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By Michael Lopez

Sorry RBD fans, it looks like former members Dulce Maria and Christopher Von Uckermann are still "just friends." The pop stars recently created a firestorm of chisme after posting love notes on Facebook. But reps for both parties have officially denied any romance between the two.

"No hay ningún tipo de romance," Dulce’s publicist, Karina Leija, told People en Español.

Chris may have actually been the one sparking the rumors after he threw some loving words to Maria on his social network. But apparently his posts about "loving Dulce" were nothing more than friendly banter.

Maria already had a publicized affair with one of her RBD bandmates back in the mid-2000’s. Alfonso Herrera was her on-again/off-again steady for three years and, for now at least, she's declared herself to be a swinging single.

Do you think Dulce and Chris would make a cute couple? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrity Couples, Chisme, Christopher Von Uckermann, Dulce Maria, popnews, RBD

By Maria Corina Marrero

Dulce Maria launches her first full-length album tomorrow after releasing Extranjera [Part I], an EP of 7 tracks that marked her solo debut.

Extranjera [Part II] (Universal, 2011) includes a total of 14 tracks, including her international mega-hits "Inevitable" and "Ya No,” plus a live track from the Auditorio Nacional, which was part of the concert she gave in Mexico City late last year where she officially launched her debut EP.

Dulce Maria, the read headed beauty and ex RBD has kept herself very busy lately. She embarked on an extensive tour that included her participation in a massive event in Colombia where more than 40,000 people sang along to every one of her songs.

Next up were 5 sold out shows in Brazil, and a heavy promotional schedule in which she gave equal time to local media and fans who eagerly waited outside each place she visited. Uruguay was next on the itinerary, where she offered a spectacular concert in Montevideo and then traveled to Argentina to the famed Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires. Once there, she took on the shoot  of her upcoming music video  for her latest single titled "Ingenua," with the same team who shot the video for "Inevitable" last year. The video will be ready for release in early July.

Tags Dulce Maria, Extranjera, Maria Corina Marrero, RBD

By Michael Lopez

It's hard to believe that "our little" Anahí is about to turn 28! Especially when you consider that she's been in the public eye since she was just a teen. And even though her big day isn't until Saturday, the celebrations have already begun on the set of her new novela.

Hard at work on her highly-anticipated soap, Dos Hogares, Anahí got a very nice surprise when the cast and crew rolled in a white floral cake and sang "Las Mañanitas." Obviously surprised and touched by the gesture, the pop star spoke up to reporters who captured the moment on film.

"No me lo esperaba, muchas gracias por la sorpresa!", she happily exclaimed.

But what does the ex RBD-er have planned for her actual May 14 b-day? According to People en Español, she will be spending it in the company of her tight-knit fam.

"No soy chiquita pero bueno, mi cumpleaños es el sábado y estoy súper feliz,” Anahi told the magazine. “Para mí lo más importante es mi familia, así que decidí que quiero estar con mis papás, les dije que quiero estar todo el día en casa, comer rico".

Feliz cumpleaños, Anahí!

Tags Anahi, Birthday, Celebrities, Dos Hogares, Hot Stuff, Novelas, RBD

By Sugey Palomares

Three years after announcing their separation, RBD fans are still hoping that the famous Rebeldes reunite one last time. Recently, producer Carmen Salinas said that the group's creator, Pedro Damián, has been trying to get the group back together. But it's easier said than done. Former band member and actress Maite Perroni admits that Pedro has been pushing for a reunion, but she wants no part in it since she is focusing on her solo career.

The "Triunfo del Amor" star took to her Twitter page in response to Salinas' comments:

"There will be no reunion...the day that happens, you will hear it from all of us."

Sounds pretty serious! Maite has good reason to focus on her solo career. Since the group's separation, she has starred in several telenovelas and was named "Best Young Actress in a Leading Role" for her performance in "Cuidado con el Ángel." She recently stated that she wants to continue to build on her career as a solo artist:

"When RBD broke-up, my priority was to make it as a solo artist. I decided to take the path as an actress because that's how I started my career as an artist. After finishing three projects where I was the protagonist, I would finally like to return to music."

AS A SOLO ARTIST! We get it, but can't she sprinkle a little hope for RBD fans?!

Source: [TV y Novelas]

Tags carmen salinas, Latin Music, Maite Perroni, Musica Latina, Pedro Damian, RBD, RBD reunion, Telenovela

By Michael Lopez

RBD's popularity has surged since the group broke up two years ago. Although there isn't exactly a “reunion” in the works, two of the Mexican pop group's most popular members, Christian Chávez and Anahi, are teaming up for a new single. Set to be released on Tuesday, “Libertad” is real passion project for Christian, as he explained to Tr3s this week.

“I’m really happy about the song,” Chávez said. “I wrote it a year ago with Samo. We wanted it to be a new anthem for freedom of speech.”

Yes, he's talking about THAT Samo. Camila’s smooth vocalist has been friends with Christian for years and actually contributed several songs to his 2010 Almas Transparentes album.

“Samo is one of my best friends,” Chávez said.

Christian also included Anahi on the track. The novela star added some high-profile harmonies to “Libertad.”

“With Anahi, it was meant to be. Her voice with mine, it just worked great!" Chávez said. "When I showed the song to her, she was so excited. She was like ‘Let’s Do It!’”

Of course, “Libertad” isn’t just about having great voices behind the mic. According to Christian, the song's lyrics are about freedom and the importance of speaking out about who you are.

“[‘Libertad’] stands for freedom of speech and it stands for gay rights," he said. "I wrote it with a strong message of being yourself.”

Christian plans to continue that theme on his next album.

“This is definitely a bridge song," he said. "It is like a little preview about what will be on my next album.”

You can hear “Libertad” for yourself when it arrives on iTunes Tuesday, March 22. And Christian promised plenty of other news and tidbits for his dedicated Twitter followers within the next few weeks.

Are you excited about Christian and Anahi’s new duet? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Anahi, Christian Chavez, Exclusive Entrevistas, Hot Stuff, Libertad, Música, RBD

By Michael Lopez

At this point, Mexican pop star Anahi has a pretty good track record with novelas. Her last series, Rebelde, launched her massively successful singing group RBD, and before that she became a household name on dramas like Primer Amor. Since 2006, Anahi has steered away from small-screen soaps, but now it looks like she’s coming back in the highly-anticipated Televisa drama, Dos Hogares.

Co-starring Cuban heartthrob Carlos Ponce, Dos Hogares’ plot is currently under lock and key, though producers promise that the story will be entirely original. Set to begin shooting in March, Hogares had several big names attached to it before Anahi signed on. Despite rumors that Luis Miguel’s ex, Aracely Arambula, was up for the lead role, execs went with Anahi because of her popularity in the twitterverse (she’s currently at 1.5 million followers).

Could Twitter figure into the novela’s secretive plot? Looks like we’ll have to wait a few more months to find out. Dos Hogares is set to take over Triunfo Del Amor’s primetime novela slot in May.

Are you excited to see Anahi’s new novela? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Anahi, Carlos Ponce, Dos Hogares, Hot Stuff, Novelas, RBD, telenovelas, Television

By Erika Ramirez

El President, Rene Pérez is stirring up trouble. The vocalist of Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 took to Twitter to question RBD’s singer Anahi’s Twitter following.

“Es possible que los artistas también compren seguidores en Twitter? Sospechoso el de Anahí ye el de Jon Secada. Jejeje”  He continued to tweet, “Imposible tener 1 millón de seguidores y sólo 200 views en las fotos 'twitpic'... está raro eso.”

Image : Absolute Pictures

Anahí kindly responded by tweeting: “@Calle13Oficial Te admiro y respeto. No los compre fue algo q me ha sorprendido a mi tmbien. Esperando su Nuevo disco! Saludos! Buena vibra.”

El Presidente seems to have deleted his initial tweet, but recently brought back the topic by tweeting,

“la pregunta del otro día no tiene que ver con quien tiene mas seguidores si no con la mafia dentro de la industria de la música”

Thankfully it all seems to be settled and there is no tension between both artists.

You can catch more of El Presidente on Calle 13’s fourth studio album Los Que Quieran (November23^rd).

Source: [People en Español]

What do you think of what Rene had to say about Anahí’s Twitter following? Tell us below or @MTV3!.

Tags Anahi, Calle 13, Jon Secada, Los Que Quieran, RBD, Rene Perez

By Michael Lopez

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since RBD announced they were breaking up. Since then Anahi’s made plenty of headlines, Christian’s blowing up the Twitterverse, and Dulce Maria kicked off a hot novela career. But what about heartthrob Christopher von Uckermann? This November, he’s back with a debut solo album called Somos!

Image : Getty Images

Yea Chris has made the occasional Quiero Mis Quinces appearance and dropped plenty of Somos teasers, but now it looks like everything is coming together. First, there’s that Uckermann album cover featuring multiple looks (and multiple tight shirts).

Second, there’s the “Sinfonia” single that just got released. Featuring crashing drums, acoustic guitars, and plenty of synthesized beats, it’s definitely got a more mature sound than the poppy tracks of RBD. There are even violin strings added into the mix.

As Uckermann describes it,

"RBD was a brilliant concept, but it was definitely not me musically. This new stage in my career lets me show the audience who I really am. It has taken almost two years to develop the sounds and lyrics on this album, I hope people will give it a chance and listen to it.”

It’s obvious that die-hard RBD-ers (and there’s A LOT of them) will be giving Somos a listen. And we’re sure we’ll be hearing about upcoming tour dates very soon. Who knows? Maybe he’ll even break out some old school classics on the road!

Are you excited about Christopher’s solo album? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Christopher Von Uckermann, Hot Stuff, Música, RBD, Somos

By Michael Lopez

What an incredible season it’s been for “Quiero Mis Quinces!” We’ve had fashion fiestas, prize fighter parties, army boot birthday dresses and tons more! And how about that surprise guest list?! Christopher Uckermann, Pitbull, and Roberto Marroquin, just to name a few. But we’ve saved one of the wildest Quinceañeras for the grand finale. That’s right, we’re talking about Erika’s “Magical Nightmare!”

For those that missed out on our sneak preview, let us get you up to speed. Houston girl Erika’s got pink hair, tons of friends, and a love of all things “magical”, including zombies that rise from the dead! Well we are getting close to Halloween, right? So she’s setting the stage with a massive “Quinces” full of monster makeup, coffins, and break-dancing clowns!

Oh yea, this is not your typical quinceañera and that’s exactly why we love it! Erika’s decided to throw her ghoulish bash on the exact same Saturday as her high school’s prom. Will it detract from her RSVP list? Not a chance. The way she’s planning her big night, it’s set to be the hottest ticket in town.

To help prep, Erika’s picking up an amazing black dress, renting a midnight-colored coffin, and taking glamour shots at a real cemetery! She’s also rounded up one of the hottest DJs in town (who can spin Spanish music for grandma) and a makeup artist that can add that perfect “undead” touch.

When the big night finally arrives, everything comes together perfectly. There’s the dance with dad, a surprise performance by an entire clown crew, and a very special serenade from one of our favorite RBD singers...

To see it all, you’ll have to watch the clips!

So even though another exciting season of “Quiero Mis Quinces” has come and gone, you can still relive it with full episodes on Tr3s.com! And what kind of Quinceanera themes are we cooking up for season 6? You’ll have to stay glued to Tr3s.com and Blogamole to find out!

What was your favorite episode of “Quiero Mis Quinces” season 5? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Christian Chavez, Erika, Halloween, Quiero Mis Quinces, quinceanera, RBD, Zombies

By Michael Lopez

Leave it to the Spanish gossip sites to start up wild speculations. Days after Anahi announced that she was selling her Mexico City home, Genneracion.com is reporting that the former RBD star is going broke!

As they put it, Anahi “[esta] siendo afectada por la crisis mundial”. Looks like the recession’s even got a grip on big-time Latin estrellas! Or does it? According to Anahi, the sale does not have anything to do with a fast grab for cash, but rather because she simply has no time to spend in the home!

Nestled in Bosques de la Lomas, one of Mexico City’s fanciest districts, Anahi’s six bedroom house cost her a little less than a million dollars. But now it’s reported that the value has dipped quite a bit and the fact that she’s dropped over $450,000 in remodeling fees means it’s definitely turned into a losing investment.

But by our counts, even if Anahi takes a loss on the pad, she’s still doing just fine. She’s got the high-profile "Mexico Kid’s Choice Awards" coming up this week, just took home a Orgullosamente Latino Award for “Me Hipnotizas”, and is in the middle of a world tour. Where will the pop princess settle down next? We’ll just have to wait and see…

Source: [Univision]

Where city would you want to see Anahi move to? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Anahi, Celebrities, Gossip, Kids Choice Awards Mexico, Música, Me Hipnotizas, RBD