Blogamole ›

By MTV Tr3s Staff

Looks like Calle 13 is going Hollywood with a little help from Rita Indiana Hernández! The musician/writer has just been hired to pen a script for an upcoming Calle 13 movie along with Puerto Rican Noelia Quintero, who directed Rita Indiana's "La Hora de Volve" video.  

According to the Dominican Daily Diario Libre, Rita Indiana and Quintero are expected to hand in a script before summer. Regarding the plot, Quintero reported that Calle 13 has hand picked a few premises, and Hernández and Quintero will develop the script in full.

So why Hernández and not Robert Rodriguez? Rita Indiana is accomplished in her own right. She's already written a novel- La estratedgia de Chochueca, a play- Puentes,  and plays in three bands- Casifull, Miti Miti, and Los Misterios.  Looks like this Renaissance woman is adding one more title to her credit!

Will you watch Calle 13's story played out on the silver screen? Let us know in the comments!

(via NYRemezcla)

Photo via Getty Images and NYRemezcla

Tags Calle 13, Rita Indiana Hernandez, Robert Rodriguez

By MTV Tr3s Staff

Do you have Enrique Iglesias posters plastered all over your walls?  Do you know the words to every single Ricky Martin song?  If you think you are the ULTIMATE Enrique Iglesias or Ricky Martin fan, and you just so happen to be in New York City, we want to hear from you!

Think you got what it takes?  Tell us why you think you are the ultimate fan for either of these artistas! You may be picked to be on the next VS. showdown on MTV Tr3s, when we square off these heartthrobs in yet another musical battle -- and YOU will get to decide which videos we air, by answering the ultimate Ricky and Enrique trivia questions!  For a chance to appear on the show, EMAIL US at trescasting@gmail.com with your name, contact information, photo, and a brief description of why YOU are the biggest Enrique OR Ricky fan.

Buena suerte!

Photos via Interscope Records; Sony Music

Tags casting call, Enrique Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias VS. Ricky Martin, fans, Lucha Musical, Ricky Martin

By MTV Tr3s Staff

2009's Oscar Winning Best Actress Kate Winslet announced Monday that she and her director husband of six years Sam Mendes were seperating, and today In Touch is reporting that Sandra Bullock's husband of 4 years, Jesse James, has been caught cheating!

James reportedly cheated on Bullock with Michelle 'Bombshell' McGee, a tattoo model he met while Sandra was away filming The Blind Side. McGee met Jesse when she inquired about modeling for his West Coast Choppers company.

McGee told In Touch:

 "I would never have hooked up with him if I thought he was a married man. He gave me the impression they were separated." 

The article continued:

"Far from a one-night stand, his relationship with Michelle was intimate and highly charged. Michelle even says she called Jesse, who didn’t wear underwear or condoms, by a special pet name, Vanilla Gorilla, because he was so well-endowed.”   (Oh wow!)

In wake of the scandal, Sandra canceled her scheduled appearance for the London premiere of The Blind Side on March 23rd, stating:

"Due to unforeseen personal reasons a trip abroad to support The Blindside has been deemed impossible at this time. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support of the film."

Well, looks like this marriage is certainly over! Too bad Jesse, Sandra is BLOWING UP, having won the Oscar and Golden Globe this year! Could James feel threatened by Sandra's new success? Bullock has to be asking her soon to be ex-husband, "Why won't you let me be great?!!!"

Photo via In Touch

Tags Kate Winslet, Oscars, Sam Mendes, Sandra Bullock

By MTV Tr3s Staff

Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning duo Calle 13 have confirmed their FREE March 23rd concert in Cuba's capital city of Havana. 

This is the first Cuban appearance for the urban rap group; though they've tried unsuccessfully to perform for the island nation for the past two years due to visa denials by the U.S. government.

Rene released the following statement:

"I am very happy because this concert [was] achieved with much sacrifice. We are not collecting and we are taking the entire band along. [We've] wanted to go from some time and we could not connect, but now everything was smooth because we are not doing anything wrong, just music. We are going for the people, because I want them to listen to me and I will listen to them."

While there, Calle 13 will also receive the 2010 International Cubadisco Award 2 months early, the highest honor a recording artist or group can receive at the music festival which takes place on May 15th.

Congrats, Residente and Visitante!

(via Latin Gossip)

Photo via Getty Images

Tags Calle 13, Cuba, Grammy, Havana, Latin Grammy, Residente, visitante

By Sandra Roldán

This year's World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa, will have a touch of Latin flava with Colombian superstars Juanes and Shakira rocking the FIFA World Cup Concert on June 10th.  The concert, which will also feature performances by Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and African music stars Angélique Kidjo and Amadou & Mariam, will kick off el evento deportivo del año.  This is the first time the World Cup will be held in Africa.

Juanes will be premiering a new single (por primera vez en tres años!) from his upcoming album at the concert, which will be televised to hundreds of millions of soccer and music fans worldwide!

El cantante, who's been keeping his fans updated about his new album collabos entre otras noticias via Twitter, announced this morning:  "Hey muchachos , Vamos pal mundial !!!!!!" We have a feeling we know which equipo he'll be rooting for!  Will YOU be watching el concierto and the World Cup este año?

Speaking of el fútbol y la música, stay tuned for más noticias about our own celebrity soccer tournament, Rock N Gol, coming to MTV Tr3s in June.  We guarantee you won't want to miss this one!

Photo via Getty Images

Tags 2010 World Cup, Alicia Keys, Amadou & Mariam, Angelique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, Concert, FIFA, John Legend, Juanes, Shakira

By Sandra Roldán

This week we're bringing you lo major de SXSW! Meet some of our top Latin indie picks, Girl In A Coma, Anita Tijuox, and more!

We knew we were onto something when we first put Colombian urban fusion band, and current MTV Tr3s Artist of the Week, Bomba Estéreo on blast with their cumbia-infused hip-hop hit "Fuego" during last year's Descubre & Download spotlight. Y ahora, Bomba bandmates Simon Mejía and Li Saumet are taking the world by storm with another go at SXSW and even more international tour dates.

Since debuting their most recent album, 'Blow Up,' Bomba Estéreo have been touring the U.S. and Europe, and are rounding out their tour with two more performances at SXSW this week, including a showcase esta noche (3/17) with Nacional Records labelmates Maldita Vecindad y compatriotas Colombianos ChocQuibTown.

Of their recent stint in Europe, cantante Li Saumet had this to say:

"Those experiences in Europe were amazing. They’ve literally changed my life. Performing in front of 15,000 people, many who don't understand what you’re singing yet they dance for the love of the music. It's inspiring. It made me realize that our band needs to keep growing and building. Every day we need to get better and better while still keeping our musical essence."

Sounds like Bomba Estéreo is ready for world domination!  Make sure to catch them if you're in Austin this week -- they will be playing tonight at Antone's and tomorrow night (3/18) at Levi's SXSW FADER Fort showcase.  Will you be catching their en fuego performances??

Keep checking back to Blogamole for more SXSW updates toda esta semana!

Photo via Nacional Records

Tags Anita Tijoux, Blow Up, Bomba Estereo, ChocQuibTown, Colombia, Fuego, Girl in A Coma, Maldita Vecindad, nacional records, SXSW

By Daniela Capistrano

image via Getty Images

Terra reported on Tuesday that Paquita La Del Barrio regrets sharing her views on gay parents and is expected in the coming hours to give a press conference in a bar in Mexico City that serves the local gay community.

This should somewhat appease GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), who demanded an apology after Paquita La Del Barrio made homophobic comments on Escandalo TV.

When asked about a new law that allows couples in Mexico City to wed and to adopt children, La del Barrio told a reporter that she feels it would be better for a child to starve to death than to be adopted by gay parents.

The 62-year-old singer, who has a big Los Angeles fan base, told Escandalo TV that, "It's not in my taste that a poor creature should be adopted by them." She explained it's better if the child dies instead of that "lifestyle."

After Latin Gossip reported on this, outraged readers left comments ranging from "DANG! That was freaking harsh" to "there are many gay parents out there are doing a great job at raising children."

Many in the media have have denounced La del Barrio’s comments as well. The co-hosts of the nationally aired Telemundo morning show “¡Levántate!” requested a retraction and apology. One of the commentators criticized her insensitivity, saying “every year, in many countries, there are children who die of starvation.” He went on to say, “What does [sexuality] have to do with the longing or desire to be a father or a mother?”

NBC reported that Bienestar, a Los Angeles Latino community service and advocacy organization, is leading the charge against the vocalist. The group is demanding that homophobic attacks made by the popular singer stop.

Paquita La Del Barrio recently collaborated with Ricardo Arjona on the 5to Piso track "Ni Tú Ni Yo."

Tr3s Comunidad, what do you think about La del Barrio’s comment? Do you think she should apologize or do you agree with her? Let us know in the comments!

Tags Gay Parents, GLBTQ, Paquita La Del Barrio

By Daniela Capistrano

Comic lovers and Stephenie Meyer fans have something to celebrate today: the release of Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1!

Twilight: The Graphic Novel contains selected text from Meyer's original novel with illustrations by Korean artist Young Kim. A rare fusion of Asian and Western comic techniques is reflected in this black-and-white graphic novel with color interspersed throughout. Meyer consulted throughout the artistic process and had input on every panel.

"I've enjoyed working on this new interpretation of Twilight," said Meyer. "Young has done an incredible job transforming the words that I have written into beautiful images. The characters and settings are very close to what I was imagining while writing the series."

Because of the original Twilight novel's length, the graphic novel will be published in two volumes. There is no information yet on whether the last three books in the series will be adapted to the format.

Time will tell if fans like the graphic novel medium for 'Twilight'. TwilightLexicon.com, a popular Twilight fan site, recently conducted an online poll. 30% said they would definitely buy the graphic novel, 50% said they wanted to see it before deciding, and 20% said they weren't interested in graphic novels.

Fans devoted solely to the films shouldn't feel left out: 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' will be available on DVD and Blu-ray this Saturday, promptly at the stroke of midnight.

(via USA Today)

Tr3s Comunidad, we want to hear from you. What do you think about Twilight: The Graphic Novel? Are you excited or would you prefer a new book? Let us know in the comments!

Tags Stephenie Meyer, Twilight, Twilight: The Graphic Novel

By Daniela Capistrano

Real Talk Reggaeton reported Sunday evening that 'The King of Kings' Don Omar was in a motorcycle accident.

Raphy Pina (owner of Pina Records) tweeted that Don had large scrapes/scratches on his stomach, thighs, heel, and other areas around the muscles.

Latin Gossip published at 10 PM ET on Monday that Don Omar was traveling on motorcycle in Puerto Rico on Sunday. His journey was interrupted abruptly by a car that slammed straight into him. D.O. went flying into the pavement and thankfully only came out of the accident with a few bruises and scratches.

Don Omar is recovering at home and will take a few days off to fully recover.

Daddy Yankee expressed his concern via Twitter, as well as Franco 'El Gorila,' who tweeted:

"all beef aside, I hope you get well Don Omar, I'll keep you in my prayers"

Our thoughts and prayers are with you too, Don Omar!

Tr3s Comunidad, share your thoughts and well wishes in the comments!