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By Simone Hilliard

Bad Boy Records CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly owes nearly $1 million to New York City for illegally plastering promotional posters throughout the city.

According to the New York Daily News, Diddy and old school hip-hop head Doug E. Fresh are among thousands of individuals and companies who collectively owe NYC $1.9 billion.

A spokesman for Bad Boy Entertainment, which faces a $996,000 offense, called the bill a "bureaucratic error" which was paid three years ago by a partner company. A city spokesman said lawyers are reviewing the issue.

While some of the offenders deny the City's claims, the shocking tally is a sizable chunk of the $4.9 billion shortfall that recently forced NYC to cut funding to schools, day care centers and other treasured services. And that's just delinquent taxes, fines and parking tickets - it doesn't even include the $313 million bill owed for unpaid water debts.

Finance Commissioner David Frankel released this statement:

"We are going to find these people. We're going to turn them upside down by their ankles and we're going to shake them until the money comes out of their pockets."

Frankel is leading a new effort to improve the city's collection system.

He continued:

"If you owe [the city] money, you shouldn't be able to get a tennis permit."

Frankel's latest effort aims to expedite hearings and streamline collections hopefully rounding up as much as $183 million by 2013.

Do you think Diddy's the victim of a "bureaucratic error?" Weigh in below @MTV3.

Tags Chisme, debt, Diddy, Gossip, latin, NYC, Tr3s

By Bashira Webb

Team Blogamole attended the June 21 screening of Oliver Stone’s film, “South of the Border”. The controversial doc — which Stone filmed and edited during the course of making two narrative features and a 10-hour documentary he’s still working on — attempts to show Latin America in a different light. Calling mainstream American media's coverage of Chávez "awful," Stone explores Latin America's shift toward socialism, led by the Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.

Chávez may not technically be a dictator, but he is an oppressive force who in the past has arrested people for “committing acts of journalism.” This has raised questions as to how Stone was able to make a truthful film with such unprecedented access.

Oliver Stone at the "South of the Border" screening in NY on June 21

The ongoing controversy over their relationship was made evident at Monday's screening. When Mr. Stone emerged from a black Cadillac Escalade, he was met with boos from a string of protesters who were mostly from Venezuela. One carried a sign that read, "How much did Chávez pay you?" and the group began to chant "Liar! Liar! Liar!" as the filmmaker made his way into the theater. One protester, Manuel Kohn, a man who fled Venezuela, told MTV Tr3s that 80% of the country is poor and suffering.

Protester Gladys Bensimon at the "South of the Border"
screening in NY on June 21

Another protester, filmmaker Gladys Bensimon, told MTV Tr3s that she is a native of Caracas, Venezuela. She said, “I have seen what is really going on in Venezuela, a beautiful country that is rich with resources and natural wealth.” Kohn and Benimon shared a very different view than those depicted in "South of the Border."

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Tags 2010, NYC, Oliver Stone, Politics, protesters, screening, South of the Border

By Sharmaine Jones

Team Blogamole reported about our lovable blue friends coming to the big screen a few months back, so here's an exciting update: Hank Azaria (as "Gargamel") was recently spotted outside of FAO Schwartz in NYC shooting a scene for the film. He is definitely a dead ringer for that grumpy ol' man!

The film, a combination of CGI and live action, follows the mythical little guys as they are chased by Gargamel, only to find themselves dropped into Central Park. And so the journey begins! Neil Patrick Harris ( as "Johan") befriends them and helps them find their way home.

The cast includes Jayma Mays, Sofia Vargara (as "Odile"), as well as the voices of Katy Perry (as "Smurfette"), Alan Cumming (as "Gutsy Smurf"), Anton Yelchin (as "Clumsy Smurf"), Paul Reubens (as "Jokey Smurf"), B.J. Novak (as "Baker Smurf"), George Lopez (as "Grouchy Smurf"), Jonathan Winters (as "Papa Smurf"), Fred Armisen (as "Brainy Smurf"), Kenan Thompson (as "Greedy Smurf"), John Oliver (as "Vanity Smurf"), Jeff Foxworthy (as "Handy Smurf"), Tim Gunn, and Wolfgang Puck (as "Chef Smurf").

With an all-star lineup like that, “The Smurfs” is sure to be a Smurfy adventure! The tentative release date for the film is August 3, 2011.

Source: [NBC, BlueBuddies]

When "The Smurfs" hits theaters, will release your inner-smurf? Which smurf is most like you? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags cinema, Film, George Lopez, Hank Azaria, Movie, Movies & CineMás, MTV Tr3s, NYC, Photos, shooting, The Smurfs

Marc Anthony can check off yet another life achievement on his aspirational wish list:

1) Smokin' music career

2) Hot Wife #1

3) Hot Wife #2

4) Kids

5) Ownership of American football team

Yesterday Marc Anthony joined celebs Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Buffet as a part owner of the Miami Dolphins. The forty-year-old Anthony purchased his stake in the team from real estate mogul Stephen Ross, who snapped up 95% of the Dolphins ownership share this past January.  Marc and wife Jennifer Lopez were presented with team jerseys after their big ticket purchase (who spends dough on bling anymore?!)

During the Manhattan-based press conference, the N.F.L. announced it would be a major player in a campaign that is dear to our hearts -- Hispanic Heritage Month.  Given his new relationship with the NFL and his Latin roots, Anthony has committed to performing on ESPN's Monday Night Football when the Dolphins go head-to-head with the Jets on October 12th, the month in which Hispanic Heritage kicks off.

A few highlights from the press conference?

1) The questions were asked and answered in Spanish.  Now there's some orgullo puertorriqueño!

2) JLo made a brief appearance to snap some press pics in a spicy (not sporty) coral slip dress

3) JLo and Marc, both NY natives and residents, admitted they would be spending more time down south now that they've inked a deal with the Dolphins

About his touchdown purchase, Marc told reporters:

I’m not doing this as a singer; I’m not doing this as an actor... It’s just because I love football. Steve [Ross] and I, our visions are in sync, and this is a great, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of [his] vision.

Fun Fact: JLo's dad stands by the New York Jets.  Will Marc's new investment cause some family friction?

[MTV News, Popvine, New York Daily News]

Photos via Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Tags Football, futbul americano, J.LO, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, miami dolphins, NYC, stephen ross, time warner center, Tr3s

Calle 13 will be singing sinning their hearts out by dominating our blazing "Tr3sPass" tour beginning Oct. 9th at the Nokia Theatre in NYC!

The fresh concert series will pay tribute to the Puerto Rican duo's latest compilation "Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo," which is set to drop on Oct. 7th. Ticket sales for all six venues are fast approaching, and word is that MTV Tr3s will be featuring a presale exclusive the day before los boletos go on sale. Keep it locked for official dates coming soon!

Can't wait until then? Residente and Visitante are feeding your curious souls by performing their new jump-off right before the MTV Video Music Awards mayhem on Sept. 4th in Hollywood. Thirsty fans will be able to catch the concert only on mtv.com and mtvtr3s.com beginning on Sept. 5th.

We got all the urban territories covered so be sure to peep all of the concert dates right below the hood!

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Tags Calle 13, Chicago, Concert Series, Concerts, MTV Videos, NYC, VMA