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The organizers of Latin Grammy awards revealed yesterday that Ricky Martin got four nominations for the album “MTV Unplugged,” while Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra got five nominations organizers of the awards said on Wednesday. The two singers are being followed by the Orishas, with three nominations, Colombian Aterciopelados, and Venezuelan Franco de Vita, and Miguel Bose and Daddy Yankee, having two each. Other celebrities who are included in the nominee list are Beyonce and Shakira, Ricky Martin, Calle 13, Ana Belen, Laura Pausini, Elvis Crespo, Amaury Gutierrez, Jose Luis Perales, Gustavo Cerati, Ivy Queen, and Sergio Reis.

The show is to be televised live from Las Vegas on November 8 on the Spanish-language Univision network, but till then here is a list of the nominations: (more…)

Reports say the pop celebrity Jennifer Lopez is in search for a female dancer to star in her new music video. The cast will start in New York on August 23 and the auditions could also be seen on the road to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas and Miami. Jennifer keen to fine the perfect girl to dance in her upcoming video of the first single single ‘Do It Well’ from her yet not released album. However, for those how are not in the area, could send a 30-second video to the website BecauseYoureHot.com.

In other Celebrity news, due to her Spanish-language album ‘Como Ama Una Mujer’, Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she will release her new English-language album in the autumn, titled ‘Brave’. Meanwhile, Lopez schedule is very busy she will go on tour with husband Marc Anthony in the US this fall in September and October.

According to the reports, the Celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will tour together? Anthony revealed it a recent interview with Billboard.com: “Jennifer has never toured. I’ve toured all my life. This is where I can step in and say, ‘Oh, my God, this could be fun,’ and introduce her to that world”. Anthony added that it is something Jennifer always wanted to do, but she’s never had the time. The Celebrity couple is seriously talking about going on the road this fall, putting together an amazing show.

Tickets will go on sale Aug. 10 for the first show in Atlantic City, N.J. on Sept. 29. A full list is expected to be revealed next week. Their tour decision reminds me of what not long ago, singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony revealed about wedding vow in 2004 - to avoid working at the same time, avoiding conflicting schedules, they can spend as much time as possible together.

In other Celebrity news, the couple is about to hit the big screen together in El Cantante, a biopic about salsa legend Hector Lavoe. Anthony also took care of the film’s soundtrack, set to be released July 24. The singer said he is really inspired to do another Spanish ballad album, and maybe also an English album in the future.

According to the news, The Black Eyed Peas shined at American Music Awards two days ago but not for being present at the event, but for receiving three awards, best rap/hip-hop album, best rap/hip-hop group, and best soul/R&B group. The event, which was held at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, had surprise appearance of Pop Celebrity Britney Spears (who was reportedly very upset with host Jimmy Kimmel who took a fake K-Fed, crated him up in a box, and threw him into the ocean, calling him a “no-hit wonder” ) and Clay Aiken. Among those who performed at this year American Music Awards were Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z and Nelly Furtado.

2006 American Music Awards full list of winners: (more…)

Here Pop Latin Celebrity Shakira feat Santana - Illegal. I’m not that impressed with the video but the song is very nice!