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By Larry Yepez Jr.

Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige and Pink are amongst the divas to make Oscar’s Cut for 2012's Best Original Song, but unfortunately the Queen Diva, Madonna, did not get her nod because of rules of the Academy!

The Academy's list of 39 songs that could go on to win the Oscar has a little to please everyone, from indie to pop, to country, and R&B and even classical.

There's Lady Gaga and Elton John's duet with the song Hello Hello, featured in the animated Gnomeo & Juliet, Pink for Happy Feet Two, Sinead O’Connor in a song co-written by Glenn Close for Albert Nobbs and Mary J. Blige for The Help.

There was one notable snub to the Diva of Divas because of the rules of the academy: Masterpiece, Madonna's subtly named ballad from the historical romance she directed, W.E., was not eligible, as the HitFix blog reported. Madge's composition did have words and music, as required by the Academy, but it was not used in the context of the film which is the broken rule; instead it is heard over the closing credits, second after another piece of music. If it’s over the credits, it has to be the first song when the credits roll. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association were a little more forgiving; the song was nominated for a Golden Globe.

The list will be whittled down to five main contenders and the final nominees will be announced on 24 January (12).

Tags Blogger: Larry Yepez Jr, Chris Cornell, Glenn Close, Golden Globe, Happy Feet Two, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Lady Gaga, Madonna, mary j blige, Masterpiece, Pink, Sinead O’Connor, Soundgarden, W.E.

By Larry Yepez Jr.

By now you've probably  heard that the Queen of Pop will be taking center stage on football's biggest night! For the first time ever, Madonna will perform at halftime of the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis.

Like for most things in life, there are lovers and there are haters, and unfortunately the haters have started to speak their minds saying that Madonna shouldn't be performing on the big football day, February 5, 2012. Those in fury over the announcement include Super Bowl fans and some celebrities.

TMZ is reporting that the KISS frontman, Gene Simmons, has come out against Madonna, saying that she isn't an "appropriate act" for the Super Bowl.

"I love all karaoke singers, I love all the girl singers who get up and sing with tapes ... shame on you! By the way, Madonna's terrific ... I hate the tapes," said Gene to TMZ.

Apparently, he feels as though Madonna will lip-synch through her performance. He would rather see a real band play because they will actually perform and not lip-synch.

Madonna's romantic drama W.E. will be hitting theaters two days before the game. She is also currently recording an album that’s slated to be released in 2012, so the timing is perfect for 53 year-old diva to plug her new tracks at the game.

The Superbowl sis the most-watched event of the year, and the queen of pop is going BIG! Madonna will be working with a Cirque du Soleil team to create what promises to be the most stunning half-time act ever seen at a Super Bowl game. Her longtime collaborator Jamie King, who recently directed the Cirque’s Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour will be part of the team for this gig.

Moment Factory is the company in charge of putting together the show, and the company's creative director, Sakchin Besette, put his input by saying that they're "extremely excited to be working with someone as creative, talented and visionary as Madonna." He added,

"[We] always look to engage audiences with something they have never seen before, and we are certain that this show will thrill spectators."

One thing is for sure, Madonna is one heck of a performer and she has probably more lovers than haters rooting for her and excited to see the show she will put on for the Superbowl Spectacle.

Do you think Madonna is an appropriate singer for the Super Bowl?

Tags Blogger: Larry Yepez Jr, Cirque du Soleil, Cirque’s Michael Jackson, Eric Fournier, Gene Simmons, Jamie King, Kiss, Madonna, Moment Factory, NBC, NFL, Sakchin Besette, Super Bowl XLVI, The Immortal World Tour, TMZ, W.E.

By Larry Yepez Jr.

The trailer for Madonna's new movie,W.E., hit the web this week, making critics and moviegoers and Madonna fans alike speculate about how it will do in the box office. The British love-story tells the tale of King Edward VIII and his lover, Wallis Simpson, through a lonely New Yorker (Abby Cornish) in the late 1990's, nearly six decades later.

Madonna's directorial debut was Filth and Wisdom in 2008 which didn't receive good reviews, and the reviews from festivals where W.E. has screened have been mixed. However, Madonna's movie career doesn't lack some critical success. In 1997, the queen of pop  was honored with a Golden Globe for her role in Evita.

W.E. flips back and forth between the 1930, when Edward was romancing with Wallis, and the late 1990s, as it follows a Wally Winthrop, an American woman obsessed with their love story, who, while in the midst of a romance of her own, begins doing research only to discover that theirs was not the fairy tale she'd imagined.

The film will be making a week-long Oscar qualifying run in December because Weinstein wanted the film in next year's awards. Let's see if Madonna has the chops to be recognized in the big award shows. W.E. opens in New York and Los Angeles on December 9th.

Are you going to see W.E.?

Tags Abby Cornish, Blogger: Larry Yepez Jr, Evita, Filth and Wisdom, Madonna, Oscars, W.E., Weinstein

By Sugey Palomares

Jennifer Lopez was off to a good start during her performance at Mohegan Sun for its 15th anniversary celebration in Connecticut this past Saturday night. Stylish outfit? Check. Impeccable hair and make-up? Check, check. Hot back-up dancers resembling her ex-boyfriends? Check. So what exactly led to her emotional fit on stage?

Sure, JLo has had her share of heartbreak lately, but she has been doing so well since her divorce to Marc Anthony. Her clothing line in Kohl's has increased sales for the mega department store, she resigned her (pricy) deal on American Idol, and has a new rumored romance with Bradley Cooper.

Jenny from the block may be living the perfect life to us, but she wants us all to know that she is still human and hates life sometimes just like the rest of us. She stated to "Extra":

"I'm just a regular person like everybody else. I have feelings and emotions. My life goes great, and it goes not great sometimes. But you know what? We keep going, and that's what it is."

It's refreshing to hear that she has issues just like the rest of us, but at a different scale of course. The Puerto Rican pop star also claims that her tears overflowed once she spotted her mother, Guadalupe Lopez, in the audience.

Do you think it was her love for her mother? Or the love-themed performance flashing back to all of the relationships in her past?

Tags Bradley Cooper, Chisme, Guadalupe Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Latin Music, Marc Anthony, Musica Latina, popnews

By Sugey Palomares

Jennifer Lopez has been trying her best to avoid another "Bennifer" situation with her rumored boyfriend actor Bradley Cooper, but it's proving to be difficult. The "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer refused to answer questions related to her new romance during her Kohl's fashion launch in Connecticut yesterday. Jennifer has been spotted with the "Hangover" star a couple of times, including this past Saturday when paparazzi caught the two driving off together as she tried to cover her face.

Lopez revealed that she would only discuss her private love life once she is in a serious relationship again for the sake of protecting her 3-year-old twins Max and Emme. The American Idol judge stated:

"As a mom, and having children, right now they're my first priority. And because of them, I wouldn't ever comment on anything until I'm in a serious relationship again...It would just be confusing for them and it would be unfair. And so at the end of the day, it's about them."

She definitely gets good Mami points there. Can't she date in peace until she finds her new Marc Anthony!

What do you think about her new romance? Do you think they will last?

Source: [DailyMail]

Tags Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lopez, Latin Music, Marc Anthony, Musica Latina, popnews

By Sugey Palomares

Latinos are taking over the stage at this year's American Music Awards! A long list of performers are set to hit the stage live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on November 20th, including Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, LMFAO, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, and Usher. The show will also be hosted by Nicki Minaj and Pitbull. We can't wait to see the chemistry these two have on stage!

Christina Aguilera may have received some (unnecessary) flack for her fuller and curvier look during Michael Jackson's tribute concert, but that won't stop the blond bombshell from showing the world her vocal skills. The pop singer will share the stage with Maroon 5 for a special performance of their hit single "Moves Like Jagger."

We just hope J.Lo doesn't have another accident on stage like she did at last year's awards while performing "Louboutins"!

What performances are you looking forward to the most?

Tags American Music Awards, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Latin Music, Maroon 5, Musica Latina, Pitbull, popnews

By Sugey Palomares

Ladies, get your tissue boxes out! It looks like longtime couple Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova may never get hitched. The two have been dating since late 2001 after she appeared in his music video, "Escape." Despite rumors that they secretly got hitched back in 2005, the two insist that they have never been married and are in no rush to walk down the aisle.

In a recent interview Anna clarified:

"I'm in a happy relationship – that's all that matters. I believe in commitment and I believe in being open and trusting each other and respecting each other completely."

How sweet. Guess it's going to take Enrique some time to put a ring on it.

Do you see marriage potential here?

Tags Anna Kournikova, Celebrity Weddings, Chisme, Enrique Iglesias, Latin Music, Musica Latina, popnews

By Sugey Palomares

Ricky Martin isn't exactly a favorite pop star among church goers in Honduras. Religious leaders attempted to get Ricky's upcoming concert on October 16th canceled due to its "erotic content," but the performance at the Choci Sosa stadium in Tegucigalpa will proceed as scheduled.

The group also tried to get Ricky's visa into the country denied due to his creative content and sexual orientation. Honduras is just one of his many stops during his "MAS: Música + Alma + Sexo" tour in Latin America. The Puerto Rican singer is currently in Costa Rica preparing to perform for thousands of fans in the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa tomorrow.

Although the concert in Honduras was allowed to continue, it turns out that kids under 15 will not be allowed to attend the show. According to the Minister of the Interior, Ricky's show:

"Is not the type of family that the laws of Honduras and the Honduran society wants to build and encourage to young people and the rest of the population."

The last time we checked, Ricky Martin's performances never suffered any wardrobe malfunctions. His performances are as racy as the next pop star.

Do you think these religious groups should get away with this level of discrimination?

Tags Chisme, Concerts, Latin Music, Musica Latina, popnews, Ricky Martin

By Sugey Palomares

Don Omar fans can look forward to getting to know the reggaetonero on an intimate level.

The "Dile" singer recently celebrated his Latino pride during a Time Warner Hispanic Heritage Month event and revealed that he will close 2011 with a couple of intimate performances in the U.S. William Landrón -his real name- may have ended his marriage to the weather girl Jackie Guerrido earlier this year, but he confirms that he is living "the best years" of his life.

He isn't exactly exaggerating since he reached the top of the music charts in the U.S. and Europe this year.

During the press conference Don Omar explained:

"At this moment I want to share with my Latino community. I always try to do better and this time I want to make it special, intimate."

Will he get as intimate as Enrique Iglesias does at his concerts? We secretly hope not! Check out the confirmed concert dates and locations below. Will you be getting to know Don Omar on an intimate level?

- Dallas: Far West nightclub (November 17)

- Los Angeles: Nokia Theatre (November 22)

- New York: Beacon Theatre (December 1)

Tags Chisme, Don Omar, Jackie Guerrido, Latin Music, Latinos, Musica Latina, popnews, Reggaeton

By Sugey Palomares

"Wepa"! Gloria Estefan's new single off of her 26th album titled "Little Miss Havana" hits number one in Billboard's Dance chart. The infectious new track, produced by Pharrell Williams, evokes the vibrant and energetic sound of Gloria's Miami Sound Machine days with a modern Neptunes vibe. The collaboration between Estefan and Pharrell was sparked by their trainer at the gym. Pretty random, but we'll take it.

The Cuban megastar recently told ABC News:

"I was looking so forward every day to going into the studio. I kept telling Pharrell, This is how I felt when we were doing 'Primitive Love' way back in the day. It was fresh and very exciting."

Everyone else seems to agree! The album is exclusively available at Target and will also be released digitally worldwide on October 18th.

Are you feeling Gloria Estefan's new track "Wepa"?

Tags Gloria Estefan, Latin Music, Little Miss Havana, Musica Latina, popnews, Wepa