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2008 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Vikki Carr, Flex featuring Belinda, David Lee Garza, Juanes, and Rosario are the latest performers announced for the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards telecast, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy®. Actors Cristián de la Fuente and Patricia Manterola will host the Latin music industry’s premier event. Confirmed to present awards are current Latin GRAMMY nominee Buika, and actors Karyme Lozano, Eugenio Siller, and Mayrín Villanueva. The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 13 at the Toyota Center in Houston and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

International superstar Juanes is nominated for five awards: 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.” Reggaeton artist Flex has two nods for Best Urban Music Album (Te Quiero) and Best Urban Song (”Te Quiero”). Latin pop artist Rosario is up for Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Parte De Mí).

Previously announced performers include current Latin GRAMMY nominees Café Tacvba, Kany García, Alejandra Guzmán, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tañón and Julieta Venegas. Previously announced presenters feature actors Daniela Castro, César Evora and Eduardo Santamarina; current Latin GRAMMY nominees Ednita Nazario and Ximena Sariñana; and two-time GRAMMY® and nine-time Latin GRAMMY winner Juan Luis Guerra.

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). Presented by “Primer Impacto” co-anchor Bárbara Bermudo and host of “Nuestra Belleza Latina” 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 gala event.

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 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 Toyota Center Box Office at www.toyotacentertix.com, or by dialing 1.866.4HOUTIX (1.866.446.8849).

9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Performers and Presenters

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.

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belinda, VIKKI CARR, FLEX, DAVID LEE GARZA, JUANES,

Y ROSARIO ACTUARAN EN LA 9A. entrega

anual del latin GRAMMY®

LOS ACTORES CRISTIAN DE LA FUENTE Y PATRICIA MANTEROLA SERAN los mAESTROs DE CEREMONIAs DE la gran noche de la mUsica latina

Buika, Karyme Lozano, Eugenio Siller, y Mayrín Villanueva se Unen a la Lista de Presentadores del Evento Principal  De La Industria De La Música Latina Que Se Realiza en el Toyota Center en Houston Por Primera Vez Y Se Transmitirá

En Vivo el 13 de Noviembre Por La Cadena Univisión

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (23 de octubre de 2008) —  La homenajeada con el Premio A La Excelencia Musical de La Academia Latina de la Grabación® 2008 Vikki Carr, Flex con Belinda,, David Lee Garza, Juanes, y Rosario se unen a la lista de artistas que participaran en la transmisión de la 9a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY®, según lo anunció hoy La Academia Latina de la Grabación. Los actores Cristián de la Fuente y Patricia Manterola serán los maestros de ceremonias de la gran noche. Confirmados para anunciar algunas de las categorías son la actualmente nominada al Latin GRAMMY Buika, y los actores Karyme Lozano, Eugenio Siller, y Mayrín Villanueva. La 9a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY se llevará a cabo el 13 de noviembre en el Toyota Center en Houston y se transmitirá en vivo por la Cadena Univisión de 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. hora central).

La estrella internacional Juanes tiene cinco nominaciones por Album Del Año y Mejor Album Vocal Pop Masculino por La Vida…Es Un Ratico, y Grabación Del Año, Canción Del Año, y Mejor Video Musical Versión Corta por “Me Enamora”. Flex tiene dos nominaciones por Mejor Album De Música Urbana (Te Quiero) y Mejor Canción Urbana (“Te Quiero”). La Artista de pop Latino Rosario esta nominada a Mejor Album Vocal Pop Femenino (Parte De Mí).

Entre los artistas anunciados previamente para actuar en el espectáculo se encuentran Café Tacvba, Kany García, Alejandra Guzmán, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tañón, y Julieta Venegas. Entre los presentadores previamente anunciados se encuentran los actores  Daniela Castro, César Evora y Eduardo Santamarina; los actualmente nominados al Latin GRAMMY  Ednita Nazario, Ximena Sariñana, y el ganador de dos GRAMMY®s y nueve Latin GRAMMYs Juan Luis Guerra.

Previamente a la transmisión de la entrega del Latin GRAMMY, Univisión presentará “Noche De Estrellas” con cobertura exclusiva de la llegada de las estrellas directamente desde la alfombra verde de los Latin GRAMMY a partir de las 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Presentada por la co-presentadora de “Primer Impacto” Bárbara Bermudo y la presentadora de “Nuestra Belleza Latina” Giselle Blondet, “Noche De Estrellas” presenta entrevistas en vivo y comentarios de las estrellas y su moda, ofreciendo a los televidentes una visión cercana e íntima al evento de gala más glamoroso de la música latina.

Artistas y Presentadores de La 9a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY

La 9a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY incluirá 49 categorías y contará con el apoyo radial de Univisión Radio (la cadena de radio en español oficial del Latin GRAMMY en los Estados Unidos), y la presencia en el Internet de Univisión Online (el socio cibernético oficial del Latin GRAMMY) en latingrammy.univision.com. Para más información y  para ver una lista completa de los nominados por favor visite www.grammy.com. Algunos boletos para el público todavía quedan disponibles para la 9a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY y se pueden comprar por teléfono a 1.866.4HOUTIX (1.866.446.8849) o por el Internet a www.toyotacentertix.com. Boletos también estarán a la venta en la taquilla del Toyota Center.

La Academia Latina de la Grabación es una organización internacional compuesta por artistas, músicos, compositores, productores, y otros profesionales técnicos y creativos de la grabación, de habla hispana y portuguesa. La organización se dedica a mejorar la calidad de vida y las condiciones culturales de la música latina y sus creadores. Además de producir la Entrega del Latin GRAMMY para premiar la excelencia en las artes y ciencias de la grabación, La Academia Latina de la Grabación brinda programas educativos y de asistencia para la comunidad musical latina. Para más información acerca de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, por favor visite el sitio en Internet www.grammy.com.”

Café Tacvba, Kany García, Alejandra Guzmán, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tañón, and Julieta Venegas are the first performers announced for the 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards telecast, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy®. Confirmed to present awards are current Latin GRAMMY nominees Ednita Nazario, Ximena Sariñana, and Tito El Bambino; two-time GRAMMY® and nine-time Latin GRAMMY winner Juan Luis Guerra; and actors Daniela Castro, César Evora, and Eduardo Santamarina. The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 13 at the Toyota Center in Houston and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

Leading nominee Café Tacvba’s six nods 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.”Singers/songwriters Kany García and Julieta Venegas each have four nominations: 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; 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). Latin pop/rock artist Alejandra Guzmán has a nod for Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Fuerza). Salsa artist Gilberto Santa Rosa is up for Best Salsa Album (Contraste). And Tropical artist Olga Tañón is nominated for Best Contemporary Tropical Album (Exitos En Dos Tiempos).

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). Presented by “Primer Impacto” co-anchor Bárbara Bermudo and host of “Nuestra Belleza Latina” 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 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 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 Toyota Center Box Office at www.toyotacentertix.com, or by dialing 1.866.4HOUTIX (1.866.446.8849).

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.”

For Dominican singing superstar Juan Luis Guerra, having a multiple award-winning, platinum-selling record is just not enough.

“The key word is ‘buscársela,’ hustling,” Guerra told the News. “And I am willing to hustle.””*

Sitting in the back of a darkened arena, a Celtics hat pulled low on his head, a black warm-up suit covering his lanky frame, Dominican bachata and merengue star Juan Luis Guerra cuts an unassuming figure.

Get the man on stage, and it’s another story. His ability to fuse infectious beats, romantic ballads and lyrical social commentary with strains of rock, jazz and even hip-hop has made him an icon of Caribbean and Latin American music. “*

Juan Luis Guerra puede sumar a su estantería de premios una estatuilla de la que sobresalen dos grandes orejas negras: el premio “Mouscar” de Disney.”*

Para los más de 15 mil latinos que llenaron la Arena American Airlines, fue prácticamente imposible resistirse al contagio del ritmo del dominicano Juan Luis Guerra”*

In Less Then Three Weeks, The Year’s Most Heralded Latin Music Artist Will Launch

His First Major U.S. Tour In Over A Decade. Guerra’s La Travesia Tour Will Visit Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, New York, New England, Santa Barbara, San Jose And Los Angeles.

-AP Photo Clips Show Juan Luis Guerra as the Leading Winner at the Latin Grammy Awards & Billboard Latin Music Awards.

See JUAN LUIS GUERRA At These Summer Tour Dates

July 12- Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena        July 19 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand at Foxwoods

July 13- Orlando, FL - Amway Arena                       July 31 - Santa Barbara, CA - Chumash Casino

July 16 - Atlanta, GA - Gwinnett Arena                   Aug. 02 - San Jose, CA - Event Center

July 18 - New York, NY - Madison Sq. Garden       Aug. 03 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre

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The World’s Leading Tropical Music Artist –Appropriately Known As “El Maestro” –

The Past Year Has Seen Juan Luis Guerra:

- Named “Person of the Year” By The Latin Recording Academy

- SWEEP The LATIN GRAMMY Awards, Winning all FIVE Categories For Which He Was Nominated:

Album of the Year -Record of the Year - Song of the Year-Best Tropical Song – Best Merengue Album

- WIN The GRAMMY Award For Best Tropical Latin Album”

- Top The List Of Award Winners At The Billboard Latin Music Awards

[Guerra] has no equivalent in English-speaking pop, though there are parallels to songwriters like Paul Simon, Sting and Smokey Robinson. Like Mr. Simon and Sting, Mr. Guerra has forged hybrid rhythms, melding merengue and other beats from the Dominican Republic with styles from across the Caribbean, guitar lines from Africa and touches of jazz and rock… His music is cosmopolitan, but it never forgets its island roots.” – The New York Times

“…merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra is considered a poet and musician of the people. He and his band 440 are much loved throughout the Latino world and he has become one of the new wave of artists responsible for revitalizing tropical music… With his typical style and charm [on La Llave de Mi Corazón], Juan Luis Guerra delivers an intoxicating mix of merengue, bachata and salsa so expertly written and performed as to become an old favorite after the very first listen… surprises listeners with the unique texture and feel of each track, with evocative melodies and poetic lyrics… Guerra takes to each new musical terrain as if it were his native soil…Not surprisingly, this record went straight to the top of Billboard’s Latin Tropical Albums Charts… Llave de Mi Corazón marks Guerra’s ascension from genre heavy hitter to living legend.” – All Music Guide

With the start of summer nearly upon us, we thought you might like to see an overview/ reminder of some key Latin music album releases and concert dates from our artists coming up quickly. Below is a timeline of key dates, followed by a brief overview for each artist. If you need copies of any albums, or would like to attend a specific concert, please let us know…

Album Releases (See details below)

June 03: ‘In The Heights’ Original Broadway Cast recording – Produced by Andres Levin

June 10:  Sergio Mendes’ Encanto

June 17: Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged

Special Latin Music TV Broadcasts

June 05:“Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged” premieres on MTV Tr3s

June 15: A Three-Hour Special on The ALAS Organization’s historic “Concierto por los Niños” will be broadcast by Univision from 7-10PM ET/PT

Key Concert Dates & Other Events

June 06 – Los Tigres del Norte - Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid Hudson Civic

June 07 – Los Tigres del Norte - Asbury Park, NJ - Convention Hall

June 12: Gustavo Santaolalla Honored as the year’s ICON at BMI’s 15th annual Latin Awards in Los Angeles

June 14 - Los Tigres del Norte - Highland Park, IL (Chicago) - Ravinia Festival/Martin Theater

June 17: Julieta Venegas- In-store Appearance – New York, NY – Virgin Megastore (Times Square)

June 21: Sergio Mendes - New York, NY - JVC Jazz Festival / Carnegie Hall

June 23: Sergio Mendes - Philadelphia, PA- World Café Live

June 25: Sergio Mendes - Somerville, MA (Boston) - Somerville Theatre

July 01: Sergio Mendes -Vienna, VA (Wash DC) - The Filene Center

July 09: CuCu Diamantes – New York, NY - Central Park Summerstage (LAMC)

July 10: Julieta Venegas – Boston, MA – Roxy

July 12: Julieta Venegas – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage (LAMC)

July 12: Juan Luis Guerra - Miami, FL- American Airlines Arena

July 18: Juan Luis Guerra- New York, NY - Madison Sq. Garden

Aug.03: Juan Luis Guerra - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre

Aug.22: Café Tacvba – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre

Aug.23: Café Tacvba – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Festival (Golden Gate St. Park)

For Long-Lead Planning: Things To Watch For In The Fall

- Grammy & Five-Time Latin Grammy winners CALLE 13 plan to release their eagerly awaited third album.

- Julieta Venegas Will Undertake More extensive tour dates in September

- The 9^th Annual LATIN GRAMMY Awards will take place November 13^th in Houston, TX

QUE: La decimoquinta ceremonia anual de premios latinos de BMI habrá de honrar a los compositores y publicadores de las canciones latinas más escuchadas en la radio y televisión norteamericana del catálogo de BMI, compuesto por casi 6.5 millones de obras musicales del mundo entero.

Gustavo Santaolalla, quien será honrado esa noche con un tributo musical estelar, habrá de ser galardonado con el título de “BMI Icon” por su “influencia única e indeleble en las próximas generaciones de músicos.”  Santaolalla se une a la élite de artistas galardonados en el pasado, que incluye a grandes exponentes de la música latina como Juan Luis Guerra y Carlos Santana, al igual que leyendas de la música como Brian Wilson, Isaac Hayes, Paul Simon, Daryl Hall y John Oates, Dolly Parton y el fenecido James Brown.

Artista, descubridor de talentos, productor, documentarista y compositor, el genio de Gustavo Santaolalla se expande por numerosas disciplinas.  Este hijo de la nación Argentina ayudó a definir el movimiento neonato del rock latino en los años 70 con su innovadora banda de rock nacional argentino conocida como Arco Iris, y más tarde como solista.  Junto a su compañero Anibal Kerpel, unificó las esferas de rock argentino y mejicano, y ganó reconocimiento por su labor de producción en numerosos projectos de discos de oro y platino.  El duo obtuvo aún mayor visibilidad con el grupo Café Tacvba, cuya colaboración con el duo Santaolalla/Kerpel produjo no sólo varias nominaciones a los premios Grammy, sino que también logro ganar dicho galardón.

Santaolalla entró triunfante al mundo del cine, donde ha compuesto varias bandas sonoras originales ganadoras de premios BMI, Golden Globe y Oscar para filmes como Brokeback Mountain y Babel.  Su trabajo en Babel y el aclamado filme Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de motocicleta) tambien ganó premios BAFTA. Mediante la creación de su sello Surco, Santaolalla ha lanzado y fomentado las carreras de varios artistas estelares, incluyendo a la estrella internacional Juanes.

Esta ceremonia tambien premiará la Canción, Compositor y Publicador del Año, y se otorgará la 4ta. Beca Anual de Musica Latina.

PRESENTES: Gustavo Santaolalla y otros, a ser anunciados.  Se otorgaran mas de 45 premios durante esta ceremonia.

CUANDO: Jueves, 12 de junio – 5:30 p.m. entrada de prensa; 6:30 p.m. llegada de invitados.  La fila se cerrara a las 8 p.m. Acceso sólo para invitados.

DONDE: Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, Grand Ballroom.

CREDENCIAL DE PRENSA: La solicitud de credencial de prensa puede ser obtenida en www.bmi.com/press/credential; la fecha limite para solicitar su credencial es el miércoles, 4 de junio.

Miembros de la prensa con credenciales – incluyendo equipos de televisión y fotógrafos – solo tendran acceso a la llegada de invitados.  El pietaje se hará disponible la mañana siguiente a quienes lo soliciten.  Los equipos de televisión tendran acceso a la transmisión de cámara múltiple; trataremos de proveer vistas en vivo para la televisión con previo aviso.  Las fotografías de alta resolución de este evento estarán disponibles en www.bmi.com/press a usuarios registrados sólamente.  Para solicitar acceso, favor de contactar a mediarelations@bmi.com.

BMI no concede ni otorga permiso para transmisión de video o contenido multimedia que haya sido filmado u obtenido durante este evento de premiación.  La compañía de distribución se hace responsable por obtener los acuerdos y permisos de uso necesarios para su transmisión, distribución, reproducción y/o descarga.

Broadcast Music, Inc.^® (BMI), es una organización norteamericana de protección de derechos de autor que representa a más de 375,000 músicos, compositores y editores en todos los géneros de la música, con un catálogo de más de 6.5 millones de títulos.  Los resultados financieros más recientes de BMI, un total de $839 millones de dólares  en regalías para el año fiscal que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2007, fueron los más altos de todas las organizaciones de protección de derechos de autor en el mundo entero.  Por más de 65 años, BMI ha representado la música mas popular y deseada alrededor del mundo.  Esta corporación sin fines de lucro cobra regalías por licenciamiento a aquellas compañías que desean utilizar dicha música; estas regalías luego son distribuidas a aquellos creadores de música y dueños de derechos de autor que son representados por la misma.

Para más información y para conseguir prensa credencial contacto:

Hanna Pantle, BMI

310-289-6328; HPantle@bmi.com

Marlene Meraz, BMI

310-289-6325; mmeraz@bmi.com

The Year’s Most Heralded Latin Music Artist (Appropriately Known As “El Maestro), Guerra’s  First Set Of Summer Tour Dates Is Highlighted By Visits To New York’s Madison Square Garden, Miami’s American Airlines Arena and The Nokia Theatre In Los Angeles.

[Guerra] has no equivalent in English-speaking pop, though there are parallels to songwriters like Paul Simon, Sting and Smokey Robinson. Like Mr. Simon and Sting, Mr. Guerra has forged hybrid rhythms, melding merengue and other beats from the Dominican Republic with styles from across the Caribbean, guitar lines from Africa and touches of jazz and rock… His music is cosmopolitan, but it never forgets its island roots.” – The New York Times

The World’s Most Renowned Tropical Music Artist, The Past Year Has Seen Juan Luis Guerra:

- Named “Person of the Year” By The Latin Recording Academy

- SWEEP The LATIN GRAMMY Awards, Winning all FIVE Categories For Which He Was Nominated:

Album of the Year -Record of the Year - Song of the Year-Best Tropical Song – Best Merengue Album

- WIN The GRAMMY Award For Best Tropical Latin Album”

&

- Top The List Of Award Winners At The Billboard Latin Music Awards

On the strength of his highly praised & multi-platinum album “La Llave De Mi Corazón,” Juan Luis Guerra has been the top-winning Latin Music artist at award shows measuring BOTH chart success and the critical respect of his musical peers.  Now the Bachata legend is set to celebrate in-person with fans as Guerra and his beloved band 440 will launch a set of summer tour dates in The United States beginning in July.  While more dates are expected to be confirmed shortly, the Dominican superstar is already scheduled to kick-the tour off in Miami and also appear in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and more:

Initial JUAN LUIS GUERRA Summer Tour Dates

DATE CITY VENUE ON-SALE

July 12                         Miami, FL                    American Airlines Arena           May 23

July 13                         Orlando, FL                 Amway Arena                          on-sale now

July 16                         Atlanta, GA                  Gwinnett Arena                        May 30

July 18                         New York, NY            Madison Sq. Garden                on-sale now

July 31                         Santa Ynez, CA           Chumash Casino                       May 28

August 03                     Los Angeles, CA          Nokia Theatre                          May 31

* more dates to be announced

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“Guerra dominates Latin Billboards…Juan Luis Guerra took home three Latin Billboard awards, including artist of the year and producer of the year, as the Dominican singer dominated the competition.

- Associated Press

“…merengue superstar Juan Luis Guerra is considered a poet and musician of the people. He and his band 440 are much loved throughout the Latino world and he has become one of the new wave of artists responsible for revitalizing tropical music… With his typical style and charm [on La Llave de Mi Corazón], Juan Luis Guerra delivers an intoxicating mix of merengue, bachata and salsa so expertly written and performed as to become an old favorite after the very first listen… surprises listeners with the unique texture and feel of each track, with evocative melodies and poetic lyrics… Guerra takes to each new musical terrain as if it were his native soil…Not surprisingly, this record went straight to the top of Billboard’s Latin Tropical Albums Charts… Llave de Mi Corazón marks Guerra’s ascension from genre heavy hitter to living legend.” – All Music Guide

The ALAS Organization’s “Concierto Por Los Niños” (Concert For The Children) Unites Over 380,000 On-Site Fans and Millions of TV Viewers In A Momentous Show Of Solidarity To Aid Latin America’s Most Vulnerable Children

Over Two Dozen Of Latin Music’s Biggest Superstars Such As Shakira, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz, Miguel Bosé, Juan Luis Guerra, Maná, Los Tigres del Norte, Gustavo Cerati, Calle 13 & Many More Appear At Historic Free Concerts In Mexico City & Buenos Aeries That Have Been Called ‘Latin America’s Live-Aid’

“crowds gathered in two of Latin America’s most iconic capitals, the excitement contagious.   Its not everyday that the region’s biggest names in entertainment gather in song and never before have they come together like this for a common cause. Ricky Martin, Shakira, Miguel Bosé-just a few of the dozens of Latin American artists hoping to use their music to launch a movement against childhood poverty in the region” – CNN

(see full CNN segment here: http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=7872472&ch=4226714&src=news)

Two days after announcing that philanthropists such as Carlos Slim Helú, Howard Buffet had pledged more than $200 Million toward programs to aid impoverished children in Latin America, the ALAS (América Latina en Acción Solidaria ) organization – translated as ‘Wings’ in Spanish – brought nearly 400,000 concert fans and millions of TV viewers together through an unprecedented day of music entitled “El Concierto Por Los Niños” (The Concert For The Children.” With more than two dozen of the Latin music world’s leading superstars (such as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz, Miguel Bosé and MANY more) taking to the stage at massive free concerts in Mexico City and Buenos Aires for an event already being dubbed by press as “Latin America’s Live Aid,” ALAS designed the historic event to inspire both public and private sector support for Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs to aid the more than 32 Million children in the region living in poverty.

“Not so long ago, Latin American artists who spoke up for social causes often risked prison, exile or far worse.  What a difference a generation makes… a phalanx of Spanish-speaking pop artists headed by Colombian superstar Shakira and Spanish-Italian singer Miguel Bosé gathered to promote a new initiative to aid Latin America’s millions of poor, malnourished and undereducated children. They were joined by the world’s second-richest man, a top U.S. philanthropist and an international mob of reporters drawn by a potent cocktail of celebrity, money and power, laced with an emerging social conscience … “What’s very inspiring is to see Latin America for the first time in charge of its own issues,” said Shakira… [the] concerts, the most high-profile project yet by Latin artists to fuse charity with celebrity, are expected to draw a total audience in the hundreds of thousands. ALAS is the first Latin American organization to bring together so many prominent artists and financial impresarios behind a single cause, early childhood development assistance” – Los Angeles Times

“…billionaire Carlos Slim Helú does not seem to like appearing in public, but he apparently could not resist an invitation from the Colombian pop star Shakira and about a dozen other Latin music stars. Mr. Slim was on hand in Mexico City for the announcement of two free rock concerts to raise awareness of ALAS, a foundation started by Shakira and other musicians….The goal of ALAS, which means “wings” in Spanish, is to press business leaders and governments to finance early-childhood development programs in Latin America. The foundation claimed a major success on Thursday [as] Mr. Slim pledged $110 million to children’s programs [and] Howard Buffett pledged $85 million to existing Latin American projects. “When Shakira calls, you show up, so here I am,” said Mr. Buffett – New York Times (Sunday Business Section)

“A spectacular lineup of performers join in a call-to-action to support millions of children living in poverty in Latin America…The concert features some of Latin America’s leading artists: - New York Daily News

SEE SAMPLE EVENT PHOTOS BELOW – High Resolution Photos Available By Request

Please Visit The New ALAS Website At: www.movimientoalas.org

For More Information On ALAS, Please Contact:

(In The United States) Rogers & Cowan: John Reilly, Lorraine Osmundsen & Sylvia Bedrosian – 212.445.8400

ALAS (”wings” in Spanish) has finalized the artist line-up for “El Concierto Por Los Niños” (“The Concert For The Children”), which will see many of the  world’s leading Latin music superstars join in a call-to-action to aid impoverished children in Latin America. Set to take place on May 17^th with concerts in Mexico and Argentina, this historic event will see the participation of the following artists:

Mexico City - La Plaza de la Constitución, (El Zócalo) - Starting at 5:00PM (Local Time)

Aleks Syntek, Ana Torroja, Babasonicos, Chayanne, David Bisbal, Diego Torres, Emmanuel, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Maná, Miguel Bose,

Ricardo Montaner, Ricky Martin, Timbiriche and Tania Libertad

Buenos Aires - Costanera Sur - Starting at 2PM (Local Time)

Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Fito Paez, Gustavo Cerati, Jorge Drexler,  La Portuaria, Paulina Rubio, Pedro Aznar And  Shakira

With venue sizes able to accommodate up to 200,000 people in Mexico City and another 120,000 in Buenos Aires, “El Concierto Por Los Niños” is expected to bring together well over 300,000 music fans. In fact, fans in Buenos Aires have already grabbed the large majority of available tickets as over 90,000 free passes were distributed in just over a week.   In Mexico City, where the free concert is open to fans on a first arrival basis, the city’s famed El Zócalo is expected to fill to capacity.

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”)