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By Ikam Acosta

A lot of people were excited to see JLo launch her new 'Dance Again' video with fellow Latin artist Pitbull. Some were less than pleased with her talents, however, calling the new video "skanky" and inappropriate.

Dan Gainor, a representative for the Culture and Media institute, didn't pull any punches when describing the new Lopez video. Gainor stated,

"Jennifer Lopez's skanky new video shows how desperate she is to retain her fame despite her fading relevance."

Wow, tell us how you really feel, Dan. Gainor's main problem with the video was that it premiered on American Idol, a show watched by a lot of children. He said,

"Even the supposedly family-friendly TV shows like American Idol are never safe in the hands of Hollywood. Such sexualized videos aren't appropriate for any children to watch, including Lopez's own twins."

The video shows a glittered up JLo falling upwards to a ceiling orgy, along with other suggestive scenes, like dancer and choreographer Casper Smart groping her famous booty. All she wants to do is dance and love again, folks. What's the big deal? Apparently Gainor thinks this is more than American Idol audiences can handle. Dan does not approve.

JLo's video has received almost 10 million hits on YouTube, but has not made the Billboard singles chart nor iTunes Top 10.

Do you think JLo and Pitbull's 'Dance Again' video is too steamy for prime time television?

Tags American Idol, Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Casper Smart, Jennifer Lopez, Música, Pitbull, Television

By Michael Lopez

Fox has a very big birthday coming up and they're rounding up some famous names to help celebrate it. Jennifer Lopez, Wilmer Valderrama, Kiefer Sutherland and more are uniting for the network's 25th Anniversary Special.

Set to air April 22, the Anniversary Special will bring together casts from past Fox hits like Married…With Children, Beverly Hills 90210 and Family Guy. Wilmer will participate in a That 70’s Show mini-reunion, which will include Ashton Kutcher and Laura Prepon.

Lopez actually has an even deeper history with Fox. Not only is she currently a network headliner with American Idol, she launched her career as a "Fly Girl" on the 90's series In Living Color. She will join the respective casts of both shows for the special.

And interestingly, the Anniversary Special will honor some of Fox's underground cult hits too. 90's gems like The X-Files and The Tick will be featured, as will the legal drama Ally McBeal.

What's your favorite show on the Fox network? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags American Idol, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Fox, Fox 25th Anniversary Special, In Living Color, Jennifer Lopez, Television, That 70's show, Wilmer Valderrama

By Michael Lopez

After weeks of hype, Sofia Vergara finally got the chance to grace the stage of Saturday Night Live this weekend. And as expected, she knocked it out of the park! With her zany Fran Drescher impressions and sexy monologue, the Modern Family star helped bring SNL some of its best ratings this season.

Sofia's episode earned a 5.0/13 share, up 16 percent from previous host Jonah Hill. She also set the web on fire, with media sites buzzing Sunday morning about her over-the-top sketches.

Of course, her ratings boost was also helped by One Direction. As we mentioned before, boy bands are making a big comeback and these Brit crooners delivered huge cheers for their pop-infused performances.

One Direction even got the chance to participate in Vergara's "Manuel Ortiz" skit. Other highlights included a Hunger Games spoof (with Sofia playing Effie), anchorwoman jokes and a Pantene commercial with fake Penelope Cruz.

What did you think of Sofia's SNL episode? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, One Direction, Saturday Night Live, SNL, sofia vergara, Television

By Michael Lopez

Jimmy Smits has certainly shown a lot of versatility with his acting career. He's played tough New York cops, a Star Wars diplomat and now a badass Latino biker! According to Deadline.com, the 56-year-old star has signed on for the show, Sons of Anarchy.

Anarchy has become a huge cult hit for the FX network, with its gritty portrayal of a California motorcycle gang. Smits will reportedly be playing Neron Padilla, a former gangbanger who becomes a mentor to the younger bikers.

By all accounts, Padilla will be a very tough dude. And it's actually not the first time Jimmy's played an over-the-top bad guy. Fans of Dexter may remember his Emmy-nominated run as serial killer Miguel Prado, which lasted the entire third season.

We'll definitely be excited to see how well Smits can handle himself on a Harley. And fans can expect him to undergo a major makeover before the cameras start rolling. Neron is supposed to be heavily tattooed and VERY intimidating.

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

Tags Bikers, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Dexter, Jimmy Smits, Sons of Anarchy, Television

By Michael Lopez

It's hard to believe that South Park has been around for nearly two decades now. And with news that creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone recently re-upped their contract, it promises to be around for a long time to come. This past week, Season 15 of the series arrived on DVD with several classic episodes and an interesting array of extras.

Now reviewing a TV show on DVD can be a hit or miss process. Rather than basing a critique on one long running movie, we've got fourteen episodes to sort through, some of which are brilliant and some which can be easily skipped over.

In regards to the "brilliant" category, the "Broadway Bro Down:  episode is one that's definitely worth 22 minutes of your time. And we're not just saying that because it was co-written by Latino Tony sensation Robert Lopez. "Broadway" is a great skewering of the world of theater, taking jabs at Wicked, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the recent Spider-Man musical.

Another gem in this collection is "1%," a shrewd satire of last year's Occupy Wall Street movement. Keeping with the trashy South Park theme, these colorful characters decided to "Occupy" a Macaroni Grill.

"You're Getting Old" is another interesting episode, primarily because of its self-loathing nature. Many critics felt it to be the most personal Park episode yet, particularly because of its mature undertones and commentary on the series' seemingly endless run.

But keep in mind, there are quite a few episodes you can do without. "Crack Baby Athletic Association" comes off a little monotonous and the William and Kate wedding spoof "Royal Pudding" seems to fall flat with a lot of its jokes.

And how about those extras? One very interesting documentary called 6 Days to Air is definitely worth a watch. Here you'll get glimpses into the writers' room, the voiceover sessions and the post production aspects that go into each episode.

Unfortunately the Deleted Scenes feature leaves a lot to be desired. Just five minutes long, the moments don't shed much insight into any of the episodes and clearly belong on the cutting room floor.

That being said, South Park Season 15 is certainly above average (especially when you consider all of the other underwhelming TV shows making their way to DVD), but is best suited for die-hard fans only.

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

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, DVDs, Matt Stone, Occupy Wall Street, Robert Lopez, South Park, Television, Trey Parker

By Michael Lopez

Who can forget the Spanish soap Maria la del Barrio? Not only did it have a great rags to riches story, it turned Thalía into an international star! Well, now the Mexican pop diva is ready to get back to her roots, agreeing to headline a brand new novela.

After perusing through dozens of offers, it seems Thalía has found the perfect project to bring her back to primetime. As of right now, the details of her new series are being kept under wraps, but you can bet it will have plenty of over-the-top romance.

And savvy as ever, Thalía made sure to lay down strict rules before returning to TV. For one thing, she has asked for creative input, which producers Roberto Gomez and Pedro Torres were happy to agree to. She also wants a flexible shooting schedule, to help accommodate her busy home life.

With all of that place, it seems Thalía is ready to get back in front of the telenovela camera (for 100 episodes, no less!). Hopefully she'll give fans a ballad-heavy soundtrack to go along with it.

Are you looking forward to Thalía's new novela? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Maria la del Barrio, Novelas, Television, Thalía

By Ikam Acosta

It's no secret by now that Colombian funny lady Sofia Vergara will be hosting Saturday Night Live tomorrow, April 7th.

The promo video for her SNL gig shows her and Jason Sudeikis rehearsing for some funny television spots that will no doubt be an indication of the hilarity about to ensue. In the ads, Vergara and Sudeikis take various approaches in delivering the message that she will be hosting the show.

In the first spot, Sofia cheerfully announces that she will be hosting SNL this week with One Direction. Jason then chimes in about his extensive knowledge of the Spanish language.

In the second spot, Jason jokes about how they should do a bit about how no one can understand what she is saying. This is when things get heated and Sofia's Latin temper begins to shine.

The third commercial features Jason's misconception of them both doing strange fake foreign accents. Needless to say, it doesn't go over so well with Sofia. That is "one spicy meatball!"

The fourth clip shows Jason making the moves on Sofia, and getting laughed at in return. "You're such an eeediot!" That was for the previous spot, but the sentiment still applies.

I don't know which spot is my favorite, but I do enjoy watching that crazy Colombian go nuts in front of the camera. Way to sell it, Sofia. Looking forward to seeing you on SNL.

Which is your favorite promo spot for Sofia Vergara on SNL?

Tags Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Comedy, Jason Sudeikis, Saturday Night Live, sofia vergara, Television

By Ikam Acosta

Let's play two degrees of separation. Emma Rossum, who plays Fiona on Showtime's hit series Shameless, is dating her Shameless co-star Tyler Jacob Moore, who plays Tony, the cop who goes gaga for her in the show.

In real life, however, Emma and Tyler go on double dates with Lady Gaga and her man, Taylor Kinney, who made a couple of appearances on Shameless in the show's recent season.

How does something like this happen? Apparently, Emma met Gaga through Taylor while he was on the show. The foursome had a great time staying in on their double date. Rossum said,

"We stayed in, cooked steaks, and watched Shameless. It was all very normal, and she is so nice."

Yeah, because it's always normal to watch yourself on television while you have steaks with Lady Gaga. Not to mention the fact that Tyler Kinney played Craig, Fiona's love interest, for two episodes of the show. Craig and Fiona were high school sweethearts who rekindled their romance in a one-time fling in the back of a mini van full of kiddie toys. Gee, how come that never worked out?

Emma has come a long way from her 2009 divorce from music executive Justin Siegel, although she admits it was not easy at first. Rossum said,

"Everyone messes up in their relationships and has peaks and valleys in their personal lives. When I realized it wasn't the end of the world and I would keep on standing, I knew it was going to be OK."

That's the spirit. Fiona wouldn't be sad about a little breakup, considering all she has on her plate. Frankly, I like the fact Emma Rossum is dating Tyler Jacob Moore in real life. I always wanted Fiona to hook up with Tony on the show.

Tyler Jacob Moore now plays Pastor John Tudor on the new ABC hit comedy, GBC. I can't decide whether he looks sexier as a pastor or a cop.

What celebrity would you like to go on a double date with?

Tags Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Emma Rossum, Lady Gaga, Shameless, Showtime, Taylor Kinney, Television, Tyler Jacob Moore

By Ikam Acosta

Our favorite Dancing With The Stars contestant, William Levy, is on the April cover of 'Para Todos' sporting a sexy beige Gucci sweater and giving us that sexy stare.

Levy was interviewed on what his first career aspirations were and on what direction he is planning on going next with his Hollywood success. When asked about his earlier years, the actor shared,

"I always liked baseball and acting. I thought I would be in baseball but life led me to this world."

William added some thoughts about the future,

"I would love to make movies here in Hollywood. That's what I'm focusing on, American cinema. Personally, I continue to grow every day. I think that's the beauty of human beings. We have to accept we're not perfect and work on ourselves daily."

Levy dished on his acting inspirations,

"I like how Denzel Washington works. I love his work. I love what he does and how he does it."

So far, Levy seems to be enjoying his Dancing With The Stars gig. He said,

"I love to dance. [I'm] enjoying it and I love the music."

What roles would you like to see William Levy play in the future?

Tags Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Reality shows, Television, William Levy

By Ikam Acosta

Ashton Kutcher wore a black cowboy hat and a bright red embroidered blazer to the Academy Of Country Music Awards when he presented Miranda Lambert with the Female Vocalist Of The Year Award this past Sunday. This spawned some criticism as some of the attendees wondered if he was making a mockery out of the event.

Kutcher also crooned part of George Strait's song, 'I Cross My Heart' when he presented Lambert with her award. Known for being a prankster, Kutcher's antics were a hit with the viewers. However, some of the stars were not amused.

After the awards ceremony, Lambert tweeted,

"Was Ashton Kutcher making fun of country or is it just me? Watching it back now and I'm kinds wondering?"

Singer Justin Moore angrily tweeted,

"Seen Ashton Kutcher at the acms tonight. What a douche! I don't care for people making a mockery of the way country artists dress."

Ashton took to Twitter on Tuesday to address the stars' concerns. He told Lambert,

"I Am One Of The biggest country Music fans you've ever met. Wasn't making fun at all."

Well we're glad that got cleared up. We wouldn't want to think Lambert was being punk'd.

Do you think Ashton was making fun of country music stars, or did he appear to be sincere with his performance?

Tags Academy Of Country Music Awards, Ashton Kutcher, Award Shows, Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Justin Moore, Música, Miranda Lambert, Television