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

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

Live From Toyota Center in Houston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will feature 49 categories and will be supported on radio via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted on the Internet by Univision Online (the official online partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards) at latingrammy.univision.com. For more information, a complete list of nominees, and media credentialing instructions, please visit www.grammy.com.

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

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The wait is over. Víctor Manuelle is back with Soy (I Am), an album in which he collaborates with Luis Fonsi, Tego Calderón, Noel Schajris and Amaury Gutiérrez. This album, put out by his record label, Kiyavi Records, promises to inundate the airwaves and the dance floor this summer. “*

If Victor Manuelle wanted to get half the crowd at Central Park SummerStage whooping on Sunday afternoon, he need only have performed the tiniest of gyrations with his hips. If he wanted both halves to make a ruckus, he need only have waved a Puerto Rican flag.

For weeks before, the show had been plugged on the New York Latin radio station La Kalle 105.9 — “Completamente gratis!” the commercials screamed. And so the show was packed, but not so tightly that couples who were inclined to dance, and there were many, didn’t have room.”*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor Victor Manuelle and Black Guayaba at its 16th Annual Latin Music Awards on May 16, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Miami Beach. The black tie gala will also honor the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed songs in Latin Music of 2007.

Victor Manuelle will be honored with the ASCAP Golden Note Award, which is presented to songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones, and Black Guayaba will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award in recognition of their impact, as new and developing musical artists, on shaping the future of their musical genre and the future of music.

Victor Manuelle has amassed significant achievements as a singer and songwriter and continues to be a familiar voice to Latin Music fans ever since his first album was released in 1993. Since then, he has produced chart-toping albums with substantial radio hits every single year. In March 2004, his album “Travesía,” produced by Emilio Esfefan, went to #1 on the Latin Billboard charts. In 2005, he released two live albums: “Victor Manuelle En Vivo Desde El Carnegie Hall,” recorded at Carnegie Hall, and “Dos Soneros…Una Historia” (Two Soneros…One Story), from his historical collaboration with Gilberto Santarosa, recorded live at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Puerto Rico. In 2007, he released his DVD “En Vivo Desde El Madison Square Garden,” and under his own record label, Kiyavi, his first Christmas album “Una Navidad a Mi Estilo” (Christmas My Style), which became an instant classic of new compositions of traditional Puerto Rican music. Victor Manuelle has thirteen musical productions to his credit, has achieved several #1 radio hits of his own authorship and has sold over two million albums.

Victor Manuelle joins an elite list of ASCAP members who have been honored with the ASCAP Golden Note Award, including Garth Brooks, Jose Feliciano, Quincy Jones, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Tom Petty, Joan Sebastian and Stevie Wonder, among others.

The members of Grammy Award-winning rock band Black Guayaba are the first Latin music artists to be recognized with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. Other notable recipients include The All-American Rejects, The Beastie Boys, Beck and Bjork, among others.

In a short amount of time, Black Guayaba — formed by Gustavo González (vocalist), Javier Morales (guitar), Carlos Ortíz (bass), Carlos Colón (keyboards) and Gabriel Calero (drums) — has earned a solid fan base and has been recognized for their unique style and genre-affecting sound. They originally began playing at local pubs and private events before preparing original material for their first album. They released “Lo Demás es Plástico” in 2005, which was produced by Bob St. John, who had previously worked with Ricky Martin, Duran Duran and Collective Soul, among others. The album spawned several hit singles, such as “Lejos,” “Atrapado,” and “Despacio.” It was that success which gave them the opportunity of being the opening act for bands Enanitos Verdes and Journey during their concerts in Puerto Rico. They had their first concert at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center in March 2006, the same year they were nominated for a Latin Grammy and a Grammy. In 2007, the band released their second album titled, “No Hay Espacio,” featuring the single “Sin Tu Amor.” In February 2008 they won their first Grammy in the category of Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.

ASCAP’s Latin Music Awards is one of the most attended and celebrated events in the Latin entertainment community. Victor Manuelle and Black Guayaba join a select list of Latin music icons that have been singled out for special recognition at ASCAP’s Latin Music Awards, including Antonio Aguilar, Ricardo Arjona, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Franco De Vita, José Feliciano, Ednita Nazario, Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, Joan Sebastian, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Olga Tañón.

During the May 16th event, ASCAP will also recognize the Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year and Song of the Year, and Awards will be presented in the following categories: Pop, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Rock, Urban and Television.

Members of the press may apply for credentials at

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Jennifer Lopez, actresses Kate Del Castillo, Angelica Vale and Adamari Lopez land on the cover of PEOPLE en Español’s annual “Stars of the Year” issue, a look at the hottest and most intriguing stars of the year. Others on the list include singers Luis Miguel, Juan Luis Guerra, and Victor Manuelle, among others.

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez lands on the “Stars of the Year” list for her accomplishments in 2007 including her first Spanish language CD, Como ama una mujer, and her new English album called Brave, producing and starring in the film El Cantante, and her first tour with husband Marc Anthony. Mexican actress Kate Del Castillo is recognized for her leading roles in the 2007 films Trade and The Black Pimpernel, and next year, she’ll star in four more movies—Julia, Bad Guys, Under the Same Moon and Por vida (For Life.)

PEOPLE en Español crowns Mexican actress Angelica Vale as “comedian of the year” for her role in Univision’s La fea mas bella and Puerto Rican actress Adamari Lopez is named the “year’s comeback” for her successful return to telenovelas as a popular villain. The magazine also recognizes singers Juan Luis Guerra and Victor Manuelle for their big year in music, while TV personality Jackie Guerrido and reggaeton artist Don Omar are named the “couple of the year.” “People may think I have it all,” Don Omar tells the magazine. “But I was really looking for romantic stability… and I was searching for that person who would complement me,” he adds. Guerrido shares how they handle a long distance relationship, since she is based in Miami and Don Omar resides in New York. “Since I’m off Saturdays and Sundays, I travel to where he is… New York or anywhere else,” she says. “It’s not about the hours, but the quality time we spend together.”

Mexican singer Luis Miguel takes home the “dad of the year” title after the birth of his son with soap-opera actress Aracely Arambula, and for mending the estranged relationship with his daughter. (Page 87)

Other Stories in this Issue:

Pablo Montero: His Truth
Mexican singer Pablo Montero opens up to PEOPLE en Español about what really happened the day of his Miami arrest. “I never said the drugs were mine,” says the singer in an exclusive interview, adding that the SUV he was driving that night was borrowed. “I was wearing gym clothes and they didn’t even do any tests on me because they knew I was coming from the gym. Everything was cleared up, we paid the bail and I was out by 9 PM.” During the interview, Montero also clears rumors of his alleged drug addiction, and explains how his newborn son changed his life. (Page 115)

Our Heroes: United by a Cause
PEOPLE en Español highlights six individuals from different backgrounds, who all share a common bond—the desire to help others. In this issue, LA’s restaurant entrepreneur Sandi Romero; high school teacher from Laredo, TX, Laura Rodriguez and her students; cancer volunteer from Miami, FL, Adriana Cora; AIDS activist from New York, Jesus Aguais; Miami-native and Director of Creative Beginings, Inc., Teresita R. Terron and Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo from Memphis, TN, share their stories. They are all honored in People En Español’s 1st Annual Heroes special. (Page 142)

All this and much more in the November issue of PEOPLE en Español.

For exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the Stars of the Year cover shoot, please visit PeopleEnEspanol.com.

Please visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com for more news.

PEOPLE en Español 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 Español’s guaranteed circulation is 500,000 and reaches 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 Español 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. “*

“The Puerto Rican premieres “Si nos duele”, from his next live album, En vivo, desde el Madison Square Garden “

Actress Roselyn Sanchez opened in the September issue of Latina magazine about leaving Puerto Rico, the hardships she faced in New York; lessons learned from divorce; her musical ambitions; and the “Desperate Housewives” role she lost out on.

On leaving Puerto Rico for the big lights of New York City
“I was the youngest of four and the only girl, so I was very sheltered. I came with the little money I saved in Puerto Rico – from doing commercials, videos and a variety show – but I didn’t know what credit was. I didn’t know how to write a check. I was taking singing and acting lessons, working as a hostess at a restaurant and changing clothes at a McDonald’s before auditions. It wasn’t until I got my first steady gig in As The World Turns that I told my parents the truth about my experience – had they known, the would’ve sent for me.”

On what she learned from her divorce from [British boxer/model/actor Gary Stretch]:
“To never let any man talk to me in a disrespectful way because of his own insecurities. I was young, naí¯ve and in a new country. After my divorce, Victor Manuelle showed me what a functional relationship was. Now I have the nicest man, an americanito, [actor] Eric Winter, by my side. We’ve been together more than a year. If you find a good man, you’ll be his queen.”

On her musical ambitions after the release of her album, Borinqueña in 2003:
“Although I’m grateful for the opportunities – I was nominated for a Latin Grammy and even had concerts – I’m still not happy about the way my singing career unfolded. Maybe I should’ve done pop, but I wanted to be the Latin Sade.”

On the role she lost out on because of her accent:
“Gabrielle in Desperate Housewives. But I’m happy for Eva [Longoria] because she’s my friend, and she deserved it.”

On the prayer Marc Anthony taught her:
“Dios conmigo y yo con í‰l [God with me and I with Him]. I say it all the time. I think Marc taught me that when we met on the set of his video for “Nadie Como Ella” [she played his girlfriend], one of my first gigs after I came to New York. In this industry, people will wish you harm, so you have to protect yourself.”

“Univision Communications Inc. NYSE:UVN – Spectacle and surprises abounded Thursday night on the 19th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro a La MÚsica Latina,” America’s most popular and most-watched Latin music awards show, broadcast live on the Univision Television Network.

The biggest winners of the night with three awards each were Norteño super group Intocable and popular Mexican rock group Maná, followed by international pop sensation RBD, Puerto Rican singer Olga Tañón, Dominican bachata artists Monchy y Alexandra and Aventura, Regional Mexican artist Joan Sebastián, and Puerto Rican Reggaeton artists Wisin y Yandel who each took home two awards. Intocable received three awards in the Regional Mexican category including Best Group or Duo, Song of the Year for “Alguien te Va a Hacer Llorar” and Best Norteño Artist. Maná swept the Rock category winning top honors in all three awards for Album of the Year Amar es Combatir, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year Labios Compartidos. Receiving one of the biggest ovations of approval from the audience was popular salsa star Marc Anthony as he was awarded Male Artist of the Year in the Tropical Music category.

The star studded show kicked off with a dazzling, fireworks-filled musical number featuring Mexican pop/rock diva Gloria Trevi singing “Todos Me Miran” that ended with her ascending skyward in an explosive, flaming finale. Later, in another visually stunning number, Colombian singer Fonseca sang his hit “Te Mando Flores” (I Send You Flowers) to a virtual field of fans waving over 10,000 real flowers specially flown in from his native country.

In what would be the first of many surprises of the night, Ranchero superstar Pepe Aguilar sang the classic hit “Todo Se Derrumbo” made famous by Mexican pop legend Emmanuel, who appeared in person onstage in a previously unannounced performance to thunderous applause from a clearly surprised audience.

One of the night’s more emotional moments was a video tribute to the career of Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra. Guerra then performed a medley of his greatest hits, after which he was presented the coveted “Premio a la Excelencia” award by two members of the Mexican super group Maná.

Another show highlight was Domincan bachata group Aventura performing for the first time ever with Mexican R&B singer Frankie J. Later, in the final surprise of the evening, the crowd was treated to a dramatic entrance by Reggaetón superstar Don Omar joining popular salsa artist Victor Manuelle in a duet combining both their respective musical genres.

The evening ended with the most hotly contested category of all, the highly anticipated Video of the Year, presented by motion picture star and best-selling recording artist Jennifer Lopez. This award, which crosses all musical genres and whose nominees include some of the biggest names in all of Latin music, ultimately went to Don Omar for “Angelito.”

Exclusive post-show coverage of “Premio Lo Nuestro” 2007 is available on Univision.com (Uniclave: Premio). The interactive website features artist profiles, streaming video of the winners, as well as extensive behind-the-scenes photos and celebrity gossip. Starting tonight, visitors can select the best and most extravagantly dressed celebrities on the red carpet by voting on Univision.com.

A complete list of the awards presented follows:

POP GENRE

Album of the Year
“Nuestro Amor” –RBD

Male Artist of the Year
Luis Fonsi

New Soloist or Group of the Year
Chelo

Female Artist of the Year
Shakira

Group or Duo of the Year
RBD

Song of the Year
“No, No, No” – Thalí y Anthony “Romeo” Santos de “Aventura”

ROCK GENRE

Album of the Year
“Amar es Combatir” – Maná

Artist of the Year
Maná

Song of the Year
“Labios Compartidos” – Maná

TROPICAL GENRE

Album of the Year
“í‰xitos y Más” – Monchy y Alexandra

Male Artist of the Year
Marc Anthony

Female Artist of the Year
Olga Tañón

Group or Duo of the Year
Aventura

Song of the Year
“No Es Una Novela” - Monchy y Alexandra

Tropical Merengue Artist of the Year
Olga Tañón

Tropical Salsa Artist of the Year
Victor Manuelle

Traditional Tropical Artist of the Year
Aventura

New Soloist or Group of the Year
Fonseca

REGIONAL MEXICAN GENRE

Album of the Year
“Algo de Mi” – Conjunto Primavera

Male Artist of the Year
Joan Sebastián

Female Artist of the Year
Jenni Rivera

Group or Duo of the Year
Intocable

Song of the Year
“Algien te Va a Hacer Llorar” – Intocable

Banda Artist of the Year
Joan Sebastián

Grupero Artist of the Year
Los Temerarios

Norteño Artist of the Year
Intocable

Ranchero Artist of the Year
Vicente Fernández

Duranguense Artist of the Year
Grupo Montéz de Durango

New Soloist or Group of the Year
Alfredo Ramí­rez Corral

Tejano Artist of the Year
Bobby Pulido

URBAN GENRE

Album of the Year
“Barrio Fino en Directo” – Daddy Yankee

Artist of the Year
Wisin y Yandel

Song of the Year
“Llamé Pa’ Verte” – Wisin y Yandel

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Angelito” – Don Omar “

“The Univision Television Network NYSE: UVN announced yet another all-star lineup of some of the biggest names in Latin music who will appear on the 19th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro a la MÚsica Latina” Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards. The longest-running and most popular Latin music awards show on television will be broadcast live from Miami’s American Airlines Arena on this country’s leading Spanish-language television network on Thursday, February 22, beginning at 8pm ET/PT 7pm Central.

Covering the broad spectrum of today’s Latin music scene, “Premio Lo Nuestro” will include performances by Regional Mexican superstar Pepe Aguilar, Colombian vallenato artist Fonseca, norteño superstars Intocable and Los Tigres del Norte, international recording artists La 5ta Estacion, pop stars Gloria Trevi, Julieta Venegas and Frankie J, red-hot reggaetón urban artists R.K.M. y Ken-y, and Voltio, Puerto Rican salsa artists Victor Manuelle and N’Klabe, tropical music stars Aventura, popular Banda singer Jenni Rivera, and chart-topping winner of the TeleFutura Network’s hit singing competition program “Objetivo Fama,” Anaí­s.

“Premio Lo Nuestro,” the highest-rated annual special among Hispanics in the United States, bestows awards annually to the winners from the 5 most popular Latin music genres - Pop, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Rock and Urban - and Video of the Year. Nominees were selected from charts compiled by the prominent recording industry trade magazine Radio & Records(R). The 2006 telecast reached nearly 11 million Hispanic viewers. Year to year, it consistently beats the combined average Hispanic audiences of the Academy Awards, Latin Billboard Music Awards, Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes among all major demographics.

Univision.com and Univision Móvil are already giving millions of fans a chance to interact with “Premio Lo Nuestro.” Univision.com’s (Keyword: Premio Lo Nuestro) dedicated mini-site features exclusive coverage of artist interviews, chats, bios, as well as music and videos of this year’s nominees. For those fans on-the-go, Univision Móvil offers SMS alerts, breaking news, ringtones and wallpapers of nominees and performers. “

“For the first time ever, the Univision Television Network, Emilio Estefan Enterprises and Target(R) have partnered to present a spectacular holiday music special, “Nuestra Navidad” (Our Christmas), which will be broadcast on the Univision Network, Friday, December 8, from 10 p.m. -11 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Central).

From a dazzling snow-filled set, “Nuestra Navidad” will feature an incredible array of the most popular holiday classics and current chart toppers performed in the distinctive styles of today’s biggest Latin recording artists. This collaboration brings together award-winning producer Emilio Estefan with Univision, America’s leading Spanish-language network, and presenting partner Target to deliver a powerful and joyous special to warm Hispanic homes this holiday season.

““Nuestra Navidad’ is entertainment for the entire family, and the perfect start to the holidays,” said John Remington, vice president of communications, Target. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Univision and Emilio Estefan Enterprises to bring this musical celebration to families across the country.”

Galilea Montijo, popular Mexican novela star and TV host, will serve as emcee and will be joined by one of Univision Radio’s most beloved hosts Eddie “Piolí­n” Sotelo. The holiday musical extravaganza will feature an all-star line-up of performers including Mexican superstar recording artists Pepe Aguilar and Joan Sebastian; Akwid, the Urban regional duo who brought hip-hop to banda; singer and teen-novela star Belinda; popular salseros Victor Manuelle and the legendary Willie Colón; Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Hector El Father; Toby Love performing a unique fusion of R&B, hip-hop, and traditional Dominican bachata; international pop sensation Laura Pausini; and popular regional Mexican group Banda El Recodo.

Throughout the show, special appearances will be presented from some of today’s biggest Latin recording artists, including David Bisbal, Chayanne, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz and Olga Tañón.

“I’m honored to bring this culturally significant holiday celebration to the Hispanic community. We are excited to have developed this unprecedented partnership between Univision and Target; a brand that in the past year has proven its commitment to the Hispanic market. Alongside Univision, we plan to showcase the evolution of branded entertainment by integrating Target and other brands/products in an organic and relevant fashion that will create a more personal connection to our Hispanic audience,” said Estefan.

“Viewers have come to rely on Univision for nothing but the best in special event television and “Nuestra Navidad’ will certainly deliver on that promise,” said Univision Network Executive Vice President and Operating Manager, Alina Falcón. “We are thrilled to partner with Emilio Estefan as we continue to develop exciting opportunities for our advertising partners to bring increased awareness to their brands. I am excited that Target has joined forces with us to help families celebrate the season.”

“Nuestra Navidad” presented by Target will be broadcast on the Univision Network on Friday, December 8, from 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Central).
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“The Multicultural Music Group, Inc. (MMG) will commemorate ten years of teaching music to inner city youth with a benefit concert that will unite two generations with one goal: promoting free music education. Eight-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri will join forces with one of the Latin music world’s young stars, singer Victor Manuelle, at 8 PM on December 1, 2006 at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, on Eighth Avenue and 34th Street.

“Two Generations” will benefit MMG’s educational programs headed by Executive Director, Dr. Luis Mojica. For 10 years, MMG has struggled to provide music education in many of NYC’s public schools, preparing students for a musical education and for admission to prestigious music programs. MMG’s students have been able to excel in their musical skills and in their academic performance, as well. “Our students have excelled in music and in their other studies and can be expected to continue to succeed in both areas,” said Mojica. MMG has served over 5000 students, tutored 400 for admission to specialized music schools and prepared hundreds for professional music careers.

In addition to its instructional component, the MMG Orchestra, led by Academy Award Nominee, Ray Santos, has also presented live concerts as methods of raising funds and awareness. Past concerts include:

Ӣ the Multicultural Music Encounters, a five part concert highlighting Jewish, African American, Latin, Chinese and Middle Eastern musical traditions,
Ӣ a Tribute to Charlie Palmieri in 2004 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, where Latin music and Jazz stars integrated their classic sounds with the 30-piece symphonic MMG Orchestra and
”¢ “Listen Here! 50 Years of Eddie Palmieri!” in conjunction with Aaron Davis Hall, celebrating Eddie Palmieri’s 50 years of musical excellence. Mr. Palmieri has been the Honorary Chairman of MMG since 2004.

Since being formed in 1996, MMG has received many commendations for its efforts towards quality music education and for its work toward racial harmony and cultural diversity. In 1999, MMG was recognized by President Clinton’s “Initiative on Race” as an organization with “Promising Practices for Racial Reconciliation.” In 2002, the Civil Rights Coalition for the 21st Century granted MMG “Promising Program” recognition for its efforts in promoting multicultural understanding and world peace.

The “Two Generations” 10th Anniversary concert will also feature the MMG Orchestra – a symphonic music ensemble of over 30 professional musicians under the direction of Ray Santos featuring great performers from the Latin music category such Mario Rivera, Bobby Porcelli, Papo Pepin, Johnny Rivero, Lewis Kahn, Kevin Brian and many more. In addition special appearance will include jazz and salsa musicians Conrad Herwig, Brian Lynch and vocalist, Herman Olivera. Musical collaborations between pianist Eddie Palmieri and Victor Manuelle will be highlighted at the concert as well as special presentations by the other accomplished artists.”

“The world’s premier Latin music awards show will spotlight performances by Andrea Bocelli, Luis Fonsi, Ana Gabriel, Juan Luis Guerra, Maná, Ricky Martin, Grupo Pesado, RBD, Alejandro Sanz, Joan Sebastian, Shakira, and Thalí. Special reggaetón performance includes Hector “El Father,” Tonny Tun Tun, Ivy Queen, and Wisin & Yandel. And, a special salsa tribute performance will include Willie Colón, Fania All-Stars, India, Andy Montañez, Tito Nieves, and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Newly announced presenters are current Latin GRAMMY nominee La 5a. Estación, GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winner Marc Anthony, reggaetón sensation Tego Calderón, actor René Lavan, actor John Leguizamo, current Latin GRAMMY nominee Rosario, current Latin GRAMMY nominees Sin Bandera, actress Paz Vega and current Latin GRAMMY nominee Julieta Venegas. The 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place on Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York and will be broadcast on the Univision Network from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 – 10 p.m. Central).

Singer/actress Lucero and salsa superstar Victor Manuelle will host the Latin music industry’s premier event. 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 47 Latin GRAMMY categories will be announced prior to the evening’s telecast.”

“McDonald’s announced today its partnership with the 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY(R) Awards as an official sponsor of the prestigious awards show honoring the best in Latin music.

“McDonald’s is proud to partner with the Latin GRAMMYs this year for the first time,” said Rick Marroquin, Director of Marketing, McDonald’s USA. “As one of the leading corporate sponsors of Latin music, we are excited to be part of an evening that not only recognizes talented Latino artists but also celebrates our culture through our many accomplishments in music.”

As part of its sponsorship participation, McDonald’s(R) will host the “Savor the Latin GRAMMYs with McDonald’s Sweepstakes”. The sweepstakes will give New Yorkers the opportunity to be a part of the Latin GRAMMY Awards show in the Big Apple.

Singer and actress Lucero, and salsa artist Victor Manuelle will host this year’s awards show. The show will also feature performances by Shakira, Alenjandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Andrea Bocelli, Conjunto Primavera, Luis Fonsi, Ana Gabriel, Maná, Joan Sebastian, and Thalí. “

“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.”

“As part of its successful “Mega Especiales” series, WSBS-Mega TV Channel 22 will present an exclusive broadcast of the Mega Concert, an extraordinary live-music event produced by Spanish Broadcasting’s New York Hispanic radio station Mega 97.9 FM, this Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 9:00 p.m. The Mega Concert, filmed from the world’s most famous arena, The Madison Square Garden in New York City, promises to showcase some of todays “s most popular and influential Latin singers.

Performances from this unforgettable evening will include Victor Manuelle, best known as “El Sonero de la Juventud” (“The Young Generation’s Sonero”), N’klabe, the young Salsa band, legendary Oscar de León and Puerto Rican salsa singer Jerry Rivera, also known as “El Bebé de la Salsa” (“Salsa’s Baby”). “

“Mega 97.9 FM is New York’s top rated Latino radio station. The station that brings “El Vacilon de la Manana,” New York’s top rated radio show is also the top rated Latino provider of concerts. Once again, they are tops with the presentation of MEGACONCERT, a show were some the best known stars in the constellation of the Latino music business join under the lights of the Madison Square Garden-Arena on April 28, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. to provide a special evening of sights and sounds.

Gilberto Santa Rosa, “the Gentleman of Salsa,” returns to New York leading a group of top notch performers that include “El Sonero de la Juventud,” Victor Manuelle, “El Sonero del Mundo,” Oscar D’ Leon, top selling Salsa star Jerry Rivera, the youthful Salsa of N’Klabe, as well as top rated Wisin y Yandel in what promises to be one of the best shows in the last few years.”

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