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Nelly Furtado's already well-known among Latinos for collaborating with Juanes on "Te Busqué," Calle 13 on "No Hay Igual," and of course for smash hits that transcend language como "Promiscuous" and "Maneater."  Pero ahora, la cantante portugués is gearing up to release un nuevo album completamente en Español.

The album, titled Mi Plan, is due out sometime in September and will feature 12 all-new canciones en Español, including the first single, "Manos Al Aire," as well as some interesting collaborations (we're excited to hear que una canción will feature Latin Grammy winner Julieta Venegas and La Mala Rodriguez!).  "Manos Al Aire" has been making a splash este último mes y el nuevo video para la canción will be premiering on MTV next week.  Make sure to keep it locked to Tr3s to catch the video premiere on Wednesday, July 29th!

Wondering what prompted Nelly Furtado to release an album in Spanish?  According to la cantante, she feels "very free, alive and romantic" cuando canta en Español or her native Portuguese.  See what else she had to say about her crossover album by watching her special mensaje below! And check out the second single off the upcoming album, "Más," now available on iTunes.

Photo by Brian Appio (MTV)

Tags Crossover, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Manos Al Aire, Mi Plan, Music Video Premiere, Nelly Furtado, Video

Reporter Shanik Berman informed el mundo months ago that rockera Belinda had plans to go under the knife... The Spanish-born singer claimed her nip-tuck was not out of vanity, but would help alleviate sinus issues.

The surgery, which took place in March 2009, has now healed and is ready for primetime!

Rumors had it that Belinda was headed for a much more drastic makeover than we see here, including work on her chin.  Belinda chalked up el chisme to Camaleones producer Rosy Ocampo creating buzz around the show, which started shooting in June 2009. Belinda, who stars in Camaleones as the central character Angelica, accompanies Pee Wee and RBD graduate Poncho Herrera in the cast.

Who is reponsible for Belinda's new honker? The nineteen-year-old singer of "Bella Traición" was in good hands; the rhinoplasty was performed by experienced plastic surgeon Raul Lopez Infante out of Mexico City. [Yahoo Mujer]

The overwhelming response to Belinda's new nose in today's Twittersphere was negative, but we think the already-beautiful Belinda looks just fine.  Que piensas de la nueva nariz de la Señorita Peregrin? [Yahoo]

More photos of the new Belinda after the jump!

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Tags Belinda, bella traicion, Camaleones, cantante espanol, cirugia plastica, Mexico, mexico city, nariz, nose, Pee Wee, plastic surgery, Poncho Herrera, raul lopez infante, RBD, rhinoplasty, Tr3s

We're continuing our "free alternative music" theme, with dos más canciones gratis for your listening pleasure!

First up, in honor of Monte Negro's upcoming new EP, Fugitives Of Pleasure/Pasajeros, we've got a free download de la nueva canción by el grupo rockero, "Loco Por Tu Amor (Tarde o Temprano Se Paga)."  This groovy and darkly romantic track by the Los Angeles-based multicultural and bilingual grupo is sure to claim its very own spot on your iTunes este verano!  Download "Loco Por Tu Amor" ahora on the MTV Tr3s Downloads page! Plus, catch them en vivo all summer long (peep the tour dates on their MySpace page), and stay tuned to MTV Tr3s to catch their all-new music video.

What other treats do we have in store?  How about another free download, this time from singer-songwriter Argentino, Federico Aubele.  His ultra-sexy voz will make your corazoncito melt in the summer heat, we guarantee it, che!  With its sultry Spanish guitar and bolero-inspired beats, su nueva canción "Este Amor" will make you think you're at a streetside café in Buenos Aires sipping some mate.  Download "Este Amor" ahora!

Make sure to check out our Free Latin Music Downloads page para más música gratis from Aterciopelados y Los Amigos Invisibles!

Photo of Monte Negro via MySpace

Tags Este Amor, Federico Aubele, Free Download, Free Latin Music, Latin Music, Loco Por Tu Amor, Monte Negro, Musica Latina, rock en espanol

Marc Anthony can check off yet another life achievement on his aspirational wish list:

1) Smokin' music career

2) Hot Wife #1

3) Hot Wife #2

4) Kids

5) Ownership of American football team

Yesterday Marc Anthony joined celebs Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Buffet as a part owner of the Miami Dolphins. The forty-year-old Anthony purchased his stake in the team from real estate mogul Stephen Ross, who snapped up 95% of the Dolphins ownership share this past January.  Marc and wife Jennifer Lopez were presented with team jerseys after their big ticket purchase (who spends dough on bling anymore?!)

During the Manhattan-based press conference, the N.F.L. announced it would be a major player in a campaign that is dear to our hearts -- Hispanic Heritage Month.  Given his new relationship with the NFL and his Latin roots, Anthony has committed to performing on ESPN's Monday Night Football when the Dolphins go head-to-head with the Jets on October 12th, the month in which Hispanic Heritage kicks off.

A few highlights from the press conference?

1) The questions were asked and answered in Spanish.  Now there's some orgullo puertorriqueño!

2) JLo made a brief appearance to snap some press pics in a spicy (not sporty) coral slip dress

3) JLo and Marc, both NY natives and residents, admitted they would be spending more time down south now that they've inked a deal with the Dolphins

About his touchdown purchase, Marc told reporters:

I’m not doing this as a singer; I’m not doing this as an actor... It’s just because I love football. Steve [Ross] and I, our visions are in sync, and this is a great, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of [his] vision.

Fun Fact: JLo's dad stands by the New York Jets.  Will Marc's new investment cause some family friction?

[MTV News, Popvine, New York Daily News]

Photos via Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Tags Football, futbul americano, J.LO, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, miami dolphins, NYC, stephen ross, time warner center, Tr3s

Entertainment As A Second Language with Carlos Santos is back with an all-new episode featuring an exclusive behind-the-scenes miradita at Toby Love's new music video for "Tu y Yo."

Looks like yet another artist was bitten by the Twilight bug.  Toby Love's new video for "Tu y Yo" features sexy vampiras at a dark and lustful nightclub.  And who plays the doorman to this cabaret of sin?  None other than our very own Carlos Santos!  Don't miss an all-new episode of Entertainment As A Second Language as Toby Love reveals a bunch more special cameos (*hint* a blast from Toby's bachatero past let their fangs out!) and gives us an exclusive peek at el nuevo emocionante video.  And to tide you over in the meantime, check out the 30-second clip that el bachatero posted to his MySpace by clicking here.  Devilishly sexy, verdad?

Watch the sneak peek of the show below, and tune-in para más, this Thursday, July 23rd at 9pm EST!

Photo by Brian Appio

Tags Carlos Santos, entertainment as a second language, ESL, Latin Music, Music Video, Musica Latina, Toby Love, Tu y Yo, Twilight, Video

Wondering what goes on en el mundo de Cruz Martínez y Los Super Reyes?  We sat down with the 'Cumbia Con Soul' grupo to discuss el estilo de su nuevo album, how they handle arguments within the band, and what música is blowing up their iPods these days.  Read on to see what juicy tidbits the Corpus Christi cumbieros revealed -- including a possible Lady Gaga collaboration?!

With their latest single "Eres" picking up steam, Los Super Reyes are gearing up for a hot summer promoting 'Cumbia Con Soul.'  We asked the cumbia kings to tell us what we can expect from el nuevo album, and cantante Abel Talamantez assured us there will be "a lot of surprises."  Watch the clip below to see que tipo de sorpresas those might be.

Okay, pero where's the juicy chisme?  Get the scoop after the jump! Read more...

Tags Cruz Martinez, Cumbia, Cumbia Con Soul, Lady Gaga, Latin Music, Los-Súper-Reyes, MTV Tr3s, Musica Latina, Video

Shakira sat down recently with MTV News correspondent Tim Kash for an MTV News Raw entrevista in which she described her new release She Wolf as "a very electronic album...dance-oriented, club-oriented."

What did la cantante Colombiana advise to her fans when listening to her new tunes?  Use She Wolf to sit back, relax, forget about the economic downward spiral and just..baila!

Además, Shaki told Tim that She Wolf is heavily seasoned with "base-ier" beats.  Huh?  Guess you'll just have to watch the clip to see what she meant before it got lost in translation...

What is Shakira passionate about in addition to her fun and flavorful new album?  Twilight, como todo el mundo!

Watch Shaki turn red at the talk of Twilight (and RPatz we presume) as she continues in her one-on-one with Kash after the jump...

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Tags entrevsita, interview, Loba, mtv news raw, MTV Tr3s, Robert-Pattinson, rpatz, Shakira, She Wolf, tim kash, Twilight

What does Isa TKM leading lady María Gabriela de Faría Chacón look like when she's not running lines on MTV Tr3s' hottest novela?

Super fierce, claro que sí!

This is what la Venezolana carismática looks like when classes are not in session. With a sexy, smoldering look como este, we're afraid María Gabriela might ditch sus compañeros de clase to embark on a modeling stint in Milan.

Hit the jump para más fotos de la bella actriz!

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Tags actriz, candids, cantante, ISA TKM, maria gabriela de faria chacon, MTV Tr3s, press pics, ser bonita no basta, venezolana

Don Omar is no stranger to drama (as his marriage to Jackie Guerrido will attest), pero su más reciente canción, "Sexy Robotica," is stirring up international controversy thanks to some questionable lyrics.

Colombian artistas como Fonseca, as well as political leaders and fans, aren't thrilled about the reference to Latino drug use found on "Sexy Robotica," in which he alludes to cocaine en conexión con el país, considering the stigma los colombianos have had to struggle with for decades.

El Don responded to la controversia with a press release stating:

Nunca le he faltado el respeto a ningún colombiano. Faltarle el respeto a los sucesos que ha vivido un pueblo y querer callarlos no se llama progreso, se llama ‘Vergüenza’ de los mismos. Mis respetos a todos los colombianos en el mundo que disfrutan de mi música, de su país, que vivieron su pasado y que trabajan duro para que el futuro sea distinto….pero en libertad, no en hipocresía.

Do you think the lyrics to "Sexy Robotica" are offensive? [Latin Gossip]

Quieres más "Sexy Robotica"?  Watch behind-the-scenes footage del nuevo video right below.

Photo via Don Omar's Myspace

Tags behind-the-scenes, Colombia, controversy, Don Omar, Fonseca, IDON, Jackie Guerrido, Latin Music, Music Video, Musica Latina, Sexy Robotica

It's ladies night on ¡Yo-Yo! esta semana, starring the ever-lovely Ciara.

The R&B diva will be selecting her fave artistas and videos in the música urbana game on this week's episode of ¡Yo-Yo!, airing on Tuesday night at 9:30pm EST!  Don't miss the show to see which videos son los mejores according to the sexy songstress.  Considering her work with Justin Timberlake on "Love Sex Magic," we think she's got pretty darn good taste, no?

Plus, don't forget to check the ¡Yo-Yo! page on Wednesday morning to see a bonus exclusive clip from Ciara herself, where she reveals the biggest regret de su vida!  You won't want to miss this scoop!

Watch Ciara's special message below.

Photo via Wendy Hope (MTV.com)

Tags Ciara, Justin Timberlake, latin urban music, Love Sex Magic, MTV Tr3s, Musica Latina, shows, Video, YO YO!