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Yahoo! Telemundo today announced its Top 10 Searches for the month ending July 31 (http://yahootelemundo.com/lomasbuscado), which include the Top 10 in overall searches, image searches, as well as the most searched for Men for the month of July, as established by the millions of Yahoo! Telemundo users.

Top Trends in Search for July include:

Top 10 Overall Searches

1. Without Breasts There Is No Paradise (Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso)

2. Miss Universe 2008

3. Animals

4. Monica Bellucci

5. Love and Sex

6. Aracely Arambula

7. Galilea Montijo

8. Marijuana risks

9. Ingrid Betancourt

10. Organic Foods

Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso (literally, Without Breasts There Is No Paradise), is a Spanish-language telenovela that debuted on Telemundo on July 16. A hit in Colombia, the telenovela tells the story of an attractive young prostitute who seeks massive breast implants to attract a rich cocaine smuggler. The show was one of the network’s most-watched premieres ever and, not surprisingly, nabbed this month’s number one spot on the Top 10 Overall Searches. Also topping the list was a group of beautiful women, including Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza, Italian actress Monica Bellucci, and Aracely Arambula, who just announced she is pregnant with boyfriend Luis Miguel’s second child. Rounding out the list was former FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) captive Ingrid Betancourt, whose recent rescue after six-and-a-half years of captivity created a worldwide media frenzy.

Top 10 Image Searches

1. Tattoos

2. Adriana Lima

3. Sceneries

4. Gemma Atkinson

5. Eva Longoria

6. Galilea Montijo

7. Barbara Mori

8. Vanessa Guzman

9. Isabel Madow

10. Naruto

Top 10 Image Searches (cont.)

The number one most searched for image on Yahoo! Telemundo in July was Tattoos – tattoos have experienced a resurgence in popularity in many parts of the world, particularly in North America, South America and Europe. A survey published by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 24% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 50 have a tattoo.

Victoria’s Secret Supermodel Adriana Lima, an ever-popular name on the Top Searches lists, is still making headlines after it was announced that she and basketball star boyfriend, Marko Jaric of the Minnesota Timberwolves, will be tying the knot. Following in Lima’s footsteps – four more models were among the most searched for images in July: British lingerie model (and reality TV star) Gemma Atkinson; Uruguayan-Mexican actress/model Barbara Mori, star of the hit telenovela remake, Rubi; as well as model Isabel Madow, known for her appearances on the Mexican edition of Big Brother VIP. Mexican actress and model Vanessa Guzman (a former Miss Mexico) also peaked users’ interest as she recently went public with information that she and boyfriend Uberto Bondoni, an actor from Uruguay, were blackmailed for a sex tape that was allegedly taken from their home in Mexico.

Top 10 Men Searches

1. Thomas Beatie

2. Chespirito

3. Lil wayne

4. Don Omar

5. Luis Miguel

6. Vicente Fernandez

7. Juanes

8. Cristiano Ronaldo

9. Tito El Bambino

10. Ricardo Arjona

Ironically, the most searched for man this month is really a woman. Thomas Beatie, the world’s first person to conceive a child after a gender-reassignment operation, gave birth this past month to a healthy baby girl. Mexican television icon Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known to the world as Chespirito, also topped the list. Bolaños, best known for his roles as “El Chavo del Ocho” and “El Chapulín Colorado,” has been touring Latin America to present his play “11 y 12.”

In the number four slot, Puerto Rican Reggaeton star Don Omar has been cleared of all drug and weapons charges in relation to an incident dating back to 2004.The 30-year-old has been on trial in a court in Carolina, Puerto Rico for the last two weeks, after he was arrested in September 2004 by drug enforcement officers, who claim to have found him and two pals smoking marijuana. The agents also allegedly found a gun and $1,200 in cash in his possession. Portuguese footballer and heartthrob Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Manchester United, has also generated interest amidst speculation about a move to Real Madrid. Last but not least, Guatemalan singer-songwriter, Ricardo Arjona, also generated buzz as he officially launched “Fundación Adentro,” an initiative to teach music to poor children in his native Guatemala.

Every month the Yahoo! Telemundo Top 10 Searches showcases the diverse interests and concerns of U.S. Hispanics around the net, from gorgeous celebrity sightings and salacious political news to funny jokes and the latest consumer obsessions.  The monthly list includes a recap of the Top 10 Overall Searches, Top 10 Image Searches and Top 10 Searches in a revolving category, which changes monthly.  To come up with the Yahoo! Top Searches list, Yahoo! scans anonymous query logs from Yahoo! Search across a variety of categories to see what themes and trends bubble up to the surface. Individual searches are never used to develop these lists.  For more information on Yahoo! Telemundo’s Top 10 Searches, visit www.yahootelemundo.com/lomasbuscado.

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Well over a million Colombians, clad in white and shouting “No more kidnapping,” marked their independence day on Sunday with marches and concerts demanding freedom for hostages still held by leftist rebels.”*

“Concierto por la libertad”– Announced In A Press Conference Yesterday By Betancourt & The Mayor of Paris – Will Coincide With Hundreds of Planned Peace Marches & Concerts Across The World In Celebration of Colombian Independence Day

Scheduled To Take Place at The Trocadero Esplanade In Paris at 2PM,  “Concierto por la libertad” (The Concert For Freedom) Will See Colombian Superstar Juanes Joined By Spanish Superstar Miguel Bose, French Artists Renan Luce & Michel Delpech (and More Artists to Be Announced Shortly) In a Free Acoustic Concert To Both Celebrate The Recent Release of 15 Long-Held Hostages – Including Ingrid Betancourt – And Advocate For The Return Of Thousands Of People Still Held Captive In The Jungles of Colombia

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During a press conference yesterday in Paris, Ingrid Betancourt - the former Colombian Senator and Presidential candidate recently released from six-years of captivity – announced plans to hold a special free concert in Paris on July 20^th in conjunction with Colombian Independence Day.  The Concert for Freedom will coincide with hundreds of similar peace concerts and marches planned throughout Colombia and across the world that will demand the release of the thousands of remaining hostages still held captive in the jungles of Colombia.  Joined by the mayor of Paris, Betancourt explained the event “will be a bridge of love between France and Colombia,” and is intended to send “a message of hope for those who are still there and act as a tribute to those who will not return”

Set to take place at 2:00PM in Paris at the Trocadero Esplanade, the concert will see acoustic performances by Juanes (who has already been honored by France as a “Knight of The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres), Spanish superstar Miguel Bose, French artists Renan Luce & Michel Delpech and more performers to be announced shortly.

Known world-wide as a leading activist for peace in Colombia, Juanes was able to speak with Betancourt via a radio program the day following her release. Betancourt graciously shared that she “was one of his first fans” (having seen Juanes perform in concert and meeting the then-upcoming singer shortly before her captivity) “…and look at him now, an artist recognized by the whole world and the pride of Colombia.”

In the ensuing days, Betancourt and the multiple-Latin Grammy winner remained in contact and Juanes proposed the idea of holding an event similar to the recent Concierto Paz Sin Fronteras (The Peace Without Borders Concert) which he had organized in response to border tensions between Colombia and Venezuela. In addition to the July 20th call for the immediate release of all remaining hostages, JUANES also plans to pay tribute to the heroic Colombian soldiers who risked their own lives in the dramatic rescue effort.

Currently in the midst of a highly successful tour of Europe, Juanes will quickly fly from Paris to resume his concert schedule at a show that same evening in Locarno, Switzerland.

From Latin Jazz and Mambo to Salsa, Tejano, Chicano Rock, Latin pop, and Reggaeton, Latin Music USA tells the story of the rise of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots and reveals the often overlooked influence of Latin music on Jazz, Hip Hop, Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll - and on all of American culture. It’s a fresh take on our musical history, reaching across time and across musical genres to embrace the exciting hybrid sounds created by Latinos, musical fusions that have deeply enriched popular music in the US over more than five decades.

The series features memorable characters and vibrant music and dance showcasing the impressive range of Latin music in the US, including, among others, Salsa greats Willy Colon and Marc Anthony; the Latin-inflected sound found in much of sixties Rock and Roll from the Drifters to Motown to the Rolling Stones; the genius of Texas accordion player Flaco Jimenez; Carlos Santana; Linda Ronstadt; the legendary Chicano rock band Los Lobos; megastars Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Ricky Martin and Juanes; Miami rapper Pitbull; and Reggaeton performers Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderon. The life experiences of these and many other unforgettable artists will reveal how Latinos have reinvented music in the United States and forged new identities within this country, while never losing sight of their own rich traditions.

Produced by a world-class production team at WGBH and the BBC, Latin Music USA “invites the audience into the vibrant musical conversation between Latinos and non-Latinos that has helped shape the history of popular music in the United States,” says series producer Adriana Bosch. The multimedia project is anchored by a four-hour documentary series that premieres on January 21, 2009 on PBS stations nationwide.

“Latin Music USA has the potential to be a cultural milestone, advancing Americans’ understanding of Latino rhythm and music as a dynamic player in shaping American society past, present and future,” said John F. Wilson, senior vice president and chief television programming executive, PBS. “And music, the universal language, communicates this phenomenon in a most irresistible way.”

Juanes’s in-laws were given quite a fright this past weekend when three assailants trespassed their property in Cartagena, Colombia, and stole $6,000 in cash and jewelry, along with a laptop and other valuables, according to various Colombian media sources. “*

This summer, Latino artists, comedians and entertainers are in the spotlight in the country’s top travel destination: Las Vegas. Visitors from around the world are flocking to the Strip at the height of travel season to see award-winning musical talents such as Juanes, Ozomatli and Camila, as well as comedians like Carlos Mencia and George Lopez. In a city already known for world-class entertainment, these Latino acts are drawing sellout crowds.

Recently, Carlos Mencia, the Honduran-born host of Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” showcased his comedy at Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Casino Resort; while Juanes, a three-time Latin Grammy-winning Colombian artist was at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Ozomatli, the Grammy-winning Latin fusion band, performed poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino; Camila, the hit Mexican band, prepares for their live performance at The Joint (also at the Hard Rock) on June 20. The Grammy-nominated Mexican trio’s third single, Todo Cambió, recently reached the #1 spot of Mexico’s Top 100 Singles Chart.

The Strip is already preparing for Mexican Independence Day. Already lined up for the weekend, September 12-15, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is Luis Miguel. Leading Latin Pop Star Alejandro Fernández brings his new tour “VIENTO A FAVOR” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Monday, Sept. 15. Tickets for Fernández are on sale now, while Miguel’s are on sale June 7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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On June 10th, 2008, Concord Records and Starbucks Entertainment will release Encanto (Enchantment), the newest record from the legendary Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes. Encanto is the follow-up to 2006’s highly acclaimed collaboration with will.i.am called Timeless. On Encanto, Sergio takes us even deeper into Brazil, recording all the basic tracks in Rio and Bahia. Mendes enlists several guest musicians from all over the world including Latin superstar Juanes from Colombia, multi-talented Carlinhos Brown and Vanessa da Mata from Brazil, and Italian rapper Jovanotti, as well as American stars like Fergie, Ledisi, Natalie Cole, Herb Alpert and his wife, original Brasil ’66 singer, Lani Hall.

In conjunction with the upcoming release of Encanto, Sergio Mendes will be returning to U.S. stages, perfectly timed to bring his samba-based bossa nova sound to summer concert audiences. You can catch Sergio Mendes in concert at these dates:

Upcoming Sergio Mendes Concert Dates

Date City Venue

Fri, Jun 20                    Atlantic City, NJ                       House of Blues

Sat, Jun 21                   New York, NY                        JVC Jazz Festival – Carnegie Hall

Sun, Jun 22                  Bridgeport, CA                        The Klein Memorial Auditorium

Mon, Jun 23                 Philadelphia, PA                       World Café Live

Wed, Jun 25                 Somerville, MA                        Somerville Theatre

Fri, Jun 27                    Syracuse, NY                           Syracuse Jazz Festival

Sat, Jun 28                   Toronto, ON                            Music Hall

Tue, Jul 01                   Vienna, VA                              The Filene Center

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

A lineup of Latin mega-stars including Shakira, Ricky Martin and Alejandro Sanz performed simultaneously on stages in Buenos Aires and Mexico City at the weekend, raising awareness for the needs of poor children in Latin America.

Outspoken Colombian rocker Juanes, one of the most anticipated performers at Saturday’s event, was absent due to problems with his plane.

Organized by the Fundacion ALAS (Latin America in Solidarity Action), the concerts, which have been widely referred to as the Latin American version of 2005’s Live 8 anti-poverty concerts, brought together more than 380,000 people in the Mexican capital’s Zocalo plaza and the riverside Costanera Sur in Buenos Aires. Mexican magnate Carlos Slim and Howard Buffett, son of billionaire Warren Buffett, donated $200 million to combat poverty in Latin America.”*

The birth of her twins Max and Emme seems to have awakened the philanthropist in Jennifer López. The Puerto Rican singer will devote some of her time to helping sick kids. JLo will host the third annual Noche de Niños gala to benefit the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, CA, as reported by the Associated Press. The 39-year-old singer and actress will help coordinate the fundraising event, which will include a performance by husband Marc Anthony. Mexican rock band Maná, Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz and Colombian pop sensation Juanes are also confirmed. “*

Eight years ago, Colombian rocker Juanes was an immigrant seeking opportunities in Los Angeles before he found a music producer who gave him his big break.

Today, Juanes is probably the most universal of Latin America’s stars, having sold 10 million records worldwide from Japan to Germany with his fusion of Latin folk music and rock, sung in Spanish.

At 35, he’s determined to put that clout to good use, whether to push for peace on Latin America’s borders or, while on his U.S. tour, to prod immigrants to get politically involved in this year of elections and immigration crackdowns.”*

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.

Yahoo! Telemundo today announced its Top 10 Searches for the month ending April 30 (yahootelemundo.com/lomasbuscado), which include the Top 10 overall searches, image searches and health searches for the month, as established by the millions of Yahoo! Telemundo users.

Top Trends in Search for April include:

Top 10 Overall Searches
1) Scarlett Johansson
2) Megan Fox
3) Comedians
4) 2008 Latin Billboard Awards
5) Valeria Mazza
6) Cuba
7) Juanes
Foreign baby names
9) Jackie Guerrido y Don Omar
10) Environment

Big screen bombshells topped the list of the most searched for on Yahoo! Telemundo with Scarlett Johansson and Megan Fox earning the top two spots in April. Johansson who recently starred in The Other Boleyn Girl, famous for her curvaceous figure and sultry voice, was the No. 1 search. Coming in at second place was Megan Fox of Transformers fame, who was just voted as the number one, sexiest woman in the world by readers of FHM magazine. Comedians came in third place on this April Fool’s month and the 2008 Latin Billboard Awards also garnered a hot spot on the list with Yahoo! Telemundo’s official web page dedicated to the event. The site offered music fans behind-the-scenes videos of rehearsals and interviews, plus a recap of the entire show, featuring the best/worst of the red carpet and show feedback from performers, guests and fans.

Argentine supermodel, Valeria Mazza and her husband, businessman Alejandro Gravier, welcomed their fourth child (and first daughter) Taina, on April 22 in Buenos Aires, earning her the number five slot. Many searched for news on Cuba’s lift of the decades-long ban on consumer electronics such as cell phones, DVD players and microwave ovens, etc. After years of being denied these modern day luxuries, Cuban citizens are now allowed to purchase these consumer goods — despite extremely high prices.

Latin rock star Juanes, with his often sold out concert tour, continues as one of the most searched for personalities on Yahoo! Telemundo. Searches for foreign baby names were popular this month as many expectant parents look for unique names to moniker their little ones. There was also much buzz about Jackie Guerrido and Don Omar’s April wedding — the Reggaeton star and TV weather forecaster reportedly tied the knot in their native Puerto Rico with over 300 family and friends. Rounding off the top ten is a topic that should interest people the world over — the environment and climate change have become current and definitive topics and many are searching the web for more in depth and up to the minute news on how we can make a significant change to save our planet.

Top 10 Image Searches
1) Screensavers
2) Jessica Alba
3) Tatoos
4) Carmen Electra
5) Adriana Lima
6) Adamari Lopez
7) Naruto
Rihanna
9) Lindsay Lohan
10) Maria Sharapova

Screensavers nabbed the number one slot for the most searched image category in April; but overall, famous beauties continue to rule this category with celebrities such as mom-to-be, Jessica Alba, Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima, tennis star Maria Sharapova, as well as R&B singer Rihanna. Lindsay Lohan is back as a most searched term this month as the long-troubled actress continues to get her life back on track. Images of newly engaged Carmen Electra were also quite popular perhaps due to her surprising black diamond engagement ring from musician Rob Patterson. Hanging on strong to the list are images of the popular Japanese anime character Naruto due to its enormous popularity with kids around the world.

Top 10 Health Searches
1) Anemia
2) Erectile dysfunction
3) Medicinal plants
4) Autism
5) Contraceptives
6) Quit smoking
7) Diabetes
Premature ejaculation
9) Anorexia
10) Home remedies

Anemia tops the list of the most searched term in the Health category and other diseases such as diabetes, which touches many in the U.S. Hispanic community, and anorexia did not fall far behind. Also, many mothers, including celebrities, continue to be more outspoken on autism issues, including the supposed risks that certain vaccinations may pose on babies — possibly causing a spike in these searches. Sexual related issues including erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation also made the list, while quitting smoking was also a top query. Finally, there was curiosity for more natural approaches like using medicinal plants and home remedies.

Every month the Yahoo! Telemundo Top 10 Searches showcases the diverse interests and concerns of U.S. Hispanics around the net, from gorgeous celebrity sightings and salacious political news to funny jokes and the latest consumer obsessions. The monthly list includes a recap of the Top 10 Overall Searches, Top 10 Image Searches and Top 10 Searches in a revolving category, which changes monthly. To come up with the Yahoo! Top Searches list, Yahoo! scans anonymous query logs from Yahoo! Search across a variety of categories to see what themes and trends bubble up to the surface. Individual searches are never used to develop these lists. For more information on Yahoo! Telemundo’s Top 10 Searches, visit www.yahootelemundo.com/lomasbuscado . “*

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.

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