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Calling all up-and-coming Latin artists! Tr3s & Yahoo are offering You, YOUR BIG BREAK! Check out the video below and sign up for this contest now — before it's too late!

If you win, Grammy winning producers and Tr3s will make you a video, Yahoo! en Español will feature it and Tr3s will play it on the channel and Tr3s.com!

For more info and your chance to win, visit these links:
http://dameunbreak.com
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Don't worry, if you're not an artist but still want in on the fun, there's a special contest just for you! Enter here for your chance to win an exclusive getaway to the video shoot and your own Droid Incredible!

Are you the next Latin star? Tell us in the comments why you should be the next "Dame un Break" winner and be sure to enter the contest!

Tags contest, Dame un Break, how to win, Música, rules, Tr3s

By Sharmaine Jones

You voted Bomba Estéreo the “Best New Band In The World,” now seize the opportunity to get intimate with Simón and Li — via an exclusive performance!

Our friends at MTV Iggy are giving die-hard fans the opportunity to not only be a part of the audience at Bomba Estéreo's upcoming secret show, but there's also supposed to be a special surprise! We'd tell you what it is, but then it wouldn't be that special ;P

Bomba Estéreo's show is set to take place next Thursday (July 29) at a secret NYC venue.

Want your chance to be in the audience? All you have to do is visit Facebook.MTVIggy.com, click on the URL that will redirect you the "Bomba" tab, and apply to the casting call by leaving a comment on the wall, explaining why you should be selected.

Very simple, right? Don't miss out!

Bomba Estéreo shared their “Electro Vacion” sounds at the kick-off of their tour at Bonnaroo in June. They'll continue to visit a few more cities, and for those who haven't been able to score any tickets, you may still be able to seize this opportunity of a lifetime!

Tags Bomba Estereo, contest, MTV Iggy, rules, secret show, Tr3s

By Michael Lopez

Usually we keep our comic news to “The Hulk,” “Spider-Man,” and the Hernandez Bros., but this time we’ve got a new character to focus on: Justin Bieber!

Yup, the “Biebs” is officially joining the ink and paint club, with “Fame: Justin Bieber” set to hit newsstands this October. No, he’s not going to be getting radioactive powers or heat vision. The new comic from Bluewater Productions is instead going to focus on Justin’s actual life story.

Think of it as a bio along the lines of Obama’s “Dreams From My Father,” except instead of spanning 48 years of life, it’s covering a mere 16. Considering his place in pop culture, it makes sense to experience Justin's story a 32-page comic over a full-fledged novel, right?

For more images, visit Radar Online's gallery.

Before you Marvel snobs turn the other way, remember this! Bluewater actually has some pretty talented artists on their staff (as evidenced by the unique color scheme on Justin’s cover) and a rep for cranking out colorful life stories (Lady Gaga & Robert Pattinson!).

Two new issues of Fame come out this month, featuring Twilight’s Kristen Stewart and singer Taylor Swift. Perhaps a Latina-inspired Selena Gomez comic could be next on their list?

Source: [Radar Online]

Would you pick up the Justin Bieber comic? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Chisme, comic, Gossip, Justin Bieber, Latino, Tr3s

By Michael Lopez

"Now, stepping up to the plate at Baltimore’s Oriole Park, First Lady Michelle Obama!" Not the first name you’d expect to hear a baseball announcer say at a MLB stadium, but that’s exactly what the crowd heard!

Last week, Michelle Obama made a public appearance to spread awareness for the “Let’s Move” campaign, geared towards fighting childhood obesity. In fact, her participation marked the start of major partnership with Major League Baseball that will include top Latino sluggers as spokesmen!

Carlos Gonzalez from the Colorado Rockies, the Anaheim Angels’ Joel Pineiro, Matt Garza from the Tampa Bay Rays and more will be featured in PSAs spreading the word about healthier eating and outdoor exercise.

When speaking to participants in the stands, Michelle said, "We've got to get you guys focused and moving. When these players were kids they found a sport that they loved. They practiced and practiced and practiced until they were better at it than anybody else. We want you guys to do the same thing."

“Let’s Move” is a relatively new program (it was launched back in February in cooperation with the USDA) and inspires kids to engage in physical activities and enjoy a healthier diet of nutritious foods. And seeing how beautiful the summer weather is, we couldn’t think of a better message to spread to right now. So put down that Xbox, go outside, and have some fun!

Find out more about “Let’s Move!’ at http://www.letsmove.gov/.

Tags Agentes De Cambio, childhood obesity, Health, Latino, Let’s Move, Michelle Obama, Sports, Tr3s

By Simone Hilliard

Fresh off her 2009 release of She Wolf  and a popular globe-trotting tour, La Loba's staging a triumphant return to her roots when her upcoming all-Spanish LP Sale El Sol hits stores this September.

Shakira shared details with Latina at last week's "Premios Juventud":

“My new album is completely different from ‘Loba. It reminds me a lot of Donde Estan Los Ladrones and Pies Descalzos. It’s called Sale El Sol and it’ll be ready starting in September, I hope."

Shaki went on to explain how she poured her soul into the project:

"I’m really happy. It’s an album that I wrote with my heart in my hand. It has a lot of romantic songs, a lot of rockera tracks, and a very prominent Latin side to it. I went to the Dominican Republic to look for new sounds, merengue and “callejero” sounds, and I found some amazing things. It’s an album that’s very diverse, but also very personal. I recognize a lot of myself in it.”

Sounds like a hit! If the album is anything like "Gitana," then we're sure La Loba's fans will be pleased.

Are you excited for Shaki's new/old Spanish sound? Weigh in below or @MTV3!

Tags album, Música, New Musica, Sale El Sol, Shakira, Tr3s

By Michael Lopez

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez is getting his face in front of the cameras again. No, it’s not to discuss the social issues of his country or his controversial documentary; it’s to show off the 80-year-old bones of legendary figure Simon Bolivar!

In what may be Venezuela’s oldest “Cold Case,” Chavez is having his top officials and forensic scientists investigate Bolivar’s remains to see if he may have been murdered (as opposed to the official tuberculosis cause that’s recorded in the textbooks).

For those curious, Simon Bolivar was one of Latin America's most famous historical figures. He played a major role in multiple countries' (Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, etc.) independence from Spain and helped create the first union of independent nations (La Gran Colombia, later Colombia — which is incidentally celebrating its independence today!) in Latin America.

But do we really care at this point whether or not he was poisoned in 1830?

Hugo Chavez sure does and is making quite the spectacle of his new pet project. "Viva Bolivar," he told the press. "It's not a skeleton. It's the Great Bolivar, who has returned." In the past, it’s been clear that Chavez is a Bolivar fanatic, even going so far as to raise his original sword at public events.

But with all of the pressing issues going on in Venezuela right now, is this really a top priority? Critics are attacking Chavez’ move as a “ridiculous show” and many believe that the murder allegation simply doesn’t hold water. Perhaps it would be better for Hugo to focus on his country and leave the conspiracy theories to Oliver Stone.

Source: [Yahoo! News]

Do you care whether Simon Bolivar was murdered? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Chisme, Hugo Chavez, investigation, murder, Simon Bolivar, tomb, Tr3s, WTF

By Michael Lopez

Wow. Doesn’t it seem like only yesterday when little Carmen and Juni were suited up, battling the forces of evil? Well, it’s actually been nearly 10 years since the first “Spy Kids” hit the screen and now our sweet little Carmen Cortez is all grown up and engaged to be married!

Yes, 21-year-old Alexa Vega is will wed her boyfriend Sean Covel this Fall. He's one of the producers of “Napoleon Dynamite” and according to her tweets, she’s found a very special someone to walk her down the aisle.

Sean Corvel and Alexa Vega
photo credit: myspace.com/alexavega

“My Papi Robert Rodriguez is walking me down the aisle this October!”

Yup, he’s seen her through three "Spy Kids" movies, and now director Robert Rodriguez is going to see Alexa Vega through one of the most special moments in her life! Which got us wondering, could any other famous costars be on the invite list?

Perhaps a serenade from her "Spy Kids" dad Antonio Banderas? Or Pedro (Efren Ramirez) as one of Sean’s groomsmen? We guess we’ll have to wait and see.

But in the meantime, we are very excited to see Alexa showing off the bling bling with the man of her dreams!

Source: [Latina.com]

Are you excited about Alexa’s upcoming wedding? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Alexa Vega, Chisme, Gossip, latin, Marriage, Spy Kids, Tr3s