Pitbull Earns Two American Music Award Nods

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It could be called a case of déjà vu for Pitbull…

For the second straight year, the 31-year-old Cuban American rap superstar has earned two American Music Award nominations. And, he’s picked them up in exact same categories as last year.

Pitbull is nominated in the Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock, where he’ll face stiff competition from Usher, Justin Bieber and Flo Rida.

In addition, Pitbull has received a nomination in the Favorite Artist – Latin category. He’s up against Don Omar and three-time AMA Latin Artist award winner Shakira, who last picked up the award in the category in 2010. Pitbull and Shakira most recently collaborated together on the dancetastic track “Get It Started.”

The 40th American Music Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles by Christina Aguilera. The “Your Body” singer, who will release her seventh studio album next month, is the first performer announced for the telecast.

The American Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre on November 18 at 8:00 pm on ABC.

For the sixth year, winners will be determined by online voting.

Click here for the complete list of American Music Award nominees.

Pitbull Receives Two MTV EMA Award Nominations

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s no wonder he’s the self-proclaimed Mr. Worldwide…

Pitbull has picked up two MTV Europe Music Awards nominations—the only Latino artist to earn any nods this year.

The 31-year-old Cuban American rap superstar is nominated in the Best Male category, where he’s competing against Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Jay Z and Flo Rida.

Meanwhile, Pitbull’s dancetastic collaboration with Chris Brown “International Love” is up for Best Song. The other contenders include Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe,” Rihanna’s “We Found Love” featuring Calvin Harris, Goyte’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” and fun.’s “We Are Young” featuring Janelle Monáe.

The nominations bring Pitbull’s MTV EMA nod count to three. He was previously nominated for Best Hip Hop Artist last year, the same year that saw Selena Gomez serve as the show’s hostess.

MTV has yet to announce this year’s MTV EMA Awards host, performers and presenters.

The MTV EMAs will take place on Sunday, November 11 at the historic Festhalle Frankfurt arena in Germany, and will be broadcast on MTV channels around the world at 9 p.m. central European time.

Anahí Debuts Her Shoe Designs in the United States

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She’s known for her killer style… And now Anahí is helping women like her put their best (fashion) foot forward…

The 29-year-old Mexican singer/actress is making her stateside debut as a fashion designer with her own line of shoes for style-savvy Latinas.

“I’m super happy to launch in the U.S. the sale of shoes by catalog where Latino women can select from among a great variety and according to their tastes,” says Anahí , who is reportedly recording a duet with Flo Rida.

The publicity campaign to promote Los Zapatos Fabulosos de Anahí in the United States began this week, with the former member of RBD offering her footwear designs online via Aviesta.com.

“I make suggestions with drawings of the shoes’ designs so that Latino women see them as pretty, like the ones the celebrities use on the red carpet, but at prices accessible to everybody,” said Anahí, who serves as Aviesta.com’s fashion director.

“Four years ago we began to offer my shoe designs in Mexico, but via the Facebook page and other social networks, the girls in the U.S. have been asking me when I was going to expand the service … here,” added the singer.

It looks like the time is now… And after taking a Style Quiz on the website, you’ll have a monthly showroom of Anahí-approved zapatos to choose from.

Gomez Receives Do Something Award & Grant

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She may not be a Hollywood A-lister… But Katia Gomez is being touted for her A-list efforts to help those less fortunate.

The 24-year-old Latina philanthropist was the big winner at this year’s Do Something Awards, organized by DoSomething.org, which recognize celebrities and philanthropists for their charitable and activist efforts.

Gomez, who grew up in a single parent home where her mother always found time and money for Katia’s education, received the Do Something Award – along with a $100,000 grant – for creating Educate2Envision, which provides education for young citizens of Honduras.

While on a volunteer trip to Honduras, the third poorest country in Latin America, Gomez saw firsthand the effects of a young population in extreme poverty, where almost half of the population is 16 years old and younger and more than half of all Hondurans survive on only $2 a day. Gomez took her own passion for education and created Educate2Envision to show the opportunities that education can bring. Educate2Envision works in three remote and has brought secondary education to more than 450 students.

Lea Michele took home the TV Star: Female award. The 25-year-old part-Spanish Glee star thanked PETA’s Michelle Cho and reminded the audience to not ride horse-drawn carriages in New York, an issue she’s been speaking about alongside PETA.

New American Idol judge Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon picked up the Do Something Award in the Couple category.

The Do Something Awards, which also featured performances by Flo Rida and fun., will be presented on VH1 on Tuesday, August 21 at 9:00 pm ET.

Here’s the full list of winners:

The Do Something Award Katia Gomez
Athlete Hope Solo
Comedian Joel McHale
Couple Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
Facebook Ben Affleck and The Eastern Congo Initiative
Music Artist Will.i.am
Style Giuliana Rancic
TV Star: Female Lea Michele
TV Star: Male Cory Monteith
Twitter Kristen Bell

Winners revealed online following the show:
City Miami, Flor.
Film Invisible Children Kony 2012
Movie Star: Female Emma Stone
Movie Star: Male Josh Hutcherson
Reality TV Show Dancing With the Stars
TV Show The Big Bang Theory

Lopez’s “Goin’ In” Video Debuts on MTV

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor” video was the most-watched music video on YouTube last year… And, it looks like she could be back on top this year with her latest video…

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress, who recently announced she wouldn’t be returning to the American Idol judges table, debuted the oh-so-colorful clip for her latest single “Goin’ In” on MTV on Wednesday night.

The eye-popping video showcases la Lopez’s haute style as she shows off her mad dance skills in several sparkly outfits on set complete with neon lights and bright walls.

And since the Flo Rida-assisted track is part of the soundtrack to Step Up Revolution, the video includes clips from the dancetastic film.

When asked why she chose Flo Rida as her guest collaborator, J.Lo told MTV News, ” I just think that the style of the song really fit [Flo Rida]. It was half-dance, but half kind of hard too, you know, and I just felt like he was the perfect one.”

Flo Rida was thrilled to be a part of the song.

“I’m a big fan of J.Lo. Her people reached out to me. It was just an honor to get a call from J.Lo,” he gushes.

The song is also included on J.Lo’s greatest hits album Dance Again: The Hits [Deluxe Version], which was released this week.

Lopez Releases Teaser Clip for Her “Goin’ In” Video…

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Call her a pretty in pink caped crusader…

Jennifer Lopez has released a teaser for the music video for her latest single “Goin’ In.”

In the 31-second clip, the 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress can be spotted in a pink cape and pink diamond-encrusted lips, as well as other brightly colored outfits.

Lopez’s dancetastic single, featuring Flo Rida, is part of the soundtrack to Step Up Revolution, which stars Ryan Guzman.

The complete video is set to premiere on MTV on Wednesday, July 25th at 7:50 pm ET. Lopez, who recently confirmed she won’t be returning to the judge’s table on American Idol, will also sit down with Sway Calloway for a 30-minute interview, which will be broadcast live on MTV.com.

Lovato to Host This Year’s Teen Choice Awards

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Demi Lovato is proving to be the hostess with the mostest…

The 19-year-old part-Mexican singer/actress and new The X Factor judge has been tapped to host this year’s Teen Choice Awards.

It’ll be Lovato’s second hosting gig in less than eight months, following her role as co-host of MTV’s live New Year’s Eve special with Selena Gomez and Teen Wolf’s Tyler Posey.

Lovato, who received the most nods of any Hispanic celebrity in the second wave of nominations, is up for four awards, including Choice Summer Music Star: Female.

This year’s Teen Choice Awards will be broadcast on Fox on July 22, with Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida and No Doubt set to perform.

Lopez to Release First Greatest Hits Album…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s been a lucky 13 years of making memorable music for Jennifer Lopez… And, now she’s celebrating her success with 13 dancetastic tracks…

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress—who is currently on her first world tour—will release her first best-of collection of songs next month through Epic Records.

Entitled Dance Again… The Hits, Lopez’s greatest hits album will include a pair of previously unreleased songs: “Dance Again,” the Pitbull-assisted single that peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 last month, as well as “Goin’ In,” featuring Flo Rida, which Lopez premiered during the American Idol finale in May.

In addition, The Hits will include some of Lopez’s biggest hits; including “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” “On the Floor,” “If You Had My Love” and her “I’m Real” remix featuring Ja Rule.

Lopez’s hits package will arrive in stores shortly after her summer tour with Enrique Iglesias and opening act Wisin Y Yandel kicks off July 14 in Montreal, on July 24.

Lopez—who claim the top spot on one of YouTube‘s “Rewind” lists last year—has enjoyed a remarkable comeback with the release of her studio album Love? and her stint on the American Idol judges panel. La Lopez has yet to confirm her return to Idol for a third season next year.

Here is the track list for Lopez’s Dance Again … The Hits:

1. Dance Again featuring Pitbull
2. Goin’ In featuring Flo Rida
3. I’m Into You featuring Lil Wayne
4. On the Floor featuring Pitbull
5. Love Don’t Cost A Thing
6. If You Had My Love
7. Waiting for Tonight
8. Get Right featuring Fabolous
9. Jenny From the Block (Track Masters Remix featuring Styles P. & Jadakiss)
10. I’m Real (Remix featuring Ja Rule)
11. Do It Well
12. Ain’t It Funny (Remix featuring Ja Rule & Caddillac Tah)
13. Feelin’ So Good (Remix featuring Big Pun & Fat Joe)

Dudamel to Participate in the London 2012 Festival

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

The London 2012 Summer Olympics may be 37 days away… But, Gustavo Dudamel will be getting people into the Olympic spirit this week.

On Thursday, June 21, the 31-year-old Venezuelan conductor will help kick off the London 2012 Festival, a cultural celebration across Britain tied to the Summer Olympics.

Dudamel, who won a Grammy this year for Best Orchestral Performance, will lead Venezuela’s Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar in a big open-air concert at Scotland’s Stirling Castle during the kick off event, which will include a fireworks display by Lake Windermere in northwest England.

The London 2012 Festival, which runs through September 9, will include 12,000 events and performances across the United Kingdom in celebration of the Summer and Paralympic Games. Organizers say there will be 10 million tickets for free and paid-for events in such fields as film, music, theater, fashion, dance and art.

Musical stars, including Jay-Z, Rihanna, David Guetta and Elton John, films from the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Mike Leigh and art from Yoko Ono and others will all be part of the festival, which is being described as “the biggest festival the U.K. has ever seen.”

With a budget of around £55 million ($86 million), the celebration is seen as a chance to showcase Britain’s cultural heritage and get the country in the Olympic spirit.

One of the most star-studded events of the London 2012 Festival will be a BBC Radio 1 show being dubbed the “biggest-ever free live music event.” The lineup for the June 23 and 24 extravaganza, which will feature six stages in the Hackney Marshes area of East London, includes Jay-Z, Rihanna, Flo Rida, David Guetta, Jessie J, Lana del Rey, Leona Lewis, Florence and the Machine and more.

Click here for a complete look at the London 2012 Festival.

Pitbull Added to Today’s Summer Concert Series Lineup

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Prepare to dance! Pitbull is bringing his hip-shaking music to morning television next month…

The 31-year-old Cuban American rap superstar will be taking part in the Today show’s 17th annual Summer Concert Series, the NBC morning show’s weekly morning live concerts. Pitbull is scheduled to take the outdoor Today stage on Friday, May 25.

In addition to Mr. Worldwide, this summer’s concert series will include appearances by Justin Bieber, Usher, Chris Brown, Hot Chelle Rae, Maroon 5 and Train.

Fans can catch the concerts for free on a first-come, first-serve basis outside Today‘s window-on-the-world studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing, according to MSNBC.

And this year, Today is partnering with Pandora to extend the life of the concert series beyond the Plaza and into the web. Pandora will create three Today Summer Concert Series stations: NBC Today Rock, NBC Today Country and NBC Today Pop, featuring each of the artists appearing in the series throughout the summer.

Here’s the full line-up so far:

May 18: Usher 
May 25: Pitbull 
May 31: American Idol winner and runner-up (special Thursday performance)
June 1: The Band Perry
June 8: Chris Brown
June 15: Justin Bieber
June 22: Kenny Chesney
June 29: Maroon 5
July  6: Flo Rida
July 13: Zac Brown Band
July 20: Hot Chelle Rae
August 24: Train
August 31: Jason Mraz with special guest Christina Perri

More acts and guest appearances are expected to be announced throughout the season.

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