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This September, some of the most prominent Latin artists, entertainers, and athletes arrive in Las Vegas to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, thousands of Hispanics make their way to Las Vegas, a city already well known for world-class entertainment, to take part in the excitement and festivity surrounding the September 16th celebration.

Visitors will not be disappointed this year, as they will be accompanied by a host of A-list talent performing on the Las Vegas Strip; Five-time GRAMMY(R) winner Luis Miguel will perform at the Caesars Palace Colosseum September 12-15; leading Latin pop star Alejandro Fernandez brings his new tour “VIENTO A FAVOR” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 15; Enrique Iglesias, who has had two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, comes to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on September 13; and Latin legend Marco Antonio Solis is preparing for his live performance at The Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Casino Resort also on September 13.

The boxing world will also celebrate Mexico’s independence when reigning Ring Magazine World Lightweight Champion, Joel “El Cepillo” Casamayor, meets former two-division world champion, Juan Manuel Marquez, Saturday, Sept. 13, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a 12-round championship bout.

Down The Strip, the 18th Annual Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival will be held at The Theatre for the Performing Arts in the Planet Hollywood Resort on September 13, where visitors can delight in the unique sounds of the guitar accompanied by traditional Latin vocals during this four-hour music and dance extravaganza celebrating Mexican heritage.

Packing an entire vacation’s worth of fun into one trip has never been easier than in fabulous Las Vegas. Whether it’s the hottest new headliner, a chic restaurant opening or a VIP event at a trendy nightclub, there is always something exciting happening in Vegas.

There’s a good reason why Las Vegas is called the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” The biggest shows and brightest stars are within walking distance on the famed Strip. Elton John, Bette Midler and Cher have taken over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, while Barry Manilow performs at the Las Vegas Hilton. The curtain rises on Mamma Mia! at Mandalay Bay and Jersey Boys at The Palazzo, while five different Cirque du Soleil shows entice guests to enjoy a different world. Cirque du Soleil’s sixth addition to The Strip, Criss Angel’s Believe, premieres in October.

Las Vegas has redefined the culinary and wine experience by offering world-class restaurants, more Master Sommeliers than any other city in the world, more wine sold per capita than in any other destination and the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs, including Guatemalan native Eduardo Perez, who command their own fan base of fine diners and culinary enthusiasts. Perez worked his way up within the renowned Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group family, and is now the executive chef of Trattoria del Lupo at Mandalay Bay.

As the dining scene evolves in Las Vegas, new restaurants continue to open nearly every month, providing unique experiences for repeat visitors. Some of the many new restaurants include: Mario Batali’s first steakhouse Carnevino and fiery Brazilian SUSHISAMBA in The Palazzo, Payard Patisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace, RUB BBQ inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Kerry Simon’s Simon at Palms Place and Hard Rock Hotel’s AGO. Stephen Hanson and B.R. Guest opened Dos Caminos Las Vegas, at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, the first outside of New York City.

Enter any casino resort and discover amazing shopping opportunities around every corner. From Manolo and Jimmy Choo to Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, more than 700 different retail outlets and 11 million square feet of shopping fill the destination. One-of-a-kind shopping venues include Wynn Esplanade, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Mandalay Place, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, Via Bellagio, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, Fashion Show Mall, Town Square and The Shoppes at Palazzo. For those looking to really indulge, The Strip is home to the Penske/Wynn Ferrari-Maserati dealership, as well as Lamborghini Las Vegas in The Palazzo.

For even more reasons to get to Vegas right now, go to www.VisitLasVegas.com

ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 136,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 9.7 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.VisitLasVegas.com . “

Univision blew away the competition last night as the fifth edition of its “Premios Juventud 2008″ youth awards show delivered an average audience of 5.2 million viewers 2+, according to Nielsen’s Fast National ratings, and catapulted the network to the #1 ranking for the evening (8:00-11:00 p.m.) among Adults 18-34 (1,910,000) and 18-49 (3,100,000), Persons 12-34 (2,270,000), and Kids 2-11 (690,000). Additionally, 11.2 million people watched some or all of the 3-hour, star-studded telecast.

“Premios Juventud 2008″ was also the #1 program of the evening among Adults 18-34, besting such English-language fare on the other networks such as FOX’s “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” and “So You Think You Can Dance?,” CBS’s “Greatest American Dog,” “CSI,” and “Swingtown,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and “Fear Itself,” and ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Hopkins.” It was also the #2 program among Adults 18-49 and, along with Persons 12-34, averaged more viewers in those demos than all of the network programs on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and CW with the exception of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance?”

The first and only awards show on Spanish-language television that celebrates the preferences of this country’s young Hispanics, “Premios Juventud 2008″ enjoyed the following significant audience increases compared to last year’s telecast:
– +6% among Viewers 2+
– +9% among Adults 18-34
– +12% among Adults 18-49
– +8% among Men 18-34
– +12% among Men 18-49
– +9% among Women 18-34
– +12% among Women 18-49

Source: Nielsen Media Research, NTI Fast Ratings for Premios Juventud & NTI Fast Affiliates for the E-L networks, 7/17/2008, Thursday 8pm-11pm. Live+SD.

With awards presented in 29 unconventional categories covering the world of Music, Film, Sports, Fashion and Pop Culture, “Premios Juventud” in only its fifth year of existence has already cemented its position as the most popular celebration of Hispanic youth in this country. This year’s edition featured some of today’s hottest, most popular Latin music artists including the chart-topping pop group RBD, heartthrob crooner Enrique Iglesias, Mexican singer and novela superstar Thalia, recording and motion picture idol Pedro Fernandez, Puerto Rican merenguera Olga Tanon, Colombian sensation Fonseca, regional Mexican recording groups Alacranes Musical and Tucanes de Tijuana, urban acts Akwid and Angel y Khriz, and the newly formed edition of the legendary boy-band Menudo, to name a few.

Locally, “Premios Juventud 2008″ was #1 from 8pm-11pm ET/PT (7pm-10pm Central) in the following markets:
– #1 among Total Viewers - Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Dallas, and Phoenix
– #1 in Households - Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Houston, and San Antonio
– #1 among Adults 18-34 - Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, and San Francisco
– #1 among Adults 18-49 - Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, and Phoenix
– #1 among Teens 12-17 - Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, and San Francisco
In addition, “Premios Juventud 2008″ averaged more viewers during the time period than the combined viewership to ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in Los Angeles (+41%), New York (+34%), Houston (+35%), and Dallas (+39%) among Adults 18-34. “

What did Eduardo Santamarina say about his alleged romance with co-host, Mayrín Villanueva? Who did Enrique Iglesias refuse to kiss? Find out here! “*

El cantante español Enrique Iglesias se alzó con el galardón “Amigo de la Prensa” de 2008 que otorga la Asociación de Periodistas de Entretenimiento de Estados Unidos (ALPE), con sede en la ciudad de Miami.”*

In what amounts to an unlikely pop and tropical alliance, Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias is teaming up with urban/bachata group Aventura for a U.S. arena tour. The outing kicks off Sept. 4 in Laredo, Texas, and ends Oct. 5 in Rutherford, N.J.”*

Las Vegas producer Stephen Sorrentino brings a new show, “Superstars Latinos,” to the 1,200-seat Dallas Events Center at Texas Station on Friday.

“We have one shot at Texas Station to see how it works and if the fans like it then we may get to tour various Station casinos,” says Sorrentino, who’s also one of the country’s top Elton John tribute artists.

The high-energy, 90-minute musical is a tribute to Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. It features singers backed by an eight-piece Latin band.”*

In celebration of the highly anticipated worldwide premiere of “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged,” MTV Tr3s is giving Julieta fans an unprecedented and intimate look at the Mexican singer/songwriter through its marquee “Artists Speaking Tr3s” superstar campaign, beginning on May 16th. The campaign will run for more than six weeks and features nine vignettes, co-created with Julieta, that show a side of her that fans have never before seen. There’s also exclusive programming, online and mobile experiences and several exclusive performances and appearances that make up “Artists Speaking Tr3s: Julieta Venegas.”

“In this Artists Speaking Tr3s campaign, Julieta is literally surrounded by LOVE because it is a recurring source of inspiration for her,” explains Jesus Lara, Senior Vice President of Music and Talent, MTV Tr3s and MTV/VH1 Latin America.

Created by the MTV Tr3s On-Air Promotions team in collaboration with the artist, Julieta’s nine vignettes feature stripped down versions of the world to provide a clean and aesthetic place where Julieta plays, talks and interacts with LOVE. The vignettes explore the different ways and forms in which she does this, from living it, talking about it, using it and expressing it in her writing, music and songs.

In addition to the extensive on-air promo campaign, Julieta will also be featured in exclusive and multiplatform programming such as “Videologia” (May 26th at 9 PM) and “Making MTV Unplugged (May 26th at 9:30 PM) and the premiere of “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” (June 5th at 9 PM).

Starting May 16th, viewers can learn more about Julieta’s MTV Unplugged by visiting www.unplugged.mtvtr3s.com. “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” will be available in full on www.unplugged.mtvtr3s.com starting June 5th, and affiliated programming will be posted to the site prior to the show’s airdate. Throughout the campaign, users can learn more about Julieta via her MTV Tr3s artist page packed with music videos new and old, Artists Speaking Tr3s vignettes, a behind-the-scenes of Artists Speaking Tr3s video exclusive, photos, bios and more. MTV Tr3s Mobile will feature long-form versions of the on-air promos.

On June 17th, New York’s Times Square will be flooded with fans anxious to catch a glimpse of Julieta as she makes an appearance on “Mi TRL,” which will be projected on a public jumbo 44 1/2 foot video screen for all to see. Julieta will follow her “Mi TRL” taping with an appearance at the Virgin Megastore at 7 PM where she will autograph copies of her “Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” CD/DVD, which is being released the same day by Sony/BMG. “Mi TRL” featuring Julieta airs on June 19th at 4 PM.

The “Artists Speaking Tr3s” campaign with Julieta Venegas wraps up on Saturday July 12th when the channel sponsors a free concert with her as part of New York Summerstage.

“Julieta Venegas is one of those rare artists who is known not only for her amazing musical talent but also for her distinct interpretive style which has earned her fans throughout the world,” added Lara. “Julieta was the muse of LOVE in our Artists Speaking Tr3s campaign and only MTV Tr3s is able to present her in such an innovative way. It was exciting to provide her with the creative platform of the Artists Speaking Tr3s campaign and we are thrilled to provide our audience with such a special look at her and her music.”

MTV Tr3s selects superstar Latino artists throughout the year for its “Artists Speaking Tr3s” campaign and collaborates with them on the creation of distinctive, customized spots that offer fans the most intimate television programming experience — an unprecedented and unique look at their favorite artists, their music and their lives. Previous “Artists Speaking Tr3s” artists include Aventura, Enrique Iglesias, and AB Quintanilla.

“Julieta Venegas MTV Unplugged” provided an acoustic platform for Julieta to showcase new songs and perform some of her biggest hits in an intimate setting before a live audience. During the show, she integrated an eclectic mix of rhythm and harmony by incorporating an array of instruments including the tuba, clarinet, xylophone, flute and a string quartet, among others, giving a new twist to some of her classic hits such as “Limón y Sal,” “Lento” and “Me Voy.” New songs included “El Presente”, “Algún Día”, “Mira la Vida” and “Ilusión.”

MTV Tr3s (www.mtvtr3s.com) is the most widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth and is currently seen in 6.3 million Hispanic TV households and 33.3 million total TV households. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos and celebrate their hybrid identity and culture. In addition to music programming, the MTV Tr3s programming slate features lifestyle series, news, documentaries and other long-form programs.”*

During today’s broadcast of “El Gordo y La Flaca” (M-F, 4pm ET/PT, 3pm Central), the Univision Network announced the nominated artists for its 5th Annual “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards); Spanish-language television’s trendiest and most unconventional awards show that honors the biggest names in Latin show business, fashion and sports. Chosen by young Hispanics who vote online through Univision.com (uniclave: Premios Juventud), the star-studded awards show will air on the Univision Network, LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Thursday, July 17, at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central).

Recognizing renowned personalities from all corners of the entertainment industry, including Music, Film, Sports, Fashion, and Pop Culture, “Premios Juventud” will bestow awards in 27 unconventional categories specifically created to celebrate the preferences of today’s Hispanic youth. Leading the nominations are:

Music - Pop group sensation RBD leads the pack with 11 nominations in categories like “CD to Die For” and “Favorite Video;” followed by reggeatón’s super-star duo Wisin y Yandel, who garnered seven nominations from fans in such categories as “The Perfect Combo” and “Catchiest Tune.” Following their lead with six nominations each are award-winning group Camila (“Red-Hot Artist” and “Best Ballad” categories), and reggeatón king Daddy Yankee (“My Favorite Concert” and “Favorite Urban Artist”). Super stars Ricky Martin and Juanes, are nominated in five different categories, including, among others, “Best Moves” and “Favorite Rock Star,” respectively; while Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias and newcomer Flex, took four nominations each in categories such as “Favorite Pop Star” and “Favorite Video,” respectively.

Film – Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui took the lead in nominations, competing in the “Can He Act or What?” and “Favorite Flick” categories for his work as both actor and producer in the award-winning film “Bella.” Other performers nominated in the “Can He Act or What?” category include: Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”), Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”), Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”), and Kuno Bécker (“Sex and Breakfast”). The leading ladies vying for the award in the “She Steals the Show” category are Jennifer López (“El Cantante”), Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “The Fantastic Four” and “The Eye”), Kate del Castillo (“Trade”), Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”) and Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”). Movies nominated as this year’s “Favorite Flicks” include “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera,” “Bella,” “El Cantante,” “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón,” and “Mal de Amores.”

Along with her nomination as an actress, pop-culture icon Jennifer López was also nominated in five other categories including “She’s Got Style” and “Girl of My Dreams.”

Sports - Some of the most idolized athletes across the Americas face-off for this year’s sports awards, including baseball player Alex Rodríguez and soccer super stars Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, Omar Bravo and Rafael Márquez, who were nominated in the “Most Electrifying Male Athlete” category. Competing as “Most Electrifying Female Athlete” are track and field medalist Ana Guevara, golfer Lorena Ochoa, soccer player Maribel Domínguez, racecar driver Milka Duno, and Peruvian surfer Sofía Mulanovich.

Starting today through May 29, 2008, fans can log onto Univsion.com (keyword: Premios Juventud) to vote for their favorite stars and choose this year’s winners. In addition, Univision.com will offer daily access to the latest news, behind-the-scenes videos, and nominee interviews & bios, as well as dedicated forums and exclusive chats with top performers which will be featured in the weeks leading up to the live broadcast.

In recognition of the spirit and voice of the Hispanic youth, Univision and “Premios Juventud” will honor their excellence by awarding several scholarships for academic, sport and musical achievement. Applications and additional information can be obtained at Univision.com (uniclave: Becas Juventud). The deadline to apply is May 23, 2008.

“PREMIOS JUVENTUD 2008” Complete List of Nominations

(Sorted Alphabetically)

Music:

La Combinación Perfecta (The Perfect Combo)

1. Alexis y Fido con Toby Love (“Soy Igual Que Tú”)

2. Miguelito y Divino (“Mochila de Amor”)

3. RBD con Jowell y Randy (“Inalcanzable”)

4. Wisin y Yandel con Franco de Vita (“Oye, ¿Dónde Está el Amor?”)

5. Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado (“Sexy Movimiento”)

¡Qué Rico Que Se Mueve! (Best Moves)

1. Chayanne

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Dulce María

4. Ricky Martin

5. Shakira

Voz del Momento (Red Hot Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Wisin y Yandel

La Más Pegajosa (Catchiest Tune)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sexy Movimiento” – Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Me Muero Sin Ese CD (CD to Die For)

1. “El Cartel: The Big Boss” – Daddy Yankee

2. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

3. “La Vida es un Ratico” – Juanes

4. “Los Extraterrestres”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Todo Cambió” (Edición Especial) – Camila

Mi Concierto Favorito (My Favorite Concert)

1. Aventura (KOB Tour)

2. Daddy Yankee (The Big Boss Tour)

3. Juanes (La Vida es un Ratico Tour)

4. Maná (Amar es Combatir Tour)

5. RBD (Celestial / EDC Tour)

Canción Corta-Venas (Best Ballad)

1. “Donde Están Corazón” – Enrique Iglesias

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Sólo Para Ti” – Camila

4. “Te Quiero” – Flex

5. “Todo Cambió” – Camila

Mi Video Favorito (My Favorite Video)

1. “Empezar Desde Cero” – RBD

2. “Inalcanzable” – RBD

3. “Me Enamora” – Juanes

4. “Sexy Movimiento”– Wisin y Yandel

5. “Te Quiero” – Flex

Mi Artista Regional Mexicano Favorito (Favorite Regional Mexican Artist)

1. Alacranes Musical

2. Alejandro Fernández

3. Jenni Rivera

4. Pepe Aguilar

5. Vicente Fernández

Mi Artista Pop (Favorite Pop Star)

1. Belinda

2. Camila

3. Enrique Iglesias

4. RBD

5. Ricky Martin

Mi Artista Tropical (Favorite Tropical Artist)

1. Aventura

2. Juan Luis Guerra

3. Marc Anthony

4. Olga Tañón

5. Víctor Manuelle

Mi Artista Urbano (Favorite Urban Artist)

1. Daddy Yankee

2. Don Omar

3. Flex

4. Ivy Queen

5. Wisin y Yandel

Mi Artista Rock (Favorite Rock Star)

1. Alejandra Guzmán

2. Belinda

3. Black Guayaba

4. Juanes

5. Maná

Film:

¡Qué Actorazo! (Can He Act or What?)

1. Antonio Banderas (“Shrek the Third”)

2. Eduardo Verástegui (“Bella”)

3. Fernando Colunga (“Ladrón Que Roba A Ladrón”)

4. Javier Bardem (“El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera” and “No Country for Old Men”)

5. Kuno Becker (“Sex and Breakfast”)

Actriz Que se Roba la Pantalla (She Steals the Show)

1. Jennifer López (“El Cantante”)

2. Jessica Alba (“Awake,” “Good Luck Chuck,” “Los Cuatro Fantásticos,” “The Eye”)

3. Kate del Castillo (“Trade”)

4. Penélope Cruz (“The Good Night”)

5. Roselyn Sánchez (“The Game Plan”)

Película Más Padre (Favorite Flick)

1. “El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera”

2. “Bella”

3. “El Cantante”

4. “Ladrón Que Roba a Ladrón”

5. “Mal de Amores”

Sports:

El Deportista de Alto Voltaje (Most Electrifying Male Athlete)

1. Alex Rodríguez – Los Yankees de Nueva York

2. Cuauhtémoc Blanco - Chicago Fire

3. Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa – Las Águilas del América

4. Omar Bravo – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Rafael Márquez – FC Barcelona

La Deportista de Alta Tensión (Most Electrifying Female Athlete)

1. Ana Guevara – Atletismo

2. Lorena Ochoa – Golf

3. Maribel Domínguez – Fútbol

4. Milka Duno – Automovilismo

5. Sofía Mulanovich – Surf

Me Pongo la Camiseta de… (I’m a Die Hard Fan of…)

1. Cruz Azul

2. Las Águilas del América

3. Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Los Yankees de Nueva York

5. Selección Mexicana de Fútbol

La Nueva Promesa (Promising New Player)

1. Alexandre Pato – AC Milán (Italia)

2. César Villaluz – Cruz Azul

3. Luis Ernesto Michel – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

4. Sergio Ávila “El Gaucho” – Las Chivas de Guadalajara

5. Robinson Cano – Los Yankees de Nueva York

Fashion and Style:

Quiero Vestir Como Ella (She’s Got Style)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dayanara Torres

4. Dulce María

5. Jennifer López

El de Mejor Estilo (He’s Got Style)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Anthony “Romeo” Santos

3. Christopher Uckermann

4. Daddy Yankee

5. Ricky Martin

¡Está Buenísimo! (What a Hottie!)

1. Alfonso Herrera

2. Christopher Uckermann

3. Daddy Yankee

4. Enrique Iglesias

5. Ricky Martin

Chica Que Me Quita el Sueño (Girl of My Dreams)

1. Alejandra Espinoza

2. Anahí

3. Dulce María

4. Jennifer López

5. Maite Perroni

Pop Culture:

Mi Ídolo Es… (My Idol Is…)

1. Anahí

2. Daddy Yankee

3. Dulce María

4. Juanes

5. Ricky Martin

Tórridos Romances (Torrid Affairs)

1. Araceli Arámbula y Luis Miguel

2. Camila Sodi y Diego Luna

3. Jackie Guerrido y Don Omar

4. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

5. Kate del Castillo y Aarón Díaz

En la Mira del Paparazzi (Paparazzi’s Favorite Target)

1. Jennifer López

2. Jennifer López y Marc Anthony

3. Luis Miguel

4. Niurka Marcos

5. RBD

“*

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Univision Music Group following the recent clearance of the deal in the U.S. by the Federal Trade Commission. The acquisition results in UMG becoming the largest Latin music company in North America.

The combined company, which will operate under the Universal Music Latin Entertainment banner, will include Universal Music Latino, Machete, the newly acquired labels from the Univision purchase — Fonovisa and Disa, Universal Music Mexico & Central America, Latin publishing in the US and Mexico, including the newly acquired Edimonsa, Disa and the Fonovisa catalogs, and GTS Global Talent Services, a management service division. As part of this acquisition, the Univision name will be phased out. Universal Music Latin Entertainment will be a division of Universal Music Latin America, and will be led by Jesus Lopez (currently Chairman & CEO of Latin America and Iberian Peninsula). Mr. Lopez will continue to be based in Miami, Florida and report to Zach Horowitz (President & COO, Universal Music Group) for Universal Music Latin Entertainment.

“Jesus has presided over a period of remarkable growth for Universal Music Latin America,” stated Mr. Horowitz. “His vision and passion for Latin music, entrepreneurial instincts and ability to think ‘out of the box,’ combined with that rare talent of being able to balance both creative and business concerns, make him the ideal person to lead the newly merged company.”

“I am truly grateful to Zach for this exciting opportunity,” commented Mr. Lopez. “It is a privilege to continue working so closely with him and the entire Latin music team as we build this new company, complete with such a rich history and one of the most dynamic groups of artists and executives in the business.”

In addition, it was also announced today that Jose Behar, President of Univision Music Group, has departed the company.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to recognize all of the contributions that Jose has made to Univision over the years,” added Mr. Lopez. “We certainly wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.”

Universal Music Latin Entertainment possesses a roster of chart-topping artists as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important Latin recordings in history. Its artists include Juanes, Juan Gabriel, Paulina Rubio, Don Omar, La Secta, Winsin & Yandel, Alicia Villarreal, Pedro Fernandez, La Factoria, Mach & Daddy, Enrique Iglesias, Belanova, Luis Fonsi, Cafe Tacuba, Marco Antonio Solis, Los Tigres del Norte, Los Temerarios, Horoscopos de Durango, K-paz de la Sierra, Grupo Montes de Durango, Alacranes Musicales, Conjunto Primavera, Banda El Recodo, Jenni Rivera, Gloria Trevi, Graciela Beltran, Xtreme, Olga Tanon, Tito Nieves, Bajofondo Tango Club, and Ivy Queen, among many others.”

Enrique Iglesias is on the top. The English and French version of his song “Tired of Being Sorry”, titled “Laisse Le Destin L’Emporter”, which he recorded with French songstress Nadiya, beat the song “4 Minutes” by Madonna and Justin Timberlake in the French charts, according to a recent press release sent by the public relations firm that represents the Spanish singer. “*

In April, mun2 hopes to capture the hearts of its viewers 12 to 34 years of age with Enrique Iglesias: Bigger on mun2, a series of appearances by singer Enrique Iglesias. The pop star will be featured prominently including holamun2.com originals, hosted shows, interactive features, original promos, music video blocks, and exclusive interviews. Some of the programs, a promo, digital vignette and teasers, will be available in part or whole on holamun2.com, the network’s website. Appearances will be in Spanish, English and spanglish.”*

Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias says he has tried repeatedly to convince his girlfriend Anna Kournikova to marry him _ with no luck.”*

*From: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Three new original productions that place the world and dreams of young Latinos at the center were announced today by MTV Tr3s ( www.mtvtr3s.com ). Beginning April 14, MTV Tr3s viewers will find out what it’s like to make dinner for a Latino superstar on “Rock Dinner,” the moves some viewers will risk for something that really matters to them in “Bust a Ritmo,” and how to get a video produced by MTV in “Dame un Break.”

Based on feedback from the MTV Tr3s Cooltura Panel, a group of 100 trendsetting young Latinos who provide input and feedback to the channel on programming strategy and content, MTV Tr3s has discovered that its viewers want to see themselves reflected in programming, discover new sounds and artists they can’t find anywhere else, and insist on interactivity and engagement as part of their music experience. They also seek an intimate and less traditional approach to music programming.

“At MTV Tr3s, everything we do puts our young Latino consumer at the front and center, and they’ve told us that Latin music defines them. The sounds, lyrics and artists are the soul of their culture, a source of pride, a unifying force and a form of expression that differentiates them from other youth segments. For this reason, music is at the core of MTV Tr3s,” explained Lucia Ballas-Traynor, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the channel.

“Our viewers have spoken and we’re listening and acting,” added Lily Neumeyer, Vice President of Programming and Production, MTV Tr3s. “Young Latinos expect MTV Tr3s to give them unique and deep connections to the artists they love, and that is what a series like ‘Rock Dinner’ is all about.” In “Rock Dinner” ( www.rockdinner.mtvtr3s.com ), which premieres on April 14 at 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM EDT and features Baby Bash, Awkid, AB Quintanilla, Pitbull, Kat de Luna and Enrique Iglesias, fans get to cook dinner for their favorite artists and then sit down to enjoy a private concert by them. With only five hours (and a limited budget) to prepare the meal and tidy up the house, the excited fan has to stay cool while trying to impress their superstar dinner guest.

What some viewers will do to make a dream come true will be seen in “Bust a Ritmo,” which premieres on June 16. Hosted by PeeWee, the road-tested veteran of two successful groups, Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz (with whom he charted hits such as “Sabes a Chocolate,” “Dulce Niña,” “Chiquilla,” and “Speedy Gonzalez”) the series focuses on dance as a motivator in helping young Latinos accomplish a goal. In each episode, a young person is faced with an ultimate test. They have one day to learn a complicated dance routine and then use his/her newfound skill to make a dream come true… surprising a girlfriend with a marriage proposal or telling their overprotective Latina mom that they are moving out of the house!

“Being the host of my own show has allowed me to explore new sides of me I didn’t know I had… and to be silly… and to just have fun!” said PeeWee.

In addition to the star power MTV Tr3s is able to give its viewers, the discovery of new talent has been a pillar of the MTV Tr3s music strategy since the network launched. “Dame un Break” takes music discovery to a whole new level by not only inviting viewers to discover new sounds, but also giving them a chance to be discovered themselves. The multiplatform project that launches on May 12 gives Latino youth a chance to showcase their talent by entering a contest to win a chance of a lifetime: their very own music video produced by MTV Tr3s, and to get an album or EP released. To enter the contest, bands will to uplink their song to the Dame un Break website ( www.dameunbreak.mtvtr3s.com ), create their own artist profile and invite the world to vote for them.

“Dame un Break will give the wealth of undiscovered U.S. Latino talent the opportunity they’ve only been able to dream about… until now. I am excited to see and hear some of tomorrow’s Latino stars,” said Jesus Lara, Senior Vice President of Music and Talent, MTV Tr3s and MTV/VH1 Latin America.

MTV Tr3s ( www.mtvtr3s.com ) is the most widely distributed TV network dedicated to superserving today’s bicultural Latino youth and is currently seen in 6.2 million Hispanic TV households and 31.9 million total TV households. Music programming is at the core of MTV Tr3s, and the channel features hitmakers, emerging artists and new sounds that resonate with young U.S. Latinos and celebrate their hybrid identity and culture.”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Enrique Iglesias has done it again. For the fifth time in his musical career, the singer’s new album, 95/08, has premiered at #1 in the U.S and Puerto Rico. As if that weren’t enough, it also ranked first in digital downloads on iTunes.”*

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Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias has four nominations to Billboard’s Latin Music Awards — including Artist of the Year — and is about to release his first compilation CD.

And that’s not all for the 33-year old Madrid-born artist.

“I’m celebrating that instead of 17 No. 1 songs, I’ve got 18,” Iglesias says via e-mail from Los Angeles.”*

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A mix of nostalgia, blasts from the past, surprise guests, and cutting-edge performances were spectacularly woven together Thursday night on the very special 20th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro a La Música Latina,” America’s most popular and most-watched Latin music awards show, broadcast live on the Univision Television Network.The biggest winners of the night with four “Premio Lo Nuestro” awards were Dominican bachata super group Aventura, followed by popular Regional Mexican group Intocable with three awards. Artists who received two awards include rock group Maná, pop group Camila, Puerto Rican diva Olga Tañón, Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, Regional Mexican artist Marco Antonio Solís, and Puerto Rican reggaeton artists Wisin y Yandel. Aventura received their four awards in the Tropical category as they were honored as Traditional Tropical Artists of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, and for Album and Song of the Year. Intocable received three awards in the Regional Mexican category including Group or Duo of the Year, Album of the Year for “Crossroads: Cruce de Caminos,” and Norteño Artist of the Year.

In a show repleat with some of the biggest stars of Latin music, the audience that filled the arena exploded in an emotional standing ovation as legendary “King of Ranchero” Vicente Fernández made his “Premio Lo Nuestro” debut performance, after which he received this year’s “Premio a la Excelencia” award which was presented by TV legend Don Francisco and Univision Network News anchor María Elena Salinas.

Later, Univision personality Cristina Saralegui made one of the night’s most moving award presentations to international superstar Ricky Martin, who crossed two continents and an ocean to personally accept the first ever “Máxima Excelencia” award, as selected by the public from all 19 previous “Premio a la Excelencia” winners.

The star-studded show kicked off with a crowd-pleasing performance by Colombian singer/songwriter Juanes singing his chart-toppers “Me Enamora” and “Gotas de Agua Dulce.”

Later, in one of the evening’s most colorful numbers, ranchero superstar Pepe Aguilar sang the classic hit “100% Mexicano” in the midst of a recreation of a typical Mexican plaza fiesta, complete with folkloric dancers, craft kiosks, and typical decorations.

The next musical number featured international pop idol Enrique Iglesias singing his current #1 hit “¿Dónde Están Corazón?” with a 30 member children’s choir followed by “Dímelo.”

It was also a big night for cumbia fans as one of the genres most popular groups, Cruz Martinez Presenta Los Super Reyes, paid a rousing homage to the Jackson Five with their rendition of “Quédate Más” and their hit song “El Rey.”

Performing a medley of her greatest hits, Premio’s most awarded female artist, Olga Tañón, led an elaborate production of nearly 30 musicians and 20 dancers, after which she was awarded the “Trayectoria Artística” award honoring her 20-year career.

In keeping with spectacular grand finales, this year’s historic show featured the reunion of one of tropical music’s most entertaining merengue groups, Grupo Manía, with their former lead singer Elvis Crespo in an electric and fireworks-filled medley of their greatest hits.

Univision.com experienced unprecedented interactivity with red carpet voting and thousands of message postings during the show. The dedicated mini-site will continue to provide exclusive Premio coverage with streaming video highlights, in-depth winner profiles and thousands of behind-the-scenes photos. Univision.com’s fully-loaded Premio offerings will continue to keep users engaged on a daily basis, even after the broadcast. For more information, visit Univision.com, keyword: Premio.

To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net
Username: premio2008
Password: Univision

A complete list of the awards presented follows.

POP GENRE

Album of the Year
“Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged” – Ricky Martin

Male Artist of the Year
Chayanne

New Soloist or Group of the Year
Jennifer Lopez

Female Artist of the Year
Belinda

Group or Duo of the Year
Camila

Song of the Year
“Todo Cambió” – Camila

ROCK GENRE

Album of the Year
“Oye” – Aterciopelados

Artist of the Year
Maná

Song of the Year
“Benditá Tu Luz” – Maná and Juan Luis Guerra

TROPICAL GENRE

Album of the Year
“K.O.B.” – Aventura

Male Artist of the Year
Juan Luis Guerra

Female Artist of the Year
Olga Tañón

Group or Duo of the Year
Aventura

Song of the Year
“Mi Corazoncito” - Aventura

Tropical Merengue Artist of the Year
Olga Tañón

Tropical Salsa Artist of the Year
Marc Anthony

Traditional Tropical Artist of the Year
Aventura

REGIONAL MEXICAN GENRE

Album of the Year
“Crossroads: Cruce de Caminos” – Intocable

Male Artist of the Year
Marco Antonio Solís

Female Artist of the Year
Jenni Rivera

Group or Duo of the Year
Intocable

Song of the Year
“La Noche Perfecta” – El Chapo de Sinaloa

Banda Artist of the Year
Joan Sebastián

Grupero Artist of the Year
Marco Antonio Solís

Norteño Artist of the Year
Intocable

Ranchero Artist of the Year
Pepe Aguilar

Duranguense Artist of the Year
Los Horóscopos de Durango

New Soloist or Group of the Year
Banda Guasaveña

URBAN GENRE

Album of the Year
“Sentimiento” – Ivy Queen

Artist of the Year
Wisin y Yandel

Song of the Year
“Pegao” – Wisin y Yandel

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

“Impacto” – Daddy Yankee

Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 89% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavisión, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 64 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; Univision Music Group, which includes Univision Records, Fonovisa Records, La Calle Records and Mexico-based Disa Records as well as Fonomusic and America Musical Publishing companies; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa’s pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit www.univision.net. “*

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If you think what you saw on your TV screen was exciting, you should have seen what we saw at the 20th annual Premio Lo Nuestro awards! Our pick for the best highlight? The passionate kiss a journalist planted on Enrique Iglesias’ lips. The Spanish singer got flirtatious with the press, and some journalists even acted like groupies! “*

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Enrique Iglesias has taken his success to a whole new level with his latest hit “¿Dónde están corazón?” The hot track has made it to number one on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs list, which makes it the 18th song from the Spanish artist to take over the top spot in the category. Iglesias is the first Latino to reach number one 18 times on the respected list. “*

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Legendary Mexican recording artist/motion picture star Vicente Fernández will join the all-star lineup of Latin music superstars who will perform on the gala 20th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards) and be honored with the coveted “Premio a la Excelencia” special award for excellence. The longest-running and most popular Latin music awards show on television will be broadcast live from Miami’s American Airlines Arena on Univision, the country’s leading Spanish-language television network, on Thursday, February 21, with Red Carpet coverage beginning at 7pm ET/PT (6pm Central) followed by “Premio Lo Nuestro” at 8pm ET/PT (7pm Central).

Hailed as the “King of the Ranchera,” Fernández is one of the most nominated artists in the 20-year history of “Premio Lo Nuestro” and a previous winner of four awards for best Male Regional Mexican vocalist. As such, Fernández will be honored for his commitment to excellence during a career spanning more than 45 years and resulting in more than 100 albums and 25 motion pictures.

Previously announced artists scheduled to appear during the 20th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro” include Aventura, Pepe Aguilar, AB Quintanilla III Presenta Kumbia Allstarz, Belinda, Elvis Crespo, Gloria Estefan, Grupo Manía, Juan Luis Guerra, Horóscopos de Durango, Enrique Iglesias, José José, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Maná, Patricia Manterola, Cruz Martínez Presenta: Los Super Reyes, Ivy Queen, Jenni Rivera, René Strickler, Olga Tañón, Tito El Bambino, Dayanara Torres, Angélica Vale, and Wisin y Yandel.

“Premio Lo Nuestro,” the highest-rated special each season among Hispanics in the United States, bestows awards annually to the winners from the five most popular Latin music genres - Pop, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Rock and Urban - and Video of the Year. Nominees were selected from charts compiled by the prominent recording industry trade magazine Radio & Records®. The 2007 telecast reached more than 11 million viewers. Year to year, it consistently beats the combined average Hispanic audiences of the Academy Awards, Latin Billboard Music Awards, Emmy Awards, MTV’s Video Music Awards and the Golden Globes, among all major demographics.

Univision.com’s dedicated mini-site (keyword: Premio) will feature extensive coverage of this year’s presenters and nominees for Premio Lo Nuestro. Users will be treated to a variety of insider information including fully-loaded bios, exclusive interviews, photos and music video clips. One of the most anticipated highlights of Univision.com’s coverage includes chats with many of Premio’s popular artists during the week of the live broadcast.
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