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November 24, 2009

Jose Garces Named Food Network’s Next Iron Chef

November 20, 2009

Interview: Ray Santos (Part 1) – Latin-jazz legends -saxophonist

November 6, 2009

A comedian with a serious delivery – Los Angeles comedian Ernie G encourages Hispanic students to strive for college

October 27, 2009

The Wind Beneath His Wings – Rick and Susie Najera – Hollywood’s newest power couple

October 17, 2009

Residente of Calle 13, true Latin American activist

October 13, 2009

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 11, 2009

José Víctor Villareal Esparza, brother of norteno singer Alicia Villarreal was kiiled in an early morning car accident in Monterrey, Mexico.

September 24, 2009

Peruvian sound technician was awarded an Emmy Prize for his work in “House” series – Juan Karlo Cisneros

September 17, 2009

Over the past decade and a half, John Ortiz has acted on stage and film in dozens of projects, which have run the gamut from masterworks (“The Merchant of Venice”) to monster works (“Alien vs. Predator”). – now in “Othello,”

September 10, 2009

Screenwriter Rick Najera Among Honorees at 2009 ALMA Awards

September 9, 2009

Dainamite: He’s Explosive – Meet the hardest-working MC on the Miami reggaeton scene.

September 2, 2009

50 years makes a difference – Polito Vega

September 1, 2009

INTERVIEW: Film producer Frank Aragon (Down For Life)

August 27, 2009

El polifacético artista cubano Manolo Torrente falleció en Miami el pasado jueves 20 víctima de varios problemas de salud. Tenía 83 años.

Polito Vega Has Been Keeping Radio’s Latin Music Hot for 50 Years

August 24, 2009

Interview with Writer, Producer and Director, Vagabond Beaumont on his Film ‘Machetero’

August 21, 2009

From Boyle Heights Hood to Toronto International World Premiere – Frank Aragon

Polito Vega marks 50 years in radio with star-studded MSG bash

August 18, 2009

A Q& A with Ed Morales about documentary “Whose Barrio?” covering the gentrification or the selling of NYC’s Spanish Harlem, El Barrio

August 12, 2009

Music Icon Marc Anthony to Receive 2009 CHCI Chair’s Lifetime Achievement Award at 32nd Annual Awards Gala

July 27, 2009

Maria Conchita Alonso Narrates New Documentary About Latin American Dictators And Immigration

July 3, 2009

Happy Ritchie Valens Day! – the 4th of July

June 25, 2009

Nacional’s Pastime – Tomas Cookman’s L.A. label pushes a wild mix of Latin sounds, from Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Aterciopelados to Mexican Institute of Sound, Pinker Tones and Nortec Collective

June 11, 2009

Polito Vega still andando – Radio legend marks 50 yrs. on the air, has no plans to retire

June 6, 2009

Crossover Dreams of a Bronx Bachatero – Anthony Santos the frontman of Aventura, a quartet that specializes in the slinky Dominican ballad style called bachata

May 29, 2009

Alberto Cutie, ‘Father Oprah,’ Leaves Catholic Church, Joins Epsicopal Church After Being Photographed Kissing His Girlfriend

March 23, 2009

Flashy TV astrologer Walter Mercado seeks rights to his own name

March 11, 2009

Johnny Pacheco’s birthday bash – 73 years old

Ralph Mercado, a Brooklyn native whose promotional skills helped spread the popularity of salsa music worldwide, died Tuesday at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 57 and had been diagnosed with cancer two years ago.

February 16, 2009

Salsa band leader Joe Cuba, dubbed the “Father of Latin Boogaloo” for weaving a fluid, bilingual mix of musical influences, died Sunday in New York City, a member of his group said. He was 78

Joe Cuba: The Father of New York Boogaloo has passed

February 1, 2009

Perez Hilton Tops Forbes’ Web Celeb 25 List Celebrity Blogger – Hilton: ‘I Want to Be the Gay, Latino Oprah’

January 21, 2009

The day after the Ruiz family was welcomed into their dream home, courtesy of ABC’s “Extreme Make over: Home Edition,” their excitement was still strong but tempered by personal tragedy. While the Ruiz family was on an all-expenses-paid vacation to the Bahamas, courtesy of the TV show, Jesus Ruiz Sr.’s mother died in Juárez.

January 15, 2009

Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV’s Fantasy Island, died Wednesday morning at his home

December 28, 2008

‘Toughest Sheriff’ takes act to small screen – Sheriff Joe Arpaio now has own TV show

December 6, 2008

Raúl de Molina adelgazó, pero quiere seguir siendo “El Gordo”

December 5, 2008

Who is Señor Coconut? The godfather of Latin electronic music releases new CD and classic reissue

December 3, 2008

BERNIE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR SECOND ALBUM — MOVING FORWARD – SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 14, 2009 – Puerto Rican NY Yankees star

Develan estatua de Oscar de la Hoya en Los Angeles

November 17, 2008

‘The Handyman in Your Home’ – Radio host Ino Gomez tells how he reached his American dream

November 6, 2008

Luis Valdez is the creator of Broadway’s “Zoot Suit,” the writer and director of Hollywood’s “La Bamba” and, more broadly, the father of Chicano theater. For Valdez, art, entertainment and social action are part of the same ball of wax.

Jimmy Gonzalez in hospital after congestive heart failure – singer/ bandleader of Grupo Mazz

October 28, 2008

Raúl De Molina Takes Over! His anniversary show received the highest ratings, placing itself at the top of the networks and his most recent book “La Dieta del Gordo” has reached the top selling list.

October 21, 2008

El cineasta mexicano Guillermo del Toro sigue dando muestras de su imparable creatividad: acaba de entregar la primera novela de una trilogía sobre vampiros, cuya preventa se convirtió en todo un éxito durante la 60a. edición de la Feria Internacional del Libro en Frankfurt.

October 9, 2008

Jorge Ramos will receive a Lifetime Achievement in Hispanic Television

October 8, 2008

Mexican director Servando Gonzalez dies at 85

September 30, 2008

Vikki Carr, Cheo Feliciano, Astrud Gilberto, Angelica Maria, Maria Dolores Pradera, and Estela Raval to Receive the 2008 Latin Recording Academy(R)Lifetime Achievement Award

September 18, 2008

2008 Siempre Mujer Siempre Inspiran Honorees Revealed in October/November Issue – Magazine Honors Myrka Dellanos, Mayte Prida, Laura Posada, María Elena Salinas, Ingrid Betancourt, Maria D. Roberts and Marisol González

September 16, 2008

UNESCO taps Dominican icon Juan Luis Guerra Artist for Peace

September 15, 2008

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival officials have honored Argentinian musician Gustavo Santaolalla with one of their top prizes.

September 10, 2008

Today in 1945 – Grammy Award winning guitarist and singer, José Feliciano born in Lares, Puerto Rico

September 5, 2008

‘Peanuts’ animator Bill Melendez dies at 91

September 3, 2008

For Santa Fe musician Felipe Ruibal and his salsa and cumbia band, Quemozo, the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver was about more than a bunch of talking heads. It was a place to play a high profile gig. The former lead singer of the band Nosotros was selected—along with several other musicians from across the US—to play on the opening night of the convention at a party in honor of the DNC Hispanic Caucus.

Flaco, de impecable guayabera, siempre sonriente, así recordaron los cubanos en el centenario de su natalicio, al legendario Joseíto Fernández el compositor de “La Guantanamera”, la canción emblemática de la isla.

Cuban punk rocker Gorki Aguila expected to face trial Friday

Paquito D’Rivera Joins BUCL.org in Denouncing Arrest of Punk Rocker Gorki Aguila

August 28, 2008

Hispanic Animator Helps Create New ‘Star Wars’ Universe – Sergio Paéz

August 20, 2008

BERNARDO RUIZ’S ROBERTO CLEMENTE WINS OUTSTANDING MADE-FOR-TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY AWARD

Latinos in entertainment – 10 filmmakers who, through the quality and vision of their work, are expanding the definition of what it means to be a Latino filmmaker, in Hollywood and beyond.

August 18, 2008

Taking Care of Tito Puente’s Musical Legacy

August 17, 2008

Martín Llorens Joins RadioCadena Univision to Launch New Talk Radio Program ‘Hola Martín’

A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll but pure Tejano – Tony Guerrero

August 14, 2008

Repression of Documentary Filmmakers in Chile

August 11, 2008

Broadway’s golden boy – Lin-Manuel Miranda hits the Heights with a Tony-winning Broadway debut

August 8, 2008

Mario Bolaños confía en la erradicación de los estereotipos colombianos en televisión

August 7, 2008

Narciso Rodríguez will be honored at the Alma Awards – The Cuban American designer will receive a great achievement award

Rick Najera to Direct CBS Multicultural Sketch Comedy – Photos and resumes should be sent to AFTRA by Friday, August 15

August 5, 2008

PEOPLE en Espanol Names the Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities of the Year

From Chihuahua to screwdriver – Ex-Fresnan now finds his voice in Disney’s ‘Handy Manny.’ – Carlos Alazraqui

July 30, 2008

Guillermo del Toro and Miramax will produce a remake of the horror-thriller telefilm “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” the specialty distributor’s first big dive into genre filmmaking under president Daniel Battsek.

July 28, 2008

Cristina Saralegui’s Casa Cristina(TM) Mattress Line Debuts at Mattress Giant Stores Nationwide

July 24, 2008

Meet Gotham City Mayor Nestor Carbonell

Ry Cooder keeps alive L.A. sound with new album – I, Flathead – mixing as it does Los Angeles’ diverse white, black and Latino musical roots

July 19, 2008

Sexo, Diego y Rock and Roll

July 17, 2008

TV producer, director Claudio Guzman dies

A Super Saturday with ‘the baby of salsa’ – interview with Jerry Rivera

Stuntman Manny Siverio makes sure everyone’s safe in ‘Ugly Betty’

July 16, 2008

Tristeza, la novia de Agustín Lara

Alex Rodriguez Speaks: “Everyone Has Distractions”

Alexis Y Fido Are Back In The Studio | Blogamole

Juan Luis Guerra Embraces Musical Journey, Grammy Award-Winning Dominican Bachata/Merengue Icon Is Humbled By Success

Video: Wise Words From Guillermo Del Toro | Blogamole

July 14, 2008

Q&A with David Zayas, who stars as Angel on hit series Dexter

July 13, 2008

Hector Elizondo joins ‘Monk’ cast

June 27, 2008

PRIMA J OPENING FOR DANITY KANE THROUGH JULY

June 26, 2008

Raider of the lost archives – Ramon Hernandez squeezes a history of Latino music into his apartment – San Antonio

June 25, 2008

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) taps Hispanic Chamber CEO as Alumnus of the Year – A.J. Rodriguez

June 23, 2008

Pele robbed of his jewellery at gunpoint by street gang

June 19, 2008

‘¡Gaytino!’: His Two True Selves – Dan Guerrero

June 17, 2008

Salsa royalty celebrates Cheo Feliciano’s 50 years in music

Latino folk rocker Trini Lopez just keeps gathering the fans

June 11, 2008

Q&A: John Leguizamo

June 10, 2008

Sources link Miami producer to Cuban singer’s fatal trip – Elvis Manuel

June 5, 2008

Secrets of the Guitar Heroes: Omar Rodriguez Lopez : Rolling Stone

Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego to direct ‘Solo’

June 4, 2008

Latin music icon Mike Amadeo gets overdue recognition

May 29, 2008

‘Viva Hollywood’ winner Berto Colón trashes VH1 show

May 28, 2008

Miami’s ‘Nuts’ start nationwide tour in Tampa – Yamil Piedra & his little friend Johnny Trabanco

May 27, 2008

Actor Manny Pérez embraces Latino-themed roles

Actor Efren Ramirez, who played Pedro in indie hit “Napolean Dynamite,” has just co-written a new self-help book titled, “Direct Your Own Life: How to be a Star in Any Field You Choose! – Latino Life Blog

May 15, 2008

Tony nominee’s roots are on Norwalk High stage – Robin DeJesus

May 14, 2008

Beto Cuevas will showcase unreleased songs in his NY solo debut

May 13, 2008

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ – the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

May 5, 2008

Q&A: Jaime Escalante stills stands, delivers advice

Jose Canseco Loses Home To Foreclosure

April 29, 2008

Jessi “El Principe” continues showbiz column in New York

April 22, 2008

The 50 Most Beautiful 2008 : People en Español

April 21, 2008

Clemente PBS special: glove and heart of gold

Pitbull Urges Young People to Vote

Emilio Navaira Is Recuperating

April 16, 2008

Cuban reggaeton star missing at sea was lured to Florida by promise of money, friends say – Elvis Manuel

Miguel Galván Passes Away

April 13, 2008

Flamboyant Puerto Rican astrologer seeks crossover success – Walter Mercado (he is 76 now)

April 8, 2008

Dancer Jock Soto Looks Back on a Life in Tights (and Fishnets)

April 4, 2008

New Film Las Dos Caras de Jano, Starring Modesto Lacén Is Selected to Premiere at the 24th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival – Lead Actor Modesto Lacén Will Be Appearing at the Premiere

April 2, 2008

A documentary follows ballet dancer Jock Soto’s footprints – Water Flowing Together on PBS’ Independent Lens

March 31, 2008

Chef Lorena Joins Univision’s Morning ‘Despierta America’

March 28, 2008

Robin De Jesús Interview – from In the Heights

March 26, 2008

Tejano star’s fans praying for his recovery in Waco, beyond – Emilio Navaira

March 24, 2008

America Ferrera takes on film, TV and politics

Mambo pioneer Cachao dead at 89

March 20, 2008

Malverde Selected as MTV Tr3es Descubre & Download Artist – (this is one sharp guy)

March 18, 2008

Rudy Benavides – Chicano Music Pioneer – The Latin Lover of Flash Records and much more

March 13, 2008

Long overdue second act for Queens theater pioneer Silvia Brito

Polk Native Called ‘Astonishing’ in Broadway Musical – Karen Olivo in “In the Heights”

March 5, 2008

15 years of películas Latinas – What a long, strange trip it’s been for the Latino Film Fest’s founder, Ethan van Thillo – San Diego

Jenni Rivera: Latino queen of banda music

On Local Radio, an Accent on Spanglish – Rocio Trujillo on WBON 98.5 FM, La Nueva Fiesta in New York City

February 27, 2008

Perez Hilton Could Play New Role: A&R Man – working with Warner Brothers

February 25, 2008

Did You Know? Javier Bardem made history Sunday as he became the first Spanish actor to win an Academy Award, as Best Supporting Actor.

February 18, 2008

América Ferrera Named Best Comedic Actress at Image Awards

George Lopez: Quitting Stand-Up Comedy at 55

George Romero: Our zombie in Havana

Actor Perry Lopez dies at 78

February 6, 2008

Students finish production for Spanish movie – Ball State University Senior Danilo Santos to enter multilingual film in Sundance, Canne festivals

February 4, 2008

David Valdes, Film Producer – Latino nominated for an Academy Award in cinematography

January 30, 2008

Oscar Hijuelos Plans New `Mambo Kings’ Novel

January 28, 2008

The Juanes success story – He’s the rockero with a folk singer’s heart, whose causes and good works make him Colombia’s ‘greatest ambassador’. Meet Juanes, the award-winning Boss of Latin pop

January 24, 2008

Sought-after Peruvian conductor debuts at Carnegie – Miguel Harth-Bedoya

January 23, 2008

Let Dr. Manny Be In Charge of Your Health – WSBS-Mega TV Canal 22 – Miami

January 17, 2008

Mother proud of Waukesha woman’s TV stardom – Carmen De La Paz of HGTV ’s Hammer Heads

January 16, 2008

Christian Camargo comes full circle

Luis Jiménez is back and kicking – King of Latin airwave disses ‘Vacilón’ ex-colleagues and says he has no rivals in N.Y. morning radio

January 3, 2008

Rodrigo Prieto – Cinematographer: ‘Lust, Caution’

December 14, 2007

Dialogue: Emilio Estefan

December 11, 2007

The Death of a Mexican Musician – Heber Rasgado

December 10, 2007

Perez Hilton – The internet’s queen of mean

December 9, 2007

Don Cheto is the talk of the town – The cranky old on-air character at Spanish-language station KBUE-FM is actually played by a 27-year-old immigrant who’s got his competition in a sweat. -Los Angeles

December 3, 2007

Luis from Seward – Did you know one of Hollywood’s most celebrated Puerto Rican stars (Luis Guzman) lives on Grand Street?

November 25, 2007

Q&A With Más Vale Tarde Host Alex Cambert

‘Cane’ actor feels show makes strides – Nestor Carbonell

November 14, 2007

Rey DVD makes big impression – Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man DVD

November 12, 2007

Queen of Mean – The most hated man in Hollywood talks about life as Perez Hilton

November 4, 2007

Luis Valdez: the father of Chicano theater – Festival honors playwright/director who blazed a trail for Latinos in theater and film

November 1, 2007

Castro’s Cuba setting for Pulitzer winner’s early play – Nilo Cruz

October 25, 2007

Interviews: Latin Lover No More – Eduardo Verástegui used to play the Casanova role to the hilt, till God convinced him to change his ways. Now he’s making redeeming movies, starting with the wonderful Bella.

October 1, 2007

Birthday: Esai Morales was born on October 1, 1962

August 9, 2007

Hollywood lacks Latino hunks. Xavier Torres steps up to plate

July 30, 2007

Latino Youth Audience Is Watching mun2 – Interview with Flavio Morales, VP of programming for mun2