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CNN news anchor, Soledad O'Brien was at the MTV headquarters this Monday with an exclusive screening of her upcoming documentary Latino in America, in which she explores the Latino experience in the United States. She herself is Latina as her full name suggests, Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien. Her mother is Afro-Cuban and her father is from Australia, with an Irish and Scottish background - that explains the freckles on her face!

Last month, when Blogamole interviewed Soledad O'Brien at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 32nd Annual Awards Gala, la periodista shared with us her parents' experience in the United States and how they were forced to go to Washington D.C. to get married because interracial marriage was illegal at the time in Maryland, where they met.  Now, 40 years later, there are a different set of challenges that lie ahead for people of color. In this 2-part documentary, O'Brien introduces us to Latinos of all different ages and across the U.S., who share their personal stories.

The first part of the documentary is called "The Garcias," which O'Brien tells us is the 8th most popular surname in the U.S. today.  In this portion of the story, we are introduced to a handful of Garcias from all across the nation, including Cindy Garcia, a student who is struggling to catch up on credits - taking classes from 8am to 8:30pm - in order to graduate high school. Two weeks shy from finishing her classes, Cindy discovers something life-changing that may keep her from completing her credits.

In the second part of the documentary, O'Brien takes us to different Latino communities, including Miami, where we meet Martha, a 15-year-old girl who came to the U.S. illegally by crossing the Rio Grande river on a tire tube, despite not knowing how to swim, because she wanted to find her mother. Although she finds her, she is faced with an unfortunate circumstance that lands her in court, facing deportation. We witness as she struggles to stay in the U.S. instead of being sent back to a country where no one can take care of her.

Inspired by the stories collected for her documentary, O'Brien decided to write a book with the same name, Latino in America, where she not only includes more revealing accounts and never-before-seen interviews and exclusive photos from the special, but also tells the story of her own life.  El libro esta disponible in stores now.

Here is a short clip of Latino in America where Soledad O'Brien interviews Eva Longoria Parker. Watch to find out why Eva Longoria's nickname was "the ugly one" growing up!

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Tags CHCI 32nd Annual Awards Gala, CNN, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Cuban, Eva Longoria Parker, Latinos, Latinos in America, Soledad O'Brien, Washington DC

Last night, the White House became La Casa Blanca y nuestro Presidente brought out even more of his Latino side than he has already... At least that was the running joke from George Lopez, Eva Longoria Parker, and Jimmy Smits that started off the "Fiesta Latina" showcase last night.

The event not only hosted amazing Latino figures (including the first Hispanic to sit on the Supreme Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor), it was really a celebration of our culture y nuestra música. Obama spoke about the global appeal of our ritmo Latino, and how all cultures can tune into it. Some of those bringing down the house were Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, and Los Premios nominees for Best MTV Tr3s Artist, Aventura, among others. But our favorite performance came from Thalía who asked President Obama to dance with her and called him "Machooo!" Love it!  Watch the clip of Obama dancing with Thalía here!

The grand finale had all the celebs on stage together, dancing to Gloria Estefan's "Mi Tierra." A perfect end to an amazing night. Stay tuned to MTV News for exclusive coverage.

Click after the jump to check out some celeb photos for this event, including some of Aventura! Read more...

Tags Aventura, Eva Longoria Parker, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Smits, Los Lobos, Marc Anthony, MTV NEws, President Barack Obama, Sheila E, Sonia Sotomayor, Thalía

With Los Premios MTV 2009 exactly one week away, you know things are heating up!  Just announced today: Shakira will be shaking her hips en una presentación muy especial desde Colombia!

That's right, la Loba, whose new single "Good Stuff" was just released on PerezHilton.com today, will be joining newly announced Ashley Tisdale, Wisin y Yandel, Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio, Jesse y Joy, Placebo, Nelly Furtado y más on the list of A-list performers at el evento del año!

Also announced today: Maria Gabriela de Faria y Reinaldo "Peche" Zavarce (also known as Isa y Alex from Isa TKM) will be among the presenters at Los Premios AND will be hosting the pre-show!

Other new presenters announced today include Eva Longoria Parker, The Backstreet Boys, Mexican singer/songwriter Ximena Sariñana, Victoria's Secret supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and Colombian cantante Carlos Vives.

Make sure to clear tu calendario or set your DVRs, because you don't want to miss this red-hot show!  Los Premios MTV 2009 airs EN VIVO Thursday, October 15 at 10pm EST!

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Project Runway that is! They've just announced that pop diva Christina Aguilera will be gracing their studios as a guest judge on the popular fashion design show. You can catch Christina on the October 15th episode on Lifetime. 

She'll be joining the ranks of fellow Latina, Eva Longoria Parker, who appeared earlier this season, as well as other stars like Rachel Bilson, Rebecca Romijn, and Lindsay Lohan. We wonder what she'll wear? Maybe Heidi Klum will let her tell somebody, "You're OUT!"

Como dice Heidi, Auf Wiedersehen! [Access Hollywood]

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Tags Christina Aguilera, Eva Longoria Parker, Heidi Klum, Lindsay Lohan, Project Runway, Rachel Bilson, Rebecca Romijn

Eva Longoria Parker, Penelope Cruz, and Pitbull are all gracing popular mag covers this month!

Latinos are taking over! But in all seriousness, your money makes the difference so make sure you purchase these magazines so more Latinos get covers and feature stories!

Photos Via Latin Gossip

Tags Citizen K, Eva Longoria Parker, Latinos, Magazine, Penelope Cruz, Pitbull, The Source Magazine, Vanity Fair

Our Latina representative on ABC's Desperate Housewives is sharpening her pencils porque está de regreso a la escuela! That's right, Eva Longoria Parker announced that she will be going back to school for a Masters' Degree in Chicano Studies y Ciencias Políticas. The Texas native has said that she is anxious to learn more about her roots and reconnect with the Spanish language.

Though la actriz has not yet revealed which university she'll be attending, we're sure we'll be able to find her by the crowd of paparazzi sneaking pictures por las ventanas de las aulas!

As if going back to school wasn't enough, Eva is also currently taking on her first ever Spanish-speaking role in the film 'Días De Gracia,' with director Everardo Gout en la Ciudad de México. The film, due out in 2010, is a story about kidnappings surrounding three World Cup tournaments.  Acting alongside Ms. Longoria Parker will be our other favorite Eva, actríz Ameri-Cubana, Eva Mendes.

Mucha suerte a las Evas, y que viva México!  [AP]

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Tags Desperate Housewives, Dias De Garcia, Eva Longoria Parker, Eva Mendes, Masters Degree, Mexico, school, Texas

This past weekend's ALMA awards showcased some of the biggest Latin names in entertainment.  Among the big names to win an award este fin de semana were John Leguizamo for 'Nothing Like the Holidays,' Benjamin Bratt for 'The Cleaner,' Selena Gomez for 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' Lauren Velez for her role in TV's 'Dexter.'  Also honored at the ceremony were Oscar De La Hoya, who received the Special Achievement in Sports Television award, and Salma Hayek was given the Anthony Quinn Award for Industry Excellence.  La ceremonia was hosted by comedian George Lopez and actriz/activista Eva Longoria Parker (who seemed to have a costume change for every award!)

As always, our eyes were glued to the red carpet, and here are some of our faves!

Sexiest Silver Screen Siren

Award-winning Salma Hayek VS. awards show co-host, Eva Longoria Parker

Best Vestido Rojo on the Red Carpet

'Entourage' babe Jamie-Lynn Sigler VS. CNN periodista Soledad O'Brien

Most Stylish Calvo

Performer Pitbull VS. 'Prison Break' star Amaury Nolasco

Who are your faves?  Get more info on the 2009 Alma Awards aquí.

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Tags 2009 Alma Awards, Amaury Nolasco, benjamin bratt, Eva Longoria Parker, George Lopez, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, John Leguizamo, Lauren Velez, Oscar de la Hoya, Pitbull, Salma Hayek, Selena Gomez, Soledad O'Brien, wizards of waverly place

"Queen of All Media" Perez Hilton is known for making some very risky fashion choices, so we were not surprised to see him in this month's People en Español "Los Mejor y Peor Vestidos" issue.  Lo que sí nos sorprende is seeing this post on his blog in which he states "Perezito has been chosen for the "Best Dressed" issue of the new People en Español."  Umm... does he need a better translator or does nuestro favorito chismoso cubano really expect us to believe que no entiende español?

Come on Perezito, de verdad crees que uno de estos crazy get-ups deserves the title of "Mejor Vestido"?  In fact, People en Español says el bloguero "tiene probablemente el gusto más cuestionable de la historia."  Not much of a compliment in our book!

So who did make the best-dressed list?  Topping la lista está la muy elegante primera dama, Michelle Obama, followed by Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria Parker y Thalía.  Tu sabes, some ladies with real style!

So, who do you think has el mejor estilo?  [People en Español; Perez Hilton]

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Tags best dressed, Estilo, Eva Longoria Parker, Fashion, Mejor y Peor Vestidos, Michelle Obama, People En Espanol, Perez Hilton, Salma Hayek, Style, Thalía