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By Sharmaine Jones

Ronaldo Nazario de Lima has scored his last goal. The Brazilian legend held a press conference Wednesday announcing his retirement from the game he loves.

"As you can imagine and you heard during the whole weekend, I'm here today to [confirm that] I'm closing my career as a professional player,'' Ronaldo said, with sons Alex and Ronald by his side.

The 34-year old striker's impressive 18-year career included three FIFA Player of the Year awards and two World Cup victories. He also holds the World Cup scoring record. Ronaldo said he decided to hang up his cleats because of an aging body and hypothyroidism, a condition that causes fatigue and muscle pain, thus preventing him from performing at his best.

"It's very hard to leave something that made me so happy," Ronaldo told ABC News. "Mentally, I wanted to continue, but I have to acknowledge that I lost [the fight] to my body.”

Ronaldo captivated fans when playing for FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Inter Milan, scoring 326 goals in 466 games. And how could we forget the two goals he scored in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Germany in the 2002 World Cup final. Yes, soccer fans will mourn Ronaldo's departure from the game, but we may never fully understand the difficulty of his decision.

“With this announcement,” he said, “it feels like it's my first death.”

The decision to retire comes on the heels of the Corinthians' 2-0 loss to Deportes Tolima earlier this month. Fans blamed Ronaldo for the loss, which eliminated the Brazilian team from the preliminary round of Copa Libertadores.

“I want to publicly apologize for failing in the Libertadores project,” he said, according to USA Today. “My career was beautiful, was wonderful, I've had many defeats but infinite victories.”

Indeed.

How do you feel about Ronaldo's retirement? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags futbol, retire, Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazario de Lima, Soccer, Sports Illustrated, World Cup

By Sharmaine Jones

Happy Valentine's Day! Today marks the annual celebration of love and commitment between companions. Although some people turn the occasion into a huge spectacle, many couples express their love with a more modest approach. Here's how some celebrities couples are spending their Valentine's Day.

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, who have been married since 2004, say quality time is the secret to the success of their marriage.

“I think we're gonna just steal a couple of hours alone, which would be a luxury for us,” J.Lo told Extra after last night's Grammy Awards. “Yeah, lock ourselves in a room and just have some quiet time.”

LeAnn Rimes and fiancé Eddie Cibrian have also decided to chill out this V-Day.

“We are just going to hang with friends, play Wii and eat pizza,” Rimes told Extra. “Just being with people I love is what counts.”

Kim Kardashian's beau, New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries, will be taking on the San Antonio Spurs tonight, so the reality star will be spending her Valentine's Day in Vegas.

“I'm doing a girl's trip to Vegas,” Kimmy K told TV Guide's Chris Harrison. “The boyfriend is busy working so all the girls who have boyfriends or husbands who are working are going to get together and party in Vegas.”

Justin Bieber, whose professional life is booming with today's release of “Never Say Never — The Remixes,” wouldn't say much except that today will be unlike V-Days of the past. Perhaps Disney Princess Selena Gomez will help him break tradition.

“I've been single every Valentine's Day,” Bieber told disneydreaming.com. “I've never been with a girl on Valentine's Day, so yeah, maybe we can change that this year, right?

Presidential couple Barack and Michelle Obama have overcome incredible obstacles in their 19-year marriage. Their commitment withstood the pressures of political ambitions, the public eye and now the presidency, so when the First Lady shells out marriage advice, we should all take notes. What's their secret?

"I think a lot of laughing," first lady Michelle Obama told The Huffington Post. "I think in our house we don't take ourselves too seriously, and laughter is the best form of unity, I think, in a marriage.”

We couldn't agree more.

How will you spend your Valentine's Day? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Eddie Cibrian, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, LeAnn Rimes, Marc Anthony, Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez, Valentines Day

By Sugey Palomares

The 53^rd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday featured plenty of OMG moments (and even a few yawns) from our favorite pop stars, rockers, and hip-hop royalty.

Christina Aguilera, Martina McBride, Florence Welch, Yolanda Adams and Jennifer Hudson jumpstarted the celebration with a spectacular tribute to the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. Newly divorced diva X-Tina dominated the montage, which included such classic divorcée anthems as "Respect" and "Freedom," before slipping and falling on stage (after screwing up the words to the National Anthem at the Super Bowl last Sunday, this hasn't been her best week.)

But while Christina paid homage to old school soul, Lady Gaga, who won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, channeled her pop predecessor. In a golden latex outfit and high ponytail reminiscent of Madonna's "Express Yourself" attire, Gaga hatched from an egg onstage to perform her latest single "Born This Way."

With performances like these, we almost didn't notice that only one Grammy had been given out in the first 45 minutes.

But we really didn't care when Bruno Mars, B.O.B. and Janelle Monae hit the stage. The breakout stars earned fourteen nominations combined and embodied the modern day rat pack with a soulful rendition of "Grenade." Janelle rocked the stage with her fresh style and energetic performance of "Cold War."

Justin Bieber and Usher kept the energy going with a collaborative performance of The Biebs' new track "Never Say Never" accompanied by blazing fireworks, acrobatics a cameo from Karate Kid star Jayden Smith. Bieber's novia Selena Gomez even presented the award for the Best Pop Vocal Album, for which Justin was nominated. New Kids on the Block member Donny Wahlberg playfully hinted about the young couple's secret romance, but Selena managed to play it off pretty well.

Between Cee Lo Green's peacock outfit (inspired by Lady Gaga perhaps?) and a band of crazy dancing muppets, we weren't really sure where to direct our attention during Green and Gwyneth Paltrow's unexpected performance of "Forget You." And Katy Perry surprised us with a relatively tame Valentine-themed performance of "Teenage Dream."

Hip-hop heavy hitter Eminem and Dr. Dre hyped the doc's new album "Detox" with a chronic performance featuring Rihanna and Skylar Grey. Rihanna shined a second time around with a tropical hip-swaying rendition of "What's My Name," by far the evening's liveliest performance.

In case you missed it, here's a quick recap of the 2011 Grammy Award winners:

Record of the Year: Need You Now, Lady Antebellum

Album of the Year: The Suburbs, Arcade Fire

Song of the Year: "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum

Best New Artist: Esperanza Spalding

Best Pop Vocal Album: The Fame Monster, Lady Gaga

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Bruno Mars, "Just the Way You Are"

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: Train, "Hey, Soul Sister (Live)"

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals: "Imagine," Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck and Oumou Sangare

Best Dance Recording: "Only Girl (In The World)," Rihanna

Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: "Tighten Up," The Black Keys

Best Hard Rock Performance: "New Fang," Them Crooked Vultures

Best Rock Song: "Angry World," Neil Young

Best Rock Album: "The Resistance," Muse

Best Alternative Music Album: Brothers, The Black Keys

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: "Wake Up! Everybody" John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona and Common

Best Rap Song: "Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z & Alicia Keys

Best Rap Album: Recovery, Eminem

Best Country Collaboration with Vocals: "As She's Walking Away," Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson

Best Country Song: "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum

Best Country Album: Need You Now, Lady Antebellum

What was your favorite Grammy moment? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 53rd annual Grammy Awards, B.o.B., Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Grammy Awards, Gwyneth Paltrow, Janelle Monae, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Usher

By Michael Lopez

D.J. Caruso is fast becoming one of the hottest directors in Hollywood. His films Disturbia and Eagle Eye made hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office. But I Am Number Four may be his biggest project yet. Produced by movie mogul Michael Bay, the film melds sci-fi, action and teen romance into one sweet package.

However, as Caruso explained to Blogamole, mastering the film's special effects wasn't as easy as it might seem.

“CGI comes in [to the movie] early on. It’s always evolving. You have to keep learning,” he said, adding that it's handy to have Michael Bay on your side when it comes to big-budget explosions. “Michael was making Transformers 3 while I was shooting this. He was a great asset with visual effects and blowing things up.”

Writers Al Gough and Miles Millar, who helped develop and produce the teen Superman series Smallville, have some experience writing about otherworldly characters. That experience, they said, helped them to write this story, which revolves around a young man (Alex Pettyfer) who is an alien from another world taking refuge on the planet Earth.

“There are certainly things we learned from having done this before,” Gough said.

Scribe Marti Noxon, who produced the series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, used her knack for capturing the teen perspective to give the characters realistic dialogue.

“It’s important to listen to teenagers talk," Noxon said. "Generally teens like to sound like adults.”

Noxon and DreamWorks executive Steven Spielberg took some creative license when developing the film's high-strung alien villains, the Mogadorians.

“Steven said, 'I want them drinking Red Bull throughout the movie,'” Noxon said.

Gough added, “We developed the Mogadorians a lot more from what was in the [original] book.”

From the believable teenage dialogue to the vicious fang-faced designs of the “Mogs,” this is popcorn entertainment at its finest. I Am Number Four, starring Pettyfer and Dianna Agron, opens in theaters Friday, Feb. 18.

Do you plan to see I Am Number Four? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Al Gough, Alex Pettyfer, D.J. Caruso, Dianna Agron, Exclusive Entrevistas, Hot Stuff, I Am Number Four, Marti Noxon, Michael Bay, Miles Millar, Movies

By Rachael Coleman Thompson

Ricky Martin has experienced a whirlwind of changes in recent years. He became a father, came out about his sexuality, wrote a book and journeyed far into the depths of his own soul. The culmination of that spiritual catharsis has resulted in a deeply personal statement expressed the best way he knows how: through music.

Martin's ninth album, Música + Alma + Sexo, may be his first studio recording in six years, but that time wasn't idly spent. Shortly after winning two Latin Grammys for his MTV Unplugged in 2007, Martin became the father of twins, Mateo and Valentino, and, in late 2010, published his autobiography, Yo, an intimate portrait of his world and his personal journey of self-discovery.

Photo by Rachael Coleman Thompson/Tr3s

That journey was the foundation for Música + Alma + Sexo, a collection of songs that, according to Martin, represent "the three priorities of life."

"I've gone through a process that is so totally spiritual in these last— well, I'd dare say since I became a dad," Martin told Studio Tr3s in Spanish. "It was really, really intense, that searching, and many cycles opened and many cycles closed. And sex, it's part of everything, man. It's a part of life, it's also very spiritual, and it is nature. It's everything. And the music in this record talks about all of that."

The process of writing the album was a journey all its own. Writing both his book and his new songs required Martin to dig deep within himself to capture the essence that defines him as both man and musician.

"I emptied myself," Martin said. "There were periods of intense vulnerability. There were moments filled with doubt, filled with a lot of emotion, and also a lot of enjoyment. But this creative process really strengthened me. And working with Desmond Child — he's an amazing producer, someone that knows me very well. We're on the same frequency when it comes to living, spirituality, etc., so it was a very, very beautiful moment of my life. ... It's been very liberating, and this is only the beginning. I just can't wait to be on stage again."

But even when that process seemed difficult, Martin's young sons helped him keep perspective.

"Life gets complicated," Martin said. "While you're growing up and dealing with the truths of this wonderful life, one begins to forget the importance of simple things. ... Even laughing at yourself is very important, and you forget these things. My sons have taught me. They look at me and say, ‘Dad, relax. Everything is fine.' So that's the beauty of it. They teach me. They are like two small gurus with old souls that teach me a lot. They're the best thing that has ever happened."

The bilingual album features songs in both Spanish and English — including the Spanish-language duet "Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tú" with Spanish singer Natalia Jiménez and its English counterpart "The Best Thing About Me Is You" with British songstress Joss Stone — confirmation of Martin's desire to truly reach a global audience.

"You have to communicate," he said. "It's funny because when I tweet in Spanish, the Anglo-Saxons say ‘Hey, don't you speak English?' And when I tweet in English, the Latinos say, ‘Hey, brother, you're a Latino. What's the matter with you?!' And, well, the important thing is that they get the message. Fortunately, with my music I have noticed that language isn't a problem.... I like learning languages and I like trying to get the message across. But there are things that aren't translatable."

Just don't ask him to speak multiple languages at the same time.

While setting up for the interview, Tr3s host Carlos Santos told him he would be asking questions in both English and Spanish. "I've got to put some ‘Spanglishcito' in there," Santos said, to which Martin replied:

"That Spanglish is killing me!"

Studio Tr3s: Ricky Martin, featuring interviews with and performances by Martin, Jiménez and boricua reggaetón duo Wisin y Yandel, airs on Tr3s Saturday, Feb. 12.

Tags Carlos Santos, Hot Stuff, Natalia Jimenez, photo, Photos, Ricky Martin, Studio Tr3s: Ricky Martin, Wisin y Yandel

By Rachael Coleman Thompson

If you want some personal insight into Ricky Martin, tune into Tr3s on Saturday, Feb. 12, for the premiere of Studio Tr3s: Ricky Martin and hear it straight from the Puerto Rican pop star himself.

The exclusive special, taped Jan. 24 at Comtel's Studio A in North Miami Beach, features exclusive interviews with Martin and performances of songs from his new album, Música + Alma + Sexo, a collection of music culminating from his own spiritual journey. (Don't worry, if you miss it, you can read about the interview here).

Photo by Rachael Coleman Thompson/Tr3s

The songs — written with longtime producer Desmond Child, who collaborated on the smash hit "Livin' la Vida Loca," among others — include "Basta Ya" ("Enough"), a song about being true to yourself; "No Te Miento" ("I'm Not a Liar"), a song about leading "an open life"; "Más" ("More"), a song about pursuing one's dreams in the big city; the ballad "Cántame Tu Vida" ("Sing Me Your Life"); the breakup song "Te Vas" ("You're Leaving"); "Será Será" ("It Will Be, It Will Be"); and "Shine," a love song in English.

As an extra-special treat, Spanish singer Natalia Jiménez stopped by the set to perform a sweet rendition of their duet, "Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tú," and boricua reggaetón duo Wisin y Yandel joined Martin for a hoppin' collaborative performance of "Frío."

Child, Martin said, showed him how to let go, an essential step in the creation of this album.

"Desmond Child taught me that to be great, you have to dare to be ridiculous," Martin said. "In the creative process, you have to dare to laugh at yourself ... and when you are writing, write that totally random idea — "disparate" as we say in Puerto Rico. Maybe from that totally random idea emerges an extremely important metaphor, and in this record I surrounded myself with great writers and great people who dared to feel, and they showed me how important it is to not have those fears and just let it flow. And I think they created a monster."

And that's not all. Tr3s.com is featuring an exclusive online performance of Martin's 1998 classic "Vuelve," a song from the album of the same name about rejecting someone, letting them go, but finding out — a little too late — that you are nobody without that person.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

We want to hear from you! Tune in Saturday and tell us what you thought of Studio Tr3s: Ricky Martin. Talk back in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Desmond Child, Hot Stuff, Natalia Jimenez, photo, Photos, Ricky Martin, Studio Tr3s: Ricky Martin, Wisin y Yandel

By Michael Lopez

At first glance, Gnomeo and Juliet seems like a difficult movie to pull off. For one thing, it has the tough task of translating William Shakespeare’s very serious play, Romeo & Juliet, into a lighthearted family-friendly animated feature. Beyond that, the film takes place in a small English garden and incorporates old Elton John songs into the story.

Nevertheless, the team at Rocket Pictures — the production studio launched by Sir Elton and his partner, David Furnish — made it work, with the help of some major talent. Lady Gaga, Nelly Furtado and Elton cut several new tracks for the soundtrack.

Gnomeo’s mostly UK cast really brought the lawn furnishings to life. James McAvoy’s Gnomeo is tough, sensitive and full of charisma. His lady love Juliet (voiced by Emily Blunt) is a delicate, sweet heroine with a biting British wit. Other memorable characters include a plastic deer voiced by Ozzy Osbourne and Ashley Jensen as a hilarious lovestruck frog sprinkler.

There's enough comedy and charm to entertain parents and adults, giving Gnomeo the feel of a Pixar film. Instead of incorporating formulaic Broadway songs, you'll hear such classic Elton tunes as “Your Song” and “Tiny Dancer,” and the standout Gaga/John ballad “Hello Hello.”

Like the Shakespeare original, the plot revolves around the feuding Capulet and Montague families. But in this version, the action takes place in the red- and blue-themed gardens of two bickering neighbors.

Miss Montague’s blue garden is home to Gnomeo, his pointy-headed buddy Benny and a very cute animated mushroom. Juliet, Nanette the frog and garden bad guy Tybalt reside on Mr. Capulet’s red lawn. Despite the ongoing color battles, Gnomeo and Juliet learn to love each other and eventually bring each side together.

Don’t worry, this fair tale forgoes the original story's gruesome ending in favor of a few tearful moments (such as the backstory of Latino flamingo Featherstone) mixed in with fast action and lots of comedy. The film even includes a lookalike Elton gnome (sorry, no Gagas in the garden).

The bottom line? Great animation, great songs and a story that truly stands the test of time. Plus, Gnomeo and Juliet is 3D, so there will be plenty of sprinkler drops, dandelion petals and wild lawnmowers flying right up in your face. Elton and company definitely scored big with this one!

Do you plan to see Gnomeo and Juliet? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Elton John, Gnomeo and Juliet, Lady Gaga, Música, Movie Reviews, Movies, William Shakespeare

By Sharmaine Jones

Following a stellar 50-point, 11-rebound game on Monday, Carmelo Anthony has become the hottest commodity in the NBA. And with the Feb. 24 trade deadline looming and numerous teams interested, the ball is now bouncing in the All-Star forward's court.

The New York native wants out of Denver, preferably to play back home in the Big Apple.

"That's like the ultimate dream at the end of the day," Anthony told ESPN. "Who wouldn't want to go back home to play?"

While the obvious transaction would involve a trade between the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers are making their bid in the 'Melo sweepstakes. The Knicks offered a package deal that would send forward Wilson Chandler to Denver, but, according to ESPN, the Lakers mustered up a package that would include center Andrew Bynum.

"There have been discussions between the two teams," one source said. "The Lakers are definitely an option."

To bring Anthony to Los Angeles, the Lakers would almost have to pull a rabbit out of their hat. With the Nuggets insisting on first-round picks, the Lakers would have to involve a third team in the deal. But if they can satisfy the Nuggets' terms, we may see Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant in the Lakers backcourt, Pau Gasol at center and Carmelo and Lamar Odom at the forward positions. The Miami Heat's “Big 3” would pale in comparison.

As for Anthony's dream of playing in New York, the fact that he and his wife La La bought a house in L.A. valued at nearly $2 million last summer could mean that he's just as cool with living in Cali.

With his fate still undetermined for a few more weeks, we have to wonder about the timing of the Lakers' offer. Is it merely coincidence that their offer became public so soon after the Knicks' bid, or are the Nuggets employing scare tactics to get more out of the deal?

Where would you rather see Carmelo Anthony play, with the Knicks or the Lakers? Tell us what you think in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Andrew Bynum, basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, New York Knicks, Wilson Chandler

By Catalina Walsh

Los Tigres del Norte stopped by the Palladium in Hollywood on Tuesday, Feb. 8, for a special taping of MTV Unplugged: Tigres del Norte and Friends.

The Grammy Award-winning Mexican ensemble, formed in the late 1960s, gave fans a dose of the musical prowess that's kept them at the forefront of Latin music throughout the decades. Fans from different generations sang along to a rendition of "La Puerta Negra" and danced to such popular songs as "La Manzanita" against an atmospheric backdrop accented with chandeliers and lighting that flashed in various combinations of red, blue, violet and green.

A number of guest performers joined in too, adding their own flair to some of the band's classic hits. Diego Torres sat in for a performance of "Mi Buena Suerte," Calle 13 for "América," and Zack de la Rocha for "Somos Mas Americanos." Pop singer Paulina Rubio had fans making heart shapes with their hands while she performed "Golpes en el Corazón" with the band and Andrés Calamaro started his rendition of "La Mesa del Rincón" with a little bit of tango. But the crowd really lost it when the band introduced Juanes as "a great friend ... who is loved throughout the world" before a heartfelt performance of  "La Jaula de Oro," a song about immigrants who must give up their own countries for the dream of a better life in America.

MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends will debut on Tr3s. Stay tuned for updates and air dates.

What's your favorite Los Tigres del Norte song? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Andres Calamaro, Calle 13, Diego Torres, Hot Stuff, Juanes, Los Tigres Del Norte, Música, MTV Unplugged, MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends, Paulina Rubio, Zack de la Rocha

By Sharmaine Jones

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV on Sunday. But you already knew that.

More people watched MVP Aaron Rodgers lead the Packers to their first title in 14 years than any other televised event. Super Bowl XLV set the record for the most-watched television program in U.S. history with 111 million viewers — 10 million of them Hispanic, also making it the most-watched show among U.S. Hispanic viewers (surpassing the 2010 World Cup final at 8.95 million viewers), according to The Nielsen Company. That doesn't include the 103,000 fans who crammed into Cowboys Stadium to watch the big game or the 1,200 ticket-holders who stood outside the arena because the seating hadn't been finished.

But you want to know about all of those other juicy details, like Christina Aguilera mixing up the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner," The Black Eyed Peas rocking the halftime show with special guest Usher, John Travolta and Ron Howard hanging out in the stands or Cameron Diaz feeding popcorn to Alex Rodriguez.

Most of the action — and controversy — happened during the commercials. Groupon managed to offend multiple countries — including China, home of its single largest investor — with its envelope-pushing Tibet-themed ad featuring Timothy Hutton. But the knockout ad of the night had been racking up views on YouTube long before it aired: In Volkswagen's "The Force," an ambitious little tyke dressed as Darth Vader repeatedly tries to move household objects with his mind to no avail. When Dad gets home in his 2012 Volkswagen Passat, the boy is amazed that his attempt to turn the car on telepathically "succeeds" — with a little help from Dad's remote starter key, of course.

What was your favorite Super Bowl XLV moment? Tell us in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Aaron Rodgers, alex Rodriguez, Ben Roethlisberger, Black Eyed Peas, Cameron Diaz, Christina Aguilera, Football, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl XLV, Usher, Volkswagen The Force