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Calle 13 tops the list of Latin Grammy nominations that were announced esta mañana.  Thanks to their más reciente disco, Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo, the Puerto Rican música urbana duo nabbed 5 nominations!

Among the other nominees were Wisin y Yandel (who scored 3 nominations for La Revolución), Luis Fonsi, Don Omar, Tito "El Bambino", David Bisbal, Cafe Tacvba, Ricardo Arjona, Marco Antonio Solis, y muchos, muchos más!

The Best Urban Music Album category is by far the toughest of the night with a certified Hip Hop/ Reggaeton showdown between Calle 13's  Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo, Daddy Yankee's Talento De Barrio; Don Omar's I-Don, Tito "El Bambino"'s El Patrón, and Wisin y Yandel's La Revolución.

Who do you think will win?

Felicitaciones a todos los artistas nominados!  Get the full list of nominees after the jump and at LatinGrammy.com!
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Tags Cafe Tacuba, Calle 13, David Bisbal, Don Omar, Latin Grammy Awards, Luis Fonsi, Marco Antonio Solis, nominations, Ricardo Arjona, Tito El Bambino, Wisin y Yandel

Increíble! If you thought Los Premios MTV 2009 were already heating up, think again porque the first wave of performers have just been announced and trust us -- este es un show you will not want to miss!

Just check out this list of Los Premios MTV red-hot performers este año!

Chart-topping reggaetoneros Wisin y Yandel,

pop princess Paulina Rubio,

international superstar Alejandro Sanz,

Nelly Furtado (who will be doing double duty as performer and co-host con Residente de Calle 13!),

Cobra Starship y rockeros Argentinos Miranda!

No te olvides, Los Premios MTV 2009 is airing LIVE on MTV Tr3s on October 15, at 10pm EST. Make sure to cast tu voto ahora para tus artistas favoritos in our Premios categories, Best MTV Tr3s Artist and Best NEW MTV Tr3s Artist, and enter for a chance for you and your fave 5 to attend Los Premios with the T-Mobile Los Premios MTV Casting Call!  Stay tuned to Blogamole for más noticias emocionantes de Los Premios!

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Tags Alejandro Sanz, Best MTV Tr3s Artist, Best New MTV Tr3s Artist, Calle 13, cobra starship, los premios mtv 2009, Miranda!, Nelly Furtado, Paulina Rubio, performers, Rene Perez, Residente, Wisin y Yandel

Our favorite Venezuelan/Colombian from 'That 70's Show' is back! This time, however, Wilmer Valderrama is putting his acting chops on hold to jump detrás de las camaras to direct an episode of Disney children's TV show 'The Imagination Movers' in New Orleans.

So how does he feel about sitting in the director's chair?

"I love it… I get to appreciate both sides now, being in front of the camera and behind the camera."

But Wilmer is no stranger to sitting in the hot seat. He previously directed the video for Omar Cruz & Frankie J's collabo "To The Top." If he keeps it up we may have the next Latino Spielberg on our hands! [AP]

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Tags director, Disney, Frankie J, Imagination Movers, Omar Cruz, That 70's show, To The Top, Wilmer Valderrama

America Ferrera graces the cover of the October issue of Latina magazine and this Betty looks anything but ugly!

America is looking classier than ever! La actriz cleared the air about a few things we've all been wondering about in her interview, and she even dished on her alleged feud with Lindsay Lohan!

"Of course they want to make us look like we fought like cats and dogs, because people are going to believe it. And it’s total BS. It’s not true. It does such a disservice to the image of young women."

America also talked about her continued portrayal of strong Latinas in her acting roles.

"It's not anything I've done consciously.  I'm just drawn to the characters and trying to make them more than one-dimensional."

Keep doing what you're doing, America!  Que vivan las Latinas!  Check out more of America's interview in this month's issue of Latina.  [Hissip.com]

Tags America Ferrera, Latina, Lindsay Lohan, Ugly Betty

We cornered Pitbull as he arrived on the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet to get some extra spicy scoop on the fly.  One thing we picked up -- Mr. 305 is collaborating on "Lola," the first single off Jennifer Lopez's nuevo album, which was produced by Pharell Williams.  Pitbull told us that the pair had just finished shooting the music video.

What can we expect from the Pit-JLo connection?  Pitbull revealed the video will have an Eyes Wide Shut feel.  From the sound of it, este video is gonna be hot! (We have a feeling Pitbull agrees!)

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Tags 2009 mtv video music awards, collaboration, J.LO, Jennifer Lopez, Lola, Pharell Williams, Pitbull, VMAs

Para toda nuestra familia Mexicana, saludos en el Día del Grito!

As we stuff the rest of this Mexican quesadilla en nuestra boca (yum!), we want to remember la lucha de nuestros ancestros por la independecia!   It's because of our rich past that we can look forward to an even greater future.  Join Blogamole and MTV Tr3s in wishing todos nuestros cuates Mexicanos un felíz dia de la independecia, and wear your Latin pride con gusto hoy y siempre -- no matter what the colors of your flag!

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Tags El Grito, Hidalgo, Mexican Independence Day, Mexico

VAMOS A CELEBRAR! Today marks the 1st day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebra tus raíces Latinas desde ahora hasta el 15 de Octubre!

We admit it -- Hispanic Heritage Month is our favorite time of year!   To celebrate, we're rolling out some goodies that'll bring out el orgullo Latino en todos nosotros!  Stay tuned to Blogamole and MTV Tr3s for ultra special noticias, video clips y más as we celebrate nuestras raíces Latinas!

Y recuerda -- Hispanic Heritage Month is ALL YEAR LONG at MTV Tr3s!

Tags Hispanic Heritage Month, MTV Tr3s, shows

The 2009 VMAs was chock full of good music, juicy drama and out-of-this-world fashion.

Janet Jackson's tributo a su hermano, Michael, was not only a really heartfelt memorial, but also featured some of the most renowned choreography in the history of MJ's illustrious career, with recreations of "Thriller," "Bad," "Smooth Criminal," and "Scream."  Lady Gaga’s performance was aún más loca de lo que esperábamos with its bloody grand finale, and  Jay-Z and Alicia Keys closed the show with a hoppin' rendition of  "Empire State of Mind."  In between there were performances by Beyoncé, Green Day, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry -- as well as Wale and the numerous artists (como Pitbull! Latinos represent!) that joined him as the VMA house band.  Pink had arguably one of the best shows of the night when she performed from a flying trapeze!

Host Russell Brand kept the dirty jokes flying, Pop Queen Madonna paid tribute to the late King of Pop, and Kanye West did his best to steal the show but was promptly escorted out of the venue for another awards show outburst.  No nos sorprendió mucho!  Lady Gaga wowed with her ever-inventive vestuario, and even the Twilight cast showed up to show off the drama-filled trailer for 'New Moon.'

While Wisin y Yandel didn’t win for "Best Pop Video," Latin artists were definitely in the house!  Pitbull and Wale performed a hip-hop go-go version of "I Know You Want Me," and Mr. 305 made sure to give a big shout-out to all the Latinos!  Also representing at the show were Shakira, JLo and hubby Marc Anthony, "Blaxican" Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton, and honorary Latina Nelly Furtado who gave el Dúo Dinámico a nod during her presenter's speech.

So what did you guys think about this year's VMAs? Did it meet or exceed your expectations?

Watch más videos exclusivos from the show, browse fotos and see the full list of ganadores at VMA.MTV.COM!  Also make sure to watch the show all over again con subtítulos en Español (más divertido para la familia entera!) este domingo a las 5pm EST, solo por MTV Tr3s!

Tags 2009 mtv video music awards, Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Green Day, J.LO, Janet Jackson, Jay Z, Jennifer Lopez, Joe Perry, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Marc Anthony, Melody Thornton, michael jackson, Nelly Furtado, New Moon, New York City, Pink, Pitbull, Pussycat Dolls, Russell Brand, Shakira, Taylor Swift, tribute, Twilight, VMAs, Wale, Wisin y Yandel

One of the best parts of every year's VMAs is the red carpet fashion.  Este año was certainly no exception!  From crazy avant-garde creations to high-fashion drama and a "who wore it better?" snafu, la alfombra roja kept us on our toes este año as we tried to spot our most and least favorite vestidos!

Algunos looks nos dejaron sin palabras...

While others left us with plenty to talk about!

One of the MOST talked-about fashion moments from last night's show?  (Other than the bewilderment at the latest Lady Gaga ensembles, por supuesto!)   The matching vestido fiasco between Shakira and Pink!  Las cantantes showed up in matching Balmain black and silver sequined dresses (oops!), but they took the red-carpet mishap in stride and turned it into un chiste, even posing para fotos juntas on the red carpet.  A quien le luce mejor?

Best Non-Basic Black Vestido

Latina Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton VS. Los Premios co-amfitriona, Nelly Furtado

Ambas cantantes opted for un vestido negro, pero los detalles make the dress in both cases.  Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton showcased her best assets in a sexy backless number, while Nelly's more conservative sheath dress brought attention to her neck and shoulders with intricate beading and sequins.

Most Badass Fashion Pareja

The, ahem, outspoken Kanye West and Amber Rose VS. Latin powerhouse couple, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez

Kanye sported jeans, shades and a bottle of liquor to show his bad boy steeze, but nothing makes more of a fashion statement than his model girlfriend, Amber Rose, draped over him in her second-skin snake-print bodysuit.  On the other hand, Marc, also sporting sunglasses at night, accompanied JLo in an... interesting outfit with detached velour sleeves and sky-high leopard print booties.  Both parejas seemed to be trying to prove their edge, pero which one had you convinced?

Best WTF Red Carpet Look

Techni-colored Perez Hilton VS. Metal warrior Jack Black

Perez always knows how to make a fashion statement.  This time around, he meticulously matched his hi-liter yellow Doc Marten boots to his... dishwashing gloves?  As an equally unlikely fashion accessory, Jack Black chose to bring along his giant double-headed axe.  Porque, claro, no sabias that the VMA red carpet is a bloodthirtsy battleground?!

Classiest Hombre

Cuban rapper Pitbull VS. Senegalese R&B mogul Akon

Pitbull looked like a suave casanova in his 3-piece suit and purple tie, while Akon opted for a more modern traje and skinny black tie.  Both hip-hop stars really rocked their suits for the red carpet, pero cual lució más guapo?

Let us know what you think were the best and worst looks in the comments below, and check out more red carpet photos, exclusive video recap and more at the MTV Video Music Awards page on MTV.com!

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Tags Akon, Amber Rose, Fashion, Fashion Face-Off, Jack Black, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Marc Anthony, Melody Thornton, Nelly Furtado, Perez Hilton, Pink, Pitbull, Pussycat Dolls, Red Carpet, Shakira, VMA

Kanye West has always been famous for his rants, but at this year's VMAs he may have taken it a step too far.

While Taylor Swift was accepting her first-ever VMA for Best Female Video, Kanye stormed the stage, stole her mic and interrupted her speech, shouting "Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!"  Both Taylor and Beyoncé (along with todos nosotros who were watching) were in total shock!  Demasiado, no??!!!

Beyoncé, in a super-classy momento, called Taylor up on stage while she was accepting her own Video of the Year award, to let the country pop starlet finish her speech.   Talk about VMA drama!

Kanye later released a statement apologizing to Taylor for what he did:

I'm not crazy y'all, I'm just real. I'm sorry for that.

Can you say awkward?  Qué creen?  Did Kanye cross the line, or was he just exercising his freedom of speech?

For more VMA recaps, photos, videos and a complete list of winners, check out the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards page, and don't forget to watch the show when it re-airs on MTV Tr3s este domingo a las 5pm (con subtítulos en Español!).

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Tags beef, Beyonce, Drama, Kanye West, Rant, Taylor Swift, VMA's 2009, VMAs