Thalia’s “Amore Mio” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums Chart

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Make that three for Thalia…

The 43-year-old Mexican singer/actress’ new album Amore Mio has debuted at the top spot on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart.

Thalia’s latest set shifted 3,000 copies in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan.

It’s the third No. 1 for the Mexican pop star, and is the follow-up studio album to Habitame Siempre, which arrived at the top in 2012 (6,000 copies).

Thalia also debuts at No. 50 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chat with the album’s track “Por Lo Que Reste De Mi Vida,” her 24th charting song on the list.

Lopez to Pen Her First Book “True Love”

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is adding “author” to her already impressive resume…

Celebra, a division of Penguin Group (USA), has announced plans to release the 44-year-old Puerto Rican singer, actress and American Idol judge’s first book — titled True Love — on Tuesday, October 28.

A hardcover edition of the book will be published simultaneously in English and Spanish.

In True Love, Lopez will write about what is being described as “one of her life’s most defining periods – the transformative two-year journey of how, as an artist and a mother, she confronted her greatest challenges, identified her biggest fears, and ultimately emerged a stronger person than she’s ever been.”

The book will include never-before-seen photographs and will be written like a personal diary with lessons and recollections.

“Writing True Love has been a deeply cathartic, personal, and vulnerable experience,” said Lopez. “If it were not for the love and courage given to me by my children, this story wouldn’t have been possible. While I struggled with the decision of whether or not to release this book, I recognized that if it could touch even just one person then it would honestly become one of the most fulfilling endeavors of my life.”

A portion of the book’s proceeds will go to benefit The Lopez Family Foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women and children.

The news of her memoir comes a day after Lopez was honored with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Celebra publisher Raymond Garcia acquired world rights from Benny Medina at The Medina Co.

“Jennifer Lopez is a remarkable author who fully invested her heart and soul into every page of her book,” said Garcia. “She channeled her unparalleled work ethic, fearless honesty, perpetual creativity, and artistic vision to realize an absolutely beautiful story that will surely touch and inspire readers around the world.”

Celebra also is home other high-profile authors including Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Rita Moreno, Ricky Martin, Mario Lopez, Victor Cruz, La La Anthony, George Lopez, Soledad O’Brien, Juanes and Thalia.

Sodi to Star in the Original Telenovela “Señorita Pólvora”

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Camila Sodi is returning to the world of telenovelas…

The 27-year-old actress and model, who starred in the telenovela Inocente de Ti with Valentino Lanús and Helena Rojo in 2004–2005, will star in the original telenovela Señorita Pólvora.

The first co-production for Sony Pictures Television and Televisa under a join 5-year deal was inspired by the real life story of abeauty queen whose alleged connections to the underworld and a romantic affair with an assassin ultimately led to her untimely demise.

Sodi, the niece of former telenovela starThalía, will star opposite Iván Sánchez and José María de Tavira.

Señorita Pólvora follows Valentina (Sodi), a beautiful, well-to-do young women who falls for a hit man only to find out that her love, in addition to her own family, belongs to of one of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels. Her explosive life and gradual descent into the world of crime is chronicled by a journalist who kindles a burning flame for the deadly beauty queen.

“Señorita Pólvora is the first of many series that we will produce with Sony Pictures Television. With this production pipeline, we are bringing new stories and content with different perspectives to the marketplace. We are confident that these original series will captivate our audience from the very beginning,” said Antonio Alonso, director general, Planning and International, Televisa Productions.

The telenovela will be produced in Mexico by Sony Pictures Television, and will air across multiple Televisa platforms and on UniMás in the U.S.

Señorita Pólvora is also being sold across the rest of Latin America by Sony Pictures Television while Televisa will distribute across the east and south of Europe; Sony Pictures Television and Televisa will jointly distribute the series throughout the rest of the world.

Daniel Ucros (El Mariachi) serves as executive producer.

Thalía to Perform in Four U.S. Cities This Spring

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Thalía will be serenading Americans with her music in less than a month before trekking through Latin America.

The 41-year-old Mexican singer/actress will tour the U.S. cities of Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Houston this spring, according to her record label, Sony Music.

Thalía will perform songs from her most recent album, Habitame siempre on what’s being called the Viva! Tour.

It will begin on March 24 in Chicago and consist of a series of intimate concerts where she’ll perform her new songs and the big hits of her more than 20-year career like “Equivocada,” “Amor a la mexicana,” “Entre el mar y una estrella” and “Arrasando.”

In addition to taking the stage at Chicago’s Vic Theatre, Thalía will make stops at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on March 28, Houston’s Arana Theatre on March 30 and at the Best Buy Theater in New York on April 3.

The tour by Thalía, who has sold more than 40 million albums and has starred in telenovelas like Rosalinda and Quinceañera, will continue on April 26 at Mexico City’s National Auditorium and then proceed through other Latin American countries.

Habitame siempre, released in last November, has gone triple platinum in Mexico and gold in the United States.

Martin & Rosa to Peform at This Year’s Premio Lo Nuestro

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’ll be a reunion of sorts for Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa…

The 41-year-old Puerto Rican global superstar and new The Voice Australia coach and the 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer-songwriter will perform their new single “Más y Más” on the 25th anniversary edition of Premio Lo Nuestro.

It’ll be Martin and Rosa’s first time performing together onstage since their time together as members of Menudo.

“Más y Más” is the new single from Draco’s latest album Vida, his first musical production since overcoming a two-year battle with cancer. The album is being hailed as Draco’s celebration of life after having been declared cancer free. It features duets with many of Latin music’s biggest stars like Martin, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Juan Luis Guerra, José Feliciano, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Maná and Shakira.

The Premio Lo Nuestro awards show will be televised live on Univision on Thursday, February 21 at 8:00 pm ET.

Martin and Rosa join the list of previously announced performers that includes 3BallMTY, Carlos Vives, Jessy & Joy, Juan Luis Guerra, Olga Tañón, Pitbull, Prince Royce and Thalía.

Rivera’s Last Image Emerges as Stars React to Her Death

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a sad day in the Latin American community as the music industry loses a prima diva…

Mexican officials have now confirmed the remains of the airplane carrying Jenni Rivera have been found with no evidence of survivors. Rivera’s father and brother also confirmed the news on Telemundo, accoridng to NBC News.

Rivera’s makeup artist, Jacob Yebale, posted what was probably the last photo taken of the singer on Instagram with the message: “We getting Back To Mexico City…..jenni Rivera ,Arturo , Gigi and Me.. Los Amooo! at Aeropuerto Internacional de Monterrey General Mariano Escobedo (MTY)”

mun2, the home to Rivera’s popular docuseries I Love Jenni, and Telemundo issued a statement saying “Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rivera family and the families of her team, as we await details”.

Meanwhile, celebrities like Pitbull, Ricky Martin and Eva Longoria have taken to Twitter to pay their respects to Rivera’s family and offering prayers for the friends and families of the plane’s passengers.

“I highly respected #JenniRivera 4 being a gr8 performer but more then tht being real & gr8 example 4 us all que dios la bendiga &may she RIP,” wrote Pitbull.

“Esto es triste. Un poco en shock. Mucha paz para su familia. RT @ElNuevoDia: Desaparece avión en q viajaba Jenni Rivera,” wrote Ricky Martin.

“OMG! Just heard about @jennirivera Praying for her and her family during this difficult & uncertain time!” wrote Gloria Estefan.

“Dios mío! Me acabo de enterar de la terrible noticia sobre Jenny Rivera! Rezando por un milagro!Cadena de oración por Jenny y su familia!” wrote Thalia.

“Feeling so heartbroken right now. @jennirivera has been a close family friend for the last 10 years. She has supported me so much throughout my career and is really an incredible woman. I pray and I’m going to ask for all of you to pray with me that she is alive. Her plane crashed a few hours ago and no bodies have been found. Please pray for her and her family. #prayforjenni,” wrote actress Francia Rasia.

Eva Longoria wrote on Twitter: “My prayers go out to her family. We lost a legend today. She was a great lady, and did a lot for the Latino community. She will be missed.”

To commemorate Rivera’s life and influence, Telemundo will broadcast a two-hour primetime special at 7:00 pm EST, and mun2 will re-broadcast it at 9:00 pm EST. Mun2 will also air two previously produced I Love Jenni specials at 11:00 pm EST and midnight EST.

Thalía & Pampers Launch ‘Mi Musica, Mi Herencia’ Campaign

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Thalía is encouraging Latina moms to keep their cultural heritage alive through music…

The 41-year-old Mexican singer has unveiled the new online forum Mi Musica, Mi Herencia, designed to help Hispanic parents preserve Latino culture for their families through music.

The project, sponsored by Pampers, was launched with a special concert this week for young parents and expectant moms, who enjoyed a selection of all-time Latin music hits played by the Henry Mancini Orchestra at the University of Miami.

Thalía , the mother of 5-year-old Sabrina Sakäe and 18-month-old Matthew Alejandro, told Efe that being the campaign spokeswoman makes her happy “because for me, as a mother, what is most important is to give my kids all the best and that includes my Mexican heritage.”

The singer, who urges mothers to celebrate their culture “without losing your love for the country you’re living in,” asked the audience to upload a selection of musical memories onto Pampers’ Facebook page so it can be used to teach youngsters the value of Latino musical culture.

Thalía said she does the same with her kids, to whom she sings Pedro Infante songs, “which we can’t do without, plus of course mariachi and mambo, which I love.”

“My little boy loves mambo and my daughter, besides Justin Bieber, likes bachata – in our house we’re always singing,” said the artist, who has sold more than 40 million discs.

“As a singer it’s basic to preserve what I like to do, which is music, and also to remember my cradlesongs in Spanish,” Thalía told Efe in an interview, adding that at home “we only speak Spanish.”

Thalía Releases Her Brand New Single “Manías”

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

If you’ve been waiting for new music from Thalía, you’re in luck…

The 41-year-old Mexican singer has just released her brand new single “Manías.”

“’Manías’ is a very powerful track” shares Thalía. “It’s a song of mixed feelings and interpreting it filled me with indescribable emotions.”

The single is the first track from Thalía’s forthcoming album Habítame Siempre, which she previewed in front of some 1,200 special guests on September 21stin a private concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.

The event was recorded as part of a television special, as well as to be used to promote the new album.

Habítame Siempre is scheduled to go on sale on November 20th.

Thalía has been focused and dedicated to every detail of the album to ensure that it is the best performance of her career.

“Manías” is available on iTunes.

Anthony Shares the Mic with Tony Bennett on “Viva Duets”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Call it a meeting of the masterminds… Marc Anthony is blending voices with Tony Bennett on legendary singer’s latest project with some of Latin music’s biggest stars.

The 44-year-old Puerto Rican singer and the 86-year-old Bennett hit the studio recently to record their rendition of the classic swing song ballad, “For Once In My Life,” written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden for Motown Records‘ Jobete publishing company in 1967.

It’s all part of Bennett’s upcoming duets album, Viva Duets, which features the crème de la crème in Latin music, including the two-time Grammy-winner Anthony.

To promote the collaboration and one-of-a-kind project, Bennett has just released a special video, which features raw studio outtakes of the oh-so-talented singers in studio.

When it came to recording with a veteran like Tony, Anthony told ET Online, “The difficult part is to actually stand next to him and not fall short. You get to record with Mr. Bennett–don’t screw it up. You feel more exposed than ever.”

The Viva Duets album, which hits stores October 22, includes Bennett collaborations with Thalia, Christina Aguilera, Juan Luis Guerra, Romeo Santos and more.

Thalia to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame…

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Following in Shakira‘s footsteps… Thalia will be the next Latina singer to be making a permanent mark in Hollywood in the near future…

The 40-year-old Mexican singer/actress is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame sometime next year for her career as a recording artist.

During her 30-year career—as a member of the Mexican child group Din Din, a member of the Mexican band Timbiriche and as a solo artist—Thalia has sung in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese and Tagalog. And, she’s sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.

Along with Thalia, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced 23 other honorees who will be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, including Javier Bardem.

The 43-year-old Spanish actor, who won an Oscar for his role in No Country for Old Men, is being recognized for his work in motion pictures. Bardem, who is set to appear in the next James Bond film, one of only four actors and actresses selected to receive a star this go-round.

No word yet on when Thalia and Bardem will receive their stars.

Here’s a look at the complete list of 2013 Walk of Fame star recipients below.

Motion Pictures:
Rick Baker
Javier Bardem
Viola Davis
James Franco
Ron Howard
Helen Mirren

Television:
Simon Baker
Bryan Cranston
Ellen DeGeneres
Jane Lynch
Katey Sagal
Matthew Perry

Recording:
The Backstreet Boys
Jennifer Hudson
Jane’s Addiction
Janis Joplin (Posthumous)
New Kids On The Block
Usher Raymond IV
Thalia
Luther Vandross (Posthumous)

Live Theatre/Performance:
Olympia Dukakis
Penn & Teller

Radio:
Steve Harvey
“Shotgun Tom” Kelly

Hispanically Yours

Celebrating the Latino Influence

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