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Penelope Cruz, Charlize Theron, and Eva Longoria are named the best-dressed women in Hollywood in the new issue of PEOPLE en Espanol, on newsstands on August 4. Penelope Cruz lands the top spot as the best dressed with Charlize Theron ranked #2. Others on the list include actresses Katie Holmes and Angelina Jolie, and singer Rihanna. Cruz, who next stars in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona along with Scarlett Johansson and real life beau, Javier Bardem (also on the best dressed list), is known for her elegant style at her red carpet appearances.
The magazine also gives thumps up to women with curves highlighting Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera, Grey Anatomy’s Sara Ramirez and singer Jennifer Hudson for their great sense of fashion; and celebrates famous moms who recently shed the pregnancy weight and got back into shape like Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez. Daisy Fuentes takes top honors in a special reader’s poll on www.peopleenespanol.com.
Among the Best Dressed men are David Beckman, taking the top honors, along with actors George Clooney, Javier Bardem and singer Daddy Yankee.
The issue also includes a ‘who wore it best’ section, putting celebrities head to head for readers to decide who looks best in the same dress. Among them: Christina Aguilera vs. Amanda Bynes in a sleek Herve Leger, and Jennifer Garner vs. Eva Longoria in a strapless Gucci.

The Best Dressed Women of 2008:
1. Penelope Cruz, Actress
2. Charlize Theron, Actress
3. Kate del Castillo, Mexican actress
4. Eva Longoria, Actress
5. Lili Estefan, Univision TV host
6. Katie Holmes, Actress
7. Sofia Vergara, Colombian actress
8. Lucero, Mexican actress
9. Candela, Telemundo TV host
10. Daisy Fuentes, model ( www.peopleenespanol.com users choice)

The Best Dressed Men of 2008:
1. David Beckman, Athlete
2. Javier Bardem, Spanish actor
3. George Clooney, Actor
4. Mauricio Islas, Mexican actor
5. Shalim, actor
6. Wisin, Reggaeton artist
7. Yandel, Reggaeton artist
8. Daddy Yankee, Reggaeton artist
9. Anthony, Dominican lead singer of Aventura
10. Felipe Viel, Telefutura TV host

The issue also features celebrities whose bad sense of fashion made headlines. Paris Hilton and Britney Spears appear on the magazine’s worst dressed list for second year in a row and newcomer Janet Jackson is criticized for her fashion mishaps. Voters on www.peopleenespanol.com selected Cuban actress Niurka Marcos as the worst dressed celeb.
The September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol also includes the hottest insider tips and trends from today’s top celebrity hair, makeup and fashion stylists. Learn how to get that celebrity look with fall inspired trends at a fraction of the cost. For all of the hottest looks in fall fashion and beauty check out this month’s PEOPLE en Espanol. (Page 60)
OTHER STORIES IN THIS ISSUE:
David Archuleta on Top
David Archuleta, the first Hispanic contestant to make it as a finalist on American Idol, talks to PEOPLE en Espanol about his newfound fame, how he almost did not make it, and his plans for the future. “I’ve always imagined myself on stage,” says Archuleta, who at 17-years-old, placed second, after David Cook, on the hit reality show series.
Even after millions of votes and his “Archie” fan club, he still remains humble. “I thought nobody liked to hear me sing,” says Archuleta. However, his accomplishments are nothing short of a miracle. About a year and a half ago, Archuleta received medical treatment for paralysis in his vocal cords. “The doctor said there is somebody up there who wants him to sing because, medically speaking, he should not be able to,” says Archuleta’s father.
He’s now gearing up for the American Idols Live! Tour 2008 and will also start recording his first album as a solo artist. “I feel a connection when I hear other people singing. If I can accomplish that, it would make me feel so good,” says Archuleta. (Page 143)
All this and much more in the September issue of PEOPLE en Espanol. For daily news and scoops, please visit PeopleEnEspanol.com.
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol’s guaranteed circulation is 515,000 and reaches more than six million readers every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com — now also available in English.

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July 22, 2008

THE 2008 ALMA AWARDS® HOST EVA LONGORIA PARKER AND NCLR PRESIDENT AND CEO JANET MURGUÍA ANNOUNCE NOMINATIONS AND SHOW HIGHLIGHTS, INCLUDING SPECIAL HONORS TO SHAKIRA, LINDA RONSTADT, AND NARCISO RODRIGUEZ

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Tags: alma awards, America Ferrera, AOL Latino, Carlos Mencia, Cristián de la Fuente, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, kate del castillo, Mariachi, NCLR, Shakira, Sofia Vergara, State Farm, verizon

Universal City, CA – This morning on Wisteria Lane located on the Universal Studios back lot, NCLR
President and CEO Janet Murguía, Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives), and Cristián de la
Fuente (USA Network’s In Plain Sight and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars) announced nominees,
performers, and special honorees for the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards.

The 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards will tape August 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The all-star
event, which celebrates the outstanding artistic achievements of Latinos in motion pictures, television and
music, will air Friday, September 12 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Television and film actress, Eva Longoria Parker, returns once again as executive producer and host of
the telecast. To date, confirmed performers and presenters include Black Eyed Peas, America Ferrera,
Carlos Mencia, Jessica Alba, Adam Rodriguez, Enrique Murciano, Sofia Vergara, Cristián de la Fuente,
Kate del Castillo, Pitbull, and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Special honors will be presented to
Linda Ronstadt, Shakira, and Narciso Rodriguez whose work has impacted the entertainment industry and
influenced American culture.

The two-hour special is presented by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national
Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. The annual ALMA (American Latino Media
Arts) Awards recognizes and celebrates the outstanding artistic achievement of Latinos in film, television,
and music. The ALMA Awards was created by NCLR in 1995 as part of its strategy to promote the
diverse, accurate, and balanced portrayals of Latinos in the media and the enhancement of the Latino
image in the entertainment industry. The show is an example of how inclusion strengthens the
entertainment industry, just as diversity strengthens our country.

The show is presented with the support of sponsors and advertisers. Confirmed Presenting Sponsors for
2008 include Chevy and Target. Gold Sponsors are AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, and
Prudential. Silver Sponsors include American Airlines, Bank of America, Bud Light, ConAgra Foods,
M&M’s, McDonald’s, State Farm Insurance Companies, Verizon, and Wachovia. Key media partners for
the 2008 ALMA Awards include our Gold Level partners AOL Latino and MTV3, and our Silver Level
partner Latina Magazine.

This year, the executive producers are Michael Levitt, Janet Murguía, Eva Longoria Parker, and David
Chavez. For more information on the 2008 NCLR ALMA Awards®, please visit www.almaawards.com.

June 25, 2008

San Antonio Native Hosts 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Bravo - Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada will perform hosting duties for event to air June 27

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Tags: Hollywood, Sofia Vergara, television

San Antonio native Jade Esteban Estrada will host the 19^th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on the Bravo Network on Friday, June 27, 2008. The gala awards show recognizing and honoring media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives will air Friday, June 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. For more information visit http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/19thAnnual/SoFLAwardsPost.php.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), a national media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, has presented the GLAAD Media Awards annually since 1990.

“This year’s extraordinary nominees and honorees for the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards exemplify the important strides we have made as a community toward creating a truly inclusive society,” said GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. “Thanks to our partnership with Bravo, on June 27 the GLAAD Media Awards will be available to over 84 million homes, giving people across the country a chance to celebrate these media images and their creators.  Our community has made such incredible strides toward equality because our stories have been told in fair, accurate and inclusive media — from journalism to TV storylines to film. Bravo’s acclaimed programming has already shown that TV can portray gay and transgender people fairly and accurately with amazing success.”

The special will include award presentations from the four ceremony locations – New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and South Florida. Estrada hosts the South Florida segment.

Celebrities scheduled to appear include Kevin Bacon; Billy Baldwin; Jennifer Beals; Candis Cayne; Ilene Chaiken; Cindy Crawford; Wilson Cruz; Alan Cumming; Loretta Devine; Sally Field; Tom Ford; Brian Graden; Kathy Griffin; Mariska Hargitay; Laurel Holloman; Janet Jackson; Randy Jackson; T.R. Knight; Alec Mapa; David Mixner; Graham Norton; Jai Rodriquez; Zoe Saldena; James Schamus; Judy Shepard; Kyra Sedgwick; Sharon Stone; Joss Stone; Sofia Vergara; Barbara Walters and Rufus Wainwright.

The special will be immediately followed by the basic cable premiere of the critically acclaimed, Academy Award®-winning film Brokeback Mountain, which also received the award for Outstanding Film - Wide Release at the 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. For more information about the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, please visit www.glaad.org/mediaawards.

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Bravo is a program service of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Bravo has been an NBC cable network since December 2002 and was the first television service dedicated to film and the performing arts when it launched in December 1980. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com.

For further information or to request high resolution artwork or an interview, please contact Greta Golding at vicariouspr@aol.com, call 646-342-8647 or visit www.getjaded.com.

Publicist Nikki Young of the San Antonio-based PrimaDonna Productions walks the red carpet with Jade Esteban Estrada at the 19^th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Hollywood, Florida. Photo by PEDRO PORTAL.

Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada hosts the 19^th Annual South Florida GLAAD Media Awards. Photo by JOHN PARRA.

June 21, 2008

Vive ‘Fuego en la sangre’ epidemia - 40 people are sick on the set including Sofía Vergara

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Tags: Colombia, Colombian, Fuego en la sangre, Sofia Vergara

La producción de “Fuego en la sangre” vive una epidemia estomacal que afectó a cerca de 40 personas, incluyendo a la actriz colombiana Sofía Vergara.

El productor Salvador Mejía, informó que esta situación se dio al grabar en locaciones y principalmente porque la comida estuvo cerca del río, y Sofía Vergara también se vio afectada.”*

*Leer más en Español: http://www.esmas.com
Translated: using Google or Altavista/Babel Fish

June 3, 2008

Sofía Vergara will make guest appearance in Fuego en la sangre

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Tags: Aracely Arámbula, Fuego en la sangre, Sofia Vergara, telenovela

If there was already passion on the set of the Mexican soap opera Fuego en la sangre, Sofía Vergara’s arrival may bring the steamy plot to a boiling point. Producer Salvador Mejía thought the sexy 35-year-old actress would be perfect to play the character he had originally offered to Aracely Arámbula, but she couldn’t squeeze into her busy schedule. “*

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

May 20, 2008

‘ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA’ Comes to DVD May 20th!

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Tags: DVD, Film, Mexico, novela, Patricia Manterola, Sofia Vergara, Spanish-language, telenovela, televisa

The critically-acclaimed telenovela ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA comes to DVD on May 20th through the distribution partnership of Xenon Pictures, Televisa Home Entertainment and Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

This is the first telenovela to be filmed entirely on location in the striking city of Acapulco, showcasing in each scene the majestic beauty of this famed seaport. ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA stars the stunning Patricia Manterola (”Apuesta por un Amor”), who has achieved great success, both in her native Mexico and in the U.S., and Emmy-winner Saul Lisazo (”El Derecho de Nacer”), along with a magnificent cast that includes Guillermo Garcia Cantu (”Rosalinda”), Chantal Andere (”Amor Real”), Karla Alvarez (”Inocente de Ti”), Elsa Aguirre (Giant), Cecilia Gabriela (”La Madrastra”), Patricia Navidad (”Marimar”), Sofia Vergara (”Dirty Sexy Money”), and a very young Aracely Arambula (”Sonadoras”) making her second appearance in a telenovela.

The creative team behind ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA includes such acclaimed veterans as writer Eric Vonn (”Valentina”, “Tierra de Pasiones”) and directors Fernando Chacon (”Los Ricos Tambien Lloran”, “Tres Veces Sofia”) and Juan Carlos Munoz (”Rebelde”, “Clase 406″).

The single-disc, Spanish-language DVD set contains English subtitles, has a running time of more than 6 hours and the amazingly low SRP of $14.98. ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA will be available at all major retail and online stores. (High resolution cover attached).

SYNOPSIS:

David Montalvo is a successful Acapulco businessman and his father’s only heir. This has aroused the envy of his half-brother, Marcelo de Maris. Assuming David’s identity, Marcelo marries Lorena, a beautiful woman from Zihuatanejo, and arranges for David to die in a helicopter crash, after which Lorena will inherit his fortune. Marcelo then intends to marry the rich widow under his real name. But David not only survives the crash, he meets and falls in love with Lorena, unleashing a vicious rivalry between the two men — for money, for power, and for Lorena’s heart.

ACAPULCO, CUERPO Y ALMA
Street Date: May 20th, 2008
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Running Time: 6 hours, 4 minutes
Rating: TV-PG
Xenon Pictures/Televisa Home Entertainment
Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
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*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

April 29, 2008

Sofia Vergara and son Manolo Gonzalez featured in People en Espanol’s Most Beautiful People

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Tags: Colombia, Colombian, Sofia Vergara

Colombian actress Sofia Vergara, 35, and her son, Manolo Gonzalez, 16, have been named People en Espanol’s Most Beautiful Mother and Teenage Son duo. Even though Manolo is only sixteen, he says that he is really the adult (and chef!) of the house!”*

*From: http://www.celebrity-babies.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

April 8, 2008

VH1 is in Search of America’s ‘Numero Uno Telenovela Star’

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Tags: bilingual, blog, Carlos Ponce, Film, Hollywood, judge, mobile, novela, Sofia Vergara, Telemundo, telenovela, television

Latin Telenovela stars are so hot, so sexy, so extreme — and so emotional. Thanks to VH1, American viewers will get their first taste of how addicting these shows and stars truly are. VH1 is in search of America’s “numero uno telenovela star” and will chronicle the journey to stardom in its newest original series, “Viva Hollywood!” premiering Sunday, April 13 at 10:30 PM ET/PT. After its 90-minute premiere episode the series will move to its regular time slot of 10 PM ET/PT each Sunday night.

The “Viva Hollywood!” cast, a bilingual group of aspiring Latino and Latina telenovela stars: Alexcy, Berto, Enrique, Geovannie, Gisel, Jainmy, Kalain, Janet, Jenn, Roseny, Silvia and Vinci will move into the “Casa De Locos” where they must master the “7 Deadly Sins of Telenovelas:” passion, lust, charisma, drama, fire, seduction and scandal. The “sins” are disciplines each cast member must learn in order to capture the over-the-top style and flair of a true telenovela star and impress the celebrity judges: the award- winning actress and singer Maria Conchita Alonso and accomplished actor singer/song-writer Carlos Ponce. International celebrity astrologer and Latino legend, Walter Mercado, will appear in each episode to give the contestants guidance on their journey and alert the cast of their upcoming challenges. Sofia Vergara, Daisy Fuentes, Angelica Vale, Charo, Christian De La Fuentes, Lorena Rojas, Maria Celeste Arraras and Perez Hilton have signed on as celebrity guests. “Viva Hollywood!” is the first reality show where the losers aren’t just eliminated, they are killed off. As each week contestants watch themselves in an over the top telenovela death scene to see if they live another day or “die” trying. Ay Dios Mio!
“Each day, an astounding two billion people around the world watch telenovelas which are a vibrant and historic part of the Latino community. We wanted to tap into and expand on the passion that surrounds this phenomenon,” said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, VH1. “If you love telenovelas, you will love this show, if you never heard of a telenovela you will love this show because the stakes are huge with a real chance at international superstardom and that is an appeal and a hook that is universal.”
“With ‘Viva Hollywood!’ VH1 has given World of Wonder and our partners Latin World Entertainment the opportunity to produce a groundbreaking show that crosses cultural lines, and pays tribute to our obsession with the passion, fashion and machinations of telenovelas,” said World of Wonder Executive Producer, Tom Campbell.
In the end, only one of the 12 bilingual contestants will have what it takes to win the coveted title of America’s “Numero Uno Telenovela Star,” and a prize package that includes a contract with Telemundo and a role in one of their upcoming telenovelas, representation from artist management company Latin World Entertainment ( latinwe.com ), a year’s lease at one of Miami’s hottest condominiums, the Flamingo South Beach and a cash grand prize of $100,000.
VH1.com will sneak peek episode one beginning Tuesday, April 8 — five days before the series’ on-air premiere and will be home to exclusive video content throughout the season. Additionally, each episode will be available on VH1.com every Monday following its Sunday on-air premiere.
“Viva Hollywood!” is executive produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and Danny Salles for World of Wonder Productions. Also serving as executive producers are Luis Balaguer for Latin World Entertainment and Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, Jenn Levy and Alex Demyanenko for VH1.
VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com . Connect with VH1 at VH1.com .
Based in both Los Angeles and London, World of Wonder is best known for award-winning films and documentaries “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Party Monster” as well as the television series “What Perez Sez” (VH1), “Tori & Dean: Inn Love” (Oxygen), and “The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman” (IFC). World of Wonder is also a pioneer in on-line television with its own IPTV site www.wowtv.tv/ More information on WOW’s exciting development slate can be found on their daily pop culture blog www.worldofwonder.net/ .”

November 6, 2007

Alacranes Musical, Bimba Bose, Daddy Yankee, Kinky, Sheila E. and Aleks Syntek Join the All-Star Lineup for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards

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Tags: Aleks Syntek, Aventura, Benjamin Bratt, Calle 13, Daddy Yankee, Dayanara Torres, Durango, Eugenio Derbez, fanny lu, Gloria Estefan, Juan Luis Guerra, kate del castillo, los tigres del norte, Lucero, orishas, outreach, Pablo Montero, radio, Ricky Martin, Shaila Durcal, Sofia Vergara, Spanish-language, Univision, Willy Chirino, Wilmer Valderrama

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Miguel Bose, Calle 13, Intocable, La Quinta Estacion and Orishas are the next round of performers to be added to the line-up for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards telecast, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy(R). Newly added presenters include Dominican pop band Aventura, GRAMMY(R) and Latin GRAMMY winner and current Latin GRAMMY nominee Elvis Crespo, Mexican actor/singer/model Sergio Mayer, Spanish hip-hop singer Mala Rodriguez, Mexican actress and singer Alessandra Rosaldo and Puerto Rican actress and model Dayanara Torres. The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 - 11 p.m. (ET/PT).

Miguel Bose currently is nominated for Record Of The Year (”Nena,” with Paulina Rubio), and Album Of The Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Album (Papito). Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 has four nods for Album Of The Year and Best Urban Music Album (Residente O Visitante), Best Short Form Music Video (”Tango Del Pecado”), and Best Urban Song (”Pal Norte”). Intocable has earned a nomination for Best Norteno Album (Crossroads — Cruce De Caminos). La Quinta Estacion is up for Best Pop Album By A Duo or Group With Vocal (El Mundo Se Equivoca). And Orishas has three nominations for Best Urban Music Album (Antidiotico), and Best Urban Song and Best Short Form Music Video (”Hay Un Son”).

Previously announced performers include current Latin GRAMMY nominees Juan Luis Guerra (also the 2007 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year), Pepe Aguilar, Conjunto Primavera, and Laura Pausini, as well as Camila. Previously announced presenters feature actor Benjamin Bratt; three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del Norte; and actress Sofia Vergara.

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

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

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

“This year’s Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Juan Luis Guerra, Pepe Aguilar, Camila, Conjunto Primavera, and Laura Pausini are the first performers announced for the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards telecast, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy®. Confirmed to present awards are actor Benjamin Bratt; Norte; three-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Gloria Estefan; three-time Latin GRAMMY winners, two-time GRAMMY winners and 2007 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Los Tigres Del and actress Sofia Vergara. The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. (ET/PT).

GRAMMY winner and four-time Latin GRAMMY winner Juan Luis Guerra is nominated for Album Of The Year and Best Merengue Album for La Llave De Mi Corazón and Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best Tropical Song for the title track. Pepe Aguilar has a nod for Best Ranchero Album (Enamorado). Conjunto Primavera currently is nominated for Best Norteño Album (El Amor Que Nunca Fue). And Laura Pausini is nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Yo Canto). “Todo Cambió,” a song performed by Camila, is up for Song Of The Year (Mario Domm and Jose Luis Ortega, songwriters).

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

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

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

“The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard today announced and honored the 25 most powerful Hispanic women in the entertainment industry at the first annual “Hispanic Women in Entertainment” breakfast, held this morning at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Attendees included the “The 25 Most Powerful” as well as executives, celebrities and influencers from across the entertainment industry.

At the event, Susan Whiting, Executive Vice President, The Nielsen Company and Chairman, Nielsen Media Research, delivered opening remarks, and Emmy Award winner America Ferrera, the star of ABC’s “Ugly Betty,” received the inaugural “The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Hispanic Woman of the Year Award” and delivered the keynote address. Ferrera was selected to receive the award by the senior executives and editors at The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard for the work she has done to break down the barriers that Hispanic women face in the entertainment industry.

“America and all of the women honored here today exemplify intelligence, courage, talent and tenacity,” said John Kilcullen, publisher of Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter. “Although narrowing the list down to 25 was an arduous process, each of these women is a shining example of what it takes to be successful in this business, and we are delighted to recognize them.”

The 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women, listed in order by rank, are:

1. Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment

2. Belinda Menendez, President, NBC Universal International Television
Distribution

3. Salma Hayek, Actress-producer

4. Lucia Ballas-Traynor, General Manager, MTV Tr3s

5. Alina Falcon, Executive VP and Operating Manager, Univision

6. Darlene Caamano-Loquet, President, NALA Films

7. Christina Davis, Senior VP, Drama Series Development, CBS

8. Antoinette Zel, Senior Executive Vice President, Strategy,
Telemundo

9. Alexandra Lioutikoff, Senior Vice President, Latin membership,
ASCAP

10. Jennifer Lopez, Actress-singer-producer

11. Cynthia Cidre, Writer-producer

12. Ligiah Villalobos, Writer

13. Frida Torresblanco, Producer

14. Nely Galan, Producer

15. Christy Haubegger, Agent, CAA

16. Corey Sienega, Producer, Vice President Production and
Development, David Kirschner Productions

17. Emily Simonitsch, Senior Vice President, Special Markets,
Live Nation

18. Madeline Padilla, Executive Director of Publicity, Arenas
Entertainment

19. Kathryn Galan, Executive Director, National Association of Latino
Independent Producers (NALIP)

20. Marlene Dermer, Co-Founder, Los Angeles Latino International Film
Festival (LALIFF)

21. Helen Hernandez, President and Founder, Imagen Foundation

22. Natalie Chaidez, Producer-Writer

23. Delia Orjuela, Assistant Vice President, Writer-Publisher
Relations, BMI Latin

24. Patricia Vega, Director, Chaf Enterprises

25. Sofia Vergara, Host-Producer

The 25 Most Powerful Hispanic Women in the Entertainment Industry are also being announced in special sections of today’s The Hollywood Reporter as well as in the October 20 issue of Billboard, on stands October 12.

About The Hollywood Reporter

Now in its 76th year, The Hollywood Reporter covers the business of the global entertainment industry via a network of media outlets. They include the print daily and weekly editions, the web site, various electronic-media offerings, the weekly TV show on Starz and high-profile events such as the annual Key Art Awards and Women in Entertainment. The Reporter’s team of reporters and news editors number more than 60, with representatives in most of the world’s major cities. The first Hollywood-based daily trade newspaper covering the entertainment industry began publishing September 3, 1930. Its founder was William R. Wilkerson, who remained publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the paper for more than 30 years. The Hollywood Reporter is published by Nielsen Business Media, part of The Nielsen Company, a global information and media company.

About Billboard

Now in its 113th year, Billboard is the world’s premier weekly music publication and diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard’s many strategic partners include Microsoft, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America and Billboard’s proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard’s franchise and consumer reach. Billboard is published by Nielsen Business Media, a part of The Nielsen Company, a global information and media company.”

“Obesity continues to be a serious health issue facing millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 1/3 of Hispanics are considered obese. While most strategies to address our widening waistlines focus on changing what we put on our plates, an analysis of U.S. beverage habits called What America Drinks(1) suggests we should also take a closer look at what’s in our glasses.

The new report suggests that beverage choice may be the forgotten factor in weight management. Specifically, What America Drinks indicates that what we drink may have a powerful impact on what we weigh. The in-depth analysis found that teenagers and adults (ages 14-49) who drank a lot of nutrient poor sugar-sweetened beverages, like soft drinks, fruit-flavored drinks and presweetened teas and little milk tended to weighed more, then their peers who drank more milk and fewer sugary beverages less, regardless of calories. Milk drinkers also had better quality diets that were richer in nutrients.

Claudia Gonzalez, a renowned certified Hispanic nutritionist and author of the book “Gordito Doesn’t Mean Healthy”, explains: “Given the high obesity rates among Hispanics and the reality that they are predisposed to certain diseases like diabetes and heart problems, it becomes essential to educate them about the importance of looking more closely at the beverages they intake.”

Drinking milk is an important part of a healthy diet and may help promote a healthy weight. By reducing calories and increasing your physical activity, along with following the government’s advice for consuming adequate amounts of healthy foods like lowfat and fat free milk, you may be more likely to maintain a healthy weight.

Chicago Weighs Beverage Choices
To urge Americans to think about their drink, the milk industry has teamed up with dietitians and school nutrition professionals to promote healthier beverage choices, a message being spread from coast-to-coast via the Think About Your Drink Tour, a 75-city grassroots initiative stopping in Chicago from June 13-17, 2007.

While in town, the Think About Your Drink Tour will host a series of free events aimed at shining the spotlight on the fact that choosing nutrient-rich beverages like lowfat milk instead of nutrient-poor, sugar-sweetened beverages like soft drinks may be a key strategy to help fight obesity. At events, visitors can:

– Receive a personalized analysis of daily beverage habits.
– Speak with a registered dietitian who can explain how nutrient-rich beverages may help maintain a healthy weight.
– Sign up for the Think About Your Drink Challenge pledging to drink 24 ounces of lowfat or fat free milk every 24 hours and have a chance to enter Chicago’ own Think About Your Drink Sweepstakes to win some fun got milk? prizes.
– Get exercise tips from representatives of Curves International, the leader in women’s fitness.
– Sample lowfat or fat free milk from Dean, Swiss Valley Farms, Foremost Farms, Kemps, Bareman, Prairie Farms, and Liberty Dairy.
– Take a souvenir Milk Mustache photo and check out a six-foot glass visual detailing what women, on average, drink each day.
– Take home “Sabor Latino”, a limited edition recipe booklet filled traditional healthy Hispanic recipes.
– Obtain home a copy of the “Think About Your Drink” booklet filled with tips from Dra. Aliza and beverage recipes from stars such as Sofia Vergara and Ana Maria Canseco.

To learn more about the Think About Your Drink campaign and the findings from the What American Drinks report, log onto ThinkAboutYourDrink.com to find tips and tools to help make better beverage choices. For information in Spanish, visit www.2424leche.com, where you’ll find healthy eating tips, recipes and more. “

“The reaction from the rest of The Knights of Prosperity Wednesdays at 9 pm, on ABC pretty much said it all, when Sofia Vergaras disgruntled waitress asked to join their gang. Perhaps Rockefeller put it best, uttering in his deep baritone, “Mi casa es su casa, baby.” TVGuide.com stole a few moments with the Latina stunner to discuss, among other things, whether there is enough room at ABC for her and Salma Hayek.”

“Expanding on traditional music countdown shows, AOL Latino will launch the “Top 11 AOL Latino Countdown,” an innovative, interactive music video countdown program available at www.aollatino.com on January 16. The new weekly show, which will feature international pop sensation RBD as the host of the debut episode, will showcase the Top 11 music videos of the week based on fan feedback from AOL Latinos music area. The show is exclusively sponsored by Verizon Wireless.

Viewers of the “Top 11 AOL Latino Countdown” are able to completely customize their experience – watching the countdown straight through or picking videos in any order they want, while communicating with friends, the host or other fans through instant messages. Additionally, users can customize the background, participate in polls and vote on the best video of the show – all of which generate instant results. Other features include “shout out” messages from fans and pop-up videos that surprise viewers with commentaries, fun facts, downloads and information about featured artists presented by the show’s hosts.

“As part of our ongoing strategy to provide the most relevant and entertaining original Spanish video content on the Web, we are thrilled to launch this new music show and partner with Verizon Wireless,” said Ralph Rivera, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Latino. “The show already has a successful track record through AOL Musics English language version, which is why we are confident it will resonate with our audience as well.”

Verizon Wireless will be integrated throughout the show expanding the companys visibility within the Latino market. Components will include 15-second pre-rolls, special video shout-outs, custom skins, rich media advertising units and sponsorship logos.

“AOL Latino’s launching of a Spanish video countdown show is a unique and exciting endeavor and this relationship underscores Verizon Wireless’ commitment to providing customers with products reflective of the Latino culture,” says John Harrobin, Vice President of Digital Media & Marketing, Verizon Wireless. “This is an important segment and Verizon Wireless will continue to seek new and innovative ways to appeal to Hispanic customers who increasingly are using mobile phones.”

Additionally, Latin music fans will have access to all the robust programming already available on AOLLatino.com including Sesiones en AOL, an intimate in-studio performance which has featured some of today’s hottest entertainers including Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Ednita Nazario, and more. Acceso Total, AOL Latino’s original entertainment show, takes an intimate look at the daily lives of some of the most renowned Hispanic celebrities including Marc Anthony, Sofia Vergara and Roselyn Sanchez, among others.”

“It sounds like the plot from a telenovela. Sofia Vergaras brother was assassinated in a kidnapping that went awry in her native Colombia nine years ago. Four years ago she developed thyroid cancer. Fifteen years ago she became a mother at 20. But none of that is apparent in the upbeat and sublimely unaffected woman who perches on a folding chair in a meeting room here looking like a living Rubens.

A huge star in Latin America, Vergara has yet to achieve that status here. But people who remember anything about the short-lived sitcom, “Hot Properties,” cant forget the zaftig Latina who inveigled her way onto the small screen.
“

“As part of AOL’s ongoing commitment to provide value to the U.S. Hispanic marketplace, beginning today, the company will bring its Spanish language service, AOL Latino to the open Web at http://www.aollatino.com/. Featuring antivirus, spam controls, Parental Controls (coming soon), email, instant messaging, blogs, an online digital photo service, calendar service and more - all in Spanish - the new AOL Latino portal will offer both bilingual and Spanish language robust programming in more than twenty areas.

Whether it’s the latest headlines from U.S. and Latin America tapping into original articles and news organizations worldwide such as EFE, Notimex and Associated Press; exclusive musical performances from Daddy Yankee, Ricky Martin or the new pop sensation RBD in “Sessiones @ AOL;” or a look at the hottest Latinos in Hollywood such as America Ferrera, Sofia Vergara and George Lopez, AOL Latino has a pulse on what’s relevant to Latinos. The site offers comprehensive programming areas in entertainment, music, sports, news, personal finance, health, fashion and beauty, home decor, astrology and autos. Threaded throughout the site, users can also access the community area Tu Gente featuring message boards, chats and blogs.

“U.S. Hispanic Internet users are the fastest-growing community online, and what better way to tap into them than with a new free portal,” said Ralph Rivera, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Latino. “With original, exclusive content and the best online features available in Spanish, AOL Latino is a dynamic resource for U.S. Hispanics.”

“This launch represents another phase in the evolution of the U.S. AOL.com Web portal and extends our effort to efficiently leverage our Web products, content, communities and services in a context that brings the most value to different segments of our users who share common languages and cultural bonds.” said David Liu, Senior Vice President, AOL.

New Spanish Language Portal Features and Functionality Include:

– AOL Latino email with leading antivirus and spam protection that update automatically

– AOL’s award-winning Parental Controls for monitoring and time-setting limits (Coming soon)

– The new English search engine AOL(R) Search with FullView(TM), enhanced by Google(TM), for high-speed users to search for the best that broadband has to offer including relevant multimedia results - videos, picture, sound clips, local results and more

– An online digital photo service “AOL Latino Fotos” which offers registered users unlimited space to save and share photos

– Message boards and a personalized blogs area that allows users to stay connected with friends and family across the country “

“Conjunto Primavera, Luis Fonsi, Ana Gabriel, Maná, Joan Sebastian, Thalí, and Wisin & Yandel are the first performers announced for the 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards telecast, it was announced today by The Latin Recording Academy®. Singer/actress Lucero and salsa superstar Victor Manuelle will host the Latin music industry’s premier event. Confirmed to present awards are current three-time Latin GRAMMY nominee Fonseca, current two-time Latin GRAMMY nominee Ricardo Montaner, TV personality Galilea Montijo, 2006 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Paloma San Basilio, actor Jimmy Smits, current Latin GRAMMY nominee Olga Tañón and actress Sofia Vergara. The 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8–11 p.m. (ET/PT).

Conjunto Primavera is nominated for Best Regional Mexican Song (”Aun Sigues Siendo Mia”). Luis Fonsi is nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Album (Paso A Paso). Ana Gabriel is currently nominated for Best Ranchero Album (Dos Amores Un Amante) and Best Regional Mexican Song (”Sin Tu Amor). Two-time GRAMMY winner and four-time Latin GRAMMY winner Maná will perform in a very special segment and will be presented with the President’s Award by The Latin Recording Academy for their musical accomplishments. Two-time GRAMMY winner and three-time Latin GRAMMY winner Joan Sebastian is nominated for Best Banda Album (Más Allá Del Sol), Best Grupero Album (En El Auditorio Nacional) and Best Regional Mexican Song (”Más Allá Del Sol”). Thalí is currently nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Album (El Sexto Sentido/Re Loaded) and Wisin & Yandel are nominated for Best Urban Music Album (Pa’l Mundo).

Lucero and current Latin GRAMMY nominee Victor Manuelle will serve as hosts of the Latin premier show. With a career that spans more than 20 years, Lucero, a Latin Recording Academy member, has released 19 original albums of ranchero and mariachi music as well as Latin pop. She has appeared in five blockbuster telenovelas and seven films, winning numerous awards as an actress and singer. Latin Recording Academy member Victor Manuelle has become one of today’s best-selling salsa performers, songwriters and improvisational soneros. His 1999 Inconfundible, 2001 Instinto Y Deseo and 2004’s Travesí have reached Billboard’s top 200 album charts and have sold a combined one million copies in the United States.

Fonseca is currently nominated for Record Of The Year and Best Tropical Song (”Te Mando Flores”), and Best Contemporary Tropical Album (Corazón) and Best Tropical Song (”Te Mando Flores”). Ricardo Montaner is nominated for Song Of The Year (”Cuando A Mi Lado Estas”) and Best Male Pop Vocal Album (Todo Y Nada). GRAMMY-winner and Latin GRAMMY-winner Olga Tañón is nominated for Best Contemporary Tropical Album (Una Nueva Mujer).

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

“Men everywhere will rejoice upon the news that the Sofia Vergara wil return to the small screen for their viewing pleasure. …”

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“Much to the dismay of men all over the country, Hot Properties, the sitcom featuring (channeling mainsteam media cliche…done) Latin bombshell Sofia Vergara is officially no more beginning in January”

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“There are many explanations why ABC, for example, has Hispanics in so many prominent roles in so many of its series of late, from Eva Longoria’s Gabrielle on “Desperate Housewives” and Jorge Garcia’s Hurley on “Lost” to Sofia Vergara’s Lola on “Hot Properties” and Freddie Prinze Jr.’s title character on “Freddie.”"

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