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By Michael Lopez

First Paris Hilton, now this! We’ve got to tell the celebs to keep away from Vegas, because lately Sin City is really living up to its name. Just this past weekend, Latino songwriter and pop singer Bruno Mars got arrested for cocaine possession at the Hard Rock Hotel.

photo via Getty Images

Known his high falsetto and memorable turns on B.o.B. (“Nuthin’ On You”) and Travie McCoy (“Billionaire”) hits, Bruno is rising fast in the music world. His solo single “Just The Way You Are” is currently #3 in the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. Could a setback like this create major rifts with the fans?

So far, he hasn’t addressed the arrest on Twitter and was quick to direct attention to his next gig in Texas. He’s also keeping to his “Saturday Night Live” performance on October 9. In fact, Bruno didn’t even look phased in the notorious mugshot hitting the web:

But the truth is, the charges are serious. Mars was caught with 2.6 grams of cocaine and supposedly got turned in by a Hard Rock bathroom attendant. This appears to be the first time Bruno (aka Peter Hernandez) has had a brush with a law, so it’s unclear what kind of penalties he’ll face. Mars is due back for arraignment on November 18. Stay tuned to Blogamole for all the up-to-the-minute Chisme!

Source: [Billboard]

What do you think about Bruno Mars’ arrest? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags B.o.B., Bruno Mars, Chisme, Dirty Chisme, Hard Rock Hotel, Música, Travis McCoy, Vegas

By Michael Lopez

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Mexican tequila? A nice smooth shot of Patron? Some crazy nights with Jose Cuervo? How about Johnny Drama, Vince, and the guys from "Entourage"? Yup, the hit HBO series is launching a real-life tequila brand called Avion.

Originally written in as a side business for Turtle, Tequila Avion is now becoming a reality with bottles set to hit shelves in New York and California. The high-end spirit comes in same packaging and flavors that we watched James Cameron and Mark Wahlberg enjoy last season.

The interesting thing here is that the tequila actually existed BEFORE the show and was created by a childhood friend of "Entourage" producer Doug Ellin. Having it get mainstream exposure on the series, led to a full-scale launch and some interesting reports of undercover product placement.

Not that it was necessarily a bad thing. We’re all for hooking up the homeys and in fact, the tequila wasn’t glamorized at all. Throughout the season, Adrian Grenier’s character had some wild benders with Avion that nearly cost him his career. Let that be a lesson, tequila fans!

Overall we think the product looks pretty enticing, but there’s one more pivotal question that we need answered. How’s it gonna taste in our margaritas?

Source: [Wonderwall]

Would you pick up the "Entourage" tequila? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Adrian Grenier, Entourage, Entourage Tequila, HBO, Hot Stuff, tequila

By Michael Lopez

You know how much we love breaking new music. Whether it’s the tough beats of Ana Tijoux or the thrilling harmonies of Alex, Jorge y Lena, you can always trust Tr3s with your latest and greatest playlist hits. And this week, we’ve got an exclusive premiere from rising urban crooner, Joey Montana!

Titled "Tus Ojos No Me Ven", this is definitely NOT a video you want to close your eyes to. Set against a picturesque desert backdrop, it’s got sweet rides, sexy girls, and Joey with his shirt off (you’re welcome ladies). But most importantly, it’s got a song attached to it that’s truly top notch.

For those of you unfamiliar with Montana, he’s originally from Panama and already has years of hit-making experience back home. His first group, La Factoria, toured Latin America way back in 2000 and even then, “MC Joey” stood out as the solo star.

After breaking away from his old band, Montana recorded duets, partnered with big Latin producers, and recorded a batch of fresh tracks set to break him into the big time. Though his “Flow With Class” album isn’t set to drop until September 28, we’ve got his first single here now.

A self-described, “pop-urban artist with a romantic essence,” Joey says his album has “great romantic themes and dance songs. I would describe [it] as a full plate of organic sounds.” Hey, and if Perez Hilton likes it, it’s gotta be good!

What did you think of Joey Montana’s new single? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Flow With Class, Hot Stuff, Joey Montana, La Factoria, Música, Perez Hilton

By Michael Lopez

Audiences love getting their scare on this time of year. There’s a Wes Craven flick and a 3D "Saw" due in the next month, but this weekend’s frights belonged strictly to "Devil"! Producer M. Night Shyamalan, Jacob Vargas and more were heavily hyping this movie at the premiere last Wednesday (September 15), and now Team Blogamole’s got an "official" review.

For those who have seen the trailer, "Devil" does seem like a tough movie to pull off. Five strangers walk on to an office elevator, get trapped, and realize one is El Diablo in disguise? Sounds like it could be a 30-minute "Twilight Zone" episode at best, but can it be stretched out into a 90-minute film?

Believe it or not, it works! Within the first 15-minutes of the movie the elevator breaks down, but there’s never a dull moment that follows. M. Night Shyamalan's original story gets fleshed out extremely well and the tense acting between the five main leads really helps sell the premise.

Yes, the people in the elevator aren't immediately recognizable stars (though it was great to see Bokeem Woodbine from the '90s classic "Dead Presidents" in there), but they each sell their role perfectly! There's the mysterious older lady, the shady salesman, the security guard with a checkered past, a tough guy mechanic, and a young girl who has A LOT of enemies.

They all have their own "Devilish" traits, which makes picking out the Prince (or Princess) of Darkness so enjoyable. The big reveal doesn’t happen until the very end of the movie, but by the time it arrives, we’re so caught up in the characters it doesn’t even feel like a high priority anymore.

And we’ve got to give an extra shout out to Chris Messina as Detective Bowden and Jacob Vargas as Ramirez. Though they’re never actually in the elevator, they end up playing a great game of faith vs. science. Bowden’s a cop who’s concerned strictly with the facts, while security guard Ramirez is pushing towards a theory involving a much darker force.

As we mentioned in past reviews, we’re not concerned with high art, we just want to have fun. And “Devil” delivers on both levels! The visual angles and tense psychological scenes showcase some great filmmaking chops, while the twists, turns, and monstrous undertones give it a great scary roller coaster feel. In honor of Halloween, we’re giving “Devil” two pitchforks up!

Did you see “Devil” yet? What did you think? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Bokeem Woodbine, Devil, Halloween, Jacob Vargas, M. Night Shyamalan, Movie Reviews, Movies, Movies & CineMás

By Simone Hilliard

Fresh off inking her twelve million dollar "American Idol" contract, Jennifer Lopez proves that she's much more than just an "AI" host by teaming up with Miami's Bawse Rick Ross on her newly released infectious track "Run The World."

Rumor has it the catchy single is a re-recording off her forthcoming LP Love?, which was slated for  release in January, but has since been postponed indefinitely.

Produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, "Run The World" is the latest leak off Love? , but definitely not the first. The heavily auto-tuned "Good Hit" made its internet cameo late last month with a 90 second snippet, and her "Fresh Out The Oven" duet with Pitbull has been in rotation for almost a year now.

Have you heard "Run The World?" Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

Weigh in on La Lopez's new single in the comments, or @MTV3!

Tags American Idol, Fresh Out the Oven, Good Hit, Jennifer Lopez, Love, New Musica, Pitbull, Rick Ross, Run The Town, The-Dream

Sofia Vergara hasn't always loved her curvacious body and ample bust- 34 DD to be exact! When la actriz who plays Gloria Delgado Pritchett on ABC's Emmy award winning series "Modern Family" sat down with Self magazine for their October issue, the Colombian starlet, who is praised for her amazing figure, admits that as a naturally blond 13-year-old, she wished for a tomboyish figure above anything else.

Vergara told the mag:

"I wanted surgery. I told my mom, 'As soon as I'm older, please take these boobs away.' She said, 'Sofia, shut up. When you're 18, it will be different.' 'I was like, 'Why would I want these huge t--s?' I'm a 34 DD. It's hard to dress. No matter what I wear, I look like a stripper."

Now Sofia, older and wiser, says she has learned to accept her cup size.

"I'm grateful I have them, and honestly, they've helped me a lot in my career. And I've always felt sexy."

Another step in transforming herself into a marketable actress was going to the dark side – by toning down her naturally blond locks.

"I'm a natural blonde, but when I started acting, I would go to auditions, and they didn't know where to put me because I was voluptuous and had the accent but I had blonde hair. The moment I dyed my hair dark, it was, 'Oh, she's the hot Latin girl.' I loved it … Being brunette toned me down a bit."

Vergara adds that embracing her Latino looks helped her develop her onscreen identity.

"For every 100 roles that come out for another actress, there are two that fit somebody like me. I mean, I cannot play a scientist. I know who I am. I know how I look. I know how I sound. I'm not going to tell my agent, 'Book me for 'Schindler's List 2.'"

We hope not! We love Vergara as a vixen!

What do you think of Vergara's word of wisdom on self acceptance? Feel inspired? Weigh in below, or @MTV3!

Tags Emmy Awards, Modern Family, sofia vergara

By Sharmaine Jones

Javier Bardem graces the cover of the October issue of Esquire Magazine, giving us more ammunition to argue that he is one of the sexiest men alive! (silent screams!)

photo via Nigel Parry/Esquire.com

Maybe it's the new husband/father-to-be vibe that's exuding from Javi in the pictures but whatever it is, it's working! He's looking extra debonair in his “007” suit and five o'clock shadow, as well as the cigarette he's puffing on – which we refer to as the luckiest cigarette in the world – gives him that extra manly look.

photo via Nigel Parry/Esquire.com

As hard as it was to pull our focus from the plethora of eye-candy photos, we managed to regroup, regain our composure and read the interview. In doing so, we discovered that Javier Bardem is extremely complex. Here are some of the highlights:

Javier admits to being a hypochondriac:

"I used to be a hypochondriac, but I was a young man then... Now I really am sick."

This may explain why he surrounds himself with doctors, who by the way feels are more deserving of magazine covers:

"These are the ones you should be writing about," Bardem says, nodding at the doctors. "They should be on the cover of your magazine. They save lives. I only make movies. The world is a funny place. It doesn't make any sense."

He also talked about how he must believe in his roles before he decides to take them. Which might explain why he took the lead role in the upcoming film with beautiful wife Penelope Cruz, "Biutiful". His character is a man dying from cancer who crosses the lines between good and evil to assure his children are taken care of when he's gone.

"I believe in a man having a code," Bardem says. "I think it is a very powerful movie, I would like you to see it. I hope it makes you cry."

Bardem goes on to talk about his dream to one day work with Al Pacino, how he would love to play Pablo Escobar and Cortez the killer, his recent marriage to Penelope Cruz and much more. We won't spoil it all for you but we must say, he definitely comes across as an extremely humble likable guy.

How many copies of the October issue of Esquire are you planning to purchase?  Tell us in the comments below or @MTV3!

Esquire cover
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Tags Biutiful, Esquire Magazine, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz

By Michael Lopez

It’s hard to believe that Betty Suarez has been off of our TVs for five months now. But for hardcore fans, there’s always been a glimmer of hope that “Ugly Betty” will continue in theatres. Especially after what Ana Ortiz told People back in April. Now it looks like America Ferrera’s open to a big screen adaptation too!

When speaking with Entertainment Weekly, America said, “I’d never rule anything out. I think that the rumor is well and alive. It's always a possibility I suppose. But I don't know about any plans.”

Ok, so nothing DEFINITIVE, but nothing that would completely shut down the idea either. And c’mon, we KNOW how much America loves that character. You could see major tears in her eyes when she accepted her final Imagen Award for the role.

The question now is, would Ferrera have the time to do it? She’s already got a big wedding to plan, is hosting a new PBS documentary series, and might even pick up some Oscar heat for her work in “The Dry Land.” We’re keeping our fingers crossed and hoping we get to see those braces and thick glasses again…this time in IMAX 3D!

Source: [Digital Spy]

Would you see “Ugly Betty” the movie? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags America Ferrera, Hot Stuff, Movies & CineMás, Ugly Betty, Ugly Betty Movie

By Michael Lopez

Aventura fans had to break out their reading glasses when clicking on the group’s official website today. In a nine paragraph rant, lead singer Romeo voiced his frustration at the public, the media, and even fellow member Max “Mikey” Santos for criticizing his solo appearance at Sunday’s VMAs.

Many seem divided in their opinion as to whether Romeo should have been presenting without Aventura. Seen by over 11 million music fans, the VMAs could have been a great chance for the band to present a unified image. But Romeo claims he was asked to appear solo and would never turn down such an opportunity.

"IT WAS VERY SIMPLE. [MTV ASKED] WOULD ROMEO LIKE TO PRESENT AN VMA AWARD? AND I SAID HELL YEAH! IF ANYONE SAYS THEY WOULD'VE TURNED IT DOWN FOR WHATEVER REASON, IN MY OPINION THEY WOULD EITHER BE HYPOCRITES OR HAD NEVER BEEN IN A POSITION TO KNOW THE FEELING."

It doesn't quite appear like his bandmates felt the same way. Max has been sending controversial Tweets all week about Romeo’s solo appearance on the show. In regards to the VMAs, his posts said…

“Im also very happy for #Romeo cause i would never wish him bad..But tham we build this together.and its still @aventuras time.”

“We all deserve to be up there. 15 years of blood sweat and tears and we dont get the invite to our first VMA.tham..#shady”

Using the #shady hashtag is never a good sign and obviously something that affected Romeo personally. In his own message, Romeo said,

“YOU'RE HEARING MIKEY'S POINT OF VIEW FROM HIS PERSPECTIVE - MEANING THIS IS THE WAY HE LOOKS AT THINGS. THIS IS THE WAY HE FEELS, AND AGAIN - HE MAY NOT BE WRONG ABOUT CERTAIN ISSUES. BUT UNFORTUNATELY AND UNFAIRLY, TO MOST ROMEO IS ALWAYS “THE PROBLEM” AND THE CAUSE OF A POSSIBLE GROUP BREAK UP.”

Romeo went on to claim that he holds no bad feeling towards his “brothers” and is upset that all of the internal drama is becoming so public.

Now at the peak of their success, it seems like the group’s busying themselves with lots of solo projects and separate appearances. But according to Romeo, that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of Aventura. Perhaps this snippet from his statement best sums up the situation.

“WE'VE BEEN TOGETHER FOR NEARLY 15 YEARS AND WE ALL LOVE EACH OTHER DESPITE OUR DIFFERENCES. WE'VE ARGUED, WE'VE FOUGHT AND WE'VE STILL BEEN ABLE TO DELIVER GOOD MUSIC TO YOU GUYS. SO LET BROTHERS BE BROTHERS.”

Do you think Aventura is on the verge of breaking up? Sound off in the comments section below or @MTV3!

Tags Aventura, Dirty Chisme, Música, Romeo, Tr3s Latino Of The Year, VMAs

By Michael Lopez

Leave it to a baby birth to make you want to run down the altar. After months of rumors and speculations, it looks like Mario Lopez has officially popped the question to his “baby mama” Courtney Mazza!

Less than a week after the arrival of their new girl, Gia Francesca Lopez, Hollywire is reporting that Mario got down on one knee and flashed the bling bling ring. Obviously Courtney said YES and since they already live together, it looks like thing won't change too much.

No “official” date has been set yet, but the rumor is they’ll tie the knot sometime in early 2011. In other interesting Chisme news, the Las Vegas Weekly reported that when Courtney was taken in to the hospital, Mario was celebrating a “bachelor party” in Vegas. Could it have been his own?

Obviously, the second he got word, Lopez jumped on a plane straight back to L.A. and didn’t miss a minute of the delivery. Congrats to the happy couple! We are VERY excited to about the wedding and its guests. Who knows, maybe we’ll get that “Saved By The Bell” reunion after all.

Source: [Hollywire]

Are you excited about Mario and Courtney’s wedding? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Celebrities, Chisme, Courtney Mazza, Gia Francesca Lopez, Hot Stuff, Mario Lopez