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Calling all baseball fans!  It seems Yankees enthusiasts will get an extra treat when hometown hero Jay-Z performs "Empire State of Mind" during the first game of the series. Alicia Keys will join him on the hook and I'm sure all of you are wondering... will Lil Mama show up? We're guessing no!

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies will battle it out in game one on October 28th,2009 as the Phillies hope to defend their title and the Yankees, who haven't been to the World Series since 2003, and haven't won since 2000, hope to bring some much-needed recognition to their franchise. [MTV News]

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With his historical performance alongside other major artists this past Sunday in Cuba, Juanes (our favorite Colombian goodwill guru) caught the world's attention through his Paz Sin Fronteras concert that brought together 1.2 million Cubans on their home turf. There hasn't been a gathering this huge at Revolution Square desde la visita del Papa en 1998!

Paz performers included Miguel Bosé, Olga Tañón, and a selection of Cuban artists including Yerba Buena and Orishas, to name a few.  Even los Cubanos en Miami got to enjoy a live broadcast of the show.

Clearly, Juanes knows how to use el poder de la música to unite people por una causa.  Following the success of his Paz Sin Fronteras concierto, Juanes has been invited by the U.S. to be a featured performer at The Clinton Global Citizens Awards Ceremony in New York today, along with another talented do-gooder, Alicia Keys. Award honorees, including music producer and humanitarian Quincy Jones, have taken initiative to make positive changes por todo el mundo, so we know Juanes will fit right in.  Maybe he can convince Miss Keys to join his next Paz Sin Fronteras line-up?  Juanes' manager recently revealed that the next Paz Sin Fronteras concert will take place on the border between Mexico and the U.S. in 2010.   Not as controversial as Sunday's concert in Cuba or last year's performance in Colombia/Venezuela, but immigration will of course be at the forefront of the conversation!

Go Juanes!

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Tags Alejandro Sanz, Alicia Keys, Awards Ceremony, Clinton Global Initiative, Cuba, Cucu Diamantes, Juanes, Miguel Bose, Olga Tanon, Orishas, Paz Sin Fronteras, Quincy Jones, Yerba Buena

Por fin! Alejandro Sanz is back on our playlist with none other than la mismisima Alicia Keys. It’s a Grammy-winning powerhouse dream come true!

Los cantantes teamed up for a Spanglish ballad called "Looking for Paradise," for Sanz’s upcoming album Paraíso Express, due to be released this November. The single is already creating a lot of media buzz in Spain, Mexico, y todos lados where Latino ears are tuned in.  Sanz has created a fan page to promote the song where celebs like Juanes, Paulina Rubio, Eva Longoria, and Shakira are uploading video messages describing their idea of paradise. You can even check out Miss Alicia Keys herself dishing on how much she loves Alejandro, and all about their video shoot in Brooklyn, NY.

When it comes to melting our corazones with amazing collabs, Sanz is definitely our go-to guy, and we can’t wait to see these two doing what they do best together!  Check out the rest of Alejandro's celebrity fan reactions to "Looking for Paradise" on his website here. And make sure to stay locked to MTV Tr3s for the exclusive premiere of "Looking for Paradise" this weekend!

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Tags Alejandro Sanz, Alicia Keys, Eva Longoria, Juanes, Looking for Paradise, Paraiso Express, Paulina Rubio, Shakira, Video Premiere

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!

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Was everyone headed to a fancy boda after The Oscars?

It certainly appeared so. While Miley Cyrus was going for the princesa bride look, estrellas like Beyonce and Vanessa Hudgens were flashing their couture bridesmaid estilos. Elegance and super fancy mermaid gowns were the theme of la noche, but some stars got run over by the express trains. Thank goodness most people looked like picture perfect diamantes instead of overstuffed chorizos (not a good look). You decide which look was the red carpet winner!

Best Dressed Diva

"The Secret Life of Bees" actress Alicia Keys vs. "Cadillac Records" superstar Beyonce.

Best Lookin' Hermana

Ballet dancer Monica Cruz vs. Oscar-winner Penelope Cruz.

Best Dressed Couple

"HSM 3" actors Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron vs. John Legend and 'guest.'

Mejor Evening Gown

"Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto vs. actress Jessica Biel.

Best Dressed Hombre

Host Mario Lopez vs. Twilight estrella Robert Pattinson.


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Tags Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Jessica Biel, Mario Lopez, Música, Miley Cyrus, Oscars, Oscars Fashion, Robert-Pattinson, Slumdog Millionaire, Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron