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Ever wonder what your favorite artists think about Halloween y El Día De Los Muertos?  What are their favorite childhood costumes, spookiest Halloween stories or how do they celebrate la fiesta?  Si quieres saber, watch the exclusive spoooky clips below!

Did Calle 13's Residente have a real treat of a Halloween horror story, or is he just giving us a trick? Entérate aquí!

How did Wisin, del dúo dinámico, Wisin y Yandel, make a fool of himself on Halloween? No vas a creer la payasada he got himself into!

Y también, quieren saber los mejores cuentos de Halloween de Alexis y Fido?  Watch what los reggaetoneros had to say about their best Halloween memories!

Check out more exclusive Halloween clips from John Leguizamo, Café Tacuba, Panda, Pee Wee, Carlos Santos y más on Halloween on MTV Tr3s, aquí!

Make sure to tune-in to MTV Tr3s on Halloween to catch My Super Psycho Sweet 16, Top Tr3ce Halloween Spooks! and the MTV Ulalume: Howling At The New Moon Festival, starting at 2pm!

Tags Alexis y Fido, Cafe Tacuba, Calle 13, Carlos Santos, dia de los muertos, Halloween, John Leguizamo, MTV Tr3s, panda, Pee Wee, Residente, spooky, trick-or-treat, Video, Wisin y Yandel, Zoe

From one musical legend to another, British icon Morrissey presented el Premio Leyenda to one of the most famous Mexican rock bands of all time, Café Tacuba!

El grupo Mexicano was almost brought to tears by the British rocker's introduction, as he talked about the major influence and long history of música that Café Tacuba have created.  The introduction also included snippets from fans.  Felicidades y que viva México!

See all the winners of this year's Los Premios MTV on Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm, solo por MTV Tr3s.

Photos via Getty Images

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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

The Black Eyed Peas are no strangers to hit canciones, pero el grupo has now made chart history by becoming the band with the longest stay at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 ever.  After the 12-week run at #1 by "Boom Boom Pow," the Peas replaced themselves at #1 with "I Gotta Feeling" for another 8 weeks and counting.  We gotta feeling it won't be The E.N.D. for the eclectic pop super-grupo any time soon!

We sat down with our favorite Pea, Taboo, to get some impressions about their historical chart feat, as well as catch up on some chisme del fabuloso artista, including who he'd like to collaborate with y cuentos de su nuevo hijo, Jimmy Jalen.  Read the exclusive Q&A below!

What is it like making Billboard history and having these two songs sit at the top of the charts for 20+ weeks?

First of all, I'm so honored and pleased to have such a great album come out in this day and age of the music industry, and have it be the most successful one to date.  As far as the new singles, I am grateful to have such great supporters who have been with us all since 1995, and to all the new Peabodys -- we welcome you to the Black Eyed Peas!

How has the recording experience been different as a solo artist working on T.A.B.O.O. vs. working with the Black Eyed Peas?  Do you prefer one experience over another?

As far as recording with my best friends apl, Fergie and will.i.am, it's the greatest feeling of accomplishment and I love every minute of it... It's not the same working on my solo.  It's not as exciting.

Are there any Latin artists you would like to collaborate with on the new album?

I would love to work with Café Tacuba, Marc Anthony, Juanes, Calle 13, RBD, Pitbull, A. B. Quintanilla, Cruz Martinez and Maná.

Felicitaciones to you and your wife on the recent birth of your baby!  Will you raise him to be bilingual?

YES!  My son Jalen will speak Filipino (Tagalog) and Spanish!

What message do you have for Latinos celebrating su cultura this September for Hispanic Heritage Month? How will you celebrate your Mexican roots?

I will be representing for all Latinos and give a great Spanish speech when we win those Billboard Awards and them Grammys!! As far as advice to all the Latinos coming up, stay true to yourself and don't let anyone say you can't do it!  Dream big and live life to your fullest potential...

Taboo can chant "Si Se Puede!" with the best of them!   Keep it locked for more news on The Black Eyed Peas and Taboo!

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The holidays came early for our favorite artists during the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards last night.

Julieta Venegas sparkled with alegría after winning "Best Alternative Music Album" and "Best Music Video - Expanded Version" for her masterful “MTV Unplugged” compilation. The glowing estrella also worked her accordion and vocal expresiones with a live performance of "El Presente." Luckily the timely celebration didn't end there.

La noche's theme was all about listening to the lyrics. Sin duda, Juanes encompassed the meaning with "La Vida Es un Ratico," which toppled the competition by snagging five Latin Grammy Awards, including "Album of the Year," "Best Male Pop Vocal Album," and "Best Song of The Year" for "Me Enamora."

The Colombiano also performed an R&B remixed rendition of "Odio Por Amor/Hate For Love" with the legendary John Legend. In between all of the excitement, Juanes gave a grande GRACIAS to everyone:

I can't believe it. I am very, very happy, very grateful to life, to music, to God, to the Academy. For me, this has been incredible. It's a dream.

His sueño appeared complete after sharing kisses with his amor Karen Martinez. The love didn't stop there...and no we don't mean Juanes ran around giving besos to all of las chicas! There were plenty of other artistas that celebrated their eventful win.

Flex also shared the romance by winning the award for "Best Urban Song" for his hit single "Te Quiero."

Professional reggaetoneros, Wisin y Yandel also flexed their smooth movimientos by winning the "Best Urban Music Album" Latin Grammy for "Los Extraterrestres."

Café Tacuba offered a heavy dose of energía with a show-stopping performance. The rocking quartet ruled the festivities by dominating the categories for "Best Rock Song" for "Esta Vez" and "Best Alternative Song" for "Volver a Comenzar."

The rocquero steez continued to take over with help from Belanova. The synth-pop rock band took home the Latin Grammy for "Best Duo or Group Album" for "Fantasía Pop."

Can't get enough Latin Grammy coverage? Check out the entire list of the 2008 Latin Grammy winners and tell us, who had your vote for "Best Artist of The Year"?

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Artistas Latinas, Belanova, Cafe Tacuba, Flex, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Latin Grammy, Latin Music, Musica Latina

SMACK! Katy Perry may own bragging rights to her girl-on-girl besito sessions, but we discovered a sweet new trademark for la cantante...

'Los Premios' Dulce Quinceañera' sounds about right! The "I Kissed A Girl" starlet traded her red lipstick for pink frosting after diving into a super-sized birthday cake at the end of her set. Not only did the fall look painful, but so did her unsuccessful recovery. After three failed attempts to stand-up, la pobre Katy ended up crawling her way off-stage like a perrito on all fours! Besides getting a taste of embarrassment, the "Hot and Cold" singer was nice enough to share a piece of her tortita with her band members. Haven't caught the infamous performance yet? Entonces check it right below!

We all know Katy Perry stole all of the cake batter, but she definitely didn't take all the glory. Los Premios was filled with debut moments including Calle 13 and Café Tacuba's premiere performance of their energetic collaboration “No Hay Nadie Como Tú.” We noticed Residente have an early start on the track, but he finished it just right by jumping into a crowd of hungry fans. The Boricua was quickly devoured and walked back on-stage shirtless (¡Ay, que chulo!).

Juanes también left the ladies swooning after debuting his new bilingual single "Odio Por Amor/Love For Hate." The revolutionary roquero chanted "It's Time To Change" while he also paid tribute to Metallica's legacy by shouting his love for '¡La mejor banda del hijuep**ta mundo!'

You think these moments are bad ass? Be sure to check out more performance pictures of Los Premios right below the hood!

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Tags Belanova, Cafe Tacuba, Calle 13, Juanes, Katy Perry, Los Premios, MTV, Tokio Hotel

You know we don't play around when it comes to your up-to-the-minute news on Los Premios. We just heard word that Calle 13 and Café Tacuba will be performing their collabo "No Hay Nadie Como Tú" LIVE at 9pm on MTV Tr3s!

Residente's tongue twisting rhymes and Visitante's sharp hypnotizing keys have mutated into a hybrid form since Café Tacuba laced their latest track. The new single celebrates the premiere of the Latin Grammy-winners' sophomore LP "Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo." The blazin' live performance is set to take place in exactly una hora. That is 60 minutes and 3,600 seconds away (yes, we had to get precise!). Be sure to grab your own Calle 13 experience during our "Tr3spass Tour" and check out our exclusive concert photos. What more can you ask for? Bueno, since you are probably as spoiled as we are...

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Tags Cafe Tacuba, Calle 13, Latin Music, Musica Latina, New, Puerto Rico, Tr3spass tour

Oye, we are less than two weeks away from celebrating Los Premios awards! We are getting this fiesta started RIGHT by announcing a new set of performers...

Los Premios fifth-time nominee Cafe Tacuba is set to blast us off with a special performance along with electronic rebels Bostich + Fussible, and Chilean pop group Kudai. The "Sino" roqueros are sure to spark extra attention on-stage, especially when they are up for the coveted lengua award for "Video of the Year," "Artist of the Label" and "Best Alternative Artist," among other categories.

Besides Bostich + Fussible and Kudai's performances, you can also expect electro-pop waves to rule the evening and pulsate through your television screens! We previously announced that estrellas like Ximena Sariñana, Katy Perry, Julieta Venegas, Paramore, Tokio Hotel, and Belanova are also dominating the stage!

MTV Latin America is also honoring the one-and-only Gene Simmons! The legendary Kiss rocker is getting his rightful props for being the inspiration of the infamous tongue award. On top of that, he is set to flash his locura by presenting an award and hitting the stage.

You better start preparing yourself now because this night is going cause mayor mayhem. Stay tuned for more chisme and be sure to catch Los Premios LIVE on October 16th at 9pm! Trust us, you don't want to get attacked by this gringo's tongue!

Photos via Getty Images, Universal, EMI, and Nacional Records

Tags Belanova, Cafe Tacuba, Julieta Venegas, Kudai, Latin Music, Los Premios, Musica Latina, Tokio Hotel

Haven't had your fill of exclusive Blogamole chisme?

Then get your super-sized serving with fresh behind-the-scenes pics of Calle 13's new video "No Hay Nadie Como Tú" featuring Los Premios and Latin Grammy-nominated roqueros Café Tacuba. The new track off of their highly-anticipated album "Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo," due to drop next month, represents a new wave of música urbana on steroids! We can keep hyping their new jumpoff, but we rather the pics do all the talking!

Residente and Visitante may be getting prepped...

But it's their game once the cameras are on!

Peep the fellas getting at the camera...

Like they mean it!

Be sure to check out Calle 13's Artist Speaking Tr3s page to get more behind-the-scenes peeks!

Photos via Sony BMG Norte

Tags Cafe Tacuba, Calle 13, Latinos, MTV Tr3s, New Music, Puerto Rico

Need another reason to throw a block party? You will definitely want to blast la música on your stoop after you check out the complete list of the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards nominees!

The Sunset Strip was blazing with extra fuego after veteran alt-rockers Café Tacuba topped the Latin Grammy list with six nominations including, "Album of the Year" and "Best Alternative Song" for "Volver A Comenzar."

Colombian roquero Juanes no se queda atrás! Seems like these chavos aren't just competing at Los Premios. The fine chart-topper snagged a total of five nominations and joined Café Tacuba in the categories for "Album of the Year," "Song of the Year," and "Record of the Year."

Our favorite melancholic starlet Julieta Venegas was representing for las mujeres by snatching five Latin Grammy noms for "Song of the Year" for "El Presente" and "Best Alternative Album." Luckily we will be celebrating alongside Julieta during her live performance at the Nokia Theater tomorrow! Hating? Then snag your own Julieta Venegas tour ticket and join la fiesta!

Of course we aren't just celebrating las estrellas that trumped the nominations! Wisin y Yandel proved that they aren't underdogs by grabbing the nomination for "Best Urban Music Album," while Daddy Yankee got even more credit in el barrio for catching the "Best Urban Song of The Year." In addition to old school talent, new school MTV Tr3s "Descubre and Download" artist Ximena Sariňana also walked our with a nom for "Best New Artist." We know she had the goods all along!

Oye, we can feed you the rest of the news, but we know you're more independent than that. Check out the complete primary list of the 9th Annual Latin Grammy nominations right below the hood!

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Tags Cafe Tacuba, Juanes, Julieta Venegas, Latin Grammy Awards, More, Ximena