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MTV Tr3s Picks Up Ricardo Laguna Docuseries

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He’s been proclaimed the South American “”… And, now you’ll have the chance to get the dirt on Ricardo Laguna.

Tres: MTV, Musica y Mas has picked up The Ricardo Laguna Project, which centers on the life of the 29-year-old Mexican-American professional BMX rider and television personality.

Ricardo Laguna

Actor Wilmer Valderrama, who discovered Laguna, will executive produce the 10-episode docuseries.

“When I met Ricardo, I immediately discovered a disarming, charming and inspiring young man with a vision larger than even his whole family expected,” says Valderrama. “I related to him on so many levels. Ricardo and his family remind me and all of us of the reason why we move away from our countries and come to America to embark in the search of the American dream.”

Ricardo Laguna

The Ricardo Laguna Project will offer a glimpse inside the life of Laguna as he attempts to break three world records and launch his own family business while balancing his family and Las Vegas social life.

The new series will premiere later this year on Tres.

Malverde Offering Fans Free Music This Holiday…

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They say it’s better to give than to receive… And, this holiday season Malverde is giving his fans an extra special present.

The Latin hip-hop star has released a free four-song EP recorded live from his summer Grand Performances concert.

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“We’re very excited about this music,” Malverde told MTV Tr3s about the EP. “We wanted to offer this free download as a nice little holiday gesture.”

Live at Grand Performances—which features a mix of hits and brand new material— sheds a new light on Malverde’s talent. Along with highlighting his rap skills, the EP includes backing by a nine-piece band, which he calls the Maleco Collective.

“I recently launched the Maleco Collective as a side project,” he explained. “It’s still rooted in hip-hop, but it’s a lot more experimental. We rehearsed night and day for the Grand Performances concert and assembled a tight nine-piece unit. Horns, timbales, bass, guitars, drums, they’re all in there.”

Each of the tracks holds a special place in Malverde’s heart—from DJ Boxy Dee’s scratch intro and the socio-political anthem, “Yo Soy La Voz” to the classic “Serenata Para Ti” and a mix tape version of Damien Marley’s “Welcome to Jamrock.”

“A lot of care was taken with these songs,” he said. “We recorded everything live, we had it mixed, we had it mastered. It was really a nice little project.”

So why would Malverde offer such a great EP free-of-charge? One reason:

“A s a little token of appreciation for those who have supported Malverde,” he says.

Click here to download Live at Grand Performances.

Juanes Goes Unplugged!

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It’s official… Juanes is set to give his inspired music the unplugged treatment.

The 39-year-old Colombian rockero will tape an MTV Unplugged special in Miami next February. Produced by MTV TR3s, the special will air in the United States and throughout Latin America.

Juanes MTV Unplugged

And the Grammy-winning artist will get an assist from his dear friend Juan Luis Guerra. The 54-year-old Dominican singing sensation will serve as the musical director for the special, as well as the producer on Juanes’ “MTV Unplugged” album.

The equally exceptional pair, who’ve often performed and collaborated together, had talked about Guerra producing a Juanes album for months, according to sources.

The special will be taped at the New World Center in Miami Beach with guest artists and song list still to be determined.

Previous Latino artists/acts who’ve recorded an MTV Unplugged special include Ricky Martin, Julieta Venegas, Alejandro Sanz, Zoé, Los Tigres del Norte and Camila.