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By Michael Lopez

We’ve all heard those rock star stories about drug use and random one-night-stands, but who would have thought they carried over into the Spanish balladeer world?! Believe it or not, in the 1980’s smooth crooner Julio Iglesias supposedly partied harder than any heavy metal band…at least according to his ex, Valitiare Bandera.

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In her bombshell new book, Julio’s former girlfriend claims that he was a controlling sex addict who brought new female fans into their bedroom every night! Not only that, he introduced her to cocaine and marijuana.

According to Guanabee, Bandera is planning to dish all of the dirty details in her new memoir, Muñeca de Trapo. They even printed a brief excerpt.

“Every night was a different woman in our bed. They were like he likes them, big breasts and ready for anything. Most men have the fantasy of a threesome. Julio has been able to make it a reality.”

Yikes! Valitiare was actually quite young when she began hooking up with Iglesias. Back when they first got together in 1982, she was only 17 (while Julio was pushing 38) and they remained a couple for the next six years.

Who knows what other stories she could have to tell? Now happily married and the father of five young children (in addition to Enrique, Julio Jr., and daughter Chabeli), we imagine Muñeca de Trapo will NOT be on Julio’s holiday reading list.

Source: [Guanabee]

Would you want to read the scandalous new memoir by Julio’s ex? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Books, Chisme, Dirty Chisme Alert, Julio Iglesias, Música, Muñeca de Trapo, Valitiare Bandera

By Simone Hilliard

Are they? Aren't they? TMZ.com reported earlier today that Tony Parker filed for divorce yesterday (November 15) in a Texas court. According to the tabloid site, two clerks at the Bexar County Courthouse  apparently confirmed that the case was filed Monday and sealed by a family law judge.

However, Eva Longoria Parker's rep quickly came to la pareja's defense, disputing the divorce rumors and forcing TMZ to file a retraction. Ouch!

Longoria's publicist, Liza Anderson, did not expand on the denial in her comment to X17Online, nor did an unnamed Parker rep in a similar ("100% false") statement to CelebBuzz.

TMZ now says:

"Eva's rep tells us Tony did not file and does not even have a divorce lawyer."

Also adding:

"Another clerk at the courthouse now tells us she's in charge of sealed cases and says no such case has crossed her desk."

So, it seems all is well in the Parker relationship for now, though that hasn't always been the case.
In 2007, a number of tabloids reported that Parker had cheated on Longoria with model Alexandra Paressant. The couple denied the claims and were eventually issued an apology from X17Online, which claimed to have been misled by Paressant.

Do you think TMZ's report was true? Sound off in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Celebrity Divorce, Chisme Alert, Eva Longoria Parker, Tony Parker

Lil Wayne's long-awaited first post-prison lyrics have arrived online in "Fire Flame," a collaborative cut with Birdman, tentatively slated for their next joint LP.

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The track, which previously leaked online without Weezy's rhymes, was posted on Cash Money affiliate DJ Khaled's We the Best TV blog Monday afternoon (November 15).

"Fresh off my bid, b****, it's Lil Tunechi," Weezy spits over the synth-heavy number. He continues:

"I'm so relaxed, my Gucci flats ain't got a scratch. And if you got problems with it, well, I will fix them cataracts/ They say it cost to be the boss, I paid the price including tax/ B****, I'm a fire-flame spitter, and to me you n---as wax."

On the song, Wayne's verses — the first and last — sandwich Birdman's lyrics. The closing verse from Wayne is reminiscent of classic Cash Money charisma.

"Sitting in my hog, tell my chauffeur, 'To the penthouse,' " he spits. "Pockets so deep it's like my money got to swim out."

Khaled wrote in a Twitter message that "Fire Flame" will appear on the next Like Father, Like Son album from Lil Wayne and Birdman. The pair released their first joint album in 2006; that project featured the hit "Stuntin' Like My Daddy."

On collaborating with Weezy after his prison stint, Birdman said:

"He's in beast mode. When you put a shining star in a cage, what else can you make out of it? You just put him in beast mode."

Sounds like we can expect a lot from Wayne in the coming months...Get Ready!

Have you listened to "Fire Flame?" Weigh in on the track below, or @MTV3.

Tags Birdman, DJ Khaled, Hot Stuff, Lil Wayne

By Simone Hilliard

It's the ultimate race to the altar! Just a week after we toasted to news of Nick Lachey's engagement to longtime girlfriend and MTV veteran Vanessa Minnillo, it seems Jessica Simpson has her own reason to celebrate. Simpson's free agent NFL player boyfriend Eric Johnson popped the question this weekend!

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The couple began dating in May, after being introduced by friends, and have been spotted together across the U.S. and abroad, even celebrating her 30th birthday in Italy.

Timing of the proposal aside, a source told People.com that Johnson:

"had been planning the engagement for awhile and the date of the engagement was a special date for them."

While Simpson's engagement comes as quite a surprise, 6 months and all, Lachey took his time - four years to be exact - before deciding to tie the knot again.

The impending marriages come five years after Jess and Nick split after three years of marriage in 2005. Simpson, 30, and Lachey, 37, wed in an elaborate ceremony in 2002.

While the rumor mill circulated with news of Jessica's devastation after learning of Nick's engagement, both parties have respectively sent their will wishes to one another.

Jessica stating last week:

"I am extremely, extremely happy for him. I couldn't be more happy for Nick."

While Nick weighed in yesterday:

"I will say the same thing I always say: I wish her the very best."

We couldn't be more happy for both couples and can't wait to see who makes it to the altar first!

Leave your well wishes for Nick and Vanessa, or Jessica and Eric in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Eric Johnson, Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Vannessa Minnilo

by Erika Ramirez

It’s a boy! On Sunday morning, November 14^th, La Chica Dorada, Paulina Rubio, gave birth to a 7-8 pound baby boy, by the name of Andrea Nicolás, after his father, Nicolás “Colate” Vallejo Nájera.

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Paulina’s reps confirmed to Latina Magazine of the joy and status of both Paulina and Andrea,

“[They’re], who are accompanied by the loved ones, are in perfect condition. The new parents greatly appreciate the support, good wishes and displays of affection they have received throughout this special time and kindly ask for privacy and consideration in order to facilitate Paulina and Andrea’s recovery.”

Before the birth, though, Paulina and Andrea had a bit of a scare on during the weekend. According to Celestrellas, Paulina had planned on having a water birth  in the confinements of her own home, but complications with the pregnancy lead her to be hospitalized and have a c-section pregnancy.

Thankfully everything worked out for the best. We can’t wait to see baby pics, can you? Tell us below or @MTV3 (http://twitter.com/MTV3)

By Simone Hilliard

Mel Gibson is out, and former President Bill Clinton is in! The popular Prez will play himself in the sequel to last year's wildly popular blockbuster comedy "The Hangover 2," currently filming in Thailand.

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While Clinton was in the region giving speeches on clean energy and meeting world leaders, he dropped in and shot a brief appearance in the Todd Phillips-directed film. There's no word on what the scene involving the 41st U.S. president will be, but Clinton joins the likes of Mike Tyson, whose Phil Collins-crooning cameo in the first film became one of its most memorable scenes.

Gibson was dropped from the film after rumored cast complaints and replaced by Liam Neeson, who joins the orginal funny guys Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha.

The new cast faces could help put the Gibson controversy to rest. The troubled actor, whose career has been put in deep freeze after a series of leaked profanity-laced recordings featuring his voice, was dropped from the movie last month, shortly after the news of his cameo as a tattoo artist emerged.

Director Todd Phillips weiged in on the casting and replacement:

"I thought Mel would have been great in the movie and I had the full backing of [Warner Bros. president] Jeff Robinov and his team. But I realize filmmaking is a collaborative effort, and this decision ultimately did not have the full support of my entire cast and crew."

Phillips later told MTV News:

"Regret is the wrong word, but I was surprised in some way by the reaction. I think in Hollywood, we've often seen — and I certainly have empathy for people that have struggled. Whether it's alcohol addiction in [Gibson's] case or whatever it may be, there is empathy. I was a little bit surprised by people, and I'm not even talking about our family, the 'Hangover' family. I'm talking about the outside world's sort of lack of empathy."

Hmmm...empathy for a man spewing hate? We're not sure we agree with Phillips on that one. What do you think?

Does Gibson deserve a reprieve? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha, Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson, Mike Tyson, Movies & CineMás, President Bill Clinton, The Hangover 2, Todd Phillips, Zach Galifianakis

By Simone Hilliard

If you think Brad Pitt's bid for the rights to produce the story of "Los 33" was quick, think again. Apparently the first movie about the miners, Antonio Recio's The 33 of San Jose, is already complete and looking for distribution!

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The movie started shooting just five days after the miners were safely rescued. It stars 32 Chileans and a Bolivian, was shot in part on location near where the miners were trapped, and will use real news footage.

Of course, first doesn't necessarily mean best, and Pitt's production company Plan B is reportedly planning on giving the story big box office numers.

According to a Chilean paper, Plan B has made a multi-million dollar offer for the film, and several rescued miners could be cast. The 33 miners were freed a month ago after spending 69 days underground, and have since been bombarded by fame, job offers, and gifts.

Additionally, TheWrap.com is reporting that the miners plan on creating a holding company to make sure that any and all profits are fairly shared evenly between them before they sign with Plan B.

However, that holding company may be a little premature. When EW.com reached out to Plan B for a status update on the project, a spokesperson for the company said that the reports are a “huge wave of nothing.” The representative clarified: “We have shown potential interest, but there have been no serious discussions.”

Well, if not Brad Pitt and Plan B, who? This story is definitely being told. Personally, we'd love to see a Latino director or producer at the helm!

What Latin director or producer would you recommend? Leave your suggestion in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Brad Pitt, Chilean Miners, Los 33

By Michael Lopez

Ok, you can consider this a major tease. Exclusive pix were just released of Zoe Saldana’s highly-anticipated assassin flick Colombiana. Now for the bad news…The movie’s not set to be released until September 2011. Either way, it looks awesome!

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This isn’t the sweet, tree-hugging Na’vi you remember. In Colombiana, Zoe’s sporting some heavy artillery and taking down an entire South American cartel! Written by French action god Luc Besson, this movie definitely looks like the real deal.

The plot centers on a young Latina named Cataleya Restrepo (Saldana), who at age 10 sees her parents murdered by vicious drug lord. We think you know where this is leading, right? Oh yea, once she grows up, she picks up some automatic weapons (and a few skimpy outfits) and starts kicking butt!

The pictures that leaked on Latino Review show Zoe going poolside, wearing a tight dress inside a jail cell, and busting through a wall with a giant sniper rifle in her hand. Sounds like our kind of movie! If all goes well, we could see this as a major Saldana franchise and big competitor to both Jason Bourne and James Bond. You go, Zoe!

Source: [Latino Review]

Do you think Zoe makes a good action hero? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Colombiana, Hot Stuff, Movies, Movies & CineMás, Zoe Saldana

By Michael Lopez

Have you ever delved into the massive world of Hello Kitty? If you think it just revolves a red-bowed cat you are sorely mistaken. There’s Keroppi the frog, Monkichi the monkey, and that lovable penguin, Tuxedo Sam. They’re actually all the creations of the Japanese company Sanrio, which held a star-studded 50th anniversary celebration in LA this past weekend.

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Rockstars, fashionistas, and even a few old school celebs dropped by the massive event to show their love for the Kitty. Pete Wentz and wife Ashlee Simpson posed with spikey-haired Badtz-Maru, Kimora Lee Simmons sported her own Sanrio jewelry designs, and even veteran Latino star Erik Estrada stopped by to say Hello.

Set in a massive airport hangar, the 11-room event featured a ferris wheel, a Kitty arcade, a sushi bar, and (of course) TONS of merchandise. That’s right, if you thought Disney had the cartoon souvenir market cornered, think again! Everything from purses, to jewelry, to makeup was up for grabs (all featuring that cute, white, whiskered face).

Of course if you didn’t make the event in SoCal, not to worry. As any dedicated mall shopper knows, HK stuff is not hard to find. And we’re sure that in the next 50 years, Sanrio will give us plenty of more characters (and plenty of more merchandise) to enjoy.

Source: [Yahoo]

Are you a fan of Hello Kitty? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Ashlee Simpson Wentz, Celebrities, erik estrada, Hello Kitty, Kimora Lee Simmons, Pete Wentz, Sanrio

By Michael Lopez

Machete meets the Muppets! Ok, we know that movie premise will never fly, but it sure would be cool right? Thankfully Danny Trejo fans are getting the next best thing, as MTV is confirming that he’s signed on for an appearance in the next big Muppets flick.

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In just the past few days, the new Muppets film has become a major star-studded affair. Movie sites have posted rumors that Lady Gaga, The Hangover’s Zach Galifianakis, and Jack Black have all agreed to cameos.

So how could they not sign up one of today’s most in-demand Latinos? In just the past few months, Danny’s been featured in two films, a hugely popular video game, and the hit TV show, Modern Family.

In The Muppets, he’ll be playing a “tough guy” prisoner who may be causing a little trouble for our felt-skinned friends. Perhaps an epic fight scene with Kermit The Frog or Elmo? You never know. Seeing how this movie’s coming from the team behind the R-Rated comedy, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, anything is possible…

Source: [MTV]

What would you like to see in the new Muppets movie? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Danny Trejo, Movies, Movies & CineMás, Muppets, The Muppets