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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital(R), the premier pediatric cancer research center, celebrated its sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala by honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan for their commitment to international healthcare, the local community, and the music and entertainment industry. The star-studded event took place on May 17, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

On the red carpet, St. Jude patients rubbed elbows with some of the brightest stars from the Latin music and entertainment industry who came to support Daisy Fuentes, celebrity chair, and her fight against childhood cancer. More than 550 guests were treated to live performances by Luis Fonsi, Jeremías and Valeria Gastaldi. During the night’s entertainment, Emilio Estefan took to the stage alongside Victor Manuelle for an unforgettable impromptu performance. Among the other celebrity guests who came to support St. Jude were Candela Ferro, Khotan Fernandez, Fanny Lu, Ana María Canseco, Lili Estefan, Génesis Rodríguez, María Celeste Arrarás and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht.

“It was truly wonderful to see the Hispanic community of South Florida come together to support St. Jude,” said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer for ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. “Thanks to the supporters and sponsors of this gala, St. Jude is able to provide hope for sick children and their families from all over the world.”

The money raised from this event will help St. Jude continue its groundbreaking research and lifesaving care for children from across the country and around the world who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Two other special guests for the evening were St. Jude patients Lucas Solberg and Stephan Boehme Gutierrez, who shared their story of survival with guests. The gala also included a cocktail reception and silent auction, which included a shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue and dinner for 10 with artist Romero Britto.

The Estefans join other top Latin artists and entertainers who have supported the lifesaving mission of St. Jude over the past few years, including Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Smits, Daisy Fuentes, Cristian Castro, Luis Enrique, José Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Jeremías, Fanny Lu, Carlos Ponce, Gilberto Santa Rosa and the late Soraya.

Gala sponsors included FedEx Express, Stanford Financial Group, Universal Music Latino, VISA International, Univision Radio, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Maya, Southern Wine and Spirits of South Florida, Sea Latino, The “M” Point, KPMG, Yahoo! Telemundo, Telefonica, DDB, Car Factory Outlet, Lopez-Cantera Foundation, CB Richard Ellis, Coors Brewing Company, Inktel Direct, Jefferson Lee Ford III Memorial Foundation, Zubi Advertising, The Paper Fetish, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive en Español, Merrill Lynch, Leon Medical Centers and Grey Goose Vodka.

For more information on this event, or for information on next year’s gala, please call 1-800-278-3383 or visit www.stjude.org/miamigala.

ABOUT ST. JUDE CHLDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.”*

The June/July issue of Siempre Mujer magazine hits newsstands nationwide today with split covers featuring Mexican actress Kate del Castillo and Colombian singer Fanny Lu. The issue also includes an exclusive interview with Myrka Dellanos following her recent wedding to third husband Ulysses Daniel Alonso, 16 years her junior.Del Castillo discusses how she has overcome fear in her life and admits: “I lived with my parents until the day I got married and then with my husband … Now, I understand the concept of freedom.” The multi-tasking Fanny Lu opens up about how to raise bi-cultural kids with a busy schedule. Her tip? “When a mother feels fulfilled with her own life, she can more easily pass along that feeling of satisfaction to her kids.”

Siempre Mujer caught up with Dellanos after her honeymoon in Newport, Rhode Island. When asked about her new marriage, she said: “For me it was very sad getting divorced once and then again. This time, I know it’s lasting the rest of my life!”

Highlights from the issue follow:

SUMMER SEDUCTION
Siempre Mujer offers 10 pages of beauty and fashion solutions sure to help you spend the summer months in style. Check out the best chapsticks, sunscreen and body lotions to protect your skin and the hot color palettes of the moment - turquoise, bright yellow and fuchsia. Also, don’t miss our guide to the 15 must-have products of the season with tips on how to mix and match them with your personal wardrobe.

CONTROLLING CHOLESTEROL
It’s very possible that you’re confused about cholesterol. That’s why we’ve put together all you need to know to decipher the good from the bad, and discuss how you can keep your arteries free and clear. Did you know that adding honey to your breakfast a few times a week can help raise your HDL levels? You want that! Read on for many more tips to help you stay healthy.

VOTER GUIDE: HOW DOES IMMIGRATION AFFECT YOUR FAMILY?
Although immigration has always been an integral part of the United States’ history, today, it’s more controversial than ever. With only a few months to go until the national election, Siempre Mujer gives you all the facts so that you can make an informed decision for your family and the other Hispanic families in this country. This is the second part of our three-part series.

SUMMER GRILLING
How does a simple and quick summer BBQ for the family sound to you? Delicious? Here, we share five recipes that’ll make your life easy, from a Texas Ribs Sandwich with Coleslaw with only five ingredients, to a Corn-Mango salad that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. And don’t miss our Easy Kitchen section with the convenient shopping guide. “*

• Hot Latin Song Of The Year: "Mi Corazoncito,” Aventura (Premium Latin)
• Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Vocal Duet: "Pegao,” Wisin & Yandel f/ Los Vaqueros (WY/Machete)
• Hot Latin Songs Artist Of The Year: Juan Luis Guerra Y 440
• Latin Album Of The Year: "El Cartel: The Big Boss," Daddy Yankee (El Cartel/Interscope/IGA)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Male: "La Vida…Es Un Ratico," Juanes (Universal Latino)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Female: "Como Ama Una Mujer," Jennifer Lopez (Epic/Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, Duo Or Group: "Todo Cambio," Camila (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Album Of The Year, New Artist: "Cualquier Dia," Kany Garcia (Sony BMG Norte)
• Top Latin Albums Artist Of The Year: Valentin Elizalde
• Latin Rock/Alternative Album Of The Year: "La Radiolina," Manu Chao (Because/Nacional)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, Male: "El Cantante," Marc Anthony (Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, Female: "90 Millas," Gloria Estefan (Burgundy/Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, Duo Or Group: Juan Luis Guerra Y 440, "La Llave De Mi Corazon" (EMI Televisa)
• Tropical Album Of The Year, New Artist: Andres Jimenez: El Jibaro, "Mi Parranda" (Cuarto Menguante)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, Male Solo Artist: Valentin Elizalde, "Lobo Domesticado" (Universal Latino)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, Male Duo Or Group: Grupo Montez De Durango, "Agarrese" (Disa/UG)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, Female Group or Female Solo Artist: "Mi Vida Loca," Jenni Rivera (Fonovisa/UG)
• Regional Mexican Album Of The Year, New Artist: Los Creadorez Del Pasito Duraguense De Alfredo Ramirez "Recio, Recio Mis Creadorez," (Disa/UG)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Male: "Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo," Chayanne (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Female: "Eres Para Mi," Julieta Venegas (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, Duo Or Group: "Todo Cambio," Camila (Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Pop Airplay Song Of The Year, New Artist: "Hoy Ya Me Voy," Kany Garcia (Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Male: "Mas Que Tu Amigo," Tito Nieves (SGZ/La Calle/Univision)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Female: "No Llores," Gloria Estefan (Burgundy/Sony BMG Norte)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Duo Or Group: "Mi Corazoncito," Aventura (Premium Latin)
• Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, New Artist: "Y Si Te Digo," Fanny Lu (Universal Latino)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, Male Solo Artist: "A Ti Si Puedo Decirte," El Chapo De Sinaloa (Disa)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, Male Group: "De Ti Exclusivo," La Arrolladora Banda El Limon (Disa/Edimonsa)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, Female Group or Female Solo Artist: "Mirame," Jenni Rivera (Fonovisa)
• Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, New Artist: "Cada Vez Que Pienso En Ti," Los Creadorez Del Pasito Duraguense De Alfredo Ramirez (Disa/Edimonsa)
• Latin Tour Of The Year: Mana
• Reggaeton Album Of The Year: "El Cartel: The Big Boss," Daddy Yankee (El Cartel/Intescope/IGA)
• Reggaeton Song Of The Year: "Igual Que Ayer," R.K.M. & Ken-Y (Pina/Universal Latino)
• Latin Ringtone Of The Year: "Me Matas," R.K.M. & Ken-Y (Pina/Universal Latino)
• Latin Ringmaster Of The Year: "Lean Like A Cholo," Down AKA Kilo (Silent Giant/Machete)
• Latin Dance Club Play Track Of The Year: "Whine Up," Kat DeLuna featuring Elephant Man (Epic)
• Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year: "Los Hijos Del Maiz," Kinto Sol (Univision/UG)
• Latin Greatest Hits Album Of The Year: "Historia De Un Idolo, Vol. 1" (Special Edition), Vicente Fernandez (Discos 605/Sony BMG Norte)
• Latin Compilation Album Of The year: "Bachata #1’s," Various Artists (La Calle/UG)
• Latin Jazz Album Of The Year: "The New Bossa Nova," Luciana Souza (Verve/VG)
• Latin Christian/Gospel Album Of The Year: "Tu Amor," Danilo Montero (Integrity Music Latin)
• Songwriter Of The Year: Marco Antonio Solis
• Producer Of The Year: Juan Luis Guerra
• Publisher Of The Year: Sony/ATV Discos, ASCAP
• Publishing Corporation Of The Year: EMI Music
• Hot Latin Songs Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Top Latin Albums Label Of The Year: UG
• Latin Pop Airplay Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Tropical Airplay Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Regional Mexican Airplay Label Of The Year: Fonovisa
• Latin Rhythm Airplay Label Of The Year: Machete
• Latin Pop Albums Label of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Tropical Albums Label Of The Year: Sony BMG Norte
• Regional Mexican Albums Label Of The Year: UG
• Latin Rhythm Albums Label Of The Year: Machete

Cyloop.com, a leading online and mobile music community offering free on-demand streams of premium audio and video content from the world’s top artists, unveils a first-of-its-kind online competition sponsored exclusively by Ford SYNC, which allows music fans to win a Ford SYNC customized Epiphone guitar from Gibson, by putting to the test their knowledge about music tastes of Cyloop’s top artists.

To participate in the contest, users need to visit Ford SYNC’s community, located exclusively in Cyloop (www.cyloop.com/sync), which includes a series of “Loops”, or interactive playlists, that have been created utilizing the favorite music from Cyloop artists. Users can then visit the Ford SYNC’s contest page (www.cyloop.com/syncgiveaway) and answer the daily trivia questions related to those songs. Registered users will accumulate points based on the correct answers. On March 11th, one winner will be drawn among those participants that reach the highest score to receive an original Epiphone DR-100 guitar from Gibson.

“We are excited to partner again with Ford SYNC for this competition, as it showcases Cyloop key differentiators, its interactive features and premium content,” stated Demian Bellumio, President and CEO of Hoodiny Entertainment Group. “Cyloop’s users are music fanatics, and this competition brings them closer to their favorite artists”. A lineup of selected top artists like Alicastro, Black Guayaba, Fanny Lu, Jeremias, Locos Por Juana, and Lu crown this competition offering a diverse range of favorite hispanic music styles for fans to enthuse about.

This sponsored competition expands Ford’s current relationship with Cyloop, which includes creating and hosting a custom community for SYNC as well as the sponsorship of Cyloop Mobile, located at m.cyloop.com. SYNC is a Ford-exclusive technology that uses voice commands to play music and place phone calls.

About Hoodiny Entertainment Group, LLC

Hoodiny Entertainment Group (“Hoodiny”) is a full-service digital entertainment and content production company. Through its four main subsidiaries, Cyloop.com, Hoodiny Digital, Hoodiny Interactive, and Hoodiny Productions, Hoodiny bridges a digital gap by providing a wide array of leading edge digital entertainment solutions to traditional media companies and telecom providers. Cyloop.com connects artists and fans worldwide through its unique digital user-experience featuring exclusive content from independent and major label artists. Hoodiny Interactive (“HI”) is the digital solutions arm of Hoodiny, specializing in the creation of custom online destinations for premium content providers based on Hoodiny’s proprietary Content and Community Platform (“HC2”). Hoodiny has offices in Miami Beach, Los Angeles, and Madrid. To learn more or join the community, please visit www.Hoodiny.com and www.Cyloop.com
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*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Online music community Cyloop.com announced today it has been chosen by Zubi Advertising, a leading independently owned Hispanic agency, to create and host a custom community for SYNC, a Ford-exclusive technology that uses voice commands to play music and place phone calls.

The SYNC community, www.cyloop.com/sync (mobile version: m.cyloop.com/sync), highlights SYNC’s ability to manage and play favorite songs whenever and however consumers want. The community includes on-demand music streaming for free; widgets that users can embed in their favorite online destinations, and information in both English and Spanish about the SYNC product.

Through Cyloop’s unique technology, the site will also feature the playlists of a mix of renowned and up-and-coming Latin music artists, so that fans can listen to their artists’ favorite music for free. Also, as part of the campaign, Hoodiny developed a custom Facebook(R) application that users can add to their Facebook(R) profiles in order to seamlessly access the SYNC playlists and listen to the full-length tracks, also for free.

“This new technology underscores the way entertainment everywhere, including inside our cars, is becoming more immersive and interactive,” said Demian Bellumio, CEO of Hoodiny Entertainment Group, the parent company of Cyloop.com. “Cyloop is excited to work with Zubi Advertising to be SYNC’s online community and to feature a great roster of stars who are sharing their favorite Cyloop music with fans.”

The artists featured on SYNC’s community site are Colombian pop sensation Fanny Lu; rising star Alicastro; LU, pop-rockers from Mexico who are favorites across Latin America; Locos por Juana, whose mix of reggae, cumbia, urban and rocks sounds have made them international stars; Black Guayaba, Latin Grammy-nominated rockers from Puerto Rico; and Jeremías, another rising star who’s generating buzz with his poetic brand of music.

About Zubi Advertising
Zubi Advertising Services, Inc. is a full-service and independently owned Hispanic Agency in the U.S. with a proven 30-year track record of award-winning U.S. Hispanic Market branding campaigns. Headquartered in Miami with offices in Detroit, Los Angeles and Dallas, Zubi Advertising has projected billings of $195 million in 2007. Zubi Advertising is proud to serve its extensive client list, which includes American Airlines, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Mercury, Olive Garden, Washington Mutual, SC Johnson, and Winn-Dixie among others. Zubi Advertising has grown organically to more than 100 employees who are dedicated to enhancing the image of the Hispanic culture and the advertising profession through their actions and work. For more information, please visit www.zubiad.com.

About Hoodiny Entertainment Group, LLC
Hoodiny Entertainment Group (“Hoodiny”) is a full-service digital entertainment and content production company. Through its four main subsidiaries, Cyloop.com, Hoodiny Digital, Hoodiny Interactive, and Hoodiny Productions, Hoodiny bridges a digital gap by providing a wide array of leading edge digital entertainment solutions to traditional media companies and telecom providers. Cyloop.com connects artists and fans worldwide through its unique digital user-experience featuring exclusive content from independent and major label artists. Hoodiny Interactive (“HI”) is the digital solutions arm of Hoodiny, specializing in the creation of custom online destinations for premium content providers based on Hoodiny’s proprietary Content and”*

Current nominee Alacranes Musical, model/singer Bimba Bose, current two-time nominee Daddy Yankee, current two-time nominee Kinky, singer/percussionist Sheila E. and current nominee Aleks Syntek have been added to the lineup for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). Newly added presenters include actress Karla Alvarez, actress Erika Buenfil, actor Eduardo Capetillo, actor/singer and current nominee Andres Cepeda, GRAMMY(R) winner and current nominee Willy Chirino, Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Pedro Fernandez, actor/singer and current nominee Pablo Montero, actress Patricia Navidad, actor/comedian Paul Rodriguez, current nominees Vicky Terrazas y Marisol Terrazas (Los Horoscopos De Durango), actor Wilmer Valderrama, actress Angelica Vale, actor Eduardo Verastegui, and reggaeton duo Wisin y Yandel. The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. (ET/PT).

Actor/Comedian Eugenio Derbez and actress/singer Lucero will co-host the hottest night in Latin music. Fashion entrepreneur and former Miss Universe Barbara Palacios will serve as emcee of the Pre-Telecast ceremony — during which winners in more than 30 of the 49 Latin GRAMMY categories will be announced prior to the evening’s telecast — kicking off a full evening of celebrating excellence in recorded Latin music from around the world.

Alacranes Musical is nominated for Best Banda Album (Ahora Y Siempre). Latin GRAMMY winner Daddy Yankee has nods for Best Urban Music Album (El Cartel — The Big Boss) and Best Urban Song (”Impacto Remix”). Kinky is up for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Engineered Album (both for Reina). Aleks Syntek is nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Album (Leccion De Vuelo).

Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek join previously announced performers and current Latin GRAMMY nominees Pepe Aguilar, Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Conjunto Primavera, Shaila Durcal, Juan Luis Guerra (who is also the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year), Intocable, Ivy Queen, Jesse & Joy, La Quinta Estacion, Ricky Martin, Orishas and Laura Pausini, as well as Andrea Bocelli and Camila. Previously announced presenters feature tropical band and current nominees Aventura; actor, six-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Ruben Blades; actor Benjamin Bratt; GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Elvis Crespo; actress Kate del Castillo; current nominee Pau Dones (Jarabe de Palo); three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; actor/singer Sergio Goyri; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del Norte; singer Fanny Lu; actor/singer/model Sergio Mayer; actress Barbara Mori; Latin hip-hop singer Mala Rodriguez; actress/singer Alessandra Rosaldo; actress Nora Salinas; actress/model Dayanara Torres; and actress Sofia Vergara. Additionally, Las Vegas shows “Blue Man Group,” “Folies Bergere,” “HavanaNightShow” and “STOMP OUT LOUD” will be featured on the telecast, emphasizing the excitement and energy of this dynamic city.

Preceding the Awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive “Noche de Estrellas” (”Night of the Stars”) coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards Green Carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Hosted by “Primer Impacto” co-anchor Barbara Bermudo and popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, “Noche de Estrellas” will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and provide viewers an intimate and up close look at Latin music’s most glamorous and gala event.

The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official Spanish-language Web site of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at www.univision.com (Uniclave Latin GRAMMY). For more information and a complete list of nominees, please visit www.grammy.com.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit

Four-time current nominee Ricky Martin will open the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards telecast with the wildly inventive performance collective Blue Man Group, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). Also performing on the hottest night in Latin music are Andrea Bocelli and current nominees Ivy Queen, Jesse & Joy and Shaila Durcal. Newly added presenters include actor and six-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Ruben Blades, actress Kate del Castillo, singer/guitarist and current nominee Pau Dones (of Jarabe de Palo), actor/singer Sergio Goyri, singer Fanny Lu, actress Barbara Mori, and actress Nora Salinas. The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. (ET/PT). Additionally, Las Vegas shows “Folies Bergere,” “HavanaNightShow” and “STOMP OUT LOUD” will be featured on the telecast, emphasizing the excitement and energy of this dynamic city.

GRAMMY winner, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2006 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Ricky Martin currently is nominated for Album Of The Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Album and Best Long Form Music Video for MTV Unplugged, and Record Of The Year for “Tu Recuerdo”
(with La Mari De Chambao and Tommy Torres). Ivy Queen has a nod for Best Urban Music Album (Sentimiento). Jesse & Joy have two nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Album By A Duo Or Group With Vocal (Esta Es Mi Vida). Shaila Durcal is up for Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Recordando…).

Previously announced performers include current Latin GRAMMY nominees Pepe Aguilar, Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Conjunto Primavera, Juan Luis Guerra (who is also the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year), Intocable, La Quinta Estacion, Orishas and Laura Pausini, as well as Camila. Previously announced presenters feature tropical band and current nominees Aventura; actor Benjamin Bratt; GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner and current nominee Elvis Crespo; three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del Norte; actor/singer/model Sergio Mayer; Latin hip-hop singer Mala Rodriguez; actress/singer Alessandra Rosaldo; actress/model Dayanara Torres; and actress Sofia Vergara.

As Las Vegas continues to set the standard for world-class entertainment, several of its well-known shows will be featured in segments throughout the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast, spotlighting the energy and excitement of one of the world’s foremost destination cities. Opening the telecast with Ricky Martin will be the unique and visually stunning troupe Blue Man Group. Best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment, they create a blissful party atmosphere at their live events which has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience. Also performing during the 8th Latin GRAMMYs are the legendary singing and dancing “Folies Bergere” showgirls of the Tropicana Resort & Casino, a timeless musical extravaganza that embodies the essence of classic Las Vegas entertainment; the highly original and energetic “HavanaNightShow,” an incredible Vegas-based experience of Cuban and Latin performance art that combines the cultural riches, musical versatility and contemporary dance routines of young, modern Cuba; and the extraordinary new “STOMP OUT LOUD,” a journey through sound that celebrates life through dance and percussion, from the creators of the international sensation “STOMP.”

Preceding the Awards show telecast, Univision will present exclusive “Noche de Estrellas” (”Night of the Stars”) coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards Green Carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Hosted by “Primer Impacto”
co-anchor Barbara Bermudo and popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, “Noche de Estrellas” will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashions, and provide viewers an intimate and up close look at Latin music’s most glamorous and gala event.

The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official Spanish-language Web site of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at www.univision.com (Uniclave Latin GRAMMY). For more information and a complete list of nominees, please visit www.grammy.com. Tickets are available to the general public and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office at www.mandalaybay.com, or through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit

“The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards recipients, who will be celebrated at the recently-renovated Renaissance Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Hosted by Judy Reyes, star of NBC’s Scrubs, the Awards will honor groups and individuals for their leadership, pride, and impact made in their respective fields. A star-studded roster of diverse celebrity presenters and entertainers will complete the festive and emotional program (please click http://www.HHAceremony.com for a short video introduction).

“This year’s program is about bringing the Hispanic community together – with all of our similarities and differences – sharing our talents, our dreams, and our cultures,” said Dr. Pedro Jose (Joe) Greer, Jr., HHF Chairman of the Board. “We are thrilled to “unite’ the honorees, presenters and performers, our committed sponsors, and dedicated community leaders for a very special evening celebrating our diversity and solidarity.”

The following is a list of the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees in five categories:

– Rosario Dawson for Vision – an ethnic mix of Puerto Rican/Dominican/African American/Cuban/Irish, Rosario Dawson, who is best known for her roles in Sin City, Kids, and Rent, is being honored for her tireless work as co-founder and executive director of VotoLatino, an organization that leads the effort to increase voter registration among young Hispanics.

– Dr. Inés Cifuentes for Math and Science – Named the 2006 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year, she was the first female graduate of the Columbia University doctorate program in Seismology. Dr. Cifuentes has been recognized for improving science programs in public schools and assisting Central American Refugees in the Washington, DC area. She currently works at the American Geophysical Union.

– U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Xavier Becerra (D-CA) for Education – These two congressional members will be recognized for their leadership in pushing a bill to establish the American Latino Museum through Congress in an effort to educate Americans about the rich Hispanic culture and contributions to America.

– Cast of Love in the Time of Cholera for the Arts – For the first time, the award will honor a work of art rather than an individual. Accepting the award will be the producer, director and cast of the movie, which brings the Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel to life. Honorees include: Producer Scott Steindorff, Director Mike Newell and Actors Benjamin Bratt, John Leguizamo, Hector Elizondo, Oscar-nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Laura Harring.

– Tony Pérez, for Sports – Born in Cuba, Tony Perez was a seven-time All-Star as a first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. After retirement, he helped lead the Florida Marlins win the World Series in 1997 as a member of its coaching staff. Today, he is still with the Marlins and has been inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

Confirmed presenters include (in alphabetical order): Academy Award nominee Adriana Barazza (Babel); Shelbie Bruce (Spanglish); Former Miss USA and Neutrogena spokesperson Susie Castillo (Underdog); Kate Del Castillo (La Misma Luna); Broadway performer Mandy Gonzalez (Aida, Lennon); Actor Nicholas Gonzalez (El Camino del Diablo, Resurrection Blvd.); Academy Award winner Rita Moreno (West Side Story, CANE), Edgar Ramirez (The Bourne Ultimatum), Actor Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show, Handy Manny), and more. The evening’s dynamic performances will include: Los Amigos Invisibles, Fanny Lu, and a special performance as the grand finale which will be announced later. Past Hispanic Heritage Youth Award Recipient for the Arts Jairo Alvarado will direct the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards which will be broadcast for the first time via broadband and through Sprint Nextel’s Power View on October 26, 2007.

In recognition of the Arts Honorees, the Hispanic Heritage Awards celebration will be launched on Wednesday, October 10 with a special pre-release screening of Love in the Time of Cholera. The screening will include a star-studded red-carpet event at Washington, D.C.’s Uptown Theater presented by Stone Village Pictures, New Line Cinema and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. This is the first public screening in the United States, and will be introduced by director Mike Newell and HHF President and CEO Jose Antonio Tijerino.

The Hispanic Heritage Awards are sponsored by a host of dedicated supporters including: Medallion sponsors, AstraZeneca, Dentyne, ExxonMobil, and Sallie Mae (Official Student Loan Partner); Official Insurance Company Allianz Life; Official Hispanic Heritage Awards Airline American Airlines; and Official Car Volvo. NBC Universal and Telemundo are Gold Sponsor and additionally the program is supported by People en Espanol, the U.S. Navy, Southwest Airlines, Goldman Sachs, New Line Cinema, Renaissance Hotel Washington, DC, Sprint/Nextel, Stone Village Pictures, HSBC, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, ALMA Magazine, Catalina Magazine, Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, Latino Leaders Magazine, Fannie Mae, Home Builders Institute, Home Depot, Pulte Homes, and Staples Foundation for Learning. To join the prestigious list of sponsors and participate in the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards, please call 202.861.9797 or e-mail Scott@HispanicHeritage.org.

Eight National Hispanic Heritage Youth Award recipients also will be recognized on stage for their accomplishments in the classroom and community. These students were selected as high school seniors in the spring from a pool of 13,000 applicants from across the country. They include: Nicolas Frank Altemose of Temecula, California for Academic Excellence; Fabian Alejandro Poliak of Apopka, Florida for Business; Natassia Rodriguez of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Community Service; Haydee Cruz of Phoenix, Arizona for Education; Keone David Hon of Kailua Kona, Hawaii for Engineering and Mathematics; Daniel Lage of Coral Gables, Florida for Healthcare; Christopher Stephan Oroza of Coppell, Texas for Journalism; and Ilona Catalina Juan of Homestead, Florida for Sports. In addition to the students, one teacher, Dora Arredondo-Maron of Los Gatos, California will be recognized with the National Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award, presented by Staples Foundation for Learning. This is the first ever award of its kind – recognizing a teacher her impact on Hispanic students.

The Youth Awards are sponsored by Chase and MasterCard International, National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Southwest Airlines (Official Airline of the Youth Awards), ExxonMobil, GlaxoSmithKline, NBC Universal and Telemundo, SUBWAY Restaurants, Allianz Life and HP (Official Computer Partner of the Youth Awards).

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization which identifies, inspires, promotes and prepares Latino leaders through national leadership, educational, and workforce programs. The Hispanic Heritage Awards, which began as a small White House ceremony commemorating the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month, has become the most recognizable and celebrated Hispanic honor and event in America, and serves as a culmination of the Foundation’s year-round programs. For more information please visit http://www.HispanicHeritage.org. “

“It was successfully presented at the American Airlines in Miami along with David Bisbal, Jennifer López, Juan Luis Guerra, and Marc Anthony, among others.
Fanny Lu presented her hit “Cariñito” to the nation on Despierta América She starts an intense promotional tour through the US, visiting Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and New York, and Puerto Rico. “