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Belinda is conducting major damage control...

The controversial pop diva is spreading her generous spirit by helping las niñas de la calle. While volunteering for the charity initiative, Belinda donated some of her most valuable bling to las chicas. The "Ángel" singer refused to discuss her pending lawsuit and alleged sex video scandal, but she did pay homage to Shakira.

Belinda states that the Colombiana has inspired her musical taste:

Yo creo que bueno, para hacer mis canciones me inspiro, pues, en mi vida ¿no? Y en lo que yo he vivido y bueno, de ella, pues, la admiro y me encanta escuchar su música.

Does Belinda hope that donating jewelry and honoring Shakira will turn her into a saint? One thing is for sure...her effort is priceless. [MTV Tr3s Radio Noticias]

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Tags Artistas Latinas, Belinda, Chisme, Colombia, Entertainment, Gossip, Mexico, MTV, MTV NEws, Shakira, Tr3s, Tres

Can you imagine having Juanes at arms reach?!

The roquero gave these lucky fanáticos the chance to get up close and personal during his concert series in Colombia. The mini-tour rocked out five performances and reached its final farewell yesterday at El Coliseo El Campín. More than 10,000 fans packed the sold-out venue to watch the "Odio por Amor/Love for Hate" peacemaker wave his faithful amor in person.

Word is that Juanes is also offering a free performance on December 19th in Medellín.

A free concert with the possibility of getting an innocent beso from Juanes?! We don't know if we will be as lucky has this chiquito, but there is no harm in dreamin' verdad? [MTV Tr3s Radio Noticias]

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Forget talking about change, Juanes is all about inflicting it...

The "Odio Por Amor/Hate For Love" actively organized a march against the kidnappings held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in Medellín, Colombia over the weekend. According to reports, an estimated 3,000 Colombians are still being held captive by the FARC. Thousands of activists took the streets in support of the hostages and to counter the corrupt military poder.

Juanes and his amor Karen Martinez shared their revolutionary spirits with the entire ciudad. The humanitarian recently spoke about his peaceful holiday wishes:

El llamado es a todos los colombianos para pedir una Navidad en la que podamos rescatar a todos los secuestrados.

Want to add Juanes' initiative to your holiday wish list? Visit his website and jumpstart your own barrio revolution in just a couple of clicks.

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Tags Chisme, Colombia, Juanes, Latin Music, Latinos, MTV, Musica Latina, Revolution, Tr3s, Tres

We previously reported that Juanes plans on transfixing his bilingual fans with his latest track “Odio Por Amor/Hate For Love.” After word came out about his new single, rumors quickly spread that the "Me Enamora" singer was preparing to seduce gringo audiences with an English album. Fortunately, Juanes is setting the record straight once and for all...

The roquero cleared the air exclusively with the Colombian newspaper "El Tiempo," and explained why he decided to add an English chorus to his new track. The "Gotas De Agua Dulce" musician clarified that his intention was not to become a crossover star, but to simply promote universal peace and love.

He continued expressing his linguistic loyalty to Spanish:

Cantar en español representa lo que soy, es el idioma en el que vivo, en el que escribo mis canciones. No podría pensar en otro idioma. Hemos cantado en lugares jamás imaginados en español y hacerlo en inglés o en otro idioma sería dar un paso atrás.

The humanitarian may focus his energy on global issues and his musical career, but he admitted that his most important role is being an active padre:

Estoy totalmente enamorado de mis hijas y de mi esposa, tengo la familia más bella del mundo. Luna (de cinco años) ya entró al colegio y está en clases de piano, canto y pintura. Me siento un hombre feliz por mi música, mi familia, mis dos hijas que son, con mi esposa, mi adoración. No sé cómo agradecer a Dios la felicidad de tenerlas.

This man has the moral compass and intellect of a king! If only he had an extra crown for us. Si o no? [La Oreja]

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Tags Colombia, Hate For Love, Juanes, Música, Me Enamora, Odio Por Amor

Besides making multi-million dollar music deals, Shakira spends most of her free time fighting for causes dear to her heart. So, it is no surprise that when former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt (along with 15 other hostages) was rescued yesterday after being kidnapped and held for six years, Shaki was quick to show her support.

Este es un día histórico para todos nosotros, para esta patria nuestra que ha sufrido tanto pero que hoy llora de emoción y de alegría uniéndonos en un inmenso abrazo. Colombia hoy se pone de pie y mira con esperanza el futuro de paz que se acerca.

Colombian forces apparently infiltrated the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, and tricked them into sending Betancourt and the other hostages up in a helicopter to their freedom. Betancourt had been held captive since being kidnapped during her presidential run in 2002. Shakira is totally inspired by her struggle:

Ingrid, es el símbolo del sufrimiento de todos aquellos cuya libertad les ha sido robada, junto a sus compañeros de rescate eran nuestras propias libertades perdidas. Lo son también quienes todavía padecen en la selva el cautiverio de los violentos que le deben al país y a su conciencia deponer las armas.

Hopefully, this is a step towards creating the peace in Colombia that Shakira so desperately fights for. [MTV TR3s Radio Noticias]

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Tags Colombia, FARC, ingrid betancourt, Shakira