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By Simone Hilliard

Who knew a Sunday morning of tweeting could yield the hip-hop/ pop mash-up of 2010?! The Kanye West and Justin Bieber bromance has not only influenced a collabo from the duo, but Yeezy has also remixed the pop sensation's hit track "Runaway Love."

So when can we expect to hear the joint project? Well, with Justin Bieber and B.o.B's addition to the 2010 VMA line-up, Team Blogamole can't help but suspect this could be the epic night of music we've been waiting for!

Ye tweeted early Thursday (August 19):

"Finishing @JustinBieber Runaway Love remix too... don't know when they gonna drop it but Raekwon's verse is crazy!!!"

Prior to jumping on the track, Raekwon, who is tapped to produce The Biebs and West project, confirmed the collabo to XXL magazine Tuesday (August 17):

"It's definitely gonna happen. When you got these kinda talents merging together to do something exciting, I think it's something that's gonna make the fans check it out. I'm big fans of both of these guys. I think, at the end of the day, shorty is a sensation. And [for him] to acknowledge me it makes me feel good that the young generation is checkin' me out like that. And at the same time it gives me a position to play a big brother in the game. He wants my assistance or whatever, he can get it. I respect him, I like his style."

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Tags Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Música, Remix, Runaway Love, VMAs

By Michael Lopez

Usually when you hear about album re-releases the news is about classic records, digitally enhanced with original demos or instrumental tracks. That’s why it was a little surprising to hear that Thalia's Primera Fila is getting the deluxe treatment, even though it only hit shelves back in December.

Sony Music Latin is set to make the album's re-release happen on September 28, featuring a slew of extras.

We’re always excited to get new Thalia material and her live Primera album was universally acclaimed as one of her best. Recorded at Miami’s BankUnited Center, it features stripped-down medleys of her classic hits, as well as new acoustic stuff.

The lead single, "Equivocada," hit #2 on the Latin Pop Charts and happened to be co-written by Mario Domm (who’s group, Camila, was our recent Unplugged star!). And who could forget that surprise duet with Joan Sebastian?!

We can't wait to check out the three bonus tracks and previously unreleased documentary on the re-release. Thalia has plenty of other surprises in store for her fans, and Team Blogamole will be sure to bring you the latest news. Stay tuned!

Source: [Miami New Times]

Were you a fan of Thalia’s original Primera Fila album? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Equivocada, Joan Sebastian, Música, Primera Fila, Thalía

By Michael Lopez

Wondering what Carlos Mencia's been up to since his sketch comedy show, "Mind Of Mencia"? Besides appearances in movies like “Our Family Wedding” (with America Ferrera) and his touring, Mencia recently partnered up with a new restaurant chain.

Though currently only centered in Houston and New Orleans, the comedian's Maggie Rita’s Tex Mex Bar & Grill has already building quite a rep for its diverse menu: Argentinian Flap Steak, Chipotle Pollo Caliente, and a little something called “The Carlos Special.”

Could it be named after a certain hot-tempered comedian? Carlos told the San Antonio Express News, "It's something that I invented not too long ago. I was really, really hungry. I said, 'How about this? How about you get some steak fajitas and instead of cutting them long, just cube up the meat, basically, and put a lot of meat in the charro beans.' I'm telling you, it was so good, bro."

Well he IS a co-owner after all, so of course it wouldn't hurt to have a specialty dish in his honor. But why not just call the place MENCIA’s?

And who exactly is this Maggie Rita? According to the website, she’s the long lost daughter of Pancho Villa and a red-haired Irish debutante. Somewhere along the line, she had the revelation to create a restaurant focused on great customer service, cheap margaritas, and fajitas even “cranky” Carlos could enjoy.

It looks like she succeeded.

Source: [Chron.com]

Have you been to Maggie Rita’s yet? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Carlos Mencia, Comedy, Maggie Ritas, Mind of MEncia

By Michael Lopez

For all who follow E3 and video games, the Xbox Kinect is primed to be one of the biggest “must-haves” of the 2010 holiday season. Rising to the top of the Kinect game offerings is the ultra-hyped "Dance Central," brought to us by MTV Games. Similar to “Dance Dance Revolution,” it will allow you to move and groove to tons of today’s hottest music hits.

One track that we’re particularly stoked about is Nelly Furtado's “Maneater.” C’mon, we’ve all danced to this one at the clubs, now imagine using it to compete for points against your friends!

Other songs include Pitbull's “I Know You Want Me,” Lady Gaga's “Poker Face”, and tons more.

With thousands of Tweeters already following every word, we have a feeling “Dance Central” is primed to be a major hit!

Kinect and “Dance Central” are set to hit shelves November 4th.

Source: [PR Newswire]

Are you excited about “Dance Central”? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Dance Central, Kinect, Lady Gaga, Música, Nelly Furtado, Pitbull, video games, Xbox

By Michael Lopez

Move over Lance Armstrong, there’s a new cycling stud on the scene! Spanish bicyclist Alberto Contador recently won his third Tour de France by a margin of 39 seconds (pretty impressive by bike standards) and is primed to take his place as the new king of the two-wheelers.

Though only 27 years old, “El Pistolero” as he likes to be called, has already won multiple Tour de France titles, the coveted Giro d’Italia, and the Vuelta a Espana (making him the fifth cyclist in history to conquer all three Grand Tours). His specialty is considered to be “climbing” or being able to take on immense inclines at rapid speeds. He was also recently named ambassador for the World Stroke Organization, six years after recovering from a brain injury. Hardcore!

If you think those high settings on the spin bike are tough, imagine having to compete for endless miles among the huge sloped hills of Europe! Alberto can ace them flawlessly and has built quite a rep for his time trial numbers as well (covering 5.5 Tour de France miles in a little over 25 minutes).

Yes, Alberto was recently beaten in a street race, but that doesn't change his amazing record! So where did this all-star pedal pro come from? The small town of Pinto, Spain. Unlike a lot of athletic phenoms, there was no heavy parent-coaching going on in the Contador household. Alberto discovered cycling through an older brother and eventually dropped out of high school to pursue his dream.

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Tags Alberto Contador, Cycling, Deep Thoughts, Lance Armstrong, Sports, Tour de France

By Simone Hilliard

When Lady Gaga proclaims her latest effort is "the absolute greatest work I've ever done," and that her next masterpiece is scheduled for a 2011 release, it's easy to see why Gagaloos everywhere are anxiously clamoring for Gagita news wherever they can get it. Today's installment comes from The Fame and The Fame Monster producer RedOne.

While the Moroccan-Swedish powerhouse behind Gaga's monster hits "Just Dance," "Love Game," "Poker Face," "Bad Romance" and "Alejandro" couldn't reveal any specific information about the album, the producer assured fans the new material is worth waiting for.

RedOne dropped some hints with Billboard about the new LP:

"It's going to be shocking, shocking, shocking! You never want to go too far from your brand -- people love you for a reason. But we still want to give them something with a kick, something that makes them say, 'Oh my God! We didn't expect this!'

When you heard 'Bad Romance' after 'Poker Face,' it was like the best thing you've ever heard. We want that type of reaction. I think that's part of my job and her job -- to keep her evolving."

RedOne (aka Nadir Khayat) confirms that he has worked with Gagaloo on two tracks and describes both as "massive" hits-to-be:

"We try to take the sound and make it bigger and more interesting every time. And every time and era has its sound; you always want to be the first to jump on it."

RedOne and Gaga's studio synergy has proven its platinum power time and time again. The duo collaborated on nine tracks on her first two albums.

RedOne recalled their initial meeting:

"When I met her I just felt her energy -- and of course she was dressed in that special way [that] caught my eye. She had this energy and was so knowledgeable of music. She makes an impression on you right away. Immediately I thought, 'I can do something big with this girl.'" 

Something big, indeed. Gaga is certainly poised to be the voice of a new generation!

Are you excited for her latest LP? Weigh in below or @MTV3.

Tags album, Lady Gaga, Música, MTV NEws, New Musica, RedOne, Tr3s

By Michael Lopez

As much as we love the Oscars, we’d rather see an America Ferrera acceptance speech any day. And Imagen guests definitely got their fair share of her; America took home a record four awards for her work on the now canceled series, “Ugly Betty”.

Last Sunday (August 15), Ferrera received her final nod as Betty Suarez and was even brought to tears on the Imagen stage. "I'm going to try and not cry right now," she told the crowd, but it was definitely a challenge. The "Dry Land" executive producer certainly has a lot to be proud of! Cheers, chica!

And don’t feel bad America, Team Blogamole has shed many tears over “Betty” getting the axe.

But otherwise, LA’s Imagen Awards was a joyous event. Organized over 25 years ago to celebrate the positive portrayal of Latinos in entertainment, it’s been known to bring out all of the heavy hitters in the Latin-American film and TV community. And this year was no exception.

Oscar Nunez from “The Office,” Edward James Olmos, Benjamin Bratt (who won for his work in the indie flick, “La Mission”) and producer Norman Lear were all in attendance.

Norman’s not Latino, but he was actually instrumental in launching Imagen and was honored for his work. “I am your community. You are my community.” he said. We think that pretty much sums up the spirit of the night!

Source: [LA Times]

Tags America Ferrera, benjamin bratt, Cultura, Imagen Awards, Norman Lear, Ugly Betty

By Michael Lopez

After the craziness of Episode 10, we really had to catch our breath before diving into this one. If you recall, Nacho and Jimena’s romantic getaway was just about to hit a destructive climax when BAM there comes those credits again. Talk about a cliffhanger! Well there’s plenty of answers of here in Ep 11, and a few “unexpected” surprises too.

Poor Jimena and Nacho can’t seem to get a break. They’re both sweet people and they obviously belong together, but the forces of nature (and jealousy) continue to tear them apart. The fact that Jimena has a husband doesn’t help matters either.

When we last left off, Jimena was about to join Nacho for a romantic dinner in Cartagena. Little did she know, hubby Gustavo was right there waiting and confronted her before the meeting ever took place. Nacho saw them together and wound up leaving the restaurant unseen.

They say it takes a strong man to cry and Nacho’s flexing those tears like a champ! In one of the most dramatic sequences of the entire series (nice job, production crew) we see him torn apart by the revelation that Jimena is actually married and returning home with her husband.