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By Michael Lopez

We have to admit, our minds have been on Robbi 'Draco' Rosa quite a bit recently. The Latin music maestro is still in the midst of battling a deadly form of cancer and, by the looks of his latest Twitpic, things may not be going well.

Rosa appears to be shockingly thin in the photo he Tweeted this week, but thankfully his spirit is still strong. Posting in English, he quoted author Isaac Watts and offered inspirational words to all of his well-wishing fans.

"The hill of Zion yeilds a thousand sacred sweets before we reach the heavenly fields or walk the golden streets," he wrote.

Draco has been keeping a very low profile since his publicized interview three months ago. Clearly in a much weaker state now, Rosa's withdrawn face and shaved head reflect the ravages of chemotherapy. Hopefully the treatments are working and he'll have positive news to share in the coming year.

Our prayers are with you Draco!

What do you think of the latest Draco Twitpic? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cancer, Draco, Draco Rosa, Health, Isaac Watts, twitter

By Michael Lopez

Now that JLo's found Casper Smart, it seems her one time suitor has decided to moved on too. According to reports, Bradley Cooper recently got extra cozy with Zoe Saldana at a Hollywood nightclub.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time we've heard rumors about a Cooper/Saldana hookup. The two recently wrapped their movie The Words , which supposedly includes some very steamy love scenes.

Now their romance has now apparently transitioned into real life. Zoe recently split from her boyfriend of 11 years for "unspecified reasons." Could Bradley be behind the breakup? Probably not, but he definitely makes a good rebound guy.

Radar Online claims that Saldana and Cooper were "acting like two high school kids" on their night out. Reports had them rubbing each others' shoulders, grabbing each others' waists, and even exiting the night spot together. Something tells us this story will get a lot more juicy in the days to come!

Do you think Bradley was behind Zoe’s breakup? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Bradley Cooper, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Chisme, popnews, The Words, Zoe Saldana

By Michael Lopez

After 40 years on the small screen, Don Francisco is truly a living room legend. And next year he'll finally get his due, with an induction into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame!

The TV Hall of Fame is adding a pretty impressive group of names to its 2012 list. Outside of Francisco, they will be honoring Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre, former Disney head Michael Eisner, and Jeffersons star Sherman Hemsley.

Don's contribution to the world of television is nearly incalculable. He first launched his famous Sábado Gigante series back in 1962 and he's been a Spanish TV mainstay ever since. Francisco has hosted talk programs, game shows, and tons of charitable telethons.

Hall of Fame committee chairman Mark Itkin heaped praise on all of the inductees and seemed quite excited about the Class of 2012.

"The group of inductees for this year's Hall of Fame have had a remarkable impact in all areas of the television industry," he told the press. "From performers and hosts to producers and executives."

Who do you think deserves to be in the TV Hall of Fame? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Chuck Lorre, Don Francisco, Michael Eisner, Sabado Gigante, Sherman Hemsley, Television

By Michael Lopez

Rah! Rah! Rah! The sports blog Bleacher Report has organized its list of the "50 Hottest Cheerleading Teams" and we couldn't be happier with the results. The Top 20 squads alone include a ton of Latin pom pom girls hand-picked from all across the country.

Topping Bleacher Report’s "Cheerleader" list was (surprise, surprise) the Dallas Cowboys' squad. Perhaps the most legendary rah rah girls in the world of sports, they are talented, gorgeous, and often times go on to illustrious Hollywood careers. One of our favorite blue and white alums is Sarah Shahi. The part-Spanish beauty danced for the team in the late 90’s and is now the star of her own USA Network series.

The #2 squad on the "Hottest Cheerleader" list is chock full of Hispanic beauties. Miami's Dolphins Girls' roster has a ton of talented Latinas and a few notable alumni too. The current host of Primer Impacto, Pamela Silva Conde, once danced for the squad, as did popular south Florida DJ, Suzy Tavarez.

In the basketball realm, the Laker Girls made #5 on the list. And this ranking wasn't just for their looks, it was also for their signature moves. Once headed by dance queen Paula Abdul, this legendary squad has one of the most diverse rosters in the league, with gorgeous ladies of African-American, Asian, and Spanish descent. Contrary to popular belief, Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa was never on the team, but did meet her hubby dancing at a music video shoot.

The Miami Heat Dancers may not have any famous faces at the moment, but they definitely have one of the best cheerleading sites on the web. Bleacher Report’s #8 ranking is right on the money, especially after watching the videos and photo galleries these ladies are starring in. Click over and you can even peruse clips of the squad's sexy bikini shoot in Barbados!

And, in the soccer world, L.A.’s Chivas Girls are tough to beat. They placed higher than any other fútbol cheerleading squad and it’s easy to see why. The Chivas Girls are primarily Latina and have an amazing tight-fitting uniform! Browse on over to their site and you can access wallpapers, videos, and tons of interesting tidbits about the girls. What's Brittney R.’s favorite food? Why homemade Mexican cuisine of course!

Kudos to Bleacher Report for prepping such an incredible list and thanks again the lovely ladies on the field, who deserve a lot of the credit for keeping the crowds on their feet!

Which sports team do you think has the sexiest cheerleader squad? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 50 Hottest Cheerleaders, Bleacher Report, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cheerleaders, Hot Stuff, Pamela Silva Conde, Paula Abdul, Sarah Shahi, Sports, Suzy Tavarez

By Ikam Acosta

Ready for your Kardashian double shot this morning? Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant again with Scott Disick's child, and Kris Humphries files for separation instead of divorce.

The Kardashians have continued expanding their empire, one baby at a time. It was only a matter of time before Kourtney Kardashian announced she was pregnant again.

"I'm nine weeks along...You're supposed to wait 12 weeks to tell people, but I feel confident."

Looks like we will soon be seeing another little Kardashian pop its tiny face out in front of the cameras as we welcome it to Hollywood and to the world of reality television.

In other Kardashian news, Kris Humphries tries to contest Kim Kardashian's divorce petition with a separation instead. Instead of filing for divorce like Kim has, Humphries intends "to annul the marriage, clearing the record of ever being married."

There's still at least someone who is not keeping up with the Kardashians. In a far off land, James Bond disapproves. He would rather stay a private man, and shares no love for the media circus.

"Once you go Kardashian, you never go back."

Daniel Craig does not deny his distaste for reality shows, particularly those of the Kardashian enterprise. I can only imagine how much he's reeling from Kourtney's latest announcement, considering how he feels about he whole boundaries thing.

"We've been in your living room, we were at your birth. You filmed it for us and showed us the placenta."

Craig shakes his head at how the Kardashians' "private" lives have become a spectacle for all to see. He values his privacy. Despite the fame he has acquired as an actor, things like weddings are sacred to him. He reportedly got married in a "super secret" ceremony because he feels once you give up your privacy, you can't buy it back.

If you were a celebrity, would you want your private lives filmed for the world to see?

Tags Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Celebrity Divorce, Chisme, Daniel Craig, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Humphries, popnews

By Michael Lopez

No, Michelle Rodriguez isn't singing the praises of Orville Redenbacher. The Battle: Los Angeles star recently spoke out about that "other" type of Korn, namely the hard rock band from the 90's. Set to release a brand new album, the group is primed for a comeback and has a very famous fan eager to back them up.

Korn's 10th album, The Path of Totality, comes out December 6. But if you were to ask Michelle, the headbangers' greatest accomplishment arrived back in 1994. The self-titled Korn debut wound up selling millions of units and influenced a generation of listeners.

"Korn was so important to me as a kid," Rodriguez explained in an interview with Artist Direct. "They covered this alienation, this understanding that I am true to myself and I know who I am, but this world is f**ked up and doesn't get it! It was my connection to that hip hop world and that poetry that would come out of rap music. Korn merged both of those for me."

The group's newest effort has been getting great early reviews and could easily crack the Billboard Top 10. And we imagine with its bombastic sounds and gritty undertones, it'll make great on-set music for Michelle as she wraps up the new Resident Evil movie.

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

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Korn, Música, Michelle Rodriguez, The Path of Totality

By Michael Lopez

Sorry RBD fans, it looks like former members Dulce Maria and Christopher Von Uckermann are still "just friends." The pop stars recently created a firestorm of chisme after posting love notes on Facebook. But reps for both parties have officially denied any romance between the two.

"No hay ningún tipo de romance," Dulce’s publicist, Karina Leija, told People en Español.

Chris may have actually been the one sparking the rumors after he threw some loving words to Maria on his social network. But apparently his posts about "loving Dulce" were nothing more than friendly banter.

Maria already had a publicized affair with one of her RBD bandmates back in the mid-2000’s. Alfonso Herrera was her on-again/off-again steady for three years and, for now at least, she's declared herself to be a swinging single.

Do you think Dulce and Chris would make a cute couple? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrity Couples, Chisme, Christopher Von Uckermann, Dulce Maria, popnews, RBD

By Michael Lopez

Though it may not have the same notoriety as The Voice, NBC's The Sing-Off is still a pretty engaging reality competition. The premise is based strictly on vocal talents, as a cappella groups go head-to-head to score a major recording contract. This week the show awarded its Season 3 prize to Pentatonix, which features a very engaging Latina singer!

Kirstie Maldonado is a National Hispanic Scholar and has an amazing set of pipes. Throughout the season, she and her group wowed the judges with their interpretations of songs like "Let's Get It On" and "E.T."

The final episode saw Pentatonix going up against rivals The Dartmouth Aires and Urban Method (which has a few Latino members of its own). But once Kirstie and company broke out their signature song, "Eye of the Tiger," the victory was sealed.

It's clear that Maldonado and her vocal cohorts were clearly touched by the honor of being Sing-Off champs. After the dust settled, the group took to the Twitterverse and thanked all of their fans.

"We are SO THANKFUL for all of y'all, and for The Sing-Off and the amazing people who work/compete on it," they wrote.

Congratulations Pentatonix!

Did you watch The Sing-Off this season? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Kirstia Maldonado, Música, Pentatonix, Reality shows, Television, The Sing-Off

By Ikam Acosta

Blanca Soto is depressed. Could it be a result of her being newly single again?

Soto, the telenovela actress from Corazón Apasionado, recently announced her separation from her husband Jack Hartnett over Twitter. According to a close source, Blanca has not taken the break-up very well.

The rumor is this: The reason Soto is so depressed is because of Hartnett. Jack has been so distraught since they separated, that he has even threatened suicide.

This would normally be distressing to an ex and would certainly explain Soto's depression, but are the rumors true?

Do you think her depression might be because of Jack's devastation over the break-up, or does she have some deeper issues?

Tags Blanca Soto, Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Chisme, Jack Hartnett

By Michael Lopez

You knew it was only a matter of time before the Casper Smart haters started popping up. The latest wisecracker to go after JLo's boytoy is That 70's Show's Danny Masterson. The former sitcom star threw out a pretty funny tweet over the weekend.

"Whoa! When did JLo start dating vanilla ice?" he humorously posted.

Smart quickly shot back at Danny, joking about his own pale demeanor.

"In the sun, but still pale…LOL" he wrote.

The Vanilla Ice digs came after Casper was seen vacationing with his new sugar mama over the Thanksgiving holiday. The two showed some definite PDA in their Hawaiian cabana, proving Jennifer has "officially" moved on.

But with their drastic age difference and Smart's career as a backup dancer, it was inevitable that the jokes would start flying. We're happy Casper's taking his new role with a grain of salt because, as we all know, JLo is a prime target for spoofs, parodies, and late night monologues.

Do you think Casper is an easy target for ridicule? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Casper Smart, Celebrities, Chisme, Danny Masterson, Jennifer Lopez, popnews, twitter, Vanilla Ice