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Ugly Betty`s America Ferrera talks about Hollywood`s attitude to Latinos

oscar — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:24:26 +0000

Ugly Betty star America Ferrera has spoken out about prejudice in Hollywood, admitting that she once dyed her hair blonde in a mock attempt to fit in. The 25-year-old actress made her comments in the latest issue of US magazine, Bust. She said: 'There was a part in this movie with this director who shall remain nameless… They were holding off on the female role, depending on if the male role was Latino or not.

At 84, Art Laboe’s an oldie but still a goodie

oscar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:02:55 +0000

The disc jockey smiles when he hears Juanita Santos' raspy voice. "Art," she says from her small town near Fresno, "I want you to tell my husband, Juanito, 'You're my Chicano king. I'm your booty- licious. I can't live without you. I'll never let you go.' And I want you to blow him a big kiss for me and play 'You're My Shining Star.' " "OK, Juanita. Here goes that kiss. . . . Muaah!"

Tucker: ‘Lopez Tonight’ premiere: ‘The revolution begins right now!’

oscar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:50:36 +0000

Well, not quite. George Lopez made his talk-show-host debut on Lopez Tonight with a bright, loud party that was neither revolutionary in format nor a laugh-a-minute, but it had a lot of energy and established a good mood. Ellen DeGeneres showed up early on, wearing pyjamas and a sleeping cap. The joke was that she was trying to sleep somewhere nearby and Lopez’s tumultuous band and audience were keeping her awake. Then she welcomed Lopez to the talk-show fold, said, “Everybody needs to be represented on television,” and had jello shots served to some folks near the stage. Well, Lopez did yell at the top of the show, “The revolution starts right now!,” didn’t he? Who knew it would come complete with jello shots?

Lopez adds Latino hue to late-night

oscar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:30:07 +0000

George Lopez has proved himself to be a concert headliner. The Richard Pryor disciple is equally popular on TV with his self-titled sitcom ending a healthy six-season run two years ago. His next challenge? The 48-year-old comic is launching "Lopez Tonight," a late-night talk show that takes some inspiration from early '90s fave "The Arsenio Hall Show." During a recent phone call, Lopez promised a party atmosphere and a possible guest star from the U.S. Supreme Court on his show, which premieres tonight.

Latin Grammys gives Calle 13 and other acts another spotlight

oscar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:31:50 +0000

Calle 13, the Puerto Rican half-sibling, alt-hip-hop duo, is a group that hardly needs more accolades to make its presence known. If not at the pinnacle of their careers, the stepbrothers René Pérez Joglar, the lead singer known as Residente, and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez, a.k.a. Visitante, surely are entering into Andean altitudes. Building on their huge Puerto Rican following, they've been playing to sell-out crowds in South America and the United States. Already a multiple Latin Grammy and one-time Grammy award winner, Calle 13 leads the pack of this year's Latin Grammy nominees with five.

“Balloon boy,” family, appear on national television

oscar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:55:38 +0000

The Fort Collins family whose experimental balloon caused a global sensation Thursday insisted this morning on national television that the incident was never a hoax and they all believed 6-year-old Falcon was aboard and in danger. The boy, his parents and his two brothers all appeared live this morning on national networks - CBS, NBC, and ABC — in interviews from their home. All the interviews touched on the question of whether the incident was staged, to garner publicity for the family who had made reality TV appearances earlier.

DUDAMEL: THE GREAT BROWN HOPE

oscar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:40:59 +0000

Aside from their musical brilliance, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Gustavo Dudamel would, on the surface, seem to have little in common. Salonen is the cool, cerebral Finn; Dudamel the hot, passionate Venezolano. But what they share is the experience of taking the reins of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at outrageously young ages — and the challenges that come with the prestigious appointment. The Philharmonic is betting on Dudamel to do more than lower the average age of the orchestra’s patrons — a big enough challenge in itself. The Dude is the Great Brown Hope in the biggest, brownest metropolis north of Mexico City.

Changing roles: Latinos on TV

oscar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:50:37 +0000

Twenty years ago, the main images of Latinos on television were those of gang member, maid and drug dealer. The number of roles for Latino actors were scarce; the number of Latinos working behind the camera even scarcer. “I’ve been acting since 1978 and I can tell you back then there were no Latinos on TV,” said Bel Hernandez, an actress and publisher of Latin Heat, a print and online entertainment magazine that showcases Latinos in the business.

Nelly Furtado embraces Latin roots with new album

oscar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:39:12 +0000

Singer Nelly Furtado is trying to cross over in a direction many artists don't ordinarily take. With "Mi Plan," the Grammy Award-winning singer is taping into a brand new market and fan base, almost a decade after she came to fame in 2000 with the single "I'm Like a Bird." While the Canadian-born singer -- whose parents are Portuguese -- has sung in Spanish before, "Mi Plan" is the first time she has recorded an entire album in Spanish, a language she said she learned as a teen. It's seems like a natural progression for Furtado, an artist often noted for diversity in her sound.

Latino rocker sees Havana gig helping U.S.-Cuba thaw

oscar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:09:45 +0000

Colombian rock star Juanes says a public concert he plans in Cuba next month could help further thaw U.S.-Cuban ties despite outcry from some Cuban exiles who accuse him of pandering to the island's communist rulers. Juanes, who lives in the United States, told the Miami Herald in an interview published on Wednesday he saw his scheduled September 20 concert in Havana's Revolution Square as a chance to promote reconciliation between Cuba and the United States, which have been ideological foes for nearly 50 years.