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By Michael Lopez

Watch out who you cut off in traffic. If you’re famous and you’re not careful, you may just get an arsenal of vitriolic tweets headed your way. That’s exactly what happened to Paris Hilton after she nearly hit actress Sarah Shahi with her car!

"Worst driver ever," Shahi posted. "Almost hit me, then ran a stop sign. What if there was a kid around the corner, you dumb b----."

If that really did happen, it’s hard to blame Sarah for the rant. The incident seemed to upset the Fairly Legal star so much that she fired off even more Hilton hate to the twitterverse.

"I wouldn't be as pissed if I weren't a mom," Shahi, went on to tweet. "What an irresponsible person. What a lame existence."

She went on to label Paris a "blonde piece of sh--," and called her “a horrible excuse for a human being.”

Looking at the evidence, we may have to side with Shahi on this one. Back in 2006, Paris was arrested for driving under the influence and The Stir is reporting that she once got busted for going 70 mph in a 30-mile zone. Plus knowing her love for SUVs, we can only imagine the kind of damage Hilton could do behind the wheel if she’s not careful.

We’ll still give Paris a chance to tweet her case (so far there have been no responses to Shahi), as long as she doesn't do it while driving.

Do you think Sarah’s tweets were too harsh? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Catfights, Celebrities, Chisme, Paris Hilton, Sarah Shahi, twitter

By Michael Lopez

Amazingly, just one day after hearing the shocking news about Draco Rosa’s cancer battle, Jenni Rivera revealed that she has discovered a tumor in her breast! Thankfully it appears as though the lump is not malignant, but La Diva de la Banda will undergo surgery to have it removed.

The bombshell was dropped during Rivera’s popular reality series, I Love Jenni. On the show, the singer revealed that she discovered the tumor back in February, but chose not to tell her family until now. And, as you would expect with reality television, the reaction by those close to her was over-the-top shock.

Even though the tumor was not life-threatening, Jenni is now on a crusade to help spread awareness about breast cancer. She has recorded public service announcements for the Revlon Run/Walk For Women and is expected to participate in the Los Angeles event on May 7.

As shown on the series, it was Jenni’s quick responses that led to her getting checked out and nipping any cancer in the bud. Early detection is essential in the fight against this deadly disease and we applaud Rivera educating others on the topic.

Has anyone in your family been impacted by breast cancer? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Breast Cancer, Cancer, Celebrities, Chisme, Health, I Love Jenni, Jenni Rivera

By Michael Lopez

For years people have gossiped about fake marriages in Hollywood. But this week, an L.A. courthouse decided that Fernanda Romero’s wedded bliss was definitely a sham. After hearing the evidence, a judge sentenced the Mexican actress and her “fake husband” to 30 days in jail for falsifying marriage documents to avoid her deportation.

Fernanda actually built up quite a career since getting legal residency through her 2005 “marriage.” She appeared in the Jessica Alba film The Eye, Sam Raimi’s Drag Me To Hell, and, per IMDb, she will be in Eva Longoria’s next movie, Without Men.

But according to the court, her eligibility to work in the U.S. was not legit. Evidence presented showed that Fernanda’s relationship with husband Kent Ross was a ruse. Prosecutors proved that she paid Ross $5,000 to be her hubby and that they both lived at separate addresses.

Now Romero and Ross are set to serve 15 weekends in jail and perform 1,000 hours of community service. It is uncertain what Fernanda’s residency status will be once the smoke clears. Whatever the outcome, it’s obvious that she is extremely remorseful.

Crying in court, Romero told the judge, “I am very sorry for what I’ve done.”

What do you think of Fernanda's trick to get U.S. residency? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Chisme, Fake Marriages, Fernanda Romero, Immigration, Kent Ross

By Simone Hilliard

Could Hip Hop's royal couple be performing at the upcoming nuptials of the future King and Queen of Britain? According to several tabloids, including U.K.'s Daily Star, that could very well be the case.

Reports surfaced this week that Beyonce and Jay-Z have been invited to perform their 2003 smash single "Crazy in Love" during Price William and Kate Middleton's royal reception.

According to a source close to the future newlyweds:

"Both William and Kate are massive fans of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. They really wanted to make their big day even more special and what better way than by getting pop royalty to perform at the party?"

"Will and Kate will have an official reception for hundreds of dignitaries before throwing a less formal bash for loved-ones. They both wanted to ditch traditions and make it more personal for them."

While the House of Windsor has refused to confirm whether or not the invitation has been accepted, the rumor mill continues to spew anecdotes of how convenient the joint performance would be, considering the couple is currently in Europe. Beyonce is there promoting her new single "Girls (Who Run The World)," and Hov is accompanying her, putting the rumors of their own relationship split to rest...for now.

However convenient the royal performance may be for hip hop's reigning king and queen, no one has bothered to question whether the powerful music duo would want to perform. How important is the royal wedding anyway?

A recent Time.com poll shared:

"Of 2,000 British adults, 35% said they planned to watch the wedding on television; the same proportion intends to ignore proceedings, and the rest had no specific plans. A separate poll found that 79% of Brits — including those who will watch the event — were either "largely indifferent" or "couldn't care less" about the royal wedding."

Ouch! Of course, that sentiment is probably mirrored worldwide where the idea of a modern monarchy to most is outdated.

So, should Bey and Hov entertain the future King and Queen?  No stranger to once in a lifetime performances, Bey did perform at President Barack Obama's Inauguration Ball after all, and we're sure the pop queen is undoubtedly flattered and  will find the time to make a royal cameo.

But what about Jay-Z? This isn't exactly what we'd expect from arguably the biggest name in hip hop.  Should the emcee really lend his chops to regale the royals?

Sound off in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Beyonce, Crazy in Love, Girls (Who Run The World), Jay Z, Kate Middleton, President Barack Obama, Prince William, royal wedding

By Michael Lopez

If you’re wondering which Latino thespian is currently making waves in the dramatic movie world, look no further than Rodrigo Santoro. Coming off of a critically-acclaimed run in Jim Carrey’s I Love You Phillip Morris, the versatile Brazilian star is now showing off his heavy acting chops in the Spanish civil war film, There Be Dragons. Rodrigo took a few moments to speak exclusively to Tr3s about making this summer’s first official “epic.”

“It’s a tragic story, but it’s a beautiful story” Santoro explained. “The film’s about betrayal, jealousy, love, faith, and all those things every young person goes through.”

Don’t let the title fool you. There Be Dragons is by no means a fantasy film involving giant lizards. This movie is steeped in realism and based on the life controversial Catholic saint Josemaría Escrivá. Directed by noted British filmmaker Roland Joffé, it features the same sweeping visuals fans of his past works have come to love.

“I’ve been a fan of Roland’s for a very long time,” Rodrigo said. “The Mission and The Killing Fields are two of my favorite movies.”

Another interesting note is that Joffé also wrote There Be Dragons, which Rodrigo found to be very liberating on the set.

“It is very precious for an actor to work with a director who also writes, like Roland. The process is so rich. It was a creative process on set everyday. For an actor, it was a dream.”

Rodrigo plays Oriol in the film, a revolutionary who leads the charge in Dragons’ more epic battle sequences. Though the tone of Oriol’s scenes were all very serious, Santoro did confess that they were a lot of fun to shoot.

“The war sequences were exciting to shoot. I got to ride a horse. Plus you’ve got the gun and you’re playing the hero. It was very fun.”

Rodrigo admitted that he's having a lot of fun with his career at the moment too, especially since he happens to be in this week’s #1 movie. Fans of Rio will instantly recognize him as the voice of Tulio, the human love interest of Blu the bird’s zany owner.

“I had a blast doing Rio!” Santoro explained. “It was so much fun to do and it really shows the beauty of Brazil.”

And just seeing how Rodrigo can jump from offbeat animated comedies to tear-jerking war dramas shows how much acting range this up-and-comer really has.

You can see him take to the Spanish front lines when There Be Dragons hits theaters on May 6.

Are you a fan of Rodrigo Santoro? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Exclusive Entrevistas, Hot Stuff, Movies & CineMás, Rio, Rodrigo Santoro, Roland Joffé, There Be Dragons

By Michael Lopez

How do you bring attention to a social cause in Mexico? Get a former U.S. President and the world’s richest man to back it up! Bill Clinton and Carlos Slim announced this week that they are partnering to launch a soccer project that uses sports to keep kids away from gangs and narco violence.

Focusing on Mexican youths aged 16-24, the main goal of the program is to offer hope in border cities ravaged by recent drug cartels. So far, Clinton and Slim have projected that at least 900 teens will benefit from the project and they’re hopeful things will only get better from there.

Representatives from the Fundación Carlos Slim laid out a few of the plans in more detail. According to spokesman Renato Flores, the program will transform the lessons kids learn in sports (like fútbol) into viable skills, which can eventually be used when they enter the job market.

Mexican regions like Chihuahua and Juarez will be the first to receive aid. Local organizations set up by Clinton and Slim’s foundations will be set up in those cities to monitor and develop the programs. And though the exact amount of money donated to start the project hasn't been disclosed, we can foresee a nice chunk of change coming out of Carlos’ deep pockets.

Were you involved in youth programs in your community? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Agentes De Cambio, bill clinton, Carlos Slim, Cultura, futbol, Mexico, Sports

By Michael Lopez

We know how you’re feeling. It’s now Tuesday and your stomach is still dealing with the weekend's chocolate candy overload. Not that it’s a bad thing. Easter Sunday always brings plenty of sweet treats and fun egg hunts with the little ones. Just ask Jessica Alba. She recently tweeted all kinds of fun posts celebrating the bunny-filled holiday.

“My easter cakeballs and bunny ricekrispy treats!” Alba happily wrote Sunday afternoon.

And by the look of the twitpic, her colorful desserts were made with an extra loving touch. Jessica’s daughter Honor will be turning three in just a few weeks, so we’re sure having some mousy-looking cakeballs were a great pre-birthday hit at the Alba house.

Of course, followers of Jessica’s tweets were already clued in on her special Easter delicacy. Alba had posted on Friday that she had picked up all of the ingredients necessary to make a yummy concoction (which included a touch of red velvet).

“Making red velvet cake balls 4 Easter brunch w the fam - The mushy batter looks like bone marrow.”

But let’s not forget about Alba’s significant other, Cash Warren. He seemed just as happy to be doing family Easter day on Sunday, even sending out an adorable twitpic of his own.

"Happy Easter everyone!” he wrote. “Lots of love to you and your families”

Tags Cash Warren, Celebrity Couples, Easter, Holidays, Honor Warren, Jessica Alba, twitter

By Simone Hilliard

Looks like we'll all have to wait a few more days for our Weezy F. Baby fix. Young Money president Mack Maine recently confirmed that Lil Wayne's highly anticipated ninth studio album Tha Carter IV will be pushed from its original release date of May 16,  to June 21.

According to Mack Maine, the album has been held to allow Wayne to add finishing touches on the LP, as well as await versus from album contributors.

The Young Money prez told MTVNews.com:

"He's still perfecting a few things, he's a perfectionist ... changing a few lines. We also have a huge record that [isn't] done yet.  We have a little studio time and it should be done probably by Monday."

It's no surprise Weezy needs a few extra days. In March,  only three months after his November release from New York's Riker's Island penitentiary, the New Orleans emcee embarked on his I Am Music II tour, a 24-date trek across North America, which doesn't wrap until May 1st, and leaves very little time for studio sessions.

Mack did assure fans, the album's next single is indeed worth the wait, comparing it to the Tha Carter III's "Lollipop."

"It's more along the lines of a 'Lollipop.  [it will be] just one of those [records] that will be liked by the masses."

We like the sound of that!

Are you clamoring for more Weezy?! Let us know in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Lil Wayne, Lollipop, Mack Maine, Tha Carter III, Tha Carter IV, Young Money

By Michael Lopez

We all know Roselyn Sanchez has an amazing figure. But have you ever wondered how the Chasing Papi star stays so physically fit? Roselyn recently revealed some of her workout secrets as she prepares to fly out to Puerto Rico for this weekend's Triathlon For Life.

A passion that’s near and dear to her heart, the Triathlon For Life was put together by Roselyn to help aid children fighting cancer. A native Puerto Rican herself, Sanchez is taking full advantage of the island’s resources for the event, utilizing grueling running trails, 750 meter swims off the coast, and a rigorous bike sprint that lasts up to 40 kilometers!

"Me he estado preparando mucho este año, voy al gimnasio que tiene una mini piscina olímpica y trato de hacer las 30 vueltas, que son terribles hacerlas, pero que las hago. Hago el treadmill en casa y también monto bicicleta, con mi esposo, por aquí por Los Angeles," Roselyn told Celestrellas.

But keep in mind, not everyone has to take their workouts to the same extremes as Roselyn. The Triathlon For Life also features a much milder Seniors Walk which allows participants to still help the cause without pouring out buckets of sweat.

As of right now, Sanchez seems ready to go the distance. She even offered some advice for anyone else willing to push their cardio workouts to the limit.

"El pasado año no me alimenté bien y me cansé mucho porque no tenía gasolina. Así que este año voy a comer muy bien, es importante comer mucho carbohidrato la noche antes de la carrera."

Roselyn’s Triathlon For Life kicks off May 1 in San Juan.

Have you ever competed in a triathlon? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Health, Puerto Rico, Roselyn Sanchez, Triathlon For Life, Triathlons

By Michael Lopez

The Latin pop world got rocked with some terrible news today as word got out that Grammy Award-winning performer Robi "Draco" Rosa has been diagnosed with cancer. A musical presence for over 25 years, Rosawas a member of the “classic” Menudo lineup and co-wrote some of Ricky Martin’s biggest hits.

Draco’s agent Angelo Medina broke the news to the world,

"En este momento, se encuentra en un tratamiento especializado en la clínica Burzynski en Houston, Texas. Draco está combatiente y con mucho carácter enfrentando este reto que le ha traído la vida,” Medina said.

Just 41-years-old, Rosa was one of Menudo’s earliest heartthrobs. He sang on their major English crossover hits like “Hold Me” and “Like A Cannonball.” In 1988, his popularity grew even more, landing him a starring role in the now classic movie, Salsa: The Motion Picture.

But all of that early success doesn’t even begin to define Draco’s talents. He co-wrote Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” released four highly-received solo concept albums, and became a trailblazer for the alternative Latin music movement.

Now Draco is fighting for his life, diagnosed with a cancerous tumor near his liver. He has promised his fans that he will fight the disease and offered plenty of gratitude for the enormous show of support he’s received so far.

“Gracias. Ustedes siempre estarán en mis oraciones,” Rosa recently stated.

We know we are not alone in wishing Draco a speedy and safe recovery.

Are you a fan of Draco Rosa? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Cancer, Draco, Health, Música, Menudo, Ricky Martin, Robi Rosa