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By Michael Lopez

There was nothing entertaining about the Chilean earthquake of 2010. Registering an 8.8 on the Richter Scale, it ravaged the country and wound up killing over 500 citizens. But that hasn't stopped Hollywood from wanting to turn it into a disaster flick, which will appropriately be titled Aftershock.

Written by horror maestro Eli Roth (who created the Hostel series), Aftershock follows a group of Chilean inmates who escape from an asylum after the quake. Mixing elements of horror, comedy, and action, it's already got Nicolas Martinez, Ariel Levy, and Miguel Asensio attached as leads.

Interestingly, Roth will also be acting in the film and, according to Hispanically Speaking, Selena Gomez even filmed a cameo. Up-and-coming Chilean moviemaker Nicolas Lopez will be listed as a co-screenwriter and he told DIY that it’s something he’s very proud of.

"I was a fan of [Eli's work] and I love that we're mixing our sensibility," he said. "People will be shocked when they see this movie. It's nothing that you could expect. I want this to be my Robocop."

You can judge for yourself, when Aftershock hits theaters later this year.

Are you planning on watching Aftershock? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Aftershock, Blogger: Michael Lopez, chile, earthquake, Eli Roth, Hostel, Movies & CineMás, Nicolas Lopez, Selena Gomez

By Michael Lopez

As we come up on the 17th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla's death, the time seems right to honor her memory. Or at least, that's how her record company feels. This April, a new tribute album entitled Enamorada de Ti will hit stores and it's got quite an impressive list of celebrity guests.

Cristian Castro, Don Omar, and Selena Gomez have all lent their voices to the record, which will feature classic Selena songs mixed with new arrangements. The first single, "Amor Prohibido", is an enticing duet featuring Samo from Camila.

"Amor" will be hitting radio outlets first and seems like quite a good lead off for the project. The title track of her 1994 breakthrough album, "Amor", originally reached #1 on the Billboard Latin Songs charts and eventually went platinum in Mexico.

Hopefully we'll get to see some new videos from the Enamorada album too. Perhaps they can mix old Selena footage with new celebrity clips, or at least get a close up of that signature jacket A.B. Quintanilla wore to his latest wedding.

Are looking forward to the Selena tribute album? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Amor Prohibido, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cristian Castro, Don Omar, Enamorada de Ti, Hot Stuff, Música, samo, Selena, Selena Gomez, Selena Quintanilla

By Astrid Rivera

Justin Bieber needs to watch his back! Alejandro Avilés, aka the Peruvian Justin Bieber, is out to romance Selena Gomez at her concert tonight in Lima, Peru.

Dozens of Justin and Selena fans went wild when the Bieber look-alike placed a giant cardboard cut-out of the Disney darling under his arm and declared his love for her. Avilés and the screaming fans headed to the famous San Isidro hotel where the pop-star has been staying since arriving to Peru Wednesday night and have not left the spot since.

Avilés gushed with excitement to the local Peruvian media,

"I love her, I hope she comes down. Look at all of those fans waiting for her!"

Although the Bieber look-alike tried every which way to get Selena's attention, the pop star has yet to give as much as wave to her Peruvian sweetheart. But don't feel bad for Avilés just yet, Selena might not be showing any love but the dozens of girl fans sure are and took advantage of the situation to take pictures with the Peruvian Justin Bieber (Peruvian, French, Japanese- I'll take Bieber anyway I can!).

Let's hope Selena gives Avilés a hug at tonight's concert or at least a shout out. After all it's not everyday that you meet a sexy Latin version of your boyfriend.

Do you think Selena will notice Avilés? Sound off in the comments or at MTV3.

Tags alejandro aviles, Justin Bieber, justin bieber concert in peru, Selena Gomez, the peruvian justin bieber

By Michael Lopez

Fans attending Selena Gomez concerts are always promised the "possibility" of a surprise Justin Bieber appearance. The Biebs, after all, is currently Selena's main squeeze and is constantly by her side. But alas, fans in Puerto Rico did not get any "Never Say Never" duets during her Saturday concert.

Interestingly, Justin and Selena were spotted throughout the weekend in Isla Verde, prompting many to think he'd be joining her for a song. Gomez even hinted about her famous boyfriend during the live set.

The big tease came when a Bieber lookalike walked onstage for a hug. Dressed in a baseball cap and jeans, fans went wild when they first caught a glimpse. But, it was later discovered that the mystery man was just a member of the production crew.

Nevertheless, Selena still put on an awesome show (and even tested out her improving Spanish skills). Perhaps next time she performs at El Coliseo, it will be graced by the presence of the almighty Biebs.

Have you ever seen Selena Gomez perform live? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Justin Bieber, Música, Puerto Rico, Selena Gomez

By Michael Lopez

Maybe the Mayan end-of-the-world prediction got to people because this past new year's the parties were raging like never before! Several famous faces were spotted all over the country Saturday night, ringing in 2012 with plenty of style.

Over in Florida, Diddy hosted a huge party at his Miami estate. Known for throwing extravagant NYE bashes, the music mogul maintained his rep by launching a massive fireworks show and welcoming famous guests like Rihanna, Fat Joe, and Busta Rhymes. No official word on whether his rumored galpal, Cameron Diaz, was in attendance, but it certainly wouldn't surprise us if she was.

Interestingly, another Miami local made major headlines that night too. Heat superstar LeBron James rung in the new year as an engaged man! He popped the question to longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson during a romantic dinner at a South Beach restaurant.

Over on the east coast, Tr3s faves Pitbull and Diego Torres made the rounds at New York's historic Times Square.

Pit's energetic performance of "Give Me Everything" was seen by over 13 million viewers on ABC's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Mr. 305 was also on hand to watch the famous ball drop for the Dick Clark countdown.

Elsewhere in the city, new couple Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling shared a romantic evening at the Bowery Hotel. Selena Gomez hit the East Coast too, partying with boyfriend Justin Bieber until 3 am! And for the record, "The Biebs" earned quite a bit of musical credibility that night for his impassioned "Let It Be" duet with Carlos Santana.

As expected, Las Vegas proved to be a big NYE hotspot too. Kim Kardashian earned a cool $60,000 for hosting an Eve party at Tao in the Venetian Hotel. Stevie Wonder also nabbed a nice chunk of change on Saturday, performing to a sold-out crowd at Sin City's Cosmopolitan Resort.

On the west coast, Katy Perry seemed to be all smiles at L.A.'s trendy Soho House. The newly single star was seen dancing and partying alongside some of her closest friends. Mario Lopez hosted a sizable bash at Hollywood's Kodak Theater which included guests like Cobra Starship and a DJ performance by Tom Cruise's son, Connor.

And as far as the celebrity tweets go, many stars took time to reflect on 2011 and the exciting things in store for next year.

"I wanna wish you all a happy and safe new year," Bruno Mars wrote. "I thought 2010 was great but thanks to you guys 2011 has been the greatest year of my life!"

"Happy New Year! Health - happiness and love to you all!" Jessica Alba posted.

And Sofia Vergara sent out one of her signature Twitpix along with the quote, "Feliz anoooo!"

How did you spend New Year's Eve? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Bruno Mars, Carlos Santana, Celebrities, Diddy, Eva Mendes, Holidays, Hot Stuff, Jessica Alba, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Lebron James, Mario Lopez, New Year's, New Year's Eve, Pitbull, Rihanna, Ryan Gosling, Savannah Brinson, Selena Gomez, sofia vergara, stevie wonder

By Michael Lopez

What a wild year it's been in the chisme world. There were enough baby bumps, nasty divorces, and estrella scandals to fill five seasons of Popland! And before that ball drops on 2011, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our favorite Blogamole stories throughout the past 12 months.

2011 certainly kicked off with its share of chisme. There was that January announcement about Shakira splitting up with her longtime boyfriend Antonio de la Rua. Now we all know that she was spotted with her current flame, Gerard Piqué, just a short time later. Could there have been an overlapping relationship? We'll probably never know for sure, but thankfully Antonio has landed on his feet in the love department.

And speaking of love, quite a few new celebrity couples emerged in the past year. Perhaps the biggest of them all was Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. These two started getting spotted together in late 2010, but didn't announce their official "relationship" until the Oscars after-party in March.

Casper Smart and Jennifer Lopez made surprising couple news when they became an item this past November. Of course, that attaches itself to a much bigger chisme story; the JLo/Marc Anthony divorce! Nobody in the media saw that breakup coming and, from what we've heard so far, the split was not acrimonious.

Several other famous faces parted ways with their steadies this year. Zoe Saldana, who had been with her boyfriend for 11 years, broke off her engagement in November. And Ana de la Reguera endured a pretty public split too. Her man, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, publicly cheated back in January.

But the year wasn’t just filled with scandals. Plenty of happy new arrivals kept gossip blogs buzzing too. Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem welcomed their first child in January, Jessica Alba gave Honor Marie a younger sister back in August, and Benicio del Toro became a first-time daddy after a tryst with Kimberly Stewart.

2011 also proved to be stellar year for some Latino up-and-comers. Romeo Santos proved he could handle solo stardom just fine after the release of his album, Formula Vol. 1. Victoria Justice also created quite a bit of buzz this year, and not just for her singing abilities. She was able to hold down a hit TV show, movie roles, and major merchandising deals! One of our personal faves, Sie7e, made a big mark too, winning Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys.

But if we had to award one Chisme King of the Year, it would have to be Charlie Sheen. The self-described "Warlock" made more Blogamole headlines than just about any other star. Whether it was his "Tiger's Blood" rants, his Two and a Half Men drama, or his wacky intern program, Mr. Sheen definitely made for an eventful 2011.

That being said, there are still a few more days until the December 31st clock strikes midnight, so you never know who else may make the annual chisme list!

What was your top chisme moment of the year? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2011, Ana de la Reguera, antonio de la rua, Benicio Del Toro, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Casper Smart, Celebrities, Charlie Sheen, Chisme, Gerard Piqué, Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Jorge Ramos, Justin Bieber, Kimberly Stewart, Marc Anthony, Penelope Cruz, Romeo Santos, Selena Gomez, Shakira, Sie7e, victoria justice, Zoe Saldana

By Michael Lopez

If the gossip blogs are correct, Selena Gomez' family may be in the midst of a tragic situation. Just weeks after announcing her mom's pregnancy, rumors are circulating that Mandy Teefey may have suffered a miscarriage. Whatever is going on, it's definitely taking its toll on Selena, forcing her to cancel two weekend concerts.

At the last minute, Gomez pulled a no-show at the Jingle Ball events in Chicago and Seattle. The official reason given was "family emergency," which makes sense if the latest tabloid stories are true.

Mandy had recently posted a pic of her growing belly on Twitter and Selena seemed thrilled about becoming a big sister. Hopefully the pregnancy is still going smooth. As of right now, the family will not confirm or deny the miscarriage rumors.

"Her family is of the utmost importance to us, and we want to respect her space during an important time with her family," the Jingle Ball organizers said when referring to Gomez' absence.

Whatever the "emergency" is, let's hope it gets mended before the holidays.

What do you think Selena's family emergency could be? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Chisme, Jingle Ball, Mandy Teefey, popnews, Selena Gomez

By Rafael Abreu

The man who admits to having conversations with God about killing Disney star Selena Gomez has made a bizarre declaration -- she needs protection from him.

Brodnicki, 46, has a criminal history for stalking. Court documents allege he told his psychiatrist he was going to kill Selena.

Blair Berk, the star's lawyer, said Brodnicki told his shrink he traveled from Chicago to Los Angeles to meet Selena, visited her workplace on three separate occasions and has told people he's had 50 conversations a day with God about killing the young star.

Selena, who is the girlfriend of Canadian teen phenom Justin Bieber, says she's in "extreme fear" and believes Brodnicki will make good on his threat if he isn't stopped.

Tags AOL Latino, aol latino in Blogamole, Celebrities, Chisme, Selena Gomez, stalker

By Michael Lopez

The gossip blogs were on fire today after a story broke about Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez' Cabo San Lucas wedding. But the catch is, the boda isn't for them, it's for Selena’s Wizards of Waverly Place buddy, Shannon Larossi.

Larossi was actually a set costumer for Gomez' old Disney Channel show and it appears they've struck up a pretty tight friendship. So much so, that Selena was chosen to be one of Shannon's bridesmaids and may even sing at the wedding.

But, for now at least, it's south-of-the-border Bieber that's attracting the most buzz. The 17-year-old pop star got quite a bit of paparazzi love for baring his chest at the hotel pool.

Selena's bikini bod attracted a lot of attention too. And we can only imagine how glammed up she'll be when she dons a lovely Mexican-inspired bridesmaid dress. Who knows? Maybe it'll encourage The Biebs to "put a ring on it."

Have you ever been part of a wedding court? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Justin Bieber, Mexico, Selena Gomez, Shannon Larossi, Weddings, wizards of waverly place

By Michael Lopez

As the year comes to a close, search engines across the web are tallying up their lists of 2011's most sought after celebs. Not surprisingly, names like Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian are popping up everywhere. But so is one of our favorite Latinas, Jennifer Lopez.

JLo was ranked #5 in Yahoo’s Top Searches of 2011. And seeing what a tumultuous year she had, it's easy to see why. There were the emotional moments on American Idol, the hot songs from her Love? album, and that very publicized split from Marc Anthony. Just the past week alone has seen a spike Lopez queries, thanks to her new boytoy Casper Smart.

Bing.com’s most sought out celeb is Justin Bieber. This is actually the second year in a row that he's made their Top 10 ("The Biebs" ranked 6th in 2010). His galpal Selena Gomez failed to crack the celeb list, though she did rank #6 on Bing’s Top 10 Music Searches.

Interestingly, Selena popped up at #8 on Ask.com’s 2011 Top Searches. There she was beat out by Lady Gaga and, you guessed it, Kim Kardashian. The #1 most requested answer on Ask was "Was Kim Kardashian’s wedding fake?" Not a bad question, in our humble opinion.

In case you're wondering about the #1 searched item of the year, the answer is…(drum roll please) the iPhone. Steve Jobs' death, the new SIRI assistant device, and the release of the 4S model shot the Apple tech toy to the top of Yahoo’s coveted list.

But keep in mind, there’s still a full month left until the end of the year. And in that time, plenty of other searches could make their way to the top. Perhaps a Christina Aguilera pregnancy could stir up chisme? Or maybe a new Zoe Saldana romance? We're still hopeful it'll be the giant hamster from El Spooky Show!

What were your favorite online searches of the year? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Ask.com, Bing, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Hot Stuff, Internet Searches, iPhone, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Technology, Yahoo!