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File this under 'Who could have possibly thought this was a good idea?' Most people dress up as witches, superheroes and vampires for Halloween, but this year it's the "Illegal Alien" costume that's causing major drama!!

That's right a costume making fun of "Illegal Aliens."

Retailers like Target, Walgreens and Amazon have been getting a lot of heat for selling two versions of the costume this Halloween. So what does an "Illegal Alien" look like you ask?

In one version, the "Illegal Alien Adult Costume" comes with an orange prison jumpsuit, with "Illegal Alien" stamped in black across the chest, a space alien mask and a fake Green Card. The other version, the "Illegal Alien Mask with Hat" costume also includes a space alien mask but this time with a dark handlebar mustache and a baseball cap.

Many Latino rights groups have been filing complaints including The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, which sent letters to the retailers asking them to stop selling the costumes immediately.  Target responded this weekend by removing them from their stores and their website.

In a company statement, Target said: "It is never our intent to offend the consumers with the products we offer."

But not everyone is following Target's lead.  Some retailers disagree and say protesters are taking things too seriously. An employee at Ricky's, a costume store in New York City, said: "It's a very well-recommended costume."

Qué Crees?  Outraged?  Si o No?  [CNN]

Tags costume, Halloween, illegal alien, Immigration, offensive, Target, The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angele

We had Tokio Hotel SCREAMING for misery...

By forcing the bad ass roqueros to overdose on Halloween dulces! Hallows eve may not be popular in Germany, but MTV News offered the "Monsoon" stars the sweetest goodies on the planet. Warheads, M&Ms, Sour Patch Kids...you name it, they tried it! Hold on to your wigs and capes because you are in for a deliciously haunting surprise! Don't say we didn't warn you. Check out our Halloween mayhem with Tokio Hotel right below...

Which treat would you want these chicos to try? [MTV News]

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Halloween, Latin Music, Latinos, Monsoon, MTV NEws, Musica Latina, Rock, Tokio Hotel, Treats

Get your trick-or-treat goodies out...

Because Halloween is almost here! Karli Henriquez celebrated the spooky festivities early by visiting Selena Gomez on the wicked set of Disney's "Wizards of Waverly Place." Our chiquita may not look like your traditional witch, but we did notice a stash of magical potions, and a trusty wand by her side! While we were working on a couple of secret spells (turning apples into chocolate chip cookies...YUM!), Karli was busy getting the 411 on Selena Gomez's freaky Halloween confessions. Wondering what Selena's costume will be? Check out the clip right below! Be afraid...be very afraid!

Tags Disney, Entertainment, Halloween, Hollywood, Latinas, Selena Gomez

Unless you can help him pick a costume!

Resident VJ Carlos Santos is getting into the spirit of Halloween otra vez this year and he needs your help thinking of a fun costume. Help the host-with-the-most pick a get-up, and he just might wear your idea on MTV Tr3s Top 20.

Let's not forget the other big day rapidly approaching - election day. Are you an Obama or McCain supporter? Do you wear your politics on your sleeve? Send Carlos una foto of your political gear and show him how you're getting ready to Rock the Vote!

Send your suggestions, tell us your comments, and answer his riddles directly in Carlos’s inbox, top20@mtvtr3s.com. Tune in for more details when MTV Tr3s' Top 20 airs tonight @ 9PM EST.

Tags Barack Obama, Carlos Santos, Halloween, John McCain, Latin Artists, Latin Music, MTv Tr3s Top 20

Wondering what scary tricks the "Wizards of Waverly Place" chiquita has planned for Halloween?

Besides collecting dulces for the 2008 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, Selena Gomez is planning on scaring her neighbors with help from BFF Demi Lovato. Forget your typical sexy costumes for chicas, Selena and Demi like running loose and scaring los chicos without fishnets and mini-skirts.

The 16-year-old states:

Me and my best friend Demi Lovato have a tradition that we’ve been doing ever since I can remember. We actually wear masks, so it’s so funny because people don’t even know we’re walking by them.

Just imagine these estrellas trick-or-treating at your casa without even knowing it! What Halloween mask would you pick out for Selena? We think we found just the right one...

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Tags Chisme, Demi Lovato, Disney, Gossip, Halloween, OK Magazine, Selena Gomez

Our dulce chiquita Selena Gomez is using her enchanting spells for a sweet and charitable cause.

The "Wizards of Waverly Place" actress is gearing up for Halloween as the new spokesperson for the 2008 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, which helps aid los niños across the globe. Selena will help the charity collect donations while also contributing to their annual trick-or-treat fiesta on October 31st.

Selena recently stated:

I am extremely excited to be this year's Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF spokesperson. I want to help encourage other kids to make a difference in the world.

Suck up your painful toothaches and stuff your face with candy corns mi gente! Want to know other ways to help? Check out the UNICEF site and make a difference now!

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Disney, Gossip, Halloween, Selena Gomez, UNICEF