Rodriguez “Freakin’ Stoked” About Britney Spears’ Upcoming Appearance on “Jane the Virgin”

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Gina Rodriguez is ready to bust a move to one of her childhood favorites…

It was announced earlier this week that Britney Spears will guest-star on the CW‘s cult hit Jane the Virgin this season. And the 31-year-old Puerto Rican actress couldn’t be more excited, saying Spears “is my childhood.”

“I just want to do the dance from ‘…Baby One More Time‘ with her on set … and record it,” Rodriguez told People magazine. “I want to do that so badly!”

The Golden Globe-winning actress is “so freakin’ stoked” to have Spears on set. “She was literally the first pop star I ever knew existed.”

Spears will appear in the fifth episode of the upcoming second season as the nemesis of Jane’s dad, telenovela star Rogelio De La Vega (Jaime Camil).

Jane the Virgin returns for its second season on October 12 on the CW.

Fifth Harmony Named the New Faces of Candie’s

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Ally Brooke Hernandez, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello have landed a sweet deal…

The Latina singers and their fellow Fifth Harmony group mates have been named the new faces of fashion brand Candie’s.

“I think expressing yourself through fashion is really important,” Cabello told Entertainment Tonight.

At their back-to-school photo shoot, their first official shoot as the clothing line’s brand ambassadors, each of the girls picked her own outfits, from Dinah Jane Hansen’s tropical maxi dress to Hernandez’s flowy boho top.

Don’t miss the video featuring their favorite looks from the Candie’s collection at Kohl’s.

The ladies of Fifth Harmony follow in the footsteps of Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child and Kelly Clarkson as the faces of Candie’s.

Aguilera Impersonates “Sex and the City” Character Once Again

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Christina Aguilera is quite impressionable…

The 34-year-old half-Ecuadorian American singer and The Voice coach has followed up her spot-on impression of Britney Spears, which has garnered more than 25.2 million views on YouTube, with an oldie but goodie.

During Aguilera’s visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, Meyers recalled when the singer did a killer impression of Kim Cattrall’s sexy Samantha Jones character on Saturday Night Live.

He asked her to impersonate the Sex and the City character again and she obliged.

“I’m a dude,” she said in Kim Cattrall‘s Samantha voice.

Here’s a look at her memorable impersonation on SNL.

Aguilera also spoke about her upcoming guest-acting gig on Nashville.

Aguilera Gives Killer Impressions of Britney Spears, Shakira and Cher

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

It’s Christina (Aguilera), b$%^&…

The 34-year-old half-Ecuadorian singer, actress and The Voice coach is earning rave reviews for her killer impression of her one-time rival Britney Spears.

On NBC’s Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday night, Aguilera wowed the crowd with her singing impression during a round of “Wheel of Musical Impressions.”

If you’ve ever wondered what Spears sounds like singing “This Little Piggy,” well, Jimmy Fallon and co. are here to help you out.

In addition to her spot on impression of Spears, Aguilera also gave impressive takes of Shakira and Cher.

Lopez: The Most Searched Hispanic Artist on Bing in 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is bing online…

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress and American Idol judge ranks as the most-searched Hispanic artist on Bing.

Lopez, who most recently released her racy single “Booty,” comes in at No. 6 on the list, behind Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Justin Bieber.

Nipping at la Lopez’s heels is Selena Gomez, who recently released her greatest hits album For You.

Gomez comes in at No. 7.

Here’s a look at Bing’s Top 10 list:

No. 1: Beyonce
No. 2: Miley Cyrus
No. 3: Katy Perry
No. 4: Britney Spears
No. 5: Justin Bieber
No. 6: Jennifer Lopez
No. 7: Selena Gomez
No. 8: Taylor Swift
No. 9: Nicki Minaj
No. 10: Carrie Underwood

Lovato Leads the Pack of Latino Teen Choice Award Winners with Two Surfboards

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is the Latina teen choice…

The 21-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress and former The X Factor judge took home two awards at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, which were held at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on Sunday.

Lovato, who opened the TCA Awards show with an energizing performance of her hit single “I Really Don’t Care,” was named the Choice Summer Music Star: Female.

In addition, Lovato’s “I Really Don’t Care” was named the Choice Summer Song at the fan-voted awards.

Lovato, who was nominated for seven awards, now raises her career Teen Choice Award tally to 12 surfboards since 2009.

But Lovato wasn’t the only Latina to take home two awards…

Selena Gomez was named Choice Female Hottie during Sunday night’s show.

As previously announced, the 22-year-old half-Mexican actress/singer was also handed the Ultimate Choice Award, a special prize awarded by TCA organizers to the ultimate entertainers. Previous honorees include Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Mike Myers.

Meantime, Lea Michele picked up the award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy for her performance on Fox’s musical dramedy Glee. It’s the 27-year-old part-Spanish actress and singer-songwriter’s third consecutive win in the category.

Shakira picked up her first TCA Award in four years for Choice TV Reality Personality – Female for her acclaimed role as a coach on NBC’s The Voice. It’s the 37-year-old Colombian singing sensation’s second surfboard, having previously been named Choice Others: Activist in 2010.

Aloe Blacc earned the first Teen Choice Award of his career.

The 35-year-old Panamanian American singer-songwriter earned the Choice EDM Song honors for collaborating with Avicii on the hit single “Wake Me Up.”

YouTube star Bethany Mota and all-girl group Fifth Harmony also took home surfboards for Choice Web Star: Female and Choice Single Group respectively.

Here’s the complete list of 2014 Teen Choice Awards winners:

2014 Teen Choice Award Winners

MOVIES

Choice Movie: Action
“Divergent”

Choice Movie Actor: Action
Theo James, “Divergent”

Choice Movie Actress: Action
Shailene Woodley, “Divergent”

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Josh Hutcherson, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past”

Choice Movie: Drama
“The Fault in Our Stars”

Choice Movie Actor: Drama
Ansel Elgort, “The Fault in Our Stars”

Choice Movie Actress: Drama
Shailene Woodley, “The Fault in Our Stars”

Choice Movie: Comedy
“The Other Woman”

Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Kevin Hart, “Ride Along”

Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Emma Roberts, “We’re the Millers”

Choice Movie Villain
Donald Sutherland, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

Choice Movie Scene Stealer
Nat Wolff, “The Fault In Our Stars”

Choice Movie Breakout Star
Ansel Elgort, “Divergent” and “The Fault in Our Stars”

Choice Movie Chemistry
Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff and Shailene Woodley, “The Fault in Our Stars”

Choice Movie Liplock
Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, “The Fault In Our Stars”

Choice Movie Hissy Fit
Jonah Hill, “22 Jump Street”

Choice Summer Movie
“22 Jump Street”

Choice Summer Movie Star
Channing Tatum, “22 Jump Street”

TELEVISION

Choice TV Show: Drama
“Pretty Little Liars”

Choice TV Actor: Drama
Ian Harding, “Pretty Little Liars”

Choice TV Actress: Drama
Lucy Hale, “Pretty Little Liars”

Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
“The Vampire Diaries”

Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Ian Somerhalder, “The Vampire Diaries”

Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Nina Dobrev, “The Vampire Diaries”

Choice TV Show: Comedy
“The Big Bang Theory”

Choice TV Actor: Comedy
Ross Lynch, “Austin & Ally”

Choice TV Actress: Comedy
Lea Michele, “Glee”

Choice TV: Animated Show
“The Simpsons”

Choice TV: Reality Competition Show
“The Voice”

Choice TV: Reality Show
“Keeping Up With The Kardashians”

Choice TV Villain
Dylan O’Brien, “Teen Wolf”

Choice TV Reality Personality – Male
Adam Levine, “The Voice”

Choice TV Reality Personality – Female
Shakira, “The Voice”

Choice TV Male Scene Stealer
Tyler Hoechlin, “Teen Wolf”

Choice TV Female Scene Stealer
Candice Accola, “The Vampire Diaries”

Choice TV Female Breakout Star
Sasha Pieterse, “Pretty Little Liars”

Choice TV: Male Breakout Star
Brett Dalton, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

Choice TV: Breakout Show
“Faking It”

Choice Summer TV Show
“Wipeout”

Choice Summer TV Star: Male
Tyler Blackburn, “Pretty Little Liars”

Choice Summer TV Star: Female
Ashley Benson, “Pretty Little Liars”

MUSIC

Choice Male Artist
Ed Sheeran

Choice Female Artist
Ariana Grande

Choice Music Group
One Direction

Choice Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist
Calvin Harris

Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist
Iggy Azalea

Choice Rock Group
Imagine Dragons

Choice Male Country Artist
Hunter Hayes

Choice Female Country Artist
Taylor Swift

Choice Country Group
Lady Antebellum

Choice Country Song
“This is How We Roll,” Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan

Choice Single Female Artist
“Problem,” Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea

Choice Single Male Artist
“Sing,” Ed Sheeran

Choice Single Group
“Bo$$” – Fifth Harmony

Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song
“Fancy,” Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX

Choice Rock Song
“Pompeii,” Bastille

Choice EDM Song
“Wake Me Up,” Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc

Choice Love Song
“You & I,” One Direction

Choice Break-Up Song
“Story of My Life,” One Direction

Choice Music Breakout Artist
Austin Mahone

Choice Music: Breakout Group
5 Seconds of Summer

Choice Summer Song
“Really Don’t Care,” Demi Lovato featuring Cher Lloyd

Choice Summer Music Star: Female
Demi Lovato

Choice Summer Music Star: Male
Jason Derulo

Choice Summer Music Star: Group
5 Seconds of Summer

Choice Summer Tour
One Direction, “Where We Are Tour”

FASHION

Choice Female Hottie
Selena Gomez

Choice Male Hottie
One Direction

Choice Smile
Harry Styles

Olay Fresh Effects Breakout Star Award
Odeya Rush

SPORTS

Choice Male Athlete
LeBron James

Choice Female Athlete
Serena Williams

OTHER

Candie’s Choice Style Icon
Zendaya

Choice Comedian
Kevin Hart

Choice Web Star: Female
Bethany Mota

Choice Web Star: Male

Tyler Oakley

Choice Web Star: Comedy
Our2ndLife

Choice Web Star: Music
Shawn Mendes

Choice Web Star: Fashion/Beauty
Zoe Sugg (“Zoella”)

Choice Web Star: Gaming
PewDiePie

Choice Web Collaboration
Troye Sivan & Tyler Oakley – The “Boyfriend” Tag

Choice Social Media King
One Direction

Choice Social Media Queen
Katy Perry

Choice Twit
One Direction

Choice Viner
Cameron Dallas

Choice Instagrammer
Miley Cyrus

Choice Fanatic Fans
#Directioners

Gomez to Receive Ultimate Choice Honors at Teen Choice Awards

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

There’s no denying Selena Gomez is the ultimate entertainer, making her mark on the music charts, television and film. And now she’ll have a special prize to prove it.

The 22-year-old half-Mexican American actress will receive the Ultimate Choice Award this Sunday during the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, according to E! News.

Gomez, a 10-time Teen Choice Award winner, is being recognized for being a multi-hyphenate performer, as a star on the charts and on the big and small screen.

Gomez has won at least one TCA prize every year since 2009, when she picked up three awards. This year she’s up for Choice Female Hottie and Choice Smile.

The “Come & Get It” singer joins an A-list roster of entertainers who previously received the honor, including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Mike Myers.

Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey will host the big show, which airs on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 8:00 pm ET on Fox.

Cruz Sports Short, Pixie Haircut on the Set of Her New Film

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

A recent photo of Penelope Cruz with a short haircut is drawing international attention… But, don’t worry, she’s not having a Britney moment.

The 40-year-old Spanish actress, almost unrecognizable with the short pixie cut, is actually sporting a wig on the set of her latest film Ma Ma in Madrid.

Wearing an oversized purple plaid shirt and blue jeans, the Oscar winner’s signature tresses appeared to have been chopped off in the photo taken on set of the upcoming drama.

Cruz is wearing a wig for her role of Magda, a gutsy mother who battles to overcome tragedy.

She was later spotted lon set with her long locks clearly still intact.

Ma Ma marks her first project as a producer. In an interview with Variety at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Javier Bardem‘s wife revealed she wanted to produce because she wants to further her career.

“I want to build what could be my future in cinema, not always being in front of the camera,” Cruz said, “I’d also like to direct a feature, maybe 10 years from now. For now…I want to go slowly, step by step. I’m following the whole production process very closely, from the film’s inception.”

Lopez Feted with Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is not only an American Idol judge… She’s also an American icon…

The 44-year-old singer/actress and current judge on Fox’s reality singing competition received the 2014 Icon Award at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, which were broadcast live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.

“You continue to break down barriers and inspire girls,” Rihanna said in a video montage, which included other noted artists, including Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Pitbull and Taylor Swift, sharing their thoughts on la Lopez and her remarkable career.

Before accepting the award from presenters, Ricky Martin and Iggy Azalea, Lopez took the stage for the second time in the night to offer a live debut performance of “First Love,” the second single from her upcoming album A.K.A.

Lopez kept the audience on her feet as she stepped back onto the stage to receive the Icon Award. “Oh my God! What the heck?” Lopez said as she held the award. “Music has always been my first love.”

She continued to thank God, her fans, family, friends, management (Benny Medina), Latinos (“para mi gente“) and wished for the “little ones” who were watching from home to follow their dreams.

Lopez is the first women to receive the BBMA accolade. Past winners of the Icon Award include Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Prince.

Earlier in the night, Lopez took the stage with long-time collaborator and friend Pitbull and Claudia Lette, to premiere the official anthem of this year’s FIFA World Cup, “We Are One (Ole Ola).”

Rivera to Perform “Valerie” on the 100th Episode of “Glee”

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Naya Rivera is preparing to reinterpret one of her most memorable Glee performances…

The 27-year-old half-Puerto Rican actress/singer will offer a new take on her acclaimed performance of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson’s version of “Valerie” for the Fox musical dramedy’s 100th episode.

In the second season episode entitled “Special Education,” Rivera sang lead on the track by The Zutons during the New Directions’ performance at the 2010 Western Ohio Sectional Championship.

Rivera also performed the track in the Glee: The 3D Concert Movie, which was released in 2011.

This time around, she’ll perform the song alongside Heather Morris (Brittany).

In addition, Rivera will also perform Britney Spears’ “Toxic” with Morris and Diana Agron (Quinn), and “Be Okay” with Lea Michele.

The music in the two-part episode was chosen by the show’s fans, who were asked to pick 10 of the show’s 30 most beloved performances to be remixed and featured on the series’ landmark episode.

Set to air on March 18 and 25 at 8 p.m., the 100th episode will center on Jane Lynch‘s principal Sue Sylvester, who after years of disdain for the New Directions and Matthew Morrison‘s Will Schuester, finally succeeds in ending the glee club in Lima.

Many original castmembers — Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum Jr. (Mike), Mark Salling (Puck), Dancing With the Stars winner Amber Riley (Mercedes), Agron (Quinn) as well as Kristin Chenoweth (April) and Gwyneth Paltrow (Holly Holliday) — will return to say their final goodbyes to Will and each other in the emotional episode.

To honor the milestone, Columbia Records will release Glee: The Music Celebrating 100 Episodes, which will include brand-new versions of Glee favorites from the original cast — including Journey‘s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Pink‘s “Raise Your Glass” and the original song “Loser Like Me.”

The album will be released on March 25.

Here’s the complete 100th Glee tracklist:

1. “Keep Holding On”* featuring Mark Salling (Puck)
2. “Valerie”* featuring Naya Rivera (Santana) and Morris (Brittany)
3. “Defying Gravity”* featuring Lea Michele( Rachel), Chris Colfer (Kurt) and Riley (Mercedes)
4. “Raise Your Glass”* featuring Morrison (Will) and Chenoweth (April)
5. “Toxic”* featuring Rivera (Santana), Morris (Brittany) and Agron (Quinn)
6. “Happy” featuring Paltrow (Holly), Chenoweth (April), Morrison (Will), Darren Criss(Blaine) and Riley (Mercedes)
7. “Party All the Time” featuring Paltrow (Holly)
8. “Total Eclipse of the Heart”* featuring Morrison (Will) and Chenoweth (April)
9. “Loser Like Me”* featuring Criss (Blaine), Kevin McHale (Artie), Chord Overstreet(Sam) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina)
10. “Be Okay” featuring Michele (Rachel) and Rivera (Santana)
11. “I Am Changing” featuring Riley (Mercedes) and Colfer (Kurt)
12. “Just Give Me a Reason” featuring Agron (Quinn) and Salling (Puck)
13. “Don’t Stop Believin’”* featuring Michele (Rachel), Criss (Blaine), Colfer (Kurt), Morrison (Will), McHale (Artie) and Ushkowitz (Tina)

* Season-five version

Glee returns from its midseason break on February 25 in its new night and time on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox.

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