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By Michael Lopez

At 28 years old, Anahí still has a very long future ahead of her. But that hasn't stopped the pop star from opening up about her dreams of marriage and motherhood. In a recent interview, she expressed her desire to have a husband and three kids.

"Me gustaría casarme y tener hijitos. Tres hijos," she told TVyNovelas.com.

But it seems that's only part of Anahí's ongoing bucket list. The Dos Hogares star also expressed her desire to travel the world, expand her music career, and continue acting in TV and movies.

By the looks of things, Anahí may be accomplishing at least one of those goals in the very near future. Her long-awaited sixth solo album (featuring English-language tracks) is due to arrive in 2012 and who knows? Perhaps a husband and kids won’t be too far behind.

Do you think Anahí would make a good mom? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Anahi, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Dos Hogares, TV y Novelas

By Larry Yepez Jr.

This year's Latin GRAMMY Awards just got a little more exciting! Turns out that Colombian superstar Shakira has just announced that she'll be performing @ the biggest Latin music awards show in the world!

Seven-time Latin GRAMMY winner, two-time GRAMMY winner and the 2011 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Shakira has three nominations: Album Of The Year and Best Female Pop Album for Sale El Sol and Best Short Form Music Video for Loca.The awards, will take place on Nov. 7 in Las Vegas and will air live on Univision, and will be hosted by Lucero.

Are you excited to see Shakira? What do you think of the Shakira enhanced Latin GRAMMY Awards?

Tags Antes De Las Seis, Blogger: Larry Yepez Jr, Calle 13, Franco de Vita, Latin Grammy Awards, Loca, Lucero, Marco Antonio Solis, Rabiosa, Shakira, univision

By Michael Lopez

It looks like Lindsay Lohan may have a nice chunk of bail money coming her way. According to Access Hollywood, the chisme queen has agreed to pose nude in Playboy Magazine for roughly $750,000.

La Lohan originally wanted $1 million to drop her clothes, but she seems to have compromised with Hef and company for a smaller sum. Both Lindsay and Playboy have issued "no comments" at the moment, but sources are saying it's a done deal.

And it appears as though the magazine is wasting no time getting to the photo shoot. Lohan has reportedly already started posed for pix, which means the issue could be hitting stands by the end of this year.

In the meantime, you can catch Lindsay snaps all over the celebrity gossip blogs. The actress has been making very public appearances in L.A. courthouses and at the city's coroner's office, where she's currently carrying out her community service.

Would you buy Lindsay’s Playboy issue? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Chisme, Lindsay Lohan, Playboy, popnews

By Michael Lopez

It's hard to believe that Halloween is just a week away. Before you know it, the fiestas will be in full effect and tricks-and-treats will be flying fast. But if you're still struggling to find that "perfect costume," don't worry. Several of the nation's top party store sites have broken down the best getups of the season and here's a few we think are definitely worth putting on your radar.

Angry Birds – Was there any doubt that the biggest stars of the Smartphone era would dominate Halloween? Sites like Party City are offering full-blown red feather get ups, Bird-faced masks, and even giant green heads meant to simulate the piggies. Just be careful though, if the alcohol starts flowing you may find yourself bashing into walls.

Sue Sylvester – Straight from the halls of McKinley High comes this very creative Glee getup. Featuring a short blonde wig, red track pants, and that notorious neck whistle, this is one costume you can have A LOT of fun with. And if you're going out with a group, why not add some cheerleaders and jocks to the mix for a full-blown Karaoke ensemble?

Charlie Sheen – Sure he had his meltdown over eight months ago. That doesn't mean the Warlock-inspired Charlie Sheen getup is any less inspired. Several mask makers have constructed rubberized versions of Charlie's face and, we have to admit, the resemblance is uncanny. Of course the real kicker with this one is, Sheen has vowed to go as "himself" too!

Steve Jobs – Definitely a timely costume idea, expect to see a ton of tech geeks don the turtleneck and glasses this year. Since his passing earlier in the month, Jobs tributes have been pouring over the internet. And if you think about it, what better way to honor the Apple genius than by simulating his likeness on the trick-or-treat circuit?

Occupy Wall Streeters – We've got to admit, there is a lot of creative potential with this idea. You could simulate the Occupy Gotham City version of Batman, dress as a bongo-playing rebel, or just turn yourself into a bloodsucking version of a Wall Street exec. Whatever your choice, it can be done cheaply and it'll surely stir up conversations around the punch bowl.

Walter Mercado – Guanabee definitely had us roaring when they came up with this idea. The legendary Puerto Rican astrologer may now be neck-and-neck with Michael Jackson in the nip/tuck department. Add to that his bright blonde hair and outrageous clothes and you've got a costume that’ll have everyone talking. Plus with all of Mercado’s trademark makeup, this getup could work for a guy or a girl!

What are you planning to dress as this Halloween? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Angry Birds, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Charlie Sheen, glee, Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Occupy Wall Street, Party City, Steve Jobs, Walter Mercado

By Sugey Palomares

Their puppy love just keeps growing! As if Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez couldn't get any cuter they have decided to adopt a 10-week-old husky mix. Selena owns five rescue dogs and publicly supports the ASPCA so during her time off on tour she and Justin visited a rescue shelter in Winnipeg. They looked around for some time and finally fell in love with their new pup named Baylor.

The owner of the shelter states:

"Baylor probably would have had a bad life or a very short life. But he got rescued and brought to our shelter and is now going to live a very good life."

You don't say! We are sure he is living the fab life now. Let's just hope they stick to adopting dogs and leave the babies to Brad and Angelina.

Tags Brad and Angelina, Chisme, Hollywood, Justin Bieber, popnews, Selena Gomez

By Sugey Palomares

Jennifer Lopez was off to a good start during her performance at Mohegan Sun for its 15th anniversary celebration in Connecticut this past Saturday night. Stylish outfit? Check. Impeccable hair and make-up? Check, check. Hot back-up dancers resembling her ex-boyfriends? Check. So what exactly led to her emotional fit on stage?

Sure, JLo has had her share of heartbreak lately, but she has been doing so well since her divorce to Marc Anthony. Her clothing line in Kohl's has increased sales for the mega department store, she resigned her (pricy) deal on American Idol, and has a new rumored romance with Bradley Cooper.

Jenny from the block may be living the perfect life to us, but she wants us all to know that she is still human and hates life sometimes just like the rest of us. She stated to "Extra":

"I'm just a regular person like everybody else. I have feelings and emotions. My life goes great, and it goes not great sometimes. But you know what? We keep going, and that's what it is."

It's refreshing to hear that she has issues just like the rest of us, but at a different scale of course. The Puerto Rican pop star also claims that her tears overflowed once she spotted her mother, Guadalupe Lopez, in the audience.

Do you think it was her love for her mother? Or the love-themed performance flashing back to all of the relationships in her past?

Tags Bradley Cooper, Chisme, Guadalupe Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Latin Music, Marc Anthony, Musica Latina, popnews

By Michael Lopez

Get ready Shrek fans. In just four days, the green ogre's courageous kitty sidekick is getting his own movie. Anticipation is already huge for this week's Puss In Boots release and the film's director, Chris Miller, spoke to us exclusively about how he brought the animated orange tabby to life.

"We wanted to make a movie that had a legendary, epic feel," Chris explained. "There's some Clint Eastwood in there, along with Indiana Jones and a bit of James Bond."

From a technical perspective, Puss In Boots features some amazing animated action sequences. There are dynamic rooftop chases, journeys to the top of a giant beanstalk, and even a wild ride on a monster goose. Miller explained how adding the element of 3D helped take the project to a new level.

"3D really lends itself to Puss In Boots’ world," he said. "The story really plays well in that format."

Chris also mentioned how having voice actors like Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek helped breathe more life into the film. Each of them threw in improvised lines that actually made it into the final cut.

"Making this movie was such a collaborative effort," Miller said. "Working with the entire cast. They're all great writers and great improvisers. Having them around makes my job a lot easier."

Another famous collaborator who helped out with Puss was horror director Guillermo del Toro. Listed as an executive producer on the film, Chris told us that he offered quite a bit of input during the story boarding process.

"Guillermo really fell in love with this movie and wanted to be a part of it," he said. "Having him on board was great. It pushed us to make things more fun and more exciting."

But Miller made sure to emphasize that the Puss character is the ultimate selling point of the movie. With his trademark one liners, exaggerated "sad kitty" eyes, and boot kicking dance moves, he's definitely proven himself to be a major leading man (and feline).

"Puss is such a bold and romantic character," he said. "He's larger-than-life and everything kind of springs out of his personality and what Antonio created. One of the things I love about Puss In Boots is how serious he takes himself and how dramatic he can be at times. It brings a great amount of comedy to the character."

You can see Antonio's furry alter ego in action when Puss In Boots arrives this Friday!

Are you planning on watching Puss In Boots? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 3D, Antonio Banderas, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Chris Miller, Exclusive Entrevistas, Movies & CineMás, Puss In Boots, Salma Hayek, Shrek, Tr3s Exclusives

By Ikam Acosta

I had the pleasure of interviewing Marisoul, the lead singer of La Santa Cecilia. The six-member band from LA is an effervescent mix of different styles of music, ranging from boleros románticos, cumbia, and bossa nova, to jazz, ska, and classic rock. It's a fusion which certainly makes them live up to their name, a reference to music's patron saint.

"We're very much influenced by Latin American music. Everyone in the band has different influences, or leans towards different music: mariachis, Afro Latin music, cumbia, bossa nova, and bolero. I like boleros románticos, that's what I personally grew up singing and learning. But we're from LA so we are very much influenced by American pop culture like rock and roll, blues and jazz. Whatever feels good is what we end up doing."

La Santa Cecilia has received a Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Mejor Canción Tropical, for their hit song "Chicle," featured on Emmy Award-winning shows such as Weeds and Entourage. According to the songstress, they're "muy emocionado, muy contentos."

Marisoul thinks the popularity of "Chicle" is due to how relatable the song is.

"I think it's because it's an honest feeling...maybe people se entienden con la cancion. That's how I felt when I wrote the lyrics. Sometimes there's feelings I keep to myself because I don't wanna share them with anybody because I don't want them to tell me that everything's gonna be okay... or 'no te preocupes, que el tiempo va a curar las heridas,' You know, it's just one of those things, you're only gonna listen when you're ready to listen and you're only gonna get things when you're ready to get them."

There's no denying La Santa Cecilia's Latino roots. Although most songs are in Spanish, their ritmo y alma shine through no matter what. To Marisoul, music is a vehicle used to empower oneself and one's community. The band is active in their community, and they believe donating their time and inspiring young people to be authentic and give it their all is its own reward. They have done several workshops with kids, inspiring them through art and music.

"When you play your music for these kinds of organizations, I think that empowers them...Our painting parties help our relationship with our fans. Friends and family help paint pins and album covers, and we take them to cultural centers and talk to the youth about music and about expressing yourself, not just through music but through art too.You get joy out of it so it's like you're doing it for yourself."

La Santa Cecilia goes out of its way to connect with fans and make them feel involved in the whole experience of going to a show.

"We like to be involved with the fans. I think nowadays when you can download music off the internet, I think it's cool when you can offer the music buyer something more."

They encourage fans to make cover art for their CD's, something they feel is missing from the MP3 generation. They love to create little goody bags for their fans, with pins and chucherías, so the fans will have a more comprehensive experience than just listening to musicians play on stage. They have something on their website called Pin Pals, where fans can submit pictures of themselves posing with the pins they have collected form live shows. This creative involvement is one of the things that sets La Santa Cecilia apart from many other performers.

Will you be checking out La Santa Cecilia when they come to your town?

Tags Blogger: Ikam Acosta, La Santa Cecilia, Marisoul

By Michael Lopez

Expect to hear the name Lana Parrilla quite a bit in the coming weeks. The half Puerto Rican actress scored some very solid ratings with her new series, Once Upon A Time. Known for her work in Boomtown and 24, Parrilla's built a reputation for playing grounded, salt-of-the-earth type characters. Though this time out, she's nabbed the enchanted role of an Evil Queen.

"The Queen – yes, she is evil," Lana told Latina. "But there's a pain that exists inside of her and that's why she does the things that she does. She is extremely wounded."

Of course, it's those kinds of nuances that make a character so much fun to play. And for Once Upon A Time, Parrilla gets to have twice as many complexities. In the series, her character also has a villainous human counterpart named Regina.

"Regina – she's a trip!" Lana went on to say. "I can't think of her as being so evil. I can think of her as doing evil acts – but it comes from a place of fear."

Probably the most interesting thing about Once is that bounces between the real world and a magical fairy tale land. And seeing how it's being overseen by the writers of Lost, you know it'll have some interesting twists down the road. Who knows? Maybe they'll even bring Jorge Garcia back into the mix with a role as Humpty Dumpty.

Did you get a chance to watch Once Upon A Time? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Fairy Tales, Lana Parrilla, Lost, Once Upon A Time, Television

By Michael Lopez

Are you ready to see Robert Trujillo's bass bust out into the third dimension? According to Deadline.com, it may become a reality sooner than you think. The site is reporting that Metallica is planning on producing their own 3D film.

Not a lot of details about the project have been released yet, other than that it's certain to have a guitar-shredding soundtrack. But the rockers have already solicited the talents of producer Charlotte Huggins, who's been responsible for 3D hits like Journey to the Center of the Earth and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

Metallica is currently in the midst of their 30th anniversary tour and we're thinking a big screen epic would be a perfect way to cap off the celebration. Perhaps an in-your-face concert movie from one of their thunderous live shows? It's very possible, but there are also rumors circulating about a metal-heavy cartoon.

Interestingly, band leader James Hetfield has been branching out into animation recently. He's lent his voice to cartoons like Dave The Barbarian and Adult Swim's Metalocalypse. So perhaps, a head banging Pixar flick may be on the horizon. We're sure plenty of details will be revealed within the next few weeks.

What type of 3D Metallica movie would you like to see? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 3D, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Charlotte Huggins, Hot Stuff, Música, Metallica, Movies & CineMás