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November 20, 2009
Interview: Ray Santos (Part 1) – Latin-jazz legends -saxophonist
Afirman que Aracely Arámbula y Eduardo Yáñez mantienen un romance.
Ricardo Bomba: New “Simpsons” Character Contest Winner Chosen!
November 19, 2009
TOP Ten reasons you should watch Lopez tonight not Conan
Sofia Vergara Makes Rape “Joke” on The View
El español Alejandro Sanz, el cubano Jencarlos Canela y el puertorriqueño Victor Manuelle, en ese orden, debutan esta semana en los tres primeros lugares de la lista de Top Latin Albums de Billboard.
Shakira Refuses To Do Interviews In Spanish
BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 7th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition
Nacional Records Sampler 2009 | The New Sounds Of Latin Music – 21 FREE mp3s over at Amazon – (cool!)
Video: Sofia Vergara’s “Modern Family” Costar Trashes her on “Chelsea Lately”
The Cuban band Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro can legitimately claim to be inventors of salsa. But it last played in the United States when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and there was no telling when it might be able to return — until the very slightest hint of a thaw in cultural relations between the United States and Cuba quietly brought the band to New York early this month.
November 18, 2009
Colombia elige a su nueva reina y ya llueven las críticas – Natalia Navarro se convirtió en Miss Colombia y, aunque era favorita, a muchos no les gusta su lenguaje; en la coronación aseguró que es “cabezona” y “berraca”
Para Fito Páez los denominados narcocorridos, género nacido en México y también censurado allí, son indispensables para que siga viva la ancestral tradición del relato a través de la música.
Reggaetón: ¿sensual o vulgar? – Desde la explosión del reggaetón hace unos años, este género no ha parado de crecer y de cosechar tanto pasiones como críticas.
Vicente Fernández probará el mercado canadiense – Con la comunidad mexicana en crecimiento en ese país, Vicente Fernández se dice listo para acercarlos a sus raíces
Eva Mendes- “Ser latina en Hollywood aún es difícil”
Celia Cruz es homenajeada con un álbum de duetos – Gloria Estefan, Lola Flores y Vicente Fernández, entre otros, rinden tributo a la recordada artista en Celia Cruz: La Reina y sus Amigos
Tras el éxito de ‘Papito’ – Miguel Bosé prepara nuevo disco
For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place in Puerto Rico, marking the first time the show goes on the road from its traditional Miami homebase. The awards, presented by State Farm, will be broadcast live on April 29, 2010, by the Telemundo network.
After Monday’s “Lopez Tonight” premiere generated 1.7 million viewers on the network (plus an additional 1.5 million via simulcasts on other Turner networks), Tuesday dropped 18% to 1.4 million viewers
November 16, 2009
15th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio – more than 1,000 professional & student musicians participating – 8-day festival of mariachi competitions, workshops, presentations, serenades & concerts attracts more than 15,000 visitors annually.
Polémica por reina con trasero grande en Miss Colombia – La candidata inicialmente fue obligada a renunciar porque sus pompis eran muy grandes, luego un juez ordenó reintegrarla
Actress and humanitarian activist Eva Longoria Parker has been named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter.
November 13, 2009
Joaquín Sabina presenta `Vinagre y Rosas´ y se despide de los grandes escenarios
November 12, 2009
First Hispanic Muppet Rosita plans to celebrate birthday with big piñata -moved to “Sesame Street” from her native Mexico in 1991, becoming its first Hispanic Muppet resident.
Jenni Rivera and Alejandro Fernandez leave their fans, and press, waiting – Los Premios de la Radio in LA
The Evolution Of Shakira: From Edgy Oddity To Worldwide Superstar
Paulina Rubio y Jenni Rivera Mix It Up Banda Style! – remix off of Ni Rosas Ni Jugetes
“Lopez Tonight” opened to 3.1 million viewers Monday night as the new TBS talkshow also premiered on Turner nets TNT and TruTV.
Tito x 2: Celebrating The Kings Of Mambo Again – Tito Rodriguez’s greatest-hits disc El Inolvidable is a singer’s paradise, with everything from smoking mambos to creamy boleros. Better yet, Rodriguez fronted a band with some of the best chops in Latin music.
November 11, 2009
Adamari López: “Si pude vencer el cáncer, podré vencer este obstáculo”
Melting Pop? Latin Music in America Is Sounding More Like Pop – (interesting – lots of audio to listen to)
Soy de Enita Nazario debutó en el primer lugar del ‘Latin Album Chart’ y al ‘Latin Pop Album Chart’ de Billboard
Another Questionably “Magic” Moment in the History of Latinos in the American Imagination: George Lopez and Eva Longoria and a … Pole
Are All Latinos Happy that George Lopez is the New Latino Poster Boy? – By Ricardo González
George Lopez is the first Latino host on late night – Teresa Puente’s take on the 1st 2 shows
November 10, 2009
I Might Be Mexican, but I Don’t Have to Like ‘Lopez Tonight’ – Comedian Trots Out Tired, Unfunny Ethnic Humor
Sebastián Silva “The Maid (La Nana)” cleans up film festivals’ prizes
Más de 10 años después de su separación oficial, Mecano está a punto de lanzar “María Luz”, un tema inédito incluido en el CD-DVD-libro “Mecano Siglo XXI”, que sale a la venta el próximo martes con motivo del 30 aniversario del grupo español.
Just what America needs, another talk show – Gregory Tejeda on the Lopez show
En la edición de diciembre/enero de PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL conoce quienes se llevaron los reconocimientos; Aracely Arámbula, Luis Fonsi y Lucero, fueron algunos de los premiados
Alejandro Sanz vuelve al pop-rock pero sin perder su aire flamenco con su nuevo disco “Paraíso Express”
George Lopez not ready for late night
Review: ‘Lopez Tonight’
Jennifer Lopez has unleashed a legal nightmare on her ex-husband — filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Ojani Noa over a tell-all movie and intimate home videos.
Carlos Vives recibe su décimo disco de platino en Colombia
November 9, 2009
Funny how ‘Lopez Tonight’ host George Lopez found success
Ximena Sariñana ya tiene listo el repertorio de su próximo disco
ReMexa’s Jazmin Lopez The Next J.Lo?
Los puertorriqueños Luis Fonsi y Adamari López informaron el domingo que están separados
Lopez enters late night fray – Actor-comedian excited to represent Latino audience
November 7, 2009
I Hate Clowns and So Should You – We shouldn’t have clowns telling American Latinos that they need a separate but equal award – Review of Latin Grammy Awards by Al Carlos
November 6, 2009
Todo sobre el Latin GRAMMY – Calle 13 arrasó en la premiación; Juan Gabriel se robó el show (y el vino); y Eugenio Derbez se lució con sus chistes
Backstage en el Latin GRAMMY – Mientras tú veías el show, esto fue lo que pasó detrás del escenario
A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college
A Mix of Flash and Idealism at the Latin Grammys – Glitz and heart-on-sleeve emotionality mingled, every so often, with political and social messages at the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards.
He’s not fat: But Iglesias jokes about it – Comedy Central’s new comedy special “Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Not Fat … I’m Fluffy”
Latin Grammys: Calle 13 dominates with 5 awards – “Other than Calle 13, there were no other major winners. ” – Mercedes Sosa won the prize for Best Folk Album.
November 5, 2009
Corte de Las Vegas absuelve a Juan Gabriel
Latin Grammys honors Mexican icon Juan Gabriel – The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico’s beloved Juan Gabriel.
Calle 13: With the people, without a map – Calle 13 hit it big in a hurry. Unsettled by fame, MC Rene Perez set out to connect on a personal level with Latin America.
November 4, 2009
Ednita Nazario vuelve con ‘Soy’ – La cantante boricua se tardó dos años para realizar su más reciente disco
Calle 13’s biggest challenge at the Latin Grammys tomorrow will perhaps come from the late icon Mercedes Sosa, whose last album is up for three awards.
After 76 years, a return engagement for Cuba’s Septeto Nacional
Calle 13 heads to Latin Grammys rapped in turmoil
Latin Grammys aim to bring Latin music to the mainstream – After a decade, Latin music’s most important awards show still falls short of its original goals — bringing greater visibility to Latin artists and musical styles.
November 2, 2009
The Newest Face in the Late-Night Party – The arrival of “Lopez Tonight” on TBS is breaking up what Jay Leno likes to call “the parade of nine white men” on the late-night talk shows.
Epic Recording Brings Together Latin Artists Under a Common Cause – “Unete Con La Gota de la Vida, Benefiting City of Hope.”
Singer Alejandro Sanz welcomes fans to “Paradise” set to release “Paraiso” November 10 on Warner Music Latina
October 30, 2009
Alicia Villarreal causa zafarrancho – Golpes, empujones y gritos fue lo que se vivió cuando la prensa quiso hablar con ella sobre la reconciliación entre su esposo, Cruz Martínez, y A.B. Quintanilla
Song banned, band pulls out of Luna Awards TV show – Los Tigres del Norte is initially barred from playing its latest drug-trade lyrics. – “La Granja”
Mexican golfer Lorena Ochoa will tie the knot on Dec. 4 with airline executive Andres Conesa in a family ceremony in her native Guadalajara
October 29, 2009
Lopez “show” seems like assimilation to me
A Minute With: George Lopez on his new TV talk show
October 28, 2009
LOPEZ TONIGHT Kicks Off Late-Night Party With Guests Ellen DeGeneres, Eva Longoria Parker and Kobe Bryant When New TBS Series Debuts Monday, Nov. 9
Top 5 Mexican-American TV Stars
Hispanic/Latinos numbers drop slightly for leading roles on TV: SAG – 3.4% of roles in 2008, compared to 7.2% of lead roles in features in 2007
October 27, 2009
Juan Gabriel podría ser arrestado en Las Vegas
MTV apoya a René, de Calle 13: “Los artistas son libres de expresarse”
José José casi queda ciego
Director Sebastián Silva borrowed from his own childhood to make ‘The Maid.’
October 26, 2009
‘Lopez’ Primed To Go – TBS Hopes Late-Night Talker Will Sustain Network’s Audience
October 17, 2009
Residente of Calle 13, true Latin American activist
Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel were the big winners of Los Premios MTV Latin America 2009, where together they took the Artist of the Year trophy.
An inspiring moment in its own way, TV giving Latino focus
October 15, 2009
TOP Ten reasons to watch Latino Music USA on PBS
October 14, 2009
Alejandra Guzmán: “Estoy de maravilla” – Desde el hospital, la cantante rompió el silencio y aseguró que, aunque tiene mucho dolor, se está recuperando satisfactoriamente
Explore a new land – in Uruguayan films – ¡Go Uruguay! featuring seven movies with little or no previous exposure in the U.S. – NYC
The Kings of Bachata, Aventura y El Duo Dinámico, Wisin y Yandel will face off at this year’s American Music Awards after both were nominated for “Favorite Latin Artist.”
The White House became “La Casa Blanca” on Tuesday, celebrating Hispanic musical heritage with a South Lawn concert and such guests as Gloria Estefan, George Lopez, the Bachata music group Aventura, Jose Feliciano and more. – Latin music ‘tends to make us move a little bit ourselves,’ says Obama
October 13, 2009
Festeja Alex Lora cuatro décadas de carrera – Ofrece El Tri un concierto de tres horas y media en el que interpretan sus éxitos
Fat Joe Brings New Flows To Jealous Ones Still Envy Sequel
‘My new high is changing my flows,’ he tells Mixtape Daily.
Boda Chisme: Penelope Cruz is Sporting Ring Bling!
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) will honor J.R. Martinez with the 2009 IAVA Veterans Leadership Award. Mr. Martinez served in Iraq and suffered severe injuries, and has since become a spokesman and an inspiration for his fellow wounded veterans. He currently stars on ABC’s “All My Children”, portraying a combat veteran.
October 12, 2009
Cuban expatriate Dafnis Prieto shakes up the drum world – arguably the hottest percussionist in jazz and Latin music today
Berklee music school reaches out to Latin America – the school has launched an even more aggressive effort to recruit more and be a dominant force in music education in Spanish-speaking countries.
Alejandro Fernandez is preparing the simultaneous release of a ranchero album and a pop album, each with different tracks and different producers. “Dos Mundos Tradicion” and “Dos Mundos Evolucion” will hit stores December 8, with the pop album out on Universal Music Latino and the ranchera album out on Fonovisa, sister labels under Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE).
PBS Doc Latin Music USA suits narrator Jimmy Smits
October 9, 2009
Alejandra Guzmán: “Estoy delicada de salud” – La cantante fue internada tras sufrir un severo dolor ocasionado por un angiolipoma y será operada el fin de semana; no está al borde de la muerte como se rumoró
Hector Elizondo Returning to “Grey’s Anatomy”