate del Castillo, Pitbull, and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Special honors will be presented to
Linda Ronstadt, Shakira, and Narciso Rodriguez whose work has impacted the entertainment industry and
influenced American culture.

The two-hour special is presented by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national
Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. The annual ALMA (American Latino Media
Arts) Awards recognizes and celebrates the outstanding artistic achievement of Latinos in film, television,
and music. The ALMA Awards was created by NCLR in 1995 as part of its strategy to promote the
diverse, accurate, and balanced portrayals of Latinos in the media and the enhancement of the Latino
image in the entertainment industry. The show is an example of how inclusion strengthens the
entertainment industry, just as diversity strengthens our country.

The show is presented with the support of sponsors and advertisers. Confirmed Presenting Sponsors for
2008 include Chevy and Target. Gold Sponsors are AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, and
Prudential. Silver Sponsors include American Airlines, Bank of America, Bud Light, ConAgra Foods,
M&M’s, McDonald’s, State Farm Insurance Companies, Verizon, and Wachovia. Key media partners for
the 2008 ALMA Awards include our Gold Level partners AOL Latino and MTV3, and our Silver Level
partner Latina Magazine.

This year, the executive producers are Michael Levitt, Janet Murguía, Eva Longoria Parker, and David
Chavez. For more information on the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards®, please visit www.almaawards.com.

Following a morning appearance at the 2008 ALMA Awards Nominees Press Conference, Eva Longoria took a little time for herself with a girls only outing in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (July 21).”*

Miss Longoria will be returning as executive producer and host of the awards show, which will be taped August 17th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and will include a special presentation to Linda Ronstadt, Shakira, and Narciso Rodriguez.”*

Alma Awards Website

MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES

Outstanding Performance of a Lead Latino/Latina Cast in a Motion Picture

• Bella
• El Cantante
• Illegal Tender
• Love in the Time of Cholera
• Tortilla Heaven

Special Achievement - Outstanding Spanish Language Motion Picture

• La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon)

TELEVISION CATEGORIES

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF A LATINO/LATINA-LED ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES

• Ugly Betty (ABC)

OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Enrique Murciano – Without A Trace (CBS)
• Edward James Olmos – Battlestar Galactica (Sci Fi Channel)
• Danny Pino – Cold Case (CBS)
• James Roday – Psych (USA)
• Adam Rodriguez – CSI: Miami (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Ricardo Chavira – Desperate Housewives (ABC)
• Jorge Garcia – Lost (ABC)
• Benito Martinez – The Shield (FX Network)
• Amaury Nolasco – Prison Break (FOX)
• Miguel Sandoval – Medium (NBC)

OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Valerie Cruz – The Dresden Files (Sci Fi Channel)
• Cote de Pablo – NCIS (CBS)
• Lana Parrilla – Swingtown (CBS)
• Sara Ramirez – Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
• Roselyn Sanchez – Without A Trace (CBS)

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA TELEVISION SERIES

• Alana De La Garza – Law & Order (NBC)
• Marisol Nichols – 24 (FOX)
• Paula Garces, The Shield (FX Network)
• Julie Gonzalo – Eli Stone (ABC)
• Dania Ramirez – Heroes (NBC)
• Lauren Velez – Dexter (Showtime)

OUTSTANDING MALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY TELEVISION SERIES

• Jake T. Austin – Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
• Joshua Gomez – Chuck (NBC)
• Carlos Mencia – Mind of Mencia (Comedy Central)
• Oscar Nuñez – The Office (NBC)
• Johnny A. Sanchez – MADtv (FOX)
• Charlie Sheen – Two and A Half Men (CBS)

OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A COMEDY TELEVISION SERIES

• Maria Canals-Barrera – Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
• Selena Gomez – Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
• Anjelah Johnson – MADtv (FOX)
• Judy Reyes – Scrubs (NBC)
• Nadine Velasquez – My Name Is Earl (NBC)
• Persia White – Girlfriends (The CW)

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SPECIAL

• “Carlos Mencia: Performance Enhanced” (Comedy Central)
• “George Lopez: America’s Mexican” (HBO)
• “Hick-Spanic” (Showtime)
• “The Original Latin Divas of Comedy” (Showtime)
• “The Payaso Comedy Slam” (Showtime)

OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A TELEVISION SERIES

• Norberto Barba – Law and Order: Criminal Intent, “Depths” (NBC)
• Rodrigo Garcia – In Treatment, “Paul and Gina, Week One” (HBO)
• Linda Mendoza – Ugly Betty, “Betty’s Baby Bump” (ABC)
• Miguel Sandoval – Medium, “Aftertaste” (NBC)
• Jay Torres – Desperate Housewives, “Distant Past” (ABC)

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT – OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A MADE FOR TV MOVIE

• Kenny Ortega – “High School Musical II” – Disney Channel

OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A TELEVISION SERIES

• Mick Betancourt – Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, “Fight” (NBC )
• Silvio Horta – Ugly Betty, “Jump”(ABC)
• Gloria Calderon Kellet – How I Met Your Mother,
• “How I Met Everyone Else” (CBS)
• Jose Molina – Without A Trace, “Without You” (CBS)

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES

• Maurice Bernard – General Hospital (ABC)
• Kamar de los Reyes – One Life to Live (ABC)
• David Fumero – One Life to Live (ABC)
• Galen Gering – Passions (NBC)
• Jessica Leccia – Guiding Light (CBS)
• Eva Tamargo – Passions (NBC)

Luego de que Gabriela Bo declarara que Cristian Castro llegó a maltratarla físicamente y, además, que durante su matrimonio él no la satisfacía sexualmente, el cantante lamentó tales afirmaciones, pero no planea demandarla. “*

THE first time the singer-songwriter Shawn Kiehne appeared on national television, he denounced the Bush administration’s plan to build a wall along the Mexican border, boasted that some of his best friends were illegal immigrants and declared his unequivocal love for the Mexican people. “*

Well over a million Colombians, clad in white and shouting “No more kidnapping,” marked their independence day on Sunday with marches and concerts demanding freedom for hostages still held by leftist rebels.”*

Reggaetonero Arcángel dishes about his upcoming solo debut titled “La Maravilla” due out this fall, that will include old material and twelve new tracks. Arcángel said on an interview that his new album will be:

Friendlier to the ears –as much for the kids as for the parents”*

Is Jaslene heartbroken since the dissolution of her relationship with rapper Yung Berg? The twenty-two year old pair had been dating for the last two months but broke up because Jaslene couldn’t put her ex-novio in check. “*

Latin musicians now do not need to sell as many albums in the United States to receive gold and platinum awards, thanks to the industry slump.

The Recording Industry Assn of America, the trade body that oversees the awards, has quietly halved the requirement”*

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Entrevistada durante el programa de televisión Muévete, donde interpretó el tema Pruébamelo, Trevi dedicó la canción a todas las jovencitas y dijo: “Si, ahora vamos a cambiar los papeles, ¡mujeres, a partir de este momento seremos nosotras las que pidamos la prueba de amor”, agregó mientras alzaba las manos y reía. “*

• My Favorite Concert: Aventura - KOB Tour
• CD to Die For: Los Extraterrestres - Wisin y Yandel
• Catchiest Tune: “Te Quiero” - Flex
• My Favorite Video: “Sexy Movimiento” - Wisin y Yandel
• The Perfect Combo: “Inalcanzable” - RBD & Jowell y Randy
• Favorite Tropical Artist: Aventura
• Red Hot Artist: Aventura
• My Favorite Ringtone: “Yo Te Quiero” - Wisin y Yandel
• Best Moves: Chayanne
• Best Ballad: “Todo Cambió” - Camila
• Favorite Mexican Artist: Alejandro Fernandez
• Favorite Pop Star: Camila
• Favorite Rock Star: Maná
• Favorite Urban Artist: Wisin y Yandel”*

Como cada verano, desde hace 12 años, el Chase Latino Cultural Festival traerá al Queens Theater in the Park, en Corona, una variada muestra de música, danza, cine y teatro latinoamericano y local. Este año la cita será del miércoles 23 de julio al domingo 3 de agosto.”*

Despite the surprising news that Salma Hayek, 41, and the father of her daughter, French multimillionaire François-Henri Pinault, have split up, Hayek’s close friend Felipe Fernández del Paso, claims the news wasn’t as shocking as everyone thinks, and that Hayek is anything but weepy mess. “*

El dueto mexicano Ha Ash estrenará en agosto su material discográfico titulado Habitación Doble, con el que también lanzarán el video promocional del tema No te Quiero Nada, primer sencillo de esta producción.”*

Con la promoción de su nuevo disc “Si tú te vas”, Los Temerarios retoman sus presentaciones, después d tres años de ausencia, con una gira que los llevará por todo e mundo, la cual iniciará en Los Angeles, California, el próximo mes.”*