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Though it's easy to feel left out on El Día de los Enamorados, don't fret. This year MTV Tr3s has your back! We've put together a list of five tips to celebrate being happily unattached this Valentine's day.

Tip#1: Girls Night Out

Call up your single chicas for a girly night on the town including make overs, manicures and martinis. Why not take this special day to pamper the most important person you're in a relationship with – you! P.S. -- some snazzy nail salons offer fancy drinks too!  Once you and your girl squad are all dolled up continue the fun by dancing the night away at a club OR maybe seeing He’s Just Not That Into You, A.K.A the single gal’s bible.

Tip#2: Girls Night In

Don’t feel up to hitting the pavement? No te preocupes.  Coordinate a chicas only pajama party instead (that means no texting exes nor drunk dials). Watch tearjerkers, chow down on popcorn and chocolate and pass the chisme around por toda la noche.  Suggested topics of discussion?  Loves-gone-wrong and why-can't-i-find-a-man woes will go well with your fave pair of fat pants. Some all-time chick flick faves we recommend for the occasion are: Hitch, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, The Notebook and The Holiday.

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Tags All my Single Ladies, Beyonce, Hitch, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, MTV TRes, My Bloody Valentine, The Notebook, Valentines Day

No matter your age, receiving a $1 rose telegram in la escuela or a dulce surprise at work can easily make anyone's Valentine's Day. We have a couple of sweet and satisfying tips for a bueno, bonito y barato Valentine's Day on a budget.

Tip #1: Leave your credit card at home and get creative - Your wallet is begging for more billetes, but that is no excuse to pull out the plastic. Take this opportunidad to shine with homemade goodies. Even the most notorious gold-digger will flash a sonrisa once you fix-up a handmade card or custom made gift.

Want a new spin on a self-made regalito? Try copping a stylish and inexpensive tote bag, and stuff it with your loved one's favorite cositas. You can also make your own tote Love Bag. Add their favorite book or candy in the bag mixed with decorative tissue paper. Yes, this requires more effort, but it will make your gift priceless...and environmentally friendly. (Xhilaration Heart Graphic Tote -Target: $9.99)

Tip #2: Stick to basics. Keep it fresh without spending a hefty price for the designer goods. For example, is your crush crazy about accessories? There are dozens of make-your-own jewelry kits that are inexpensive and come with enough beads for a hand-full of secret admirers. You can also purchase individual pendants with a sweet inspirational message. Qué cute! (Fresh Large Squares Graphic Pendants - Michaels: $5.00)

Tip #3: Never ignore la pancita! No importa if it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner - everyone loves a satisfying meal. Hence the saying, 'The way into a person's heart is in their belly." Dust off your chef hat and cook-up a fancy five-star cuisine at home. You are not alone...ask amigos or your abuelitos for help. Remember, you can work magic with cilantro, garlic, and sazón. Check out useful recipes at Daisy Cooks and raise the heat in the kitchen!

Have any tips or recipes you want to share? Ink it below!

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Latinos, Love, MTV, Tr3s, Tres, Valentines Day

Thanks for all your submissions for our "Se Habla Español" weekend extravaganza, including this chistoso Menudo pic of Emmanuel and Carlos...

MTV Tr3s "Se Habla Español” weekend extravaganza is packing in twenty-four hours of Spanish-only programming, including concerts, music videos, and classic MTV shows with subtitles. In between segments of a Spanish-speaking Beavis & Butt-Head, Celebrity Deathmatch and Daria we will show your best pics! See if your foto made the cut when the subtitling madness begins October 11 @ 2pm EST on MTV Tr3s.

Photo via Jessica Capelo

Tags Beavis & Butt-Head, Celebrity Deathmatch, Daria, Latin Music, MTV Tr3s, Se Habla Espanol

YOU KNOW THE DRILL! We are continuing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by flippin’ the script and spotlighting Latinos who are worthy of a history lesson of their own.

This week's profile is all about the gold...

Lesson #1: Why should you know Chicano wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo?

Answer: This 21-year-old can rough-up any hardcore gangster or boxing pro with his hard-hitting movimientos! Cejudo was representing for his red, white, and blue during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and became the first American to win a gold medal in freestyle wrestling in the last sixteen years. As if lifting 55-kilogram (121 pounds) isn't impressive enough, the Los Angeles native also won a silver medal at three of the past four Olympics.

Lesson #2: What makes him an amazing athlete?

Answer: Cejudo was discovered for his endurance and mega-strength at the tender age of sixteen. In 2006, he became the first high school athlete to win U.S. Nationals, which pays tribute to his intense workout routine. Besides bench-pressing like a beast, the young gold medalist has been trained on the football field, which means major treadmill sprints and super intense stretching!

Lesson #3: Favorite quote regarding family and ambition:

We always moved forward. We always moved forward. My mom always taught us to suck it up and whatever you want to do, you can do. And that's what I did.

Definitely keep your eyes peeled for this chico during the 2012 Olympics! Our profile series are a limited edition so be sure to dump your notebooks because these lessons only require corazón!

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Cejudo, Chisme, Gossip, Henry Cejudo, Latinos, Olympics

We announced last week that we are kicking-off a Spanish only weekend on MTV TR3s October 11th...

MTV Tr3s ‘Se Habla Español” weekend extravaganza is packing in twenty-four hours of Spanish-only programming, including concerts and music videos en español, and classic MTV shows with subtitles. We still need images to use during that weekend of programming and we are coming to you for supplies! Mira, are looking for pics of the phrase "Se Habla Español" and lots of them.

So what are you waiting for? Get out there and scope out tú barrio. Try schools, dry cleaners or even the 99 cent store. Gather your pics and send them to us at sehablaespanol@mtvtr3s.com through October 3rd. You might catch your fotos while watching your favorite MTV Tr3s shows!

Tune into “Se Habla Español” starting on October 11 @ 2pm EST on MTV Tr3s.

Photo via flickr.com/octoferret

Tags MTV, MTV Tr3s, Se Habla Espanol Weekend

Ever think your textbooks in la escuela aren’t covering our full historia? We are continuing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by flippin’ the script and spotlighting Latinos who are worthy of a history lesson of their own.

This week is dedicated to las mujeres...

Lesson #1: Why should you know Cuban-American professional basketball player/reporter Rebecca Lobo?

Answer: This 34-year-old all-star was one of the first Latinas to take the basketball court professionally when she was drafted to the WNBA in their inaugural year, 1997. As one of the WNBA's original players after leading the University of Connecticut to an NCAA Championship in 1995, Rebecca Lobo was assigned to the New York Liberty in January 1997 - but not before winning the gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics for women’s basketball as part of the dream team.

Lesson #2: What makes her an amazing athlete?

Answer: During the her WNBA career she played five seasons, winning All-WNBA second-team honors in 1997, before closing out her career in Houston and Connecticut. Off the court, Lobo is active in supporting breast cancer research and awareness as well as the Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the Children's Miracle Network and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Lesson #3: Favorite quote regarding being a female in a male-dominated industry:

There's nothing masculine about being competitive. There's nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don't know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports.

Lesson #4: Where can you see her in action now?

Answer: Although an injury to her knee tried to shatter her career, she quickly made a new one as a sports commentator. You can still catch her on the court as a reporter for ESPN with a focus on women's college basketball and WNBA games.

We are unleashing our pride with other must-read profiles throughout the month. Be sure to dump your notebooks because these lessons only require corazón!

Tags Children's Miracle Network, ESPN, NCAA, New York Liberty, Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Rebecca Lobo, University of Connecticut, WNBA

We're inviting you to a FIN DE SEMANA ENTERO of SPANISH-ONLY SHOWS.  Given it's Hispanic Heritage Month, speaking in our mother tongue has never been hotter.

MTV Tr3s 'Se Habla Español" weekend extravaganza is packing in twenty-four hours of Spanish-only programming, including concerts and music videos en español, and classic MTV shows with subtitles. Now you and abuelita can bond over eps of  Beavis & Butt-Head , Celebrity Deathmatch and Daria over a nice bowl of palomitas de maíz. Adding a Latin twist to MTV classics like this is already blowing our minds..

Soy el Gran Cornholio!  Eh heh, heh.

Wait, it gets better! We are looking for images to use throughout shows during our latin-lovin' weekend and that's where you come in.

From now until October 3rd, submit a picture of anything you see with the phrase "Se Habla Español" and your photo could surface on air during our weekend celebration of all things Spanish.   So, go track down signs from lawyer's offices, street signs, moving vehicles or graffiti and send snaps of 'em to us at sehablaespanol@mtvtr3s.com. You might catch tus fotos while you are watching your favorite MTV Tr3s shows.

Tune into "Se Habla Espanol" starting on October 11 @ 2pm EST on MTV Tr3s.

Photos via Hunhee and Peter Walsh

Tags Add new tag, Beavis & Butt-Head, Celebrity Deathmatch, Daria, MTV Tr3s, Se Habla Espanol

We have witnessed their blazin' chemistry on-stage, but Shakira and Alejandro Sanz are retiring "La Tortura" by performing for the ALAS cause...

The duo joined forces with artists like Paulina Rubio and Calle 13 earlier this year for the ALAS concert series, but their passion for social change in Latin America goes beyond la música. Shaki and Alejandro joined a live panel discussion, which included the presidents of Mexico, Argentina, El Salvador, Panama and Paraguay at Columbia University on Wednesday to represent for more than 50 percent of children in the region who never have the opportunity to escape poverty.

Shakira firmly stated:

He who is born poor dies poor and that must change. If a child doesn't receive the necessary nourishment and education, he will never have a dignified life. Regrettably, he will be marginalized in poverty forever.

According to ALAS' reports, an estimated 32 million of niños are born into poverty in Latin America. Sanz added to the discussion by urging serious change in the near future:

If we win your personal commitment today, we will have opened the future of Latin America.

Oye, Shaki and Alejandro can't do it on their own. Help support the ALAS cause and make a difference ahora! [Associated Press]

Tags ALAS, Alejandro Sanz, Shakira

While the tabloids feast on fake feuds and romance rumors, Selena Gomez continues to weave a new mold of a Disney star prodigy one movie, tune, and dance step at a time.

The 16-year-old has already made history as the first Latina to star in her own Disney channel series "Wizards of Waverly Place," but the actress isn't simply sitting back and letting stardom get to her head. Besides advocating for an environmental cause as the spokes-person for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the proud Texan is also educating teens about the importance of voting in the political campaign UR Votes Count. We recently got the chance to talk to la estrella exclusively about her Mexican heritage, her new movie "Another Cinderella Story" and yes...that burnin' Nick Jonas question! Check the entire entrevista below the jump!

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Tags Another Cinderella Story, Disney, Hispanic Heritage Month, Jonas, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez

Ever think your textbooks in la escuela aren’t covering our full historia? We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by flippin’ the script and spotlighting Latinos who are worthy of a history lesson of their own. We started our series last week with a Blogamole profile on literary luminary Junot Díaz. This week it seems only right to continue with a star that he helped inspire: Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Lesson #1: Why should you know Puerto Rican writer/actor/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Answer: The 28-year-old New York native put the lives of ordinary Latinos on the mainstream map when his hip hop and salsa-infused Broadway musical In the Heights won a Tony award for best play this year.

Lesson #2: What makes him a groundbreaking actor/composer?

Answer: Diversity is his game. Growing up among a close-knit Puerto Rican family has inspired his work as a fresh-voiced writer, composer and performer. He is also innovative, fusing hip-hop, storytelling, improv and musical theater together to get his message across a diverse audience.

Lesson #3: On what sparked his inspiration for In The Heights:

I was like Nina in the show, away from home for the first time; it was my sophomore year in college. I lived in a Latino house at Wesleyan university which means I lived with eight other Latino kids... we all sort of clung to each other in this otherwise predominantly "white" liberal university. From there I just started writing. I wanted to write the kind of show I'd want to be in. The Capeman was about gang members in the fifties and West Side Story was about gang members in the fifties and I wanted to see if I could write a Latino show that wasn't about gang members in the fifties. So, I just started writing about what I knew.

Lesson #4: What's next?

Answer: Besides playing the character of Usnavi in In the Heights through the remainder of the year, Lin is also hard at work on composing some songs for an upcoming album. When he has a break from Broadway next year, we’re sure he’ll be up to something else… stay tuned!

Quieres más Lin? Check out what else he had to say about taking over Broadway aquí in our exclusive entrevista with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Photo via Walter McBride/ Retna

Tags Capeman, In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Wesleyan University, WEstside Story