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By Sandra Roldán

Ya sabemos que nosotros los Latinos love our fútbol.  And we love our música tambien.  So, what better way to prepare for the 2010 World Cup este año than a little celebrity soccer tournament starring a bunch of your favorite artists and athletes?  Uh huh, we think that sounds like an awesome idea too!

That's where Rock N Gol comes in!  With A-level artists like Pitbull, Carlos Mencia, David Bisbal and Michelle Rodriguez, PLUS soccer champs Marcelo Balboa, Brandi Chastain, Tony Meola and Tab Ramos, this show promises to be un partido de fútbol of epic proportions!

When asked about appearing at this event, ever-candid Pitbull had this to say:

“The World Cup is one of the most anticipated games in the world especially among soccer fans in the Latino community, including myself. Rock N’ Gol is guaranteed to add some flavor to the World Cup excitement. I’m looking forward to this event, because only MTV Tr3s can put a group of talented artists in cleats to compete with the pros.”

Eso es cierto!! Also appearing in the tournament will be current Descubre & Download artist Debi Nova, actors Jesse Garcia (La Misma Luna) and Walter Perez (Fame), and norteño queen Jenni Rivera.  You can bet we are dying to see some of these artists in shorts and cleats!!

Want to see the gooooool action up close and in person?  Head on over to www.onsetproductions.com by March 22nd to find out how you can sign up for FREE tickets!

Tr3s comunidad, tell us -- who would YOU want to see compete in a soccer match?!

Photo via RCA

Tags Brandi Chastain Tony Meola, Carlos Mencia, David Bisbal, Debi Nova, Jenni Rivera, Marcelo Balboa, Michelle Rodriguez, Pitbull, Rock N Gol, Tab Ramos, Walter Perez

If you're a film enthusiast in the tri-state area, you may have snuck into one of the many New York International Latino Film Festival screenings or VIP fiestas these past few days.  NYILFF, which ran from July 27th to August 2nd, showcases the finest and freshest Latino talent in filmmaking.  We were on the scene to witness plenty of highlights (the premiere of Calle 13's Sin Mapa South America documentary being one of them), pero estábamos enfocados más en la alfombra roja.

See which celebrity ensembles made the cut at NYILFF's red carpet, and which outfits were better relegated to the discount rack.

Glam Grand Slam: Model Natascha Bessez and actress Valerie Cruz of True Blood shined en vestidos vivos, pero la ganadora de este Fashion Face-Off is Benjamin Bratt's wife Talisa Soto y su trasero magnífico!

From L to R: Natascha Bessez, Talisa Soto, Valerie Cruz

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Tags benjamin bratt, bring it on again, Calle 13, Celines Toribio, Christina Milian, damon dash, donnie klang, jim jones, Latina, Latino, luis guzman, Michelle Rodriguez, Movies, natascha bessez, new york international latino film festival, ramses jimenez, Residente, Rocsi, sin mapa, talia soto, True Blood, valerie cruz, visitante

As we kicked back with our bowl of popcorn and watched the MTV Movie Awards over the weekend, we could not help but wonder - where on earth were all of the Latino celebrities?

Were they run over by evil paps? Lost their invitations in the mail? Or were they just too busy to attend? The preguntas have created a fountain of wonder. Fine. We will give credit where credit is due - Cameron Diaz was there to represent para la raza (right), but we can think of dozens of more celebs that could have strutted the red carpet. Even MTV's host Adrienne Bailon was missing in action! Where was she at?!

Here are our top three picks for Latino celebs that should have been at last night's MTV Movie Awards...

Example #1: Zoe Saldana. Not only is she the main female lead in the hit movie "Star Trek," but she also has potential to be voted in for next year's "Best Kiss" award. Getting it on in a space ship with Captain Kirk? Yeah she deserves a nomination!

Example #2: Michelle Rodriguez. The bad ass actress was killed off fairly quickly in the latest installment of "The Fast and the Furious," but let's give homegirl credit for her action scene with Vin Diesel in the beginning of the flick. Jumping from one moving vehicle to another is no easy task. She should get a free pass.

Example #3: Diego Luna & Gael Garcia Bernal. Starring as feuding hermanos in "Rudo y Cursi" may not have landed them a "Best Fight" nomination, but landing first place in Mexico should serve for some street credit no?

Do you think it's fair that Latinos were missing in action at the MTV Movie Awards? Tell us your thoughts!

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Chisme, Diego Luna, Latinos, Michelle Rodriguez, Movies, MTV, MTV Movie Awards, Star Trek, Tr3s, Tres, Zoe Saldana

Dare to exhilarate...

Vin Diesel and fast-racing original co-stars Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez are ready to race into theaters on April 3rd. The fourth installment of "Fast & Furious" was filmed thanks to a hefty $80 million budget that promises to make us forget about la recesión while flagging nuevo four wheel toys and top-of-the-line stunts. It's all about 'new models with original parts' and it's going...going...gone.

Watch Mr. Diesel and Michelle talk about their fave rides and more right below. Are you ready for the ride? [MTV News]

Photo via Getty Images

Tags Chisme, Fast and Furious, Michelle Rodriguez, Movies, MTV, MTV NEws, Tr3s, Tres, Vin Diesel

Fervor for Fast and Furious is worldwide.

At the London, U.K. premiere of the film, British chippies went crumpet and tea crazy for the cast, especially for the perfect ten that is Paul Walker and the bald, machine of a man that is Vin Diesel.  Michelle Rodriguez  looked heavenly in white (from badly-behaved Latina to pristine and clean!) and the Barbie-waisted Jordana Brewster looked ripe for prom in a strapless satin gown.

The highlight of the red carpet across the pond, however, was not the bald beauty of Vin Diesel, but the booty-short wearin', Grease Lightnin'-lovin ladies that worked the event.  Hit the jump for these lightly-clad chicas and to see más fotos del estreno.

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Tags Booty Shorts, British, Estreno, Film, Jordana Brewster, Latina, London, Michelle Rodriguez, Movies & CineMás, Paul Walker, Pelicula, Premiere, Theater, UK, Vin Diesel

In a very intimate Q&A session with Latina magazine, the actress famously known for her tough girl image, Michelle Rodriguez, had one thing to say.

"What the majority of [people] want to know is what I'm doing with my v*gina, and I think that that's sick…what do you care who I'm dating? I can tell when somebody just wants to know about sex. And it makes me sick."

Damn, she really knows how to tell it like it is! We would sooo rather not comment on what people do with their private parts (hee-hee!), so in respect to M-Rod we’ll try to keep our posts PG13. [Latina]

Photo via Getty

Tags Chisme, Michelle Rodriguez

We know that you love la película The Fast and The Furious just as much as we do. So we've got some good noticias for the Furious fans out there... It's confirmed that the original cast is back! That's right... Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez (nuestra favorita!) and Jordana Brewster will return for the fourth part of the series.

Lo mas emocionante? The fourquel will introduce two new cast members (and they're Latinos -- hollaback chicos!) along for the ride -- reggaetoneros Don Omar and Tego Calderon! Tego already proved his acting chops in the recent Illegal Tender so we know this boricua will shine. And Don Omar? You tell us if you think if our favorite músico (and recent blog interest) will light up the silver screen.

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Tags Don Omar, Michelle Rodriguez, Movies