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When it comes to promoting la paz, no hay ningún artista como Juanes.  He definitely personifies peace in the music industry.  The fact that he was just awarded el Premio Nacional de la Paz en Colombia este fin de semana is just the cherry on top, as far as we're concerned.

El cantante was honored due to his involvement with his organization Fundación Mi Sangre, as well as his continued support for victims of war and minefields, and, of course, his Paz Sin Fronteras concert series, which has taken place in the disputed border between Colombia y Venezuela, and most recently, en Cuba.

De verdad, este premio está muy bien merecido!  Felicitaciones Juanes, and keep up your good work!  [Caracol Radio Colombia]

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Tags Colombia, Cuba, Fundacion Mi Sangre, Juanes, Paz Sin Fronteras, peace, Politics, Premio Nacional De la Paz

El guapo guatemalteco Ricardo Arjona will be headed to Cuba in January 2010 to present a concert to the people of La Habana. His publicist nos asegura that this isn't another peace concert, and it has no political agenda. It's simply a place that Ricardo has always wanted to perform.

We're sure his Cuban band mates are as excited as los cubanos en la isla.

Que lo disfrutes Ricardo! [MSN Latino]

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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

What's the best way to honor an infamous revolutionary?

Bailando el perreo, claro que sí!

Cuban reggaetonero Yoandys 'Baby' Lores honored the ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro with his song "Creo" el viernes pasado. Lores claimed lealtad a su país by singing:

You do not betray your motherland for money, women or fame... I'm going forward with my commander in chief.

Lores also showed una alianza con Fidel in his music video for the title, in which he gets a tattoo of the controversial leader on his arm.

Although Fidel has not been seen in public since undergoing intestinal surgery three years ago, los ritmos de "Creo" are sure to have him grinding on his sick bed.

With this reggaeton dedication to the bedridden Castro, Lores has made his presence known.  He told Reuters that he wrote the song to prove his presence and patriotism after hearing rumors he had defected to Europe:

This is my motherland. This is what I know, and so people don't comment anymore, I put it there [about the tattoo].  It is a tribute because [Castro] is a man who has given [us] many things. [Reuters]

Castro supporter or not, everyone loves un ritmo fuerte, no?

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Tags communism, Cuba, Fidel Castro, lealtad, motherland, pais, perreo, Reggaeton, revolucionario, revolutionary, yoandys baby lores

A nuevo bachelor is roaming free!

William Levy has confirmed that his long-term relationship with Elizabeth Gutiérrez is officially o-v-e-r! The ex-lovers dated for six years and have a two-year-old son named Christopher Alexander. The telenovela actor has denied his rocky relationship with the "Rostro de Analía" star for months, but he finally decided to unveil that the two split for good:

La verdad ahora ya no estamos más juntos. Sin embargo, nos sentimos tranquilos.

Por favor, William Levy fans aren't tranquil right now! We are on high alert. Can we launch a reality show titled "How to Become the Next Elizabeth Gutiérrez"?! [People en Español]

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Tags Cuba, Latinos, MTV, Rostro de Analia, Telemundo, telenovelas, Tr3s, Tres, William Levy

The life of iconic and super controversial revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara finally comes to life...

Thanks to the perseverance of Oscar winning actor Benicio Del Toro. The Boricua co-produced and starred in Che, the two-part biopic that has been a labor of love for the last seven years. The film chronicles his rise up to revolutionary icon from Argentina to fighting along side Fidel Castro. The script manages to unveil the mythical depictions of these historical figures by using a humanistic lense that doesn't fade-out until the very end.

MTV News caught-up with Benicio to talk about why Che (both film and the person) is still so relevant today. Check out what he and actor Rodrigo Santoro (Raul Castro) had to say in the video below. Not into history? Rodrigo and Benecio will change your mind. Watch the clip!

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Tags Actores Latinos, Argentina, Benecio del Toro, Cuba, Fidel Castro, Latino Actors, Latinos, Movies, MTV NEws, MTV TRes, Tr3s

Daddy Yankee's McCain endorsement has become our modern day pandora's box! It has unleashed political stabs from just about everyone in el barrio, and the wounds aren't over yet. Pitbull is also taking a raw stab at El Cangri, and we promise that this one will leave some scars...

Unlike Fat Joe, "The Anthem" MC isn't about endorsing Obama or rocking the Presidential candidate's kicks. Pitbull's political thoughts remain rooted on the other side of el malecón, which has been head deep in Castro's dictatorship for over 45 years.

In regards to Cuba Pitbull states:

I truly feel that Castro is dead. I feel like he’s been dead for 2 or 3 years now. I think he handed off power to Raul. Once that becomes public and it’s a 150% fact I think that’s when you will see change in Cuba or at least I'm hoping.

However, his "NO CASTRO" chants scream just as loudly as his hate for Republicans...and Daddy Yankee.

The Cubano continues:

That was bull****. That was a publicity stunt gone wrong. How can you sit there and make a debate about John McCain and Sarah Palin? There’s no way shape or form for him to jump behind John McCain. Whoever on your team told you to do this s*** really fucked you up right now. Fat Joe called him out on it also. I don't think he's a bad guy. I just think it’s the wrong decision. I don’t know how you can sit up there and talk about John McCain's immigration laws when you come from an island that’s U.S. territory. [Laughs]

Pitbull chewed Daddy Yankee up and spat him back out! What do you think of the leftover pieces mi gente? [Six Shot]

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Tags Cuba, Daddy Yankee, Election 08, Entertainment, Fidel Castro, Gossip, Latin Music, Musica Latina, Pitbull, Politics

Forget the usual played-out hunks everyone is used to sweatin'! Rodrigo Santoro has the rugged good looks and A-list stamina that hypnotize even the most prideful of mujeres.

The 33-year-old is no rookie at his game either. He has captivated audiences as the untouchable Xerxes in the epic "300," and teased the ladies as the hunky Karl in "Love Actually." Now the Rio de Janeiro native is continuing his versatile career by playing Cuban heavyweight Raul Castro opposite Benicio del Toro in the latest movie "The Argentine." Check out our exclusive and intimate interview with Rodrigo Santoro right below the hood!
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Tags Benicio Del Toro, Brazil, Che, Cuba, Fidel Castrol, Movies, Raul Castro, Rodrigo Santoro