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By Michael Lopez

Many people use music to help cope with difficult moments in their lives. Whether it's trouble at home, an agonizing breakup or remembering a lost loved one, songs can offer a therapeutic escape. No one knows this better than Mexican rockers Pxndx, who are creating new music to help their local brethren cope with increased violence in their hometown of Monterrey.

“A nosotros nos gusta darle música a la gente y que se distraiga de esos temas," drummer Jorge Vázquez recently said.

And according to the latest news reports, a distraction is exactly what the citizens of Monterrey need. Once known as a vibrant, metropolitan city, Monterrey has recently fallen prey to the warring Gulf and Zetas gangs. Last year, more than 500 residents were murdered because of the escalating violence, and top concert acts have now refused to play in the city.

Not Pxndx. Regarded as hometown heroes, the quartet has sold millions of records and recently recorded their first Unplugged special. Now hard at work on their sixth studio album, the guys plan to address Mexico’s political turmoil in their next batch of lyrics.

"Lo malo es que no puedes hacer nada, te da mucha impotencia y sientes tristeza de que no hay forma de arreglarlo, más que cada quien haga lo que sabe hacer, en nuestro caso: música," said bassist Ricardo Treviño.

Expect to hear it all laid out in the upcoming Pxndx album, set to be released sometime in the next year.

What do you think of Pxndx's efforts? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

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Ever wonder what your favorite artists think about Halloween y El Día De Los Muertos?  What are their favorite childhood costumes, spookiest Halloween stories or how do they celebrate la fiesta?  Si quieres saber, watch the exclusive spoooky clips below!

Did Calle 13's Residente have a real treat of a Halloween horror story, or is he just giving us a trick? Entérate aquí!

How did Wisin, del dúo dinámico, Wisin y Yandel, make a fool of himself on Halloween? No vas a creer la payasada he got himself into!

Y también, quieren saber los mejores cuentos de Halloween de Alexis y Fido?  Watch what los reggaetoneros had to say about their best Halloween memories!

Check out more exclusive Halloween clips from John Leguizamo, Café Tacuba, Panda, Pee Wee, Carlos Santos y más on Halloween on MTV Tr3s, aquí!

Make sure to tune-in to MTV Tr3s on Halloween to catch My Super Psycho Sweet 16, Top Tr3ce Halloween Spooks! and the MTV Ulalume: Howling At The New Moon Festival, starting at 2pm!

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If you missed Los Premios MTV 2009 last night on MTV Tr3s and you're kicking yourself for it today, we really can't say we blame you... Between all the amazing multi-city performances from artists like Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, Cobra Starship with Paulina Rubio, and Fall Out Boy, to name a few, it's really hard to pinpoint which one thrilled us the most. Even host Nelly Furtado got down and kicked off the night with her own performance. And say what you may about her co-host, Residente Calle 13, no se puede negar que el hombre es honesto!

The night was filled with all kinds of celebs, from runway supermodels like Alessandra Ambrosio, young pop heartthrobs like Pee Wee, living legends like Morrissey, to teen icons like Ashley Tisdale. We even got word of the possible spark of a romance between Wilmer Valderrama and Audrina Patridge (eso dicen our backstage spies, pero ya veremos). MTV Tr3s filled two of the Los Premios categories by awarding Aventura with Best MTV Tr3s Artist, and Da'Zoo as Best New MTV Tr3s Artist. But the biggest ganadores of the night were undoubtedly Wisin y Yandel, Panda, and the fashionably intriguing Lady Gaga, who all took home multiple "lenguas."

Wisin y Yandel won awards for "Vidéo del Año" and "Artista del Año"

Panda took home trés Premios for "Mejor Grupo o Dúo," "Mejor Artista Alternativo," and "Mejor Artista Norte"

Lady Gaga was awarded two "tongues" for "Mejor Artista Nuevo Internacional" and "Canción del Año"

Check out more photos of Los Premios MTV 2009 Onstage Highlights aquí, and click after the jump to see all of the night's big winners. You can tune in to MTV Tr3s on Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm to watch all the Los Premios mayhem go down again!

Felicidades a todos, it's well deserved!

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Panda shocked the crowd by taking the Los Premios award for Mejór Duo o Grupo, beating out the expected winners Wisin y Yandel. They were surprised themselves because they predicted that a Reggaeton act would win. Felicitaciones Panda!

Photo via Getty Images

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As you know by now, Los Premios MTV 2009 is airing LIVE from Los Angeles October 15th at 10pm EST on MTV Tr3s! Pero este año we're doing things a little differently, and there are 3 additional shows throughout Latin America leading up to el gran espectáculo on the 15th.  You'll have to wait to see what happened at those satellite events when the complete show airs en vivo, pero one thing we will tell you about are the 2 regional awards given away en México last night!

That's right -- Mexican rockeros Panda took home una lengua last night for 'Mejor Artista Norte.'  La banda is still in the running for más Premios, including 'Mejor Artista Alternativo' y 'Mejor Grupo o Dúo.'  Also bringing home a lengua for 'Mejor Artista Nuevo Norte' is la joven cantante Paty Cantú, who gave her tongue a lick of its own after accepting her award!  Cantú still has a nomination for 'Artista Revelación,' where she's up against other 2009 heavy hitters, Fanny Lú y Sonohra.  What else happened en México?  We guarantee you will not want to miss the performances by veteran British rockeros Placebo and Mexican hermanos Jesse y Joy who we heard seriously ROCKED THE HOUSE!

Want to see who else will nab a lengua?  You KNOW we are waiting to find out who will take home the MTV Tr3s Awards for Best MTV Tr3s Artist and Best New MTV Tr3s Artist!  Make sure to watch the whole show on October 15th and stay tuned to MTV Tr3s y Blogamole for more exclusive news and detalles about Los Premios MTV 2009!

Photos via Getty Images

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We recently reported that Placebo, Jesse & Joy, and Panda will be rocking the house at Los Premios MTV Latin America 2009, along with Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio, y el duo de la historia Wisin y Yandel. But we've got even more juicy ingredientes para esta sopa!

Hip Hop mogul 50 Cent, we repeat, 50 Cent will be hitting el escenario in Los Angeles! What what?! Oh yes!!

And that's not all, there are other hot new additions: international sage of the turntables DJ David Guetta with R&B singer and actor Kelly Rowland will also be performing live at Los Premios!

Quieren más? The multi-city event will feature even more música desde Bogotá, Colombia, from breakout stars The Veronicas, y los Colombianos Doctor Krapula and Fanny Lu! Esta fiesta va a estar buenisima!

Additional appearances will include iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove, Paris Hilton, The Hills' Audrina Patridge, and on location in Colombia, nada más y nada menos que Juanes! We're sure Nelly Furtado's night is made what with all her best collab partners partaking in the same show [René from Calle 13 will be her co-host]!

You already know the main headliners, but here's a bit about those that may be new to your ears...

Desde Australia come The Veronicas, headed by las gemelas Lisa and Jessica. The band is mostly recognized for their platinum-selling single "Untouched," and their song "4Ever" was featured in the Amanda Bynes comedy She's The Man.

Doctor Krapula is an alternative Rock Band based out of Bogotá, Colombia. The band has been around for over a decade, and boasts multiple music awards including 3 previous Los Premios MTV nominations.

Gente, you may need to DVR this one so you can replay it over and over... Don't miss Los Premios MTV Latin America 2009 airing LIVE on MTV Tr3s October 15th at 10pm EST!

Tags 50 Cent, Akon, Alejandro Sanz, Audrina Patridge, Calle 13, David Guetta, Doctor Drakula, Fanny Lu, Jesse & Joy, Juanes, Kelly Rowland, Los Premios 2009, Miranda Cosgrove, Nelly Furtado, panda, Paris Hilton, Paulina Rubio, Placebo, Wisin y Yandel

This year's multi-city Los Premios MTV Latin America 2009 is going to be espectacular!! We've already told you about some of the performers like Alejandro Sanz, Cobra Starship, Fall Out Boy, Miranda!, Nelly Furtado, Paulina Rubio, and Wisin & Yandel. Pero... THIS JUST IN!  Also rocking the Los Premios stage will be British rockers Placebo, Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy, and alternative rockers Panda! Plus, joining Los Premios as presenters in Los Angeles will be hip hop icon Snoop Dogg, y la muy bootylicious Kim Kardashian… ay ay ay!!

London-based rock trio Placebo has a huge following in Latin America for hits like "Pure Morning" and "Ashtray Heart."  Though they've headlined in countries like Mexico and Chile, this will be their first appearance on any MTV awards show.

Latin Grammy-winning brother and sister duo, Jesse & Joy, tienen trés grandes razones to be at the 2009 Los Premios ceremony besides lighting up the stage… they’ve got 3 nominations for "Best Pop Artist," "Best Group or Duo," and "Best Artist North."  Also looking to nab a Premio are Monterrey alternative rockers, Panda.  El grupo also has trés nominaciones for "Best Group or Duo," "Best Alternative Artist" and "Best Artist North."

This is sure to be the biggest Latino party of the year, so clear your calendar, invite your familia, amigos, y hasta los vecinos and don’t miss one moment of Los Premios MTV 2009, airing LIVE on MTV Tr3s October 15th at 10pm EST!

Photos via Record Labels

Tags 50 Cent, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, cobra starship, Fall Out Boy, Jesse y Joy, Kim Kardashian, los premios mtv 2009, Miranda!, Nelly Furtado, panda, Paulina Rubio, Placebo, Pxndx, Residente, Wisin y Yandel

In celebration of Green Day of their new video premiere "Know Your Enemy"....

We thought it would be cool to pay tribute to our Artist of the Week by showcasing their finest moments in rock history. Not to mention, Green Day has influenced countless of Latino groups like Don Teto and Panda. So, on the eve of their new video premiere we are putting on our favorite punk rock gear and highlighting classic videos like "Basket Case" and "When I Come Around" in the MTV musical montage below. Don't stop your urge to mosh...

Tune in for the premiere of their new video "Know Your Enemy" tomorrow on MTVtr3s.com and on air @ 8pm! [MTV News]

Photo via Google Images

Tags Don Tetto, Green Day, MTV Tr3s, Musica Latina, panda, rock en espanol