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Even international pop stars need role models, y para Nelly Furtado, la artista to whom she most looks up to is Julieta Venegas.  Good choice, Nelly!

We sat down with the "Manos Al Aire" cantante to get find out more about the inspirations behind su nuevo album en español, Mi Plan.  When we asked which Latin artist she was most inspired by, we were only a little surprised to discover it was Julieta Venegas.  After all, la cantante de "Eres Para Mí" will be featured in one of Nelly's upcoming singles, and, as it turns out, has collaborated en unas cuantas canciones más del album.

Have we mentioned that we can't wait to hear that collaboration?

Bueno, and what else did Nelly learn during the recording of the upcoming album?  Other than perfecting su acento español, Nelly also embraced her passionate Latina side, which she says will start to rub off on her English canciones también.  Hmm, looks like any upcoming Nelly Furtado concerts are going to be a lot fo fun to watch!

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"Manos Al Aire" cantante Nelly Furtado gets personal with host Carlos Santos esta noche on Entertainment As A Second Language, spilling on una cantidad de cosas, from her upcoming Spanish album, Mi Plan, to una conversación interesante about her biggest fear.  Take a bite out of the clip below for a taste of la entrevista!

We guess la cantante trilingüe is safer and more at ease performing in front of a ton of screaming music fans than spending una tarde en la playa. Bueno, mejor para nosotros!

Don't miss el resto de la entrevista en Entertainment As A Second Language, esta noche at 9pm EST solo por MTV Tr3s!

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Thought that the Wisin y Yandel nomination for Best Pop Video was the most exciting thing that could happen to the VMAs?  Look out, porque los VMAs just keep getting más y más emocionantes!  Just added to the list of performers are hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and avantgarde pop princesa Lady Gaga!

With a total of 9 nominations for "Poker Face" and "Paparazzi," Lady Gaga, along with Jay-Z's bella esposa Beyoncé, is the one to beat at los VMAs este año.   About getting to perform at the VMAs, Lady Gaga had this to say:

I'm simply gutted to be both a performer and nominee at the 2009 VMAs. In fact, I'm so happy, I could die.

Qué dramática!  Pero, de veras, did we really expect anything else from this over-the-top cantante?  Personally, we can't wait to see que locuras she'll be doing (and wearing!) onstage!

Jay-Z, quien está nominado para Best Hip-Hop Video y Best Male Video, will also be hitting the VMA stage in style.  Su nuevo album, The Blueprint 3, is due to drop on September 11, just two days before the VMAs.

Also announced today are three additional presenters: "Manos Al Aire" cantante Nelly Furtado, Miranda Cosgrove of iCarly fama, and "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester, who was last seen partying it up en el más reciente video de Cobra Starship.

For more info on the show and to vote for your fave Video of the Year, Best Male, Best Female, Best Pop (hint hint: Wisin y Yandel), Best Hip-Hop y más, make sure to check out VMA.MTV.COM! You can also vote via SMS; text 97979 to vote para tus nominados favoritos por teléfono.

The show, which will once again be hosted by el escandaloso cómico inglés Russell Brand, will air live on September 13th at 9pm EST on MTV and again con subtítulos en español on September 20th at 5pm EST on MTV Tr3s! No te lo vas a querer perder, we guarantee it!

Los dejamos con esto, to get the VMA party started -- ahora, a bailar!

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Nelly Furtado is calling the process of creating her upcoming all-Spanish album, Mi Plan, a "liberating" experience.  Por qué?  La cantante canadiense admits that by singing en español she is eliminating the use of a persona (such as the sexy club gal in "Maneater") and singing directamente desde su corazón.  Plus, we guess maneaters and promiscuous girls don't age very well...  According to Nelly, singing Spanish pop songs is the "next step" in being able to have an international career that will allow her to still be rockin' it onstage at 80 years old.

Nelly also admits that after her 2006 release Loose, the trilingual cantante was starting to get bored of writing English pop songs -- enter la lengua hispana to save the day, as a fountain river ocean of inspiration came flooding in.  Bueno, we already knew that nuestro idioma is a source of inspiration for many, especially when it comes to talking about el amor!  We're definitely excited about Nelly exploring her "Latin soul," and eagerly looking forward to her upcoming collaborations con artistas latinos como Julieta Venegas y La Mala Rodríguez!

Check out the rest of the MTV News Raw entrevista with Nelly Furtado here! Y dínos, what do you think about Nelly Furtado's "Manos Al Aire" video? Does she speak to your Latin soul?

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Nelly Furtado is waving a white flag of surrender en su nuevo video en español, "Manos Al Aire."

El nuevo video, which was filmed in Toronto, Canada, last month, features a militaristic Nelly who starts out in a packed army jeep, but gradually lets down her guard and defenses (losing articles of clothing as she goes) and ultimately surrenders to el amor verdadero.   La bella cantante se quita casi toda la ropa, throws her arms up in peace, and ends up entirely vulnerable en los brasos de su enamorado.

"Manos Al Aire" es el primer video from Nelly's upcoming all-spanish album, Mi Plan, but it does features English subtitles to keep her anglo fanbase contentos.  Smart move, Nelly! And how will Nelly try to reach a wider Latin audience?  How about by releasing a reggaeton remix featuring Wisin y Yandel protege, Franco El Gorila!  Escucha el remix aquí! [Real Talk Reggaeton]

Cuéntanos, what do you think of Nelly Furtado's nueva canción en español? Watch the video below, catch it all day on Tr3s, and drop your comments here!

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The battle is over and Nelly Furtado is giving in to el amor -- el amor por la música latina, that is!

The wait for Nelly Furtado's spicy comeback is coming to an end!  Tune in to MTV Tr3s tomorrow, July 29 to catch the exclusive video premiere for la primera canción off her upcoming all-Spanish album, Mi Plan. "Manos Al Aire" features a military-esque Nelly who decides to end las batallas con su enamorado, cast off all her battle gear (and then some...) and surrender to el amor.

Check out some behind-the-scenes clips from the "Manos Al Aire" video shoot below to find out la inspiración para la nueva canción, meet the cast and more!  And don't forget to check out Nelly's iTunes page to download "Más," the second single off Mi Plan!

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Nelly Furtado's already well-known among Latinos for collaborating with Juanes on "Te Busqué," Calle 13 on "No Hay Igual," and of course for smash hits that transcend language como "Promiscuous" and "Maneater."  Pero ahora, la cantante portugués is gearing up to release un nuevo album completamente en Español.

The album, titled Mi Plan, is due out sometime in September and will feature 12 all-new canciones en Español, including the first single, "Manos Al Aire," as well as some interesting collaborations (we're excited to hear que una canción will feature Latin Grammy winner Julieta Venegas and La Mala Rodriguez!).  "Manos Al Aire" has been making a splash este último mes y el nuevo video para la canción will be premiering on MTV next week.  Make sure to keep it locked to Tr3s to catch the video premiere on Wednesday, July 29th!

Wondering what prompted Nelly Furtado to release an album in Spanish?  According to la cantante, she feels "very free, alive and romantic" cuando canta en Español or her native Portuguese.  See what else she had to say about her crossover album by watching her special mensaje below! And check out the second single off the upcoming album, "Más," now available on iTunes.

Photo by Brian Appio (MTV)

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You heard the hype. Now listen to Nelly Furtado's new summer anthem...

The "Loose" singer is dropping her first single off of her Spanish album, "Manos Al Aire" on June 29th. Prepare to fall into a carnival trance that will transport you straight to el malecón even if you are stuck in la gran ciudad. Nelly definitely graduated from Timberland's hit factory and moved on to a foundation of hypnotic wealth. Grab your first listen of Nelly Furtado's first single "Manos Al Aire" and let us know what you think!!!

We deem her return straight gold!

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