AP - Dec 10, 2008
Ricky Martin is showing off the first photos of his twin boys, who were born last summer to a surrogate mother. Photos of the Latin superstar and his sons Valentino and Matteo appear in the upcoming...
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LAS VEGAS (AP) Ricky Martin wants Hispanic immigrants to learn English, but not lose the language that links them to others in Latin culture. Music breaks borders, unites cultures. ... We have...
More »E! Online - Nov 9, 2007
Among the lessons learned at the 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards: Shakira might be better off without Beyoncé, Ricky Martin can still shake his bon-bon, Calle 13 was more than just a flash in the...
More »Reuters - Aug 29, 2007
Juan Luis Guerra, a veteran star with a flair for innovation, led the nominees for the eighth annual Latin Grammy Awards, organizers said Wednesday. Guerra's five nods included album of the year...
More »AP - Jun 21, 2007
Ricky Martin, Brooks & Dunn, Tim Robbins, Cate Blanchett, Angela Bassett, Howie Mandel and the late George Harrison are among the celebrities who will be honored next year with Hollywood Walk of Fame...
More »Reuters - Apr 28, 2007
The Latin boy band Menudo is coming back, and scores of teenagers turned out on Saturday to audition at the last of four nationwide open calls in hopes of becoming the next Ricky Martin. About 100 would...
More »Reuters - Apr 17, 2007
Fergie's cover of Heart's classic Barracuda and a duet between Eddie Murphy (as Donkey) and Antonio Banderas (as Puss in Boots) on Sly & the Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice...
More »Reuters - Feb 7, 2007
Scan the list of Latin nominees for Sunday s Grammy Awards, and you ll find it hews closely to those vying for Latin Grammys last fall -- with some exceptions. Though differing eligibility periods explain...
More »Reuters - Nov 21, 2006
Pop diva Mariah Carey, whose commercial success has not translated into awards show acclaim, was snubbed at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, despite scoring three nominations. The big winners this...
More »Reuters - Nov 2, 2006
Colombian bombshell Shakira and reggaeton newcomers Calle 13 of Puerto Rico dominated the seventh annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday in a show celebrating music from throughout the Americas and Spain...
More »Reuters - Sep 15, 2006
In the mid-1990s, a newcomer called Fey took the Mexican market by storm with a self-titled album geared toward the teen market. Like so many teen acts, Fey had her moment of fame, sold millions of copies...
More »Reuters - Aug 28, 2006
You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, Modern Times, shares a title with Chaplin s 1936 classic about automation, big business and...
More »Reuters - May 25, 2006
There s artistry to spare in contemporary Latin music. There s passion and spontaneity and an exquisite sense of momentum that, against all odds, continues to push the genre forward -- years after Ricky...
More »AP - Apr 27, 2006
While Angelina Jolie tops People s most beautiful issue, Jennifer Lopez graces the cover of the magazine s Spanish-language version. Lopez is on the cover of People En Espanol s annual 50 Most Beautiful...
More »Reuters - Mar 26, 2006
Spanish actress and singer Rocio Durcal, who found fame as one of Mexico s most popular folk singers, has died following a long battle against cancer, her family said on Sunday. Durcal, born Maria de...
More »AP - Feb 16, 2006
Never mind that country music is considered bedrock conservative, the unofficial red-state soundtrack. This year, some of country s most famous names are singing in movies with gay and transsexual themes...
More »AP - Feb 11, 2006
There s a hole in the middle of every medal at these Winter Olympics for a reason: to honor the open piazzas. So it only makes sense that the city square at the heart of Turin is already THE place to...
More »AP - Feb 3, 2006
If Willy Chirino wins his first Grammy, the award will probably go right next to the concrete block the Latin-music singer keeps in his home to remind him of another life-changing moment. The block...
More »Reuters - Jan 25, 2006
Ricky Martin s sexual fascinations may be dominating the media as of late, but it was a shower of solid-gold singles that marked his sold-out performance Tuesday night at Hollywood s Pantages Theater....
More »USRN - Jan 17, 2006
Ricky Martin has struck back at critics who have attacked his ability to run his humanitarian foundation because of controversial statements the pop star made about his sex life in Blender magazine. In...
More »AP - Nov 29, 2005
Singer Ricky Martin is teaming up with a U.N.-affiliated migration organization to fight the illegal trafficking of people in Colombia. Martin, from Puerto Rico, will support a campaign in Colombia...
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