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By Michael Lopez

Could 2012 be the year that Ivy Queen launches her acting career? It certainly looks that way. The reggaeton songstress is set to take the stage next month for a special production of The Vagina Monologues.

Several famous Latinas have already made their mark reciting the Monologues. Adamari Lopez, Michelle Rodriguez, and Roselyn Sanchez are just a few of the ladies who've gotten rave reviews for their performances. And for Ivy, the experience will be extra special.

This play will actually mark the first time she's ever tested her acting chops. And Ivy's already told the press that she's "very honored" to be a part of the production.

Her big debut will happen on February 26 and feature a special adaptation that's entirely in Spanish. Though Ivy's current run will only be in Florida, we're hopeful that she'll expand her stage presence to even more Vagina venues across the country.

Would you like to see Ivy Queen transition into acting? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Ivy Queen, The Vagina Monologues, Theatre, Vagina Monologues

By Ikam Acosta

Calle 13 scored a record 10 Latin Grammy nominations this Wednesday, including Record and Album of the year. Other top nominees were Franco de Vita with five, Marco Antonio Solís with four and Shakira with three.

The 12th annual Latin Grammy Awards will be airing live from Sin City on November 10, 2011. The event will be held at the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center and will be broadcasted on Univision, from 8pm to 11 pm, for the rest of the world to watch.

The Latin Grammys recognize the best of the best in Latin music and have been watched by not just Spanish speakers, but viewers form all over the world.

Nominees for this year's awards were announced at a press conference today from the Avalon in Hollywood, California. A live broadcast could be found on the official Latin Grammy website.

Calle 13 announced the nominees for Best Pop Album in both the female and male categories. Nominees for Mejor Album Vocal Pop Femenino include:
Manuscrito, Claudia Brant
Seducción, Myriam Hernandez
Guerra Fria, Malu
Acordes de mi Diario, Merche
Sale el Sol, Shakira

Nominees for Mejor Album Vocal Pop Masculino include:
Pablo Alboran, Pablo Alboran
Bien Acompañado, Reyli Barba
Viva el Principe, Chris Castro
En Primera Fila, Franco de Vita
En Total Plentitud, Marco Antonio Solis

Mejor Canción Alternativa nominees included:
"Calma Pueblo" - Calle 13
"Salgamos De Aquí" - Pascual Reyes
"Somos" - Doctor Krápula
"Te Robaste Mi Corazón" - DJ Blass & Fidel
"Tengo Tu Love" - Sie7e

Los Tucanes de Tijuana announced the nominees for Canción del Año, which included:
"A Donde Vamos a Parár" - Marco Antonio Solis
"Latinoamérica" - Calle 13
"Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú" - Ricky Martin
"Que El Soneto Nos Tome Por Sorpresa" - Jorge Drexler
"Solamente Tú" - Pablo Alboran

Merche announced the nominees for Grabación del Año as well as Best Rock Song.
Nominees for Grabación del Año include:
Latinoamérica, Calle 13
Tan Solo Tú, Franco de Vita
Gritar, Luis Fonsi
Golpes en el Corazón, Los Tigres del Norte
Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú, Ricky Martin

Nominees for Mejor Canción de Rock are:
"Ácido" - Marcelo Corvalan
"Chau" - Emiliano Brancciari
"Labios Rotos" - Zoé
"Poder" - Gustavo Napoli
"Radio Capital" - La Vida Bohéme

Desmond Child announced the nominees for Mejor Álbum de Música Alternativa:
Corazon Bombea/ Vivo by Doctor Krapula
Forever Together, Fidel
Mientras Tu Dormias, Carla Morrison
Soundtrack, Mr. Pauer
Música De Fondo: MTV Unplugged, Zoé

Desmond Child continued with the nominees for Mejor Álbum de Música Norteña:
Intocable 2011, Intocable
Soy Mexicano, Los Huracanes del Norte
Pura Calidad, Reyes de Arranque
Los Tigres del Norte and Friends MTV Unplugged, Tigres del Norte
El Árbol, Los Tucanes de Tijuana
Desde La Cantina Vol.II, Grupo Pesado

Pepe Agular listed the nominees for Best Urban Album and Best Urban Song. Nominees for Mejor Álbum de Música Urbana were:
Entren Los Que Quieran, Calle 13
Don Omar Presents Meet the Orphans, Don Omar
Armando, Pitbull
Drama Queen, Ivy Queen
Los Vaqueros: EL Regreso, Wisin y Yandel

Nominees for Mejor Canción Urbana were:
"Baile De Los Pobres" - Rafa Arcaute & Calle 13
"Bon Bon" - Pitbull
"Danza Kuduro" - Don Omar & Lucenzo
"Estoy Enamorado" - Wisin & Yandel
"Ven Conmigo" - Daddy Yankee & Prince Royce

Sounds like a great line-up. It's going to be un tremendo show! The rest of the nominees in other categories can be found at the Latin Grammy Website, where you can see all of the other Nominados.

Before the nominees were announced, Latin Grammy President Gabriel Abaroa and Univision's Giselle Blondet revealed this year's artwork, created by New York-born urban realist Miguel Paredes. Artists were available for interviews and photographs following the announcement.

Will you be tuning in to watch the 12th Annual Latin Grammys this year?

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By Elis T. Ortiz

En un género mayormente dominado por hombres, there’s one woman making herself noticed, and
not just for the long nails and female curves. For the fifth consecutive week, el disco más reciente de Ivy Queen titulado Drama Queen, continues to top Billboard’s Latin Rhythm chart at the #1 spot.

The album’s success is largely fueled por el primer sencillo del disco, “La Vida Es Asi,” a catchy track that begins with an upbeat urban rhythm and melds into a melodic bachata. La Caballota rhymes and sings a story of betrayal and moving on from a bad relationship, un tema con el cual muchos se pueden relacionar.

Fans are showing support by accessing her "Drama Line" and either leaving messages or
adding names to her blacklist as payback for their ex's infidelity. You can join in the fun by calling (310) 341-4676 or logging onto Ivy Queen’s official website.

La Diva del género urbano will be headlining the 2010 Machete Music Tour throughout the US, starting this October 14 in Miami. Ivy will perform in 15 major cities, incluyendo a Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, y Las Vegas. Other urban Latino acts joining her on tour are Tego Calderon, Cosculluela, Angel y Khriz, Chino y Nacho, Jowell y Randy, y Flex. Que mujeron entre tanto hombres!

If anyone can hold her own among these guys, we know Ivy can. Suerte y éxito Ivy!

Will you be calling Ivy Queen’s “Drama Line” and putting your ex on blast? Tell us about it in the comments below or @MTV3!

Tags album, Drama Queen, Ivy Queen, latin, MTV NEws, New Musica, Tour, Tr3s

In our latest installment of Deep Thoughts, Blogamole contributor Simone Hilliard talks you into spending your rent money on new music — as if we needed convincing!!!

By Simone Hilliard

Shakira released She-Wolf late last year and Christina Aguilera and Juanes bounced back in 2010 with Bionic and Yerbatero, but as a whole, we haven't heard much from the Latin artists we know and love. Fed up with our recycled playlist, Team Blogamole decided to find out where our favorite singers, songwriters, performers, reggaetoneros, pop princesas and emcees have been hiding.

Wisin y Yandel: Este reggaetoneros are double teaming the studio and the stage!  They've already extended their wildly popular La Revolución tour and on July 20 they'll release their La Revolución Live LP.  In November, the dynamic duo are scheduled to drop their eighth studio album, El Regreso de Los Vaqueros. We can't wait!

Aventura: This Bronx born bachata band are busy touring and making the TV rounds on the likes of "Lopez Tonight." As to when we can expect a follow up to 2009's The Last, we have no idea! Romeo and his boys average a new album every two years, so 2011 can't come soon enough!

Pau Pau: This future mamacita is laying low! We haven't heard from the 39-year-old since her 2009 album Gran City Pop and we honestly don't expect to until she has her first bebe. Then, we'll probably hear a softer sound from the exhibitionist that she'll naturally credit to motherhood, ala Xtina and Thalia.

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Tags Aventura, Calle 13, Daddy Yankee, Deep Thoughts, Don Omar, Enrique Iglesias, Ivy Queen, Julieta Venegas, New Musica, Pau Pau, Pitbull, Wisin y Yandel

Less than a year after their “Nadie Te Amara Como Yo” single landed at the top of the urban charts, Dyland & Lenny have continued to melt hearts since the February '10 release of their debut album, My World.

In between cheering on the Celtics, the duo recently teamed up with Ivy Queen on a remix for their "Quiere Pa' Que Te Quiera" single.

Not only did the Puerto Rican duo add some new versus and a chorus, Mambo Kingz and Luny Tunes are on the beat.

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Tags Dyland & Lenny, Ivy Queen, New Musica, Remix, song

No hay cuestión que Wisin y Yandel son los líderes!  The Grammy-award winning duo's nuevo album 'La Evolución' is #1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart in its first week out!

'La Evolución,' is the newly-released deluxe edition (2 CDs + DVD) of their multiplatinum album 'La Revolución.' El nuevo album features 8 new songs, including remixes and previously un-released tracks, plus four music videos (including dos versiones de "Gracias a Ti" and the MTV Video Music Award-nominated video, "Abusadora").

El album, which includes hit single "All Up To You" (with Aventura and Akon) and "Mujeres in the Club" (with 50 Cent), also features appearances by Enrique Iglesias, T-Pain, Ivy Queen, Ednita Nazario, Franco "El Gorila", Gadiel and Yomo.  Wisin & Yandel are also getting ready for un fin de semana espectacular as they prepare to perform at el Coliseo de Puerto Rico on December 4, 5 and 6.  The show promises to be concierto del año en Puerto Rico, with world-renowned surprise guests y todos sus éxitos de los últimos 11 años!

A nuestros amigos boricuas -- if you catch the show, please déjanos un mensaje letting us know how amazing the show was!

Tags #1, 50 Cent, Abusadora, Akon, Aventura, Billboard, Enrique Iglesias, Franco “El Gorila”, Gracias A Ti, Ivy Queen, La Evolucion, La Revolucion, T-Pain, Wisin y Yandel, Yomo

Imagine your prima or hija ditching her Barbie doll for an Ivy Queen muñeca!

Bueno, the reality is that La Caballota is ready for play time! The "Dime" singer will launch a reggaetonera doll named "Queenie" that mimics her unique fashion sense and long finger nails (isn't that a child hazard?). The doll, which is manufactured by Global Trading Partners, will be released by Christmas time. We all know Barbie has Ken to make out with...so are they going to hook Ivy up with a plastic reggaetonero? Let's hope so! [People en Español]

Photo via Getty Images

Tags Chisme, Gossip, Ivy Queen, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Tr3s, Tres

It is no wonder why Dayana Mendoza won the Miss Universe crown...

The Venezuelan bombshell was one of the only classic beauties walking the red carpet at the Latin Billboards last night. Her look was all about keeping it simple and sexy in a black embroidered gown and deep plunge neckline. However, negro was not the main color of la noche. Most celebs opted for a splash of rainbow colors including bright violet, yellow, and pink. We must say there were more worst dressed victims than winners, but you decide for yourself...

Best Booty Pose

Gloria Trevi's lace sun-kissed gown vs. Paulina Rubio's very-mini violet dress and silver pumps.

Best Dressed Hombre

Don Omar and Daddy Yankee's crisp tuxes vs. Aventura's dressy casual steez.

Best Bright Belleza

Ivy Queen's satin sunrise strapless gown vs. Fanny Lu's bubblegum pink vestido.

Worst Dressed (a.k.a. Not Green With Envy)

Maria Fernanda Yepes' wannabe J.Lo's Grammy Versace dress vs. Elizabeth Perez's sofrito green gown.

Photos via Getty Images

Tags 2009 Premio Billboard, Aventura, Don Omar, Fanny Lu, Fashion, Ivy Queen, Latin Billboards, Latin Music, Musica Latina

Flex won big at last night's 2009 Latin Billboard Awards at the BankUnited Center in Miami!!!

He did tell us he was going to make history! The Panamanian star is used to spreading his romantic style, but it was time for fans to scream "Te Quiero" in return. Besides throwing down an electrifying performance complete with on-stage fireworks and a unisex dance crew, Flex also snatched the golden premios for categories including, "Hot Latin Song of the Year" and "Latin Album of the Year." Claro, he made his acceptance speeches as entertaining as his dance moves with his random "es que te quiero" bursts of melodies on stage.

Check below the hood for more news and pics on last night's big winners!

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Tags 2009 Latin Billboards, Aventura, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Flex, Gloria Trevi, Ivy Queen, Jenni Rivera, Latin Music, Latinos, MTV, Music Latina, Tr3s, Tres

Kathy Griffin wasn't the only one feeling like a 'gay Barbie' during the 20th Annual GLAAD Awards on Saturday night.

Jessica Alba and countless of estrellas came out to represent the gay, lesbian, and transsexual community live at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The media awards celebrated the star power willing to fight for equal rights in the entertainment medium and awarded the domestic drama, "Desperate Housewives" and Sean Penn's progressive biopic, "MILK," among others. Latinos including the MTV "Pedro" movie leading lady, Justina Machado, and Broadway veteran, Wilson Cruz, also voiced a prideful message for the LGBT comunidad.

Question is, why did GLAAD supporter Ivy Queen miss this year's festivities? [Los Angeles Times]

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Chisme, GLAAD, Ivy Queen, Jessica Alba, Justina Machado, MTV, Tr3s, Tres, Wilson Cruz