Shakira has packed her bags for a new television appearance — this time on ‘The Wizards of Waverly Place’ !
According to the Disney Channel, Shakira and comedian Jeff Garlin will guest star on the show Friday, April 16.
In the episode, titled “Dude Looks Like Shakira,” Alex, Justin and Max are shocked to discover their Uncle Kelbo (Jeff Garlin) has transformed into international music sensation Shakira after he failed to follow the Main Eleven Wizards Rules.
Jennifer Lopez is stepping in actress Goldie Hawn’s shoes !
According to Hollywood sources, Lopez has signed on to star in a remake of ‘Overboard,” the 1987 film featuring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.
The original centered on the wife of a socialite who falls off her yacht and develops amnesia. Her carpenter then convinces her that they are married and she is the mother of his four misbehaving sons.
Will Smith is said to be producing the remake with James Lassiter.
If and when ABC airs a revamped version of ‘Star Search,’ Paula Abdul won’t be there.
A trusting source close to Abdul told US Magazine the star has declined the show.
Earlier this week, Abdul spoke on the rumored deal via Twitter, telling fans:
“Once again, until you hear it from me, you can’t believe what you read 
Lots of love!”
Latinaroom: What was it like to be nominated for a Premios Lo Nuestro award for “Artist of the year” in the tropical genre?
Indio: To me it was…I guess the best way I could put it: the feeling of success. You know this is my first year out, and this was a soft release of the record so the world really didn’t get to hear the record in its entirety. But the industry recognized music and nominated me…to me I felt blessed.
Latinaroom: Did you do anything exciting or crazy when you found out?
Indio: Naw, not really…I didn’t really do anything as far as going crazy I just enjoyed it with the people that helped me get there. I went out and had a good time with the people that helped me get to that level.
Latinaroom: Tell me about the increasing popularity of your debut album “Taino De Puerto Rico Para El Mundo?”
Indio: It’s actually…you know not to sound conceited but it’s blowing me mentally…people are definitely riding the wave with me now as opposed to when we first started doing it; when you’re trying to break a new artist it’s difficult because you have to get known. Now, things are a little bit different…I walk into places and people are definitely recognizing the face and I let them hear just a little bit of what I’m coming with, with the album on my Facebook and Myspace. So they actually get to hear the rhythm and the sound and the voice that I’m bringing. There’s a lot of excitement…there’s a lot of positive buzz out there about me dropping it like it’s hot when we come out with this record. (more…)
Latin band Aventura continues to demonstrate that they are one of the music industry’s top rated artists, regardless of language. This week, New York’s “Kings of Bachata” once again held the #2 spot on the Pollstar/AP List of “Top 20 Concert Draws” – beating out big names like Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Jonas and John Mayor. Miley Cyrus currently holds the #1 spot.
To add icing on the cake, Aventura’s latest album “THE LAST” reached triple-platinum status in the Latin market. The album already produced four #1 singles.
Aventura will set more records this month as they become the latin artist to release it’s own game/App for the iPhone & iPod Touch. Open Mic: Aventura Is A Singing/Karaoke Game That Let’s Fans Sing Along With The Kings of Bachata On Hit Songs “Su Veneno” & “Un Beso” (With More To Come): iTunes App-Click Here (more…)
Award winning actor Antonio Banderas has been named a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador !
In his new role, announced Wednesday, Banderas will act as an advocate for disadvantaged families with the Millennium Development Goals, a set of eight globally agreed targets that seek to halve world poverty by 2015 by combating hunger, disease, illiteracy, environment degradation and discrimination against women.
“Poverty robs us of our potential as a people, preventing us from being all that we can be,” Banderas said in a statement. “This is why it is so important to mobilize all of our efforts to defeat it, especially if today we have the knowledge, the tools and the resources to do it.”
While Banderas has a lot on his plate, he plans to focus heavily on Africa and Latin America.
‘Glee’ star Jayma Mays has just been tapped for “The Smurfs,” Sony’s live-action/animated flick !
Mays joins Hank Azaria, who has been cast as the voice of Gargamel, Neil Patrick Harris and George Lopez in the flick.
It is believed that ‘The Smurfs’ will open in theaters sometime in 2012.
Shakira and Alicia Keys are slated to join several music acts worldwide for a just announced concert taking place in South Africa.
Set to take place in the township of Soweto for the first time, the concert celebrates the FIFA World Cup’s first event in South Africa, also including a performance from the Black Eyed Peas.
“We are thrilled to have a concert of such magnitude and performing talent raise the curtain on the first FIFA World Cup in Africa. It is testament to the universal and unifying power of football and music, and will start the competition off on the right note — of celebration,”FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke said in a statement.
Set to take place June 10, the concert will be held in a 30,000 capacity stadium and broadcast live to millions.
Proceeds from the concert will go to 20 Centres for 2010, FIFA’s official social campaign for the World Cup– aimed at achieving positive change in Africa through football.
African musicians including Benin-born diva Angelique Kidjo, Amadou and Mariam from Mali, South African group the Parlotones and Tuareg desert blues band Tinariwen will also perform.
Former Cheetah Girl/3lw member Adrienne Bailon covers the latest issue of Signature Magazine !
Inside the mag, which also includes a spread with Def Jam artist Fabolous, Bailon sets the record straight on life after 3LW and the Cheetah Girls and just what she hopes to accomplish as a solo artist.
AS previously reported, Bailon has inked a deal with Def Jam, with plans to release an album later this year.
Nicole Albino and Natalie Albino of NiNa Sky celebrated their 24th birthday at R Bar last night (March 16) in New York City. The twin music duo were joined by several friends including several DJ’s (DJ Soul, DJ Envy, DJ Stealth, Diplo and DJ Yani).
In other news, Nina Sky continues to have drama at their label. They recently took to Twitter to voice their frustrations. Read it here
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