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By Michael Lopez

January is right around the corner, which means calendar season is in full bloom. But now instead of just puppy dogs and cartoon characters, you can get 12 months of real bikini-clad stewardesses! Yup, Latina flight attendants from the now-bankrupt Mexicana Airlines are taking a shot as 2011 pinup models.

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Sadly, Mexicana used to be one of the world’s busiest airlines. Founded over 80 years ago, its 727s traveled throughout North and South America, even as far as Europe. But tough times (and stiff competition from Aeromexico) forced them to shut the cockpit doors for good this past August.

Not only did the closure sadden passengers and international travelers, it left dozens of stewardesses out of work. And 12 of the more enterprising (and more attractive) ones have decided to take matters into their own hands, by funding the new sexy calendar with their own money!

"We have families to feed and this was an amazing opportunity to change my line of work," said Maribel Zavala, one of the flight attendants featured.

After seeing a few of the pictures shown online, it’s clear that their new venture is attracting A LOT of buzz. Throughout the months, you can see the girls sporting string bikinis, short skirt uniforms, and extremely tight t-shirts.

Selling at $12 a pop, the ladies have already sold over 1,000 copies and already have plans to print a second edition. And if you ask us, it certainly sounds more exciting than fluffing pillows and handing out complimentary peanuts.

Source: [OC Weekly]

Would you buy the stewardess swimsuit calendar? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Aeromexico, Airlines, Calendars, Hot Stuff, Mexican Airlines, Stewardesses

By Sharmaine Jones

Despite the turmoil in her personal life, Eva Longoria is keeping her professional life on track. The actress is stepping behind the camera to develop three new Television shows!

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Longoria, along with her “Unbelievable Entertainment” production company is currently working on three very different but interesting projects.

The “Desperate Housewives” star teams up with “Cold Case” leading lady Kathryn Morris to develop and executive produce “Sendera” for ABC. “Sendera”, a drama set in a border town in Texas, is about two wealthy families battling for power, land and sex. The show is being described as a “modern day Shakespeare drama”.  Sounds steamy! Even though “Sendera” sounds a lot like the '80s evening soap “Dallas”, television is in need of late-night juicy drama.

Longoria switches gears for the comedy: “Parenting by Committee” – also for ABC. “Parenting by Committee” – written by Alyssa Embree and Jessica Koosed – is about a single woman who finds out she is pregnant and decides to raise her baby with her three (also single) best friends. We love it! There are endless hilarious stories that can be told from that premise. We'd like to think of it as a modern-day “Three Men and a Baby” except they're women, and there's one more character. You get our drift.

Lastly, Longoria is going on STARZ's payroll for an eight-part miniseries entitled “Aztec”. Based on the Gary Jennings book, “Aztec” will tell the historical story of the romantic relationship between the Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes and Aztec princess Malinali. The story will take place "in Tenochtitlan during its empirical height just prior to its fall to Spanish invaders,”  We love those STARZ series that entertain while educating us. “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” was a hit and if done right, “Aztec” can be just as successful.

Hopefully there will be Latino actors and actresses in the leading roles for each of the projects, we'll just have to wait and see.

Which, if not all, of the projects are you most excited for? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags "Aztec", "Parenting by Committee", "Sendera", ABC, Eva Longoria, Kathryn Morris, STARZ

By Michael Lopez

Ugly Betty fans got a huge shock last week when that headline got plastered all over the internet. No it wasn’t Freddy Rodriguez or Tony Plana that got arrested for this horrible crime, but rather a bit actor from the show named Michael Brea, who also appeared in Step Up 3D!

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News stories don’t get more gruesome than this. Apparently last Tuesday (November 23), police were called to the Brea family’s Brooklyn home where they found Michael’s mom decapitated from a samurai sword! After a struggle, they were able to arrest the actor and transport him to the Bellevue mental hospital.

Trust us, the story only gets stranger from there. After he was taken in, Brea began saying that he was possessed by demons and they were the ones who told him to kill his mother. In an interview with The New York Daily News, he went on to explain,

“I felt like Neo from ‘The Matrix.’ I began hearing voices and feeling powerful. I didn’t kill her. I killed the demon inside her. So be it. It was the work of God.”

Wasn’t Neo the good guy from The Matrix? We can’t imagine what made Brea go off the edge like that, but we’re sending major condolences to the surviving members of his mother’s family. Thankfully, now he’s off the streets and most certainly NOT returning for any Ugly Betty reunion movies.

Source: [NY Daily News]

Do you remember Michael Brea from Ugly Betty? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Chisme, Michael Brea, Step Up 3D, Television, Ugly Betty

By Michael Lopez

Mark Sanchez’ insane passes, Tony Gonzalez’ record-breaking catches…you may not realize it, but the Latino presence on the football field has been getting stronger and stronger in recent years. And even if the general public hasn’t necessarily caught on, NFL marketers are taking notice and looking to capitalize on the new growing trend.

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As if the National Football League even needed more viewers. Currently in the middle of its most watched season ever, Mediaweek has reported that more than 150 million people have tuned in for at least part of an NFL game this year (and we’re not even at Super Bowl time yet). But that’s not stopping football marketers from trying to add more, by tapping into the Latino segment.

Peter O’Reilly, the NFL’s VP of fan strategy and marketing, has already partnered on initiatives with Latin broadcasters like Univision. And he says the organization is exploring even more options via web and Spanish radio.

“We really try to deliver the game in ways our growing Hispanic fans and connect directly. It’s saying, ‘We’re going to take the NFL…and deliver it in ways that they want to connect with it.’”

And so far, their research into the Latin market has shown some interesting statistics. Latino viewership of the NFL is up by 12 percent from what it was at last year. O’Reilly has also reported that the number of Hispanic football fans has now reached over 28.5 million!

It’s clear with football being so popular in the U.S., getting Latinos here to watch would be a no-brainer. But how about south of the border? Anthony Eros, who works as a Hispanic marketing consultant for the San Diego Chargers, has seen teams spread the love all the way to South America.

“[The NFL] has been active in México and Central and South America. It has exposed them to the sport, so that if you’re coming as an immigrant, you’re not completely foreign to the sport.”

So could fútbol lovers throughout South America learn to appreciate the art of the punt? It’s definitely possible, but we don’t think it’ll happen overnight. Perhaps if you throw in a few more Latin heroes like Sanchez and Gonzalez (and a couple of sexy broadcasters like Ines Sainz) it could help speed up the process.

Source: [Fox News Latino]

Do you think football could catch on in Latin America? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Cultura, Football, Mark Sanchez, NFL, Sports, Tony Gonzalez

Will a new love help Eva Longoria's recovery process? Only time will tell. Reports surfaced over the holiday weekend that Longoria wasn't going to let her impending divorce stand in the way of her plans to adopt a child.

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Eva, 35, who married Tony Parker in 2007, had spoken about adopting before the break-up, and now friends say that she plans to press on – and follow the example of Sandra Bullock.

The Desperate Housewives actress, wants to adopt a child from Haiti as a single mother, reported the UK's Daily Mail.  Haiti has become very close to Eva’s heart since the earthquake in January and she has immersed herself in fundraising work to help the devastated island.

A source close to Longoria said:

"Eva had her heart set on adopting a child from Haiti. She so wants to be a mother. She wanted to adopt with Tony, but she’s happy to go ahead as a single parent and is very excited after what’s been a dark period."

However, a friend of Eva's told People magazine la actriz had no plans to adopt anytime soon and was "devastated" by the split. Adding that Eva's been leaning on her DH cast mates to help her get through it.

The friend told People:

"She is simply heartbroken. She really wishes Tony the best. She just wants this whole situation to be as peaceful as it can be under the circumstances. He's a good person at heart, and she wants the best for him."

So, will she? We think yes.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Eva Longoria, Haiti, Sandra Bullock, Tony Parker

By Michael Lopez

You all remember Alicia Machado, right? You know…the gorgeous Venezuelan model who went on to become Miss Universe, a novela star, and a naked Playboy model. Well it looks like she’s making headlines yet again, this time for creating a political firestorm via Twitter!

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In case you haven’t been up on the latest news, there have been some tense issues going on between North and South Korea. A recent attack from the North left four South Koreans dead and a lot of political turmoil. So it makes sense for celebs to Tweet for peace between the angered nations. That is, as long as they Tweet about the right countries!

You see, Alicia’s message happened to call for "peace between the Chinas,” which didn’t sit too well with her fellow Tweeters. Since the post, she received a ton of negative backlash, jokes about her intelligence, and all kinds of viral insults. So much so, that Machado promptly closed her account!

Alicia went on to defend herself when speaking with E! Latino, saying,

“I said it in a very colloquial way and people misunderstood me. Obviously, I know there is a bombing going on between North and South Korea. When I said the ‘Chinas,’ I was referring to the Asian continent. I speak three languages and have two university degrees, besides being Miss Universe 14 years ago. Dumb, I am not.”

Fair enough. With all that education to back her up, we’ll go ahead and classify Alicia as “not dumb.” But even the smartest people are capable of making a mistake every now and then. We say, rather than try to defend the remark, just go with it and admit you goofed up. Wishing for peace between the Korean nations is a wonderful thing and, while we’re at it, here’s a wish for some peace in the Twitterverse too!

Source: [Fox News Latino]

What did you think of Alicia’s Tweet? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Alicia Machado, Chisme, Miss Universe, North Korea, Politics, South Korea, twitter

Tags Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Usher

By Sharmaine Jones

Ladies and Gentlemen, there's trouble in the “Sunshine State”. With a 9-8 record thus far, Miami Heat fans can kiss the hopes of a fairytale 72-10 season goodbye.

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When LeBron James made is decision to “bring his talents to South Beach” everyone believed that the Heat were going to be too hot to handle but instead, they're about to implode. With a dismal start to the season due to lack of effort, tenaciousness and flat-out lackluster ball play, the team decided to hold a players-only meeting after their 95-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

“It was a well-needed team meeting where everybody got an opportunity to get off what they had in their chest or what they had in their head about us figuring things out,” James said. “Right now we are a 9-8 team and we have to own up to that. Does our record speak of what team we can become? No, I don’t think so. We’re 9-8 because we’ve been playing like that and we have to figure things out, which we will.”

The players definitely need to figure some things out because they are playing well below expectations. At the 17-game mark of last season (aka the pre-”Big Three” era) the Heat had a record of 10-7 which is obviously better than this years start. Another disheartening stat is they are 1-7 against teams with winning records and have lost four of their last five games. How do they compare to the other 30 teams in the league? The Heat is currently 20th overall in rebounds, 21st in assists and 14th in points per game but with $45 million worth of talent, that is unacceptable. Yes, they are a new team that is still trying to gain chemistry and cohesion but with a few minor adjustments and tweaks, the Heat can be successful.

To boost rebounding they need to go with a big starting lineup. Bench Carlos Aroyo, move LeBron to the point-guard position (lets face it, he runs the point anyway), keep Wade at the two, Bosh at the three, start Eric Dampier at the four and keep Zydrunas Ilgauskas at center. To improve in assists and points the Heat has to run pick and rolls with James and Wade and the rest of the team needs to cut and move around without the ball. The players have a habit of standing around and watching as James, Wade or Bosh takes turns on the offensive end. This makes it easier for the opposing team to defend.

Overall, the team has lots to work on but coach Erik Spoelstra has to figure something out – fast. Rumors have already begun to surface that Spoelstra's job is in jeopardy and after he was “accidentally bumped” by a visibly frustrated “King” James while walking to the bench, things aren't looking too copacetic.

An inside source in Miami said:

"If anything, he's been too tough on them. Everybody knows LeBron is playful and likes to joke around, but Spoelstra told him in front of the whole team that he has to get more serious. The players couldn't believe it. They feel like Spoelstra's not letting them be themselves."

Uh oh, Spoelstra better get it together because this wouldn't be the first time Pat Riley steps in to take over coaching duties when his Miami Heat aren't playing to his satisfaction – just ask Stan Van Gundy. FYI: When Riley took over in 2005, he led the Heat to their only championship – with not nearly as much talent.

Game to watch out for: LeBron James' homecoming against the Cleveland Cavaliers this Thursday December 2.

Do you think the Miami Heat needs more time to gel or is it time for a change? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags basketball, Chris Bosh, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwayne Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Lebron James, Miami Heat, NBA, Pat Riley

By Michael Lopez

Ok, so George Lopez split hasn’t necessarily gotten ugly yet, but it’s moving one step closer to that direction. What initially started as a trial separation between him and his wife, Ann, has now turned into a full-blown divorce.

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Papers were filed last week citing irreconcilable differences between the two, with Ann requesting primary custody of their 14-year-old daughter, Mayan. It has also been revealed that they had no prenuptial agreement, which means George may have to give up a sizable chunk of his fortune.

Seeing how Lopez Tonight is flying highin the ratings, Ann seemed to pick a very lucrative time to play the breakup card. George made over $3.5 million last year (just from his talk show), which Ann could easily get half of. Don’t be surprised if you see a few more Lopez standup gigs popping up in the next year to help cover those alimony bills!

The real dirty details have yet to come out, but tabloids have speculated all kinds of cheating rumors behind the split. Because, as we all know, “irreconcilable differences” is often another term for mas novias on the side.

We’re also wondering if George will change his attitude with any of his Lopez Tonight lady guests. Seeing how he’s a single guy now, don’t be surprised if he moves that interviewer chair a little closer to Eva Longoria and Christina Aguilera!

Source: [Latin Gossip]

Why do you think so many celebs are getting divorced right now? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Ann Lopez, Celebrity Divorce, Chisme, George Lopez, Lopez Tonight

By Michael Lopez

Leave it to sunny Mexico to bring chisme lovers back together again. Just when you thought Cameron Diaz Alex Rodriguez and were finished, they were spotted half-naked below the border, showering off and looking cozy!

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It has been a bumpy few months for the off-again, on-again couple. Just this past October, Cameron was spotted solo on the Hollywood party circuit. And before that, Rodriguez got attacked by one of her crazed fans! Those stories (and reports of some naughty A-Rod behavior in Vegas) led Life & Style to declare the two were officially over.

But…within the past weeks, the two were spotted working out together (a popular pastime it seems), going on boat rides in Florida’s Biscayne Bay, and taking a four-day Mexican vacation for the Thanksgiving holiday. So, what gives?

As usual, neither one is saying anything. But insiders from Us Magazine claim that they most definitely are back on. “They break up and get back together all the time” one of their sources said. Let’s just hope the Glee guy doesn’t take the news too hard.

Source: [Just Jared]

What keeps bringing A-Rod and Cameron back together? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags A-Rod, alex Rodriguez, Cameron Diaz, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Chisme