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By Reynaldo Casas

It's a cold, dreary Saturday morning in Brooklyn, NY but on the inside of St. Francis College, the gym está muy caliente filled with 250 vibrant, young Latinos eager to hear from two educational experts on paying for college and giving back to their community. Oh...and did I mention that they were also eager to hear from the beautiful and talented Kat DeLuna and the handsome, successful entertainment mogul, Wilmer Valderrama?

The event was organized by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and it was one of their many Ready to Lead Program events, which provide Latino high school students with college-admission and financial aid information, to prepare them as they begin their journey into college. CHCI not only motivates them to complete high school, but also empowers them to serve and lead in their communities and explains how college is achievable for everyone.

Wilmer and Kat rocked the auditorium with some inspirational words of wisdom and shared their experiences of growing up as young Latinos and how they have succeeded in the entertainment industry. Wilmer is the National Spokesperson for CHCI’s Ready to Lead Program and has been so for a few years now.

To everyone's pleasant surprise, Kat gave an impromptu performance of her Billboard smash hit, "Wind Me Up" at the request of a young person in the audience. For more information on CHCI’s Ready to Lead Program, go to this page.

Tags Agentes De Cambio, CHCI, Kat DeLuna, Wilmer Valderrama

By Simone Hilliard

A slew of designers, models, stylists, journalists, make-up artists and fashionistas descended on NYC's Lincoln Center this week for the premiere of the hottest fall and spring runway collections.

But New York Fashion Week isn't just a collection of fashion shows. It's the who's who event of the fashion world. While our favorite designers unveiled their latest avant-garde looks, we compiled a list of celebrities lucky (or stylish) enough to land front-row seats to each show. Here are a few of Tr3s' favorite celebs fashionable enough to sit front and center:

Vanessa Hudgens: The Beastly star was seen at Tibi, Jeremy Scott, Marchesa, Marc Jacobs, Yigal Azrouel and Diesel Black Gold.

Chicago emcee Kanye West may have skipped the Grammys, but Yeezy made sure to attend the Rodarte, Jeremy Scott and Alexander Wang shows.

Super Bowl performer Fergie attended shows featuring modern (and eccentric) classics, including Ana Sui, Marc Jacobs and Diane Von Furstenberg.

Voto Latino co-founder Rosario Dawson was spotted at G-Star Raw and Tommy Hilfiger, obviously continuing her style of relaxed denim and clean lines.

R&B beauty Keri Hilson, who was only able to attend the last two days of fashion week, had a perfect view at both Anna Sui and Diesel Black Gold.

New York native Kat DeLuna made it out to Rebecca Minkoff, where she ran into Philly's own Eve, who was also seen at Marchesa.

New mom Alicia Keys took an evening off of baby duty to enjoy Alexander Wang and Altuzarra.

Did we miss anyone? Add to our list in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2011 Fashion Week, Alexander Wang, Alicia Keys, Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Diane Von Furstenberg, Diesel Black Gold, Eve, Fergie, G-Star Raw, Grammys, Jeremy Scott, Kanye West, Kat DeLuna, keri hilson, Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Rebecca Minkoff, Rodarte, Rosario Dawson, Super Bowl, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Vanessa Hudgens, Yigal Azrouel

By Simone Hilliard

22-year-old Kat DeLuna emerged on the music scene in 2007 with the summer smash "Whine Up" featuring Elephant Man, but we haven't heard much from the New Jersey native as of late... until now.

Kat has teamed up with Akon once again on what's soon to be another summer banger titled "Push Push."

The video (which premiered online June 16) opens with a bejeweled Kat in a pastel blue leotard and was styled by celebrity designer and Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 4 winner Christian Siriano.

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Tags Akon, Kat DeLuna, New Musica, Push Push

Some sexy Dominicanas were in attendance at the Latina Magazine launch party last week, in which Arlenis Sosa's March cover was revealed.

Arlenis, una bella Dominicana who's been making waves in the modeling world since being discovered in Santo Domingo in 2008, is currently the spokesmodel for Lancôme.  The makeup company hosted the event, which was also attended by Kat DeLuna, MTV's own Julissa Bermudez, and Latina Mag editor, Mimi Valdes.  Que mujeres tan hermosas, verdad?

We're loving Kat's stylish vestido and intense black eyeliner.  She looks smoking!

We LOVE seeing hot Latina women succeeding en el mundo de la moda!

Photos via Patrick McMullan

Tags Arlenis Sosa, Julissa Bermudez, Kat DeLuna, Latina Magazine, launch, Mimi Valdes, Photos

Ever wonder how to dance la bachata?  La diva Dominicana, Kat DeLuna, recently taught MTV Entertainment reporter Toby Turner how to do just that before headlining the MTV Tr3s concert held at Six Flags Magic Mountain as part of the mtvU VMA Tour.

Watch more of Kat's antics en la entrevista completa con Toby, where she dishes on career highlights and reveals a fun fact:  Did you know that the name of Kat's debut album 9 Lives refers to the number of times that Kat was rejected by record labels? Looks like this fine feline can look back and laugh; shes's an "Unstoppable" superstar!

Tags cantante, Concert, concierto, Dominican, dominicana, entertainment reporter reportero, gringo, Kat DeLuna, Latin Music, MTV Tr3s, mtvu vma tour, Musica Latina, singer, six flags magic mountain, superstar, toby turner, Unstoppable

Holler if you've got the skillz to bring it on a VMA stage...

MTV Tr3s and Time Warner Cable are taking the moon man experience to a whole new level this year with a music contest geared to Los Angeles artists -- the "VMA Best Breakout LA Artist."  If you're a Los Angeles-based artist, and you've got a kick-ass song to share con el mundo, register here by July 14th to compete!  Or, if you're only in the game to stalk bands with mad SoCal style, sign up as a fan and watch the action!

To qualify to enter the VMA Best Breakout LA Artist contest you must:

1) Be a resident in the Los Angeles designated market area (DMA)

2) Be at least thirteen years old, with access to Internet

2) Upload an original song that belongs to a Latin genre of music by July 14th

Of the twenty highest-ranked Los Angeles artists entering this music competition, three bands will be picked to perform at a VMA show held at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles. After a quick go-around on the Viper for a pre-show adrenaline rush, the three finalists will perform for an astute panel of judges - Dominicana Kat Deluna y los reggaetoneros Alexis y Fido. These Latin superstars will announce the winning act live y el ganador will be featured on the 2009 VMAs broadcast.

Got talent and West Coast style?  Join the local VMA action at la.mtvtr3s.com. Have additional questions about qualifying for the competition?  Visit the VMA Best Breakout LA Artist FAQs page.

Tags Alexis y Fido, Chisme, Gossip, Kat DeLuna, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Tr3s, Tres

Females are representing this week on ¡Yo-Yo!...

And who better to kick off the fem flavor than urban pop diva Kat DeLuna?! Just because her tracks crossover to mainstream stations doesn't mean she has lost touch with the streets (dig the Rosie Perez accent). Tune in tonight to "Whine Up" with the Dominicana songstress as she dishes on who's hot and who's not on ¡Yo-Yo! @ 9:30pm. Be sure to check the MTV Tr3s ¡Yo-Yo! site to hear Kat's answer to the fan question of the week tomorrow!

Peep her special mensaje below:

Photo via Getty

Tags ¡Yo-Yo!, Kat DeLuna, Musica Latina, Ultimate prom 2009, Unstoppable, Whine It up

The 2009 senior year is almost coming to a close...

And the students at Fashion Industries celebrated with a bang at Hearst's Ultimate Prom, which included appearances by a-list stars like Kat Deluna and Akon. Besides swaying to a good fiesta, everyone was wondering who the "Dance Bailalo" singer was going to pick as the Ultimate Prom winner. Only one aspiring designer will win the chance to have their dress available at Hancock Fabrics stores nationwide in early 2010. Will it be Larissa, Laquasia, or Havanna?

Bueno, this is what Kat Deluna told us exclusively about her favorite designer throughout the competition:

Read more...

Tags Chisme, Kat DeLuna, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Tr3s, Tres

We can't get enough of our fave celebs...

And thanks to Entertainment As a Second Language with Carlos Santos, we get to see every side of them. This week Dominican Diva Kat DeLuna pays Carlos a visit. All goes well until she gets put in the hot seat. Check out what dirty lil' secret Carlos gets out of the "Unstoppable" songstress in the clip below:

Catch the full one-on-one entrevista AND an exclusive, never before seen performance of Makano's "Dejame Entrar" when E.S.L. airs tonight at 9pm!

Last but not least, check out Kat in Seventeen Magazine's 17 Buzz blog where you can watch a video of Kat giving a booty-shakin' performance at "Ultimate Prom" in NYC!

Photo by Scott Gries

Tags "Dejame Entrar", Carlos Santos, Chisme, entertainment as a second language, Kat DeLuna, Makano, MTV TR3s shows, Musica Latina, Unstoppable

Blogamole was on the chisme prowl at Hearst’s Ultimate Prom in Chelsea Piers over the weekend!

Kat Deluna relived her high school days in style by rocking Larissa's violet mini-dress throughout the evening. Despite wearing her favorite pick in the series, Kat won't announce the true winner of the Ultimate Prom showdown until June 12th. We chatted with La Dominicana about her new single "Dance Bailalo," and she exclusively informed us that filming for a Brazilian-themed video is in the works. It better include samba moves!

The "Unstoppable" singer wasn't the only one gracing the red carpet and making the high school students at Fashion Industries run wild. Akon, Gossip Girl's Connor Paolo, 30 Rock's Katrina Bowden, and Ryan Leslie were also at the star-studded celebration.

Pero, our favorite red carpet moment was when the high school students got a chance to shine! Kat Deluna posed with contestants Larissa and Laquasia right before rushing in for her performance. Which prom dress is a fashion hit and miss?

Be sure to check out more exclusive pictures of the 2009 Ultimate Prom and keep it locked for more news on the ultimate winner!

Photos by Scott Gries

Tags Chisme, Gossip, Kat DeLuna, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Tr3s, Tres