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PEPE AGUILAR, MARIA BETHANIA, ANDREA BOCELLI, TEGO CALDERON, DADDY YANKEE, PLACIDO DOMINGO, JOSE FELICIANO, VICENTE FERNANDEZ, FLEX, GILBERTO GIL, ALEJANDRA GUZMAN, LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE, GIAN MARCO, MANU CHAO, SERGIO MENDES, MOLOTOV, EDNITA NAZARIO, LAURA PAUSINI, MARIA RITA, OLGA TAÑON, TITO EL BAMBINO, CAETANO VELOSO, AND WISIN Y YANDEL ALSO AMONG THOSE NOMINATED

9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Airs Nov. 13 on Univision Network

Live From Toyota Center in Houston

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 10, 2008) — The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY^® Awards nominations were announced today at a press conference attended by national and international media at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Artists reading nominations this morning included Buika, Lila Downs, Flex, Kany García, Esai Morales, Gustavo Santaolalla, and Ximena Sariñana. In a year that recognized an array of artists and creative professionals across numerous styles, the nominations celebrate and spotlight a unique mix of established and emerging artists. The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, set for Nov.13 at Toyota Center in Houston, will be broadcast live on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

Café Tacvba leads the nominations with six; Juanes and Gustavo Santaolalla garnered five nods each; Andrés Calamaro, Kany García and Julieta Venegas each received four nominations; 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Gloria Estefan, Victor Manuelle, Soraya Moraes, Ximena Sariñana, and Joan Sebastian are among those who earned three nods apiece. And a contingent of long-established artists and emerging music makers — including Pepe Aguilar, Maria Bethânia, Andrea Bocelli, Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Plácido Domingo, Jose Feliciano, Vicente Fernández, Flex, Gilberto Gil, Alejandra Guzmán, Los Tigres Del Norte, Gian Marco, Manu Chao, Sergio Mendes, Molotov, Ednita Nazario, Laura Pausini, Maria Rita, Olga Tañón, Tito El Bambino, Caetano Veloso, and Wisin y Yandel — each earned nominations.

“In its ninth year, the Latin GRAMMY nominations continue to reflect a diverse and eclectic worldwide Latin music community of well-respected artists while bringing fresh new acts and trends to the forefront,” said Gabriel Abaroa, President of The Latin Recording Academy^®. “With more than 5,000

entries this year, it’s encouraging to see so many music makers and professionals participate in the awards process, and to see so many albums, songs, and creators getting due recognition from peers. The world will be watching on Nov. 13, and there will be much to celebrate.”

This year’s Album Of The Year category features established superstars as well as rising new talent: Spain’s Buika for Niña De Fuego; Mexico’s Café Tacvba for Sino and Vicente Fernández for Para Siempre; Puerto Rico’s Kany García for Cualquier Día; and Colombia’s Juanes for La Vida…Es Un Ratico. A similar diversity can be seen in the Best MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) Album category: Maria Bethânia for Dentro Do Mar Tem Rio — Ao Vivo; Chico Buarque for Chico Buarque Carioca — Ao Vivo; Seu Jorge for América Brasil O Disco; Omara Portuondo e Maria Bethânia for Omara Portuondo e Maria Bethânia; Roberta Sá for Que Belo Estranho Dia Pra Se Ter Alegria; and Caetano Veloso for Multishow Ao Vivo Cê.

Café Tacvba’s six nominations include: Album Of The Year and Best Alternative Album for Sino, Record Of The Year and Best Alternative Song for “Volver A Comenzar,” and Song Of The Year and Best Rock Song for “Esta Vez.”

Earning five nods each are: Juanes for Album Of The Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Album for La Vida…Es Un Ratico, and Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Short Form Music Video for “Me Enamora;” and musician/songwriter/producer Gustavo Santaolalla with two nominations in Record Of The Year (as producer on Café Tacvba’s “Volver A Comenzar” and Juanes’ “Me Enamora”), two nominations in Album Of The Year (as producer on Café Tacvba’s Sino and Juanes’ La Vida…Es Un Ratico), and a nomination in Best Short Form Music Video (Bajofondo’s “Pa’ Bailar,” as a member of the group).

Andrés Calamaro, Kany García and Julieta Venegas earned four nominations apiece: Calamaro for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album (La Lengua Popular), two nods in Best Rock Song (”Carnaval De Brasil” and “Mi Gin Tonic”), and Best Alternative Song (”5 Minutos Más [Minibar]“); García for Album Of The Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Cualquier Día), Song Of The Year (”Hoy Ya Me Voy”), and Best New Artist; and Venegas for Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year (”El Presente”), and Best Alternative Album and Best Long Form Music Video (MTV Unplugged).

Five artists garnered three nods each: 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Gloria Estefan for Traditional Tropical Album and Best Long Form Music Video (90 Millas) and Best Tropical Song (”Píntame De Colores,” with Emilio Estefan Jr., Alberto Gaitan & Ricardo Gaitan); Victor Manuelle for Best Salsa Album (Soy), Best Traditional Tropical Album (Una Navidad A Mi Estilo), and Best Tropical Song (”Llegó El Amor”); Soraya Moraes for Best Christian Album (Spanish Language) (Tengo Sed De Ti), Best Christian Album (Portuguese Language) (Som Da Chuva), and Best Brazilian Song (”Som Da Chuva,” with Marco Moraes); Ximena Sariñana for Best New Artist, Best Alternative Song (”Normal”), and Producer Of The Year; and Joan Sebastian for Album Of The Year (producer on Vicente Fernandez’s Para Siempre), Best Banda Album (No Es De Madera), and Best Regional Mexican Song “Estos Celos”).

The 9th 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 online partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at latingrammy.univision.com. For more information, a complete list of nominees, and media credentialing instructions, please visit www.grammy.com.

Tickets to the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be on sale starting Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. CT, and may be purchased at select Houston area Randall’s locations, via phone by dialing 1.866.4HOUTIX (1.866.446.8849), or via the Internet at www.toyotacentertix.com. Tickets will be available at the Toyota Center box office beginning Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. CT.

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GRAMMY®- and Latin GRAMMY®-winning international superstar Gloria Estefan will be honored as the 2008 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy®. Estefan was chosen for her philanthropic, professional and cultural accomplishments and will receive the honor at a star-studded concert and tribute dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s tribute dinner will benefit the Gloria Estefan Foundation as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The prestigious event will be produced by 13-time GRAMMY winner Phil Ramone and will precede the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, which will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday, Nov. 13, and will be broadcast live on the Univision Television Network at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Central.

“The Latin Recording Academy and its Board of Trustees are elated to recognize Gloria Estefan as an extraordinary Latina woman, humanitarian and talented musician who has made a global impact on music and culture,” said Latin Recording Academy President Gabriel Abaroa. “She is one of Latin music’s most enduring icons, and we are privileged to be honoring such a dedicated, generous, and gifted lady.”

Estefan has been a force within the music industry for three decades with 22 albums and more than 90 million records sold. She began her career collaborating with the Miami Latin Boys band. Estefan became an integral part of the band and was essential in creating the group’s new sound and by 1980, she and the group became known as Miami Sound Machine and were signed to a record label. They went on to release albums such as Primitive Love, which sold more than 3 million units in the United States alone and produced the hit singles “Bad Boy,” “Words Get In The Way” and “Conga.” The next two albums, Let It Loose (1987) and Cuts Both Ways (1989), were both worldwide chart-topping  sensations, and produced such hits as “Can’t Stay Away From You,” “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Anything For You,” “1-2-3,” “Don’t Wanna Lose You,” and “Get On Your Feet.”

After a bus accident that left her partially paralyzed in March 1990, Estefan, against all odds, triumphantly returned to the stage with a 17-country tour and her chart-topping album, Into The Night. In 1993 she returned to her Latin music roots and released Mi Tierra, which garnered Estefan her first GRAMMY Award. She performed the official theme song, “Reach,” at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, which became the first single from a new English-language album Destiny. Released in 2001, Alma Caribeña earned Estefan a GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album and a Latin GRAMMY for Best Short Form Music Video. Her most recent album, 90 Millas, pays tribute to the roots of Cuban music and gave Estefan the opportunity to work with fellow legendary artists such as Sheila E., Andy García, Israel “Cachao” Lopez, Johnny Pacheco, Carlos Santana, and many others.

Not only is Estefan an award-winning singer/songwriter and musician, she is also a compassionate philanthropist who established the Gloria Estefan Foundation, which aims to promote good health, education and cultural development. One of the main benefactors of the Gloria Estefan Foundation is the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis — the leading research center for spinal cord injuries. Estefan served as chairwoman for a capital campaign that raised more than 40 million dollars to build the Lois Pope Life Center neurological research facility. The foundation also raises funds for other organizations and has donated millions of dollars to a number of charities including the American Red Cross, UNICEF and the Miami Children’s Hospital Brain Institute.

Estefan is the ninth Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year honoree and is the first woman to receive the honor. She joins a prestigious list of previous honorees, which includes Julio Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Carlos Santana.

For information on purchasing tickets or tables to The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year tribute to Gloria Estefan, please contact The Latin Recording Academy ticketing office at 305.576.0036 or e-mail Laras@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 www.grammy.com.

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.”*

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.”*

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital(R), the world’s premier pediatric cancer research and treatment center, celebrates its sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala on Saturday, May 17, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Latin stars join Daisy Fuentes in honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan for their commitment to international healthcare, the local community and their presence in the music and entertainment industry. “We are overwhelmed with pride to be honored by such an esteemed group,” said Gloria Estefan. “We are especially grateful for the hospital’s life saving efforts throughout Latin America. The St. Jude International Outreach Program offers hope for sick children and their families, and they also share their medical knowledge with the doctors who treat these children in their hometowns and villages.”"*

What a party! The 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards was an all-out celebration at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fl. Scoring three awards, Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra was the biggest winner of the night. Not far behind were Aventura, Camila, Daddy Yankee, Gloria Estefan and Jenni Rivera, among others, each taking home two prizes. “*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
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• 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

Talented actress Aylin Mujica and renowned TV personality Alan Tacher will be the official hosts of the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards (tv.telemundo.yahoo.com/latinbillboard/index.html), presented by Heineken, which will broadcast live on Thursday, April 10 at 7PM / 6c from Hard Rock Live, located at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood. This year Telemundo celebrates its 10th broadcast of the event as well as the 50th anniversary of the distinguished Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The beautiful Aylin Mujica

(tv.telemundo.yahoo.com/latinbillboard/noticias/04032008/71/billboard-biograf-ayl-n-mujica.html), who most recently won accolades for her work in Telemundo’s hit novela “Marina” where she had a double role, began her artistic career in her native Cuba, later relocating to Mexico City where she became one of the most renowned figures within the telenovela genre. Thanks to her memorable participation in important projects such as “La Duena,” “Cancion de Amor”, “Senora”, “Yacaranday”, “Agua y Aceite” and “La Heredera,” this talented actress has earned international fame. Aylin, who has also garnered recognition for her work in film and theatre, has been honored with numerous awards, including an ACE Award for New Artist of the Year; Golden Sun for Young Up-and-Coming Actress and a Golden Mike, for her participation as host of the morning show, “Tempranito.”

TV host Alan Tacher (tv.telemundo.yahoo.com/latinbillboard/noticias/04032008/71/billboard-biograf-alan-tacher.html), whose expertise spans over 16 years, has worked his way into the hearts of viewers, becoming one of the most charismatic and beloved TV personalities in Spanish-language television. He has made his mark as host of very successful shows in his native Mexico, including: “Gente con Chispa,” “Desafio de Estrellas,” “Homenaje A…,” “Aplauso, Aplauso,” “Chispa Musical,” “La Academia” and for Telemundo, “Quinceanera: Mama Quiero Ser Artista.” He has also participated in special programs such as: World Music Awards, Los Oscar y Eventos Fundacion Telmex interviewing top personalities, such as Magic Jonhson, Bill Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachov, Madeleine Albright, Felipe Gonzalez, Lance Armstrong, Goldie Hawn, Pele, Miguel Bose and Placido Domingo, among others. Thanks to his professionalism and unique style, Alan has been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Journalist Circle Award for Best Host in 2003, and Radio and TV Association for Best Host in 2004, which he received from the President of Mexico, Vicente Fox.

Over the last ten years the Billboard Latin Music Awards has been home to some of the greatest stars in the entertainment industry: Julio Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Juan Gabriel, Shakira, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Armando Manzanero, Celia Cruz, Thalia, Alejandro Fernandez, Ricardo Montaner, Paulina Rubio, Christian Castro, RBD, Joan Sebastian, Juan Luis Guerra, Gloria Trevi, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Daddy Yankee, Lupillo Rivera, Marco Antonio Solis and many more. The event is also recognized for highlighting performances by internationally renowned music stars in the general market, such as Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Wyclef Jean, P. Diddy and Jessica Simpson.

PRESS: For more information, please visit www.telemundomv.com.
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*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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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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*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Some of Latin music’s biggest stars have been added to the list of performers and presenters scheduled to appear on the gala 20th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards), television’s longest-running music awards show. Celebrating 20 years of honoring the very best in Latin music, the ever-popular awards show will be broadcast live from Miami’s American Airlines Arena on the Univision Television Network on Thursday, February 21, beginning at 8pm ET/PT (7pm Central).

Joining the previously announced lineup of performers are the two-time Premio Award winning bachata group, and this year’s most nominated artists, Aventura, winner of eight Premio Awards, Colombian singer/songwriter Juanes, and eight-time Premio Award winning international rock supergroup Maná.

Also announced as presenters are popular Mexican novela stars Patricia Manterola, René Strickler, and Angélica Vale, Premio a la Excelencia winners Gloria Estefan and José José, former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, two-time Premio winner and most-ever nominated reggaetonero, Don Omar, singer/songwriter and winner of eight Premio Awards, including the prestigious Premio a la Excelencia, Juan Luis Guerra, and three-time nominated Urban recording artist Tito El Bambino.

Previously announced artists scheduled to appear during the 20th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro” include Pepe Aguilar, AB Quintanilla III Presenta Kumbia Allstarz, Belinda, Elvis Crespo, Grupo Manía, Horóscopos de Durango, Enrique Iglesias, Los Tigres del Norte, Cruz Martínez Presenta: Los Super Reyes, Ivy Queen, Jenni Rivera, Olga Tañón, 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(R) . 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.

Since last December, Hispanic music fans have logged onto Univision.com (keyword: Premio) to determine this year’s Premio lo Nuestro winners. Univision.com’s dedicated mini-site offers exclusive content before, during and after the Awards Show, including the latest news and photos, a video epicenter, as well as fully-loaded bios and music clips from featured artists.

Univision Communications Inc.
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., and a non-voting 14.9% interest in Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language media company. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
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*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Spanish pop star, David Bisbal appears on V-me’s Estudio Billboard January 8 at 10:00pm(ET) with encore on January 13 at 8:00pm.

After performing unnoticed for five years in a local Spanish indie band, David Bisbal appeared in 2001 on the Spanish music reality show, Operación Triunfo where he finished as first runner up. Quickly signed to a recording contract, he launched an international career that includes the 2003 Latin Grammy for Best New Artist. “I didn’t set out to win Operación Triunfo, I just wanted to share my music. I prayed every night to have someone hear me and give me a chance.”

David Bisbal speaks with host Leila Cobo about his family and the inspiration he gets from them. He also reflects on the hardships of touring and being away from the people he loves most, and the challenges of life in the media spotlight. “Somehow with music, everything turns positive, even some issues in the media. I’ve always known that my music and the people I love are like a shield to me.”

While David Bisbal is an international pop star, he explains that he tries to add a little touch of his homeland in every song — drawing on his roots in Southern Spain. On Estudio Billboard he performs a very traditional Spanish song dedicated to his homeland, Almería, tierra noble, along with the award-winning Amar es lo que quiero from his latest album, Premonición.

Estudio Billboard is a new music and interview series developed by V-me, in collaboration with Billboard Magazine and hosted by Billboard’s Leila Cobo, the ultimate Latin music insider. Taped before an intimate live audience, Latin artists reveal new insights into their lives, careers, musical influences and much more. Top Latin artists such as Ricardo Montaner, Maná, Franco de Vita, Daniela Mercury, Jose Feliciano, Gloria Estefan and Daddy Yankee who have also appeared on the program. The season airs in the United States through 2007 and 2008. Estudio Billboard is presented in Spanish with subtitles (closed captioning) in English.

Presented locally by public TV stations and carried on basic digital cable in many U.S. cities and nationally on DIRECTV and DIRECTV Más Ch 440, DISH Network Ch 9414 and DISHLatino Ch 846. To find specific channel information for your market visit www.VmeTV.com“*

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

As a child in Havana, Emilio Estefan stunned his family when he proclaimed he wanted to pursue a career in music. Despite no musical background, Estefan doggedly pursued his passion after moving to the U.S. as a teenager. Three decades later, Estefan is a major figure in Latin music, with 14 Latin Grammys to his credit. Both an expert and enthusiastic champion of a vibrant musical genre he clearly loves, Estefan has now channeled his passion into a documentary called “90 Millas,” which he shot while recording the album of the same name with his wife, recording star Gloria Estefan. Emilio spoke to The Hollywood Reporter’s Kevin Cassidy about his foray into filmmaking and the need to preserve the history of Cuban music.”*

As a child in Havana, Emilio Estefan stunned his family when he proclaimed he wanted to pursue a career in music. Despite no musical background, Estefan doggedly pursued his passion after moving to the United States as a teenager.

Three decades later, Estefan is a major figure in Latin music, with 14 Latin Grammys to his credit. Both an expert and enthusiastic champion of a vibrant musical genre he clearly loves, Estefan has now channeled his passion into a documentary called “90 Millas,” which he shot while recording the album of the same name with his wife, recording star Gloria Estefan.”*

The Univision Network today announced the nominees for the 20th annual “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards) during a live broadcast honoring the show’s remarkable 20-year history. This special was a tribute to viewers for making “Premio Lo Nuestro” the longest-running and traditionally the most watched Latin music award show in the U.S. each season. Last year the show reached more than 11 million total viewers. The 20th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro” will air on The Univision Network on Thursday, February 21, 2008, 8-11 pm ET/PT (7-10 pm Central) live from Miami’s American Airlines Arena.

To commemorate this culturally important television milestone, February 21, 2008, was proclaimed as “Premio Lo Nuestro Day” in the following key cities across the country: Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Dallas/Forth Worth, TX; San Antonio, TX; and San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, CA.

The special “Nominations Celebration: Premio Lo Nuestro 2008” (Fiesta de Nominados: Premio Lo Nuestro 2008) featured a retrospective showcasing the most memorable performances and appearances by Latin music’s legendary superstars, as well as today’s hottest recording artists. The 2008 nominees were announced by a star-studded line-up of presenters from the Latin music and entertainment community including Alejandra Espinoza, Charytin Goyco, Cruz Martínez, Eduardo Verastegui, Elvis Crespo, Fonseca, Graciela Beltrán, Ivy Queen, Lilia Luciano, Pedro Fernández, and Wisín y Yandel. The celebration was hosted by popular Univision personalities Bárbara Bermudo, Giselle Blondet, Raúl de Molina and Lili Estefan.

Univision.com is giving fans the power to decide this year’s Premio lo Nuestro winners with voting starting this month. A dedicated mini-site (keyword: Premio lo Nuestro) features nominee bios & photos, a comprehensive video epicenter and fan forums. Weekly content updates will keep fans coming back to Univision.com, making it the online destination for the Awards Show.

To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net

Username: premiolonuestro2008; Password: univision

Music nominations are determined from charts compiled by the prominent recording industry trade magazine Radio & Records® for the time period of October 1, 2006, to September 30, 2007. Following is a complete list of nominees by genre and category.

GÉNERO POP (POP GENRE)

Álbum del Año (Album of the Year)

1) Kumbia Allstarz, AB Quintanilla III Presenta Kumbia Allstarz

2) Celestial, RBD

3) El Tren de los Momentos, Alejandro Sanz

4) Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged, Ricky Martin

5) Secuencia, Reik

Artista Masculino del Año (Male Artist of the Year)

1) Chayanne

2) David Bisbal

3) Enrique Iglesias

4) Ricky Martin

Artista Femenina del Año (Female Artist of the Year)

1) Belinda

2) Julieta Venegas

3) Paulina Rubio

4) Yuridia

Grupo o Dúo del Año (Group or Duo of the Year)

1) Camila

2) La 5ta Estación

3) RBD

4) Reik

Solísta o Grupo Revelación del Año (New Soloist or Group of the Year)

1) AB Quintanilla III Presenta Kumbia Allstarz

2) Beyoncé

3) Cruz Martínez Presenta: Los Súper Reyes

4) Jennifer Lopez

Canción del Año (Song of the Year)

1) Chiquilla, AB Quintanilla III Presenta Kumbia Allstarz

2) Dímelo, Enrique Iglesias

3) Me Muero, La 5ta Estación

4) Todo Cambio, Camila

5) Tu Recuerdo, Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari de “Chambao” y Tommy Torres

GÉNERO ROCK (ROCK GENRE)

Álbum del Año (Album of the Year)

1) Amantes Sunt Amentes, Panda

2) Grrr!, Moderatto

3) Masa con Masa, Millo Torres y El Tercer Planeta

4) Memo Rex Commander y el Corazón Atómico de la Vía Láctea, Zoé

5) Oye, Aterciopelados

Artista del Año (Artist of the Year)

1) Allison

2) Maná

3) Moderatto

4) Motel

Canción del Año (Song of theYear)

1) Bendita Tu Luz, Maná y Juan Luis Guerra

2) Enamorado, Gustavo Laureano

3) Manda Una Señal, Maná

4) Ojala Pudiera Borrarte, Maná

5) Sentimettal, Moderatto

GÉNERO TROPICAL (TROPICAL GENRE)

Álbum del Año (Album of the Year)

1) Arroz con Habichuela, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico

2) Haciendo Historia, Xtreme

3) K.O.B. Live, Aventura

4) La Llave de Mi Corazón, Juan Luis Guerra

5) Soy Como Tú, Olga Tañón

Artista Masculino del Año (Male Artist of the Year)

1) Fonseca

2) Juan Luis Guerra

3) Marc Anthony

4) Tito Nieves

Artista Femenina del Año (Female Artist of the Year)

1) Fanny Lú

2) Gloria Estefan

3) India

4) Olga Tañón

Grupo o Dúo del Año (Group or Duo of the Year)

1) Aventura

2) El Gran Combo

3) Ilegales y Alexandra

5) Xtreme

Canción del Año (Song of the Year)

1) Infieles, Aventura

2) La Otra, Ilegales Featuring Alexandra

3) Mi Corazoncito, Aventura

4) Que Me Des Tu Cariño, Juan Luis Guerra

5) Shorty Shorty, Xtreme

Tropical Merengue Artista del Año (Tropical Merengue Artist of the Year)

1) Elvis Crespo

2) Juan Luis Guerra

3) Olga Tañón

4) Toño Rosario

Tropical Salsa Artista del Año (Tropical Salsa Artist of the Year)

1) El Gran Combo

2) Frankie Negrón

3) Marc Anthony

4) Tito Nieves

Tropical Tradicional Artista del Año (Tropical Traditional Artist of the Year)

1) Aventura

2) Fanny Lú

3) Fonseca

4) Xtreme

GÉNERO REGIONAL MEXICANO (REGIONAL MEXICAN GENRE)

Álbum del Año (Album of the Year)

1) Crossroads: Cruce de Caminos, Intocable

2) Ahora y Siempre, Alacranes Musical

3) Detalles y Emociones, Los Tigres del Norte

4) El Amor Que Nunca Fue, Conjunto Primavera

5) Recio, Recio Mis Creadorez, Los Creadorez del Pasito Duranguense de Alfredo Ramírez

Artista Masculino del Año (Male Artist of the Year)

1) El Chapo de Sinaloa

2) Joan Sebastian

3) Marco Antonio Solís

4) Mariano Barba

Artista Femenina del Año (Female Artist of the Year)

1) Alicia Villarreal

2) Diana Reyes

3) Graciela Beltrán

4) Jenni Rivera

Grupo o Dúo del Año (Group or Duo of the Year)

1) Alegres de la Sierra

2) Conjunto Primavera

3) Intocable

4) Los Tigres del Norte

Solísta o Grupo Revelación del Año (New Soloist or Group of the Year)

1) Andrés Márquez

2) Banda Guasaveña

3) Fidel Rueda

4) Los Buitres de Culiacán Sinaloa

Canción del Año (Song of the Year)

1) Dime Quién Es, Los Rieleros del Norte

2) Cada Vez Que Pienso en Ti, Los Creadorez del Pasito Duranguense de Alfredo Ramírez

3) De Rodillas Te Pido, Alegres de la Sierra

4) La Noche Perfecta, El Chapo de Sinaloa

5) Mil Heridas, Cuisillos

Artista Banda del Año (Banda Artist of the Year)

1) Cuisillos

2) El Chapo de Sinaloa

3) Joan Sebastian

4) La Arrolladora Banda el Limón

Artista Durangense del Año (Durangense Artist of the Year)

1) Alacranes Musical

2) Los Creadorez del Pasito Duranguense de Alfredo Ramírez

3) Los Horóscopos de Durango

4) Montez de Durango

Artista Grupero del Año (Grupero Artist of the Year)

1) Bronco El Gigante De América

2) Grupo Bryndis

3) Control

4) Marco Antonio Solís

Artista Norteño del Año (Norteño Artist of the Year)

1) Alegres de la Sierra

2) Conjunto Primavera

3) Intocable

4) Los Tigres del Norte

Artista Ranchero del Año (Ranchero Artist of the Year)

1) Alicia Villarreal

2) Pedro Fernández

3) Pepe Aguilar

4) Vicente Fernández

GÉNERO URBANO (URBAN GENRE)

Álbum del Año (Album of the Year)

1) El Cartel: The Big Boss, Daddy Yankee

2) Los Vaqueros, Wisín y Yandel

3) Perfect Melody, Zion

4) Sentimiento, Ivy Queen

5) The Bad Boy, Héctor El Father

Artista del Año (Artist of the Year)

1) Don Omar

2) Héctor El Father

3) R.K.M. y Ken-Y

4) Wisín y Yandel

Canción del Año (Song of the Year)

1) Igual Que Ayer, R.K.M. y Ken-Y

2) Impacto, Daddy Yankee Featuring Fergie

3) Pegao, Wisín y Yandel

4) Siente el Boom, Tito “El Bambino” Featuring Randy

5) Sola, Héctor El Father

VIDEO DEL AÑO (VIDEO OF THE YEAR)

Artista, Video (Artist, Video)

1) Baila Mi Corazón, Belanova

2) Pa’L Norte, Calle 13

3) Impacto, Daddy Yankee

4) Dímelo, Enrique Iglesias

5) Me Enamora, Juanes “*

ADVISORY for December 18,19,23

WHO:
Iconic Mexican pop singer, songwriter and model, Gloria Trevi appears on V-me’s Estudio Billboard December 18 at 10:00pm(ET) with encore on December 23 at 8:00pm.

Gloria Trevi speaks openly with host Leila Cobo about her troubled past and how this has shaped her music, “I’ve been completely honest with my public. I am like an open book: anyone can read my sorrows and happiness.” Gloria Trevi shared that while some may see her as controversial, she believes that newer generations can act with freedom that others have not had before.

Explaining that all the events of her life can be found in her music, Gloria Trevi shares that she created the song Todos Me Miran after learning she was pregnant and had to reinvent her career. “I’ve never contradicted myself. I think I’ve evolved but never changed my essence. When I go onstage, I start changing according to the song I’m performing and that’s when people see Gloria Trevi from the early years.”

During the interview, Gloria Trevi sings her classic hits, El Recuento de los Daños and Me Siento Tan Sola and two songs from her latest release, Todos Me Miran and Psicofonia.

WHAT:
Estudio Billboard is a new music and interview series developed by V-me, in collaboration with Billboard Magazine and hosted by Billboard’s Leila Cobo, the ultimate Latin music insider. Taped before an intimate live audience, Latin artists reveal new insights into their lives, careers, musical influences and much more. Gloria Trevi joins Juanes, Maná, Franco de Vita, Daniela Mercury, Jose Feliciano, Gloria Estefan and Daddy Yankee who have also appeared on the program. The season airs in the United States through 2007 and 2008. Estudio Billboard is presented in Spanish with subtitles (closed captioning) in English.

WHERE:
Presented locally by public TV stations and carried on basic digital cable in many U.S. cities and nationally on DIRECTV and DIRECTV Más Ch 440, DISH Network Ch 9414 and DISHLatino Ch 846. To find specific channel information for your market visit

Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. (SBS) (NASDAQ:SBSA) and MEGA TV Channel 22 announced today that the famous Cuban music producer, Emilio Estefan Jr, will guest star on “Bayly,” MEGA TV’s version of “Larry King Live,” this Tuesday, December 4 at 10:00 PM EST and at 11:00 PM PST on DirecTV Channel 405.

In addition to being a music and film producer, Emilio is also a member of President George W. Bush’s Committee of the Arts and Humanities and is responsible for coordinating artistic and cultural events for the White House.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to produce events for the White House,” said Estefan. “It gives me the opportunity to showcase Latin roots to leading politicians and dignitaries from all over the world.”

Emilio Estefan has recently completed his documentary “90 Millas” (“90 Miles”), which will debut at The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) on December 13. “90 Millas” represents the distance between Cuba and Florida and the film will examine the experience of Cuban musicians who have taken refuge in the United States as they feel so far away from their homeland, despite it being a short distance.

During the celebration of the documentary’s premier, Estefan’s wife, Gloria Estefan, will perform several songs from the album produced by Emilio, which has the same name as the documentary and recently reached number one on the Latin Billboard Charts.

During his career, Estefan has received 14 Grammy Awards and was honored as the first “Person of the Year” by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in 2000 for his work as music producer. Estefan has also been instrumental in the development and production of the Latin Grammy Awards. In addition, Emilio is the co-publisher of “Ocean Drive En Español,” one of the leading Hispanic lifestyle magazines.

The drive and passion that Emilio has for his music has also characterized his successful foray into being an investor and developer in the hospitality industry. In the early 1990s, he opened “Larios on the Beach” in Miami. Currently, The Estefans own Bongos Cuban Café in Orlando’s Walt Disney Resort and in the American Airlines Arena in Miami, achieving the same level of success.

As a teenager who migrated from his birthplace of Cuba to the United States in the 1960s, Emilio experienced the cultural and racial differences that characterized the great migration to the United States.

“I can say, very respectfully, that I understand the gap between Latino and Anglo cultures,” Estefan said explaining his success. “My ability to work within the gap between these two cultures has allowed me to create my work,” said Estefan.

In addition to 14 Grammy’s, Emilio was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, where he received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award and was honored by the Former United States Secretary of State, Colin Powell. In 2005, he won the BMI Songwriter of the Year Award and got his personal star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Estefan also has Honorary Doctorate degrees from Barry University, University of Miami, and Florida International University.

Emilio and Gloria are also actively involved in the community. The Gloria Estefan Foundation was established with the purpose of supporting various organizations, geared towards research and finding cures for all different types of illnesses that effect children all over the world.

“It is important to give back a part of what you have received,” said Emilio. “That’s why Gloria and I are always getting involved with the Latino and Anglo community.”

A musician, producer, creator, visionary, husband, father, friend and an influential person of the community, Emilio Estefan Jr is a true symbol of the new Latino.

Do not miss the great Emilio Estefan Jr. during an exclusive interview on “Bayly” this Tuesday, December 4, at 10:00 PM EST on MEGA TV and at 11:00 PM PST on DirecTV’s Channel 405 – your favorite stations.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and operates 20 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 7 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market with national distribution through DirecTv. SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com. “*