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By Michael Lopez

As we come up on the 17th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla's death, the time seems right to honor her memory. Or at least, that's how her record company feels. This April, a new tribute album entitled Enamorada de Ti will hit stores and it's got quite an impressive list of celebrity guests.

Cristian Castro, Don Omar, and Selena Gomez have all lent their voices to the record, which will feature classic Selena songs mixed with new arrangements. The first single, "Amor Prohibido", is an enticing duet featuring Samo from Camila.

"Amor" will be hitting radio outlets first and seems like quite a good lead off for the project. The title track of her 1994 breakthrough album, "Amor", originally reached #1 on the Billboard Latin Songs charts and eventually went platinum in Mexico.

Hopefully we'll get to see some new videos from the Enamorada album too. Perhaps they can mix old Selena footage with new celebrity clips, or at least get a close up of that signature jacket A.B. Quintanilla wore to his latest wedding.

Are looking forward to the Selena tribute album? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Amor Prohibido, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cristian Castro, Don Omar, Enamorada de Ti, Hot Stuff, Música, samo, Selena, Selena Gomez, Selena Quintanilla

By Astrid Rivera

Think you know Pauly D from the Jersey Shore? Despite what you may have seen of the Rhode Island native on the MTV show, Paul Delvecchio is way more than just GTL and haircuts.

I bet you didn't even know that he recently toured with Britney Spears or that he just signed a deal with 50 Cent's G-Note Records. Now thanks to the upcoming Jersey Shore spin-off "The Pauly D Project" you definitely will. Honestly, it's about time we get a Jersey Shore spin-off and they couldn't have picked a better house mate to focus on than Pauly.

The reality show plans to follow the DJ through his adventures in the chaotic music industry and his rise to fist-pumping stardom. Unfortunately Snooki and the rest of the gang will not be along for the ride but the show promises to introduce an original cast of crazy characters that help Pauly along the way. Among these is Pauly's road manager, Michael "Biggie" Morgan and his personal bodyguard, Gerard "Big Jerry" Gialanella. MTV pokes at the fact that Pauly's new boss, Mr. 50 Cent himself, might make a couple of appearances.

The DJ revealed his thoughts on the new show,

"It'll probably be along the lines of, I used to be this DJ in Rhode Island DJing two sets a week, hustling, promoting. And all of a sudden, I'm on this show, and now they're sending private jets for me to DJ for these huge crowds, yet i'm still the same guy that was DJing for 200 people, just loving life."

Pauly D is just one of eight cast members who created a phenomenon that for the past five seasons has produced everything from Halloween costumes to novels (remember "A Shore Thing" by Nicole Polizzi aka Snooki?). There is no telling what Pauly D will have in store for fans when "The Pauly D Project" premieres, tune in at 10:30pm Thursday March 29th on MTV!

Will you watch "The Pauly D Project"? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 50 Cent, Astrid Rivera, Britney Spears, Jersey Shore, Pauly D, Snooki, The Pauly D Project

By Michael Lopez

Yes, we love Naya Rivera, but if you ask us, Glee still deserves to have much more of a Latino presence. And that's exactly what they got last night, with a singing and dancing Spanish teacher played by Ricky Martin!

Martin's role as Mr. Martinez definitely got things jumping, especially after his rousing rendition of "Sexy And I Know It." But more importantly, Glee gave Ricky the chance to flex his acting chops. Mr. Livin' La Vida Loca offered up a bit of comedy, some tender moments with Mr. Schu, and even an interesting backstory about his character's life in Ohio.

And don't just take our word for it. Several critics thought Martin knocked it out of the park too.

"As expected, Martin brought his charm, energy and swiveling hips to the proceedings," the Washington Post wrote.

Best of all, there's a very good chance that Mr. Martinez will return. Now hired as a full-time Spanish teacher at McKinley High, let's hope we can see him in a lot more dance numbers to come!

What did you think of Ricky's Glee debut? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, glee, Hot Stuff, Música, Ricky Martin, Television

By Michael Lopez

Fresh off the heels of her Super Bowl halftime show, Madonna has announced plans to tour the world in support of her new album. The Material Girl will reportedly kick off the festivities in Israel on May 29 and move across several continents throughout the remainder of the year.

Interestingly, this latest musical run will be the first time she's hit the road since her "Sticky & Sweet Tour" in 2009. And proving she's still got the goods at age 53, Madge will be hitting venues in destinations ranging from Australia, to Europe, to the Middle East.

Fans clearly got a taste of what to expect this past Sunday when the singer debuted a new track alongside Nikki Minaj and M.I.A. And though it's doubtful she'll bring M.I.A. along for the ride (especially after that finger wagging incident), we're sure their song will make the set list.

Several dates are still getting locked in, but you can expect Madonna in Tel Aviv by late May, France by August, and Miami sometime in the fall. And just to prove she's still connected to the Latino crowd, Madge will be hitting South America sometime after that.

Are you looking forward to seeing Madonna live? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Hot Stuff, Madonna, Música, Tours

By Michael Lopez

Believe it or not, advertisers were paying up to $3.5 million for 30 seconds of commercial time during Sunday's Super Bowl. And, for many of them, the expense paid off. Millions of viewers caught the big game and, on the day after, millions more are talking about the best and worst spots.

Clint Eastwood's Chrysler ad generated a huge amount of buzz. The iconic actor rarely appears on TV, let alone in commercials, but he made an exception for his "Halftime in America" spot. Taking on a patriotic tone, the 2-minute "mini-movie" featured an Eastwood narration emphasizing the importance of buying American cars. Yahoo critics praised his performance, calling it "genuine" and "heartfelt."

Another heavily praised spot featured one of our favorite Latinas, Adriana Lima. We mentioned earlier that Lima's Kia ad was being teased online, but the full promo took things to a whole new level. Built around dreams and fantasies, the big budget commercial featured Sandman special effects, a rockin' performance from Motley Crue, and Adriana waving the checkered flag down a Kia runway. Quite impressive, if you ask us.

Audi scored big points with critics too, with a creative ad tapping into the Twilight vampire trend. Touting new brighter headlights (and a #SoLongVampires Twitter hashtag), the car company went the comedy route, using their LED bulbs to burn up bloodsuckers at a late night campfire. We're sure it got major LOLs from everyone who's tired of the Bella and Edward craze.

Pepsi went the celebrity route, with a fairy tale inspired spot that featured Elton John, Flavor Flav and X-Factor winner Melanie Amauro. Many critics gave them an A for effort, even if the commercial felt a bit bizarre and unintelligible. Met Life used some animated stars to push its 2012 insurance plans, including faves like Charlie Brown, Scooby Doo, and Richie Rich. Definitely a nice attempt for Saturday morning nostalgia lovers.

And as far as the worst commercials are concerned, NBC's ad for Season 2 of The Voice seemed to be overwhelmingly unoriginal. Betty White scored huge kudos for her 2010 Super Bowl Snickers commercial, but that was then and this is now. Bringing out the 90-year-old Golden Girl again felt a bit stale to us (even though there were some interesting Christina Aguilera kung fu scenes).

Career Builder also seemed a bit unimaginative with their post halftime spot. Utilizing the good old "chimps in business suits" gag, they played the primate card a little too hard. Is it us or do monkey jokes seem to just be a cheap laugh these days? Perhaps they should have taken a cue from Volkswagen and incorporated some Star Wars dogs instead.

What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial this year? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Adriana Lima, Audi, Betty White, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Career Builder, Chrsyler, Clint Eastwood, Commercials, Football, Hot Stuff, Kia, Met Life, Motley Crue, Pepsi, Sports, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVI, The Voice, Volkswagen

By Michael Lopez

No one can deny that the Patriots and the Giants delivered one hell of a Super Bowl battle this past Sunday. In what proved to be an incredibly close game, the teams kept it tense until the last second, with New York edging out New England with a 21-17 win. And one of our faves, Victor Cruz, proved to be an essential part of the Giants' victory.

Latinos expecting to see Victor's trademark salsa dance were not disappointed. The Giants' wide receiver scored the game's first touchdown, slanting by James Ihedigbo into the end zone. He then got the crowd at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium roaring when he broke out a few merengue moves.

But Latino fans rooting for New England got a major boost in the third quarter when tight end Aaron Hernandez scored a touchdown for the Patriots, putting them in the lead for a large portion of the game. Grabbing one of Tom Brady's razor-sharp passes, Hernandez got many NFL fans thinking the Giants were on their way out.

Then in the fourth quarter, things got intense again. Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker missed a vital catch with 3:46 left to play in the game. That gave New York possession and the opportunity to score the pivotal touchdown which won them the championship. Sure hardcore sports fans will be debating the play for ages, but if you ask us, it's all part of the game.

"It just feels great," Giants quarterback (and Super Bowl MVP) Eli Manning said after the win. "It was a great game with two great teams. We played to the very end. It was just a great effort on both sides. There were some big plays being made."

But for the hundred million viewers watching from around the world, Super Bowl XLVI was much more than a series of big plays. It was an experience. And one major component of it was the controversial Madonna halftime show. Many critics across the web lambasted the Material Girl for her "transparent" performance.

The L.A. Times criticized Madonna for putting too much emphasis on mediocre songs from her upcoming album and too little on her classic hits. But she did deliver a very precise show, choreographing every move to a science and throwing in familiar faces like Cee Lo Green and LMFAO to appeal to a wider audience.

Perhaps the most noteworthy moment was when M.I.A. stepped on the stage and flipped her middle finger to the NFL cam. Was it an artistic statement or a cheap vie for attention? We'll let you be the judge of that. But regardless, it all made for a memorable Bowl that we doubt fans will soon forget.

What did you think of this year's Super Bowl? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Aaron Hernandez, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cee Lo Green, Eli Manning, Football, Giants, Hot Stuff, LMFAO, M.I.A., Madonna, NFL, Patriots, Sports, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVI, Tom Brady, Victor Cruz, Wes Welker

By Astrid Rivera

Justin Bieber needs to watch his back! Alejandro Avilés, aka the Peruvian Justin Bieber, is out to romance Selena Gomez at her concert tonight in Lima, Peru.

Dozens of Justin and Selena fans went wild when the Bieber look-alike placed a giant cardboard cut-out of the Disney darling under his arm and declared his love for her. Avilés and the screaming fans headed to the famous San Isidro hotel where the pop-star has been staying since arriving to Peru Wednesday night and have not left the spot since.

Avilés gushed with excitement to the local Peruvian media,

"I love her, I hope she comes down. Look at all of those fans waiting for her!"

Although the Bieber look-alike tried every which way to get Selena's attention, the pop star has yet to give as much as wave to her Peruvian sweetheart. But don't feel bad for Avilés just yet, Selena might not be showing any love but the dozens of girl fans sure are and took advantage of the situation to take pictures with the Peruvian Justin Bieber (Peruvian, French, Japanese- I'll take Bieber anyway I can!).

Let's hope Selena gives Avilés a hug at tonight's concert or at least a shout out. After all it's not everyday that you meet a sexy Latin version of your boyfriend.

Do you think Selena will notice Avilés? Sound off in the comments or at MTV3.

Tags alejandro aviles, Justin Bieber, justin bieber concert in peru, Selena Gomez, the peruvian justin bieber

By Rafael Abreu

Colombian pop diva Shakira ended 2011 on a high note last year, celebrating the holidays with her family with a surprise visit from her boyfriend, Gerard Pique, in Miami for her mother's birthday, earning her Person of the Year award at the Latin Grammys, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and, perhaps her most cherished achievement: falling in love with Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique.

The two have been inseparable since before their romance went public last year, after her 11-year relationship with her Argentine manager Antonio de la Rua, also ended publicly as word spread of his alleged infidelity, and her romance with Pique simply couldn't be hidden from public view.

So it's no surprise that as the singer turns 35 her still-flourishing romance to Pique continues to make news, not because of any impending breakup or fighting, but because, for a celebrity pair, it has actually appeared to go quite well for them publicly.

Last year, the soccer star celebrated Shakira's birthday with friends, opting to spend their mutual birthdays together and announcing as much to the world on Twitter.

This year reflects a couple reaching new heights in a relationship that reportedly began in 2010.

According to MSN's Wonderwall Latino, Pique raised the bar for men everywhere by giving his popstar girl a shiny new...no, not a wedding ring, yet. Instead, he opted for a Mercedes Benz SLK, valued at an estimated $55,000. Thanks for putting us all to shame, Pique!

Tags AOL Latino, aol latino en blogamole, Gerard Piqué, Shakira

By Michael Lopez

Ok, before you get too excited about this story let us preface it with one thing; Penelope Cruz will NOT be getting naked for PETA. But, she will be headlining a campaign that speaks out against wearing fur.

As we all know, PETA has become famous for getting stars to bare all for its animal rights campaigns. And while Penelope will be showing a little bit of skin for her ad, it will only be shot from the neck up.

Cruz' poster will feature the headline "Give Fur The Cold Shoulder," with an image of (you guessed it) the back of her shoulder. But it's an important message nonetheless and it’s about to get plastered all over New York City's Penn Station.

PETA's Senior Vice President Lisa Lang summed up the concept in a recent statement to Us Weekly,

"Penelope has appeared on every 'best-dressed' list in the world, and the one thing you'll never see her wearing is fur. PETA couldn't ask for a more fitting emblem of the modern, glamorous woman who knows that there's nothing more beautiful than a woman who has a look that kills without anyone having to die for it."

Who would you like to see stripped down for a PETA ad? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Hot Stuff, Lisa Lang, Penelope Cruz, Peta

By Michael Lopez

Even though she didn't win Best Supporting Actress at the SAG Awards, Sofia Vergara still got a pretty important honor this week. The guy-centric website AskMen.com named her "The Most Desirable Woman" of 2012.

Keep in mind that AskMen is VERY selective about who they label as "Desirable." Coming up right behind Sofia was fashion model Kate Upton. Mainstays like Kim Kardashian and Rihanna also made the Top 10, but it's #3 who actually took fans most by surprise.

Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara (in all her pierced, goth glory) ranked third on the "Desirable" list. AskMen labeled her the "ultimate punk pin-up girl" and we may have to agree.

And as far as other Latinas are concerned, Selena Gomez, Jessica Alba, and Penelope Cruz all cracked the Top 50. But it was Vergara who truly seemed to dazzle them all. Clearly flattered by the honor, Sofia went on to write,

"I am so honored to be AskMen’s most desired woman this year. A big thank you to all the men who desire me."

Who do you think is the world most desirable woman? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags AskMen, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Hot Stuff, Kate Upton, Most Desirable Woman, Rooney Mara, sofia vergara