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2012-01-31T19:50:00.000-08:00

"We have been running our main website and our blog separately for over a year now and have decided to consolidate this blog into our website. This will allow our visitors to go only to one site and make access easier. You will still get the great content that you have come to expect and a lot more! It will be a work in progress but you can look forward to a re-vamped website at www.salsacircuit.com coming up in the next few months.

Thank you for continuing to support salsa and Salsa Circuit!"

Tony Dovolani & Val Chmerkovskiy Reveal Their Favorite DWTS Partners, Same-Sex Dancing

2012-01-26T05:35:00.000-08:00

Dancing With the Stars pros Tony Dovolani and Val Chmerkovskiy recently chatted with Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. It was pretty early in the morning for Val and he looked cold and sleepy (but still sexy). Tony and his amazing teeth always sparkle with energy.

Here are some highlights from the interview:

• Tony called Season 2’s Stacy Keibler (and George Clooney’s current squeeze) is his favorite partner of all time. Val has only danced on one season so far and, ironically, he got Elisabetta Canalis, George’s ex. “Thank you, George Clooney,” Val said. Later, Tony added a little diss to Elisabetta. Val said she was a tall, fit, beautiful model but — Tony jumped in, "there's a reason why they're models — don't talk."

• Tony talked about feeling like he embarrassed his dad when he “quit” on Kate Gosselin on Season 10. He’s never quit anything in his life and it was important to him to get back in the room and keep working.

• The two pros discussed the possibility of same-sex dance partners and Val noted that ballroom is a man and a woman creating a relationship between each other and that’s how it’s built. “Rick Perry, ladies and gentlemen!” Elvis joked. (Interestingly enough, Val danced with Carson Kressley for the Season 13 finale.) Val said Argentine Tango actually started out as a dance between two men. “They practiced outside the club in order to get good enough in order to dance with the main dame,” Tony added.

• Both Val and Tony said they’ve never hooked up with anyone on DWTS (which is good, since Tony is married) but Tony said he’s seen others hook up.

• Tony doesn't think DWTS viewers want to see "good TV" they want to see controversy and fights, etc. The radio hosts argue that IS good TV.

• They preview Maks’ Ballroom Birthday Bash being held this Friday. A lot of past DWTS stars will be coming, although they don't name names.

We just hope that we’ll see these two pros back in the ball room for Season 14!

Source: ElvisDuran.com

Rare picture of Ricky Martin snapped with his twin boys in New York

2012-01-26T05:21:00.001-08:00

Although he's highly focused on 'Evita,' the musical debuting April 5 on Broadway, and in which Ricky Martin plays Che Guevara, the father of two doesn't skirt his duties as a dad and takes advantage of every opportunity to spend time with his twin boys, Valentino and Matteo.

Just a few days ago, the Puerto Rican star was photographed with his boys, who are living with their father in the Big Apple, after dinner at Nello, an Italian eatery on Madison Avenue in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The image shows a paparazzi-conscious Ricky, who can't be bothered nor pressured, as he helps his twin boys into an SUV waiting outside the restaurant.

The singer has been keeping a kind of social media journal of his day-to-day details in New York, where he'll be living this year.

"Another great day in NYC. We went to the zoo (and froze) 1sauna and problem solved. I studied some music from 'Evita' and now Zzz. G'night my peeps," he said a couple of days ago.

He also shared insight into the Broadway musical, about which he said he tried on some of the costumes, that tickets were already on sale and referred to his castmates, too...

"I just met the entire cast of #Evita. Really talented people. And it has to be the sexiest cast on Broadway ;0)."

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Salsa Circuit Top 10 Latin Songs' Week of January 22, 2012

2012-01-26T05:10:00.000-08:00

1     El Verdadero Amor Perdona - Mana

2     Si Tu Me Besas - Victor Manuelle

3     Quedate Conmigo - Zacarias Ferreira

4     Lovumba (Prestige) - Daddy Yankee

5     Ayer - Enrique Iglesias

6     Telefono Ocupado - Luis Miguel del Amargue

7     Me Gustas Tanto - Paulina Rubio

8     Antes de las Seis - Shakira

9     Oye Mi Cuerpo Pide Salsa

10     En El Cielo No Hay Hospital - Juan Luis Gerra

8 Anti-Aging Makeup Tricks

2012-01-26T04:20:00.000-08:00

With all due respect to wrinkle cream, the right foundation or lipcolor can make you look younger — instantly. See for yourself with these super-fast solutions.

Try a pink pucker

"Everyone looks younger with cherubic rosy lips," says makeup artist Christian McCulloch, who works with Demi Moore and Naomi Watts. If you're fair, slick on a mauve-y rose shade such as Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, $7.49; for deeper skin tones, go with a bolder color like Berry Smoothie.

Apply a Natural Glow

If your skin seems dull, try a foundation with light-reflecting particles (they're tiny, so you won't look like a showgirl). "They hide flaws and make skin look radiant," says makeup artist Sonia Kashuk. Any formula labeled illuminating, brightening, or luminous will do the trick. Try Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation, $10.49.

Smooth lids with shimmer

A neutral-colored shimmery eye shadow is like Spanx for crepe-y eyelids: It gives the illusion of tautness. Use a powder — not cream — shadow one shade lighter than your skin, such as Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin (for light skin), Baked (for medium), or Smog (for dark), $17 each.

Use cream blush
Powder blushes, which sit on the skin's surface, can exaggerate the look of fine lines, "but cream formulas sink into skin to give a dewy finish," says Kashuk. Try the Illamasqua Cream Blusher, $24.

Brighten eyes with beige pencil

"Big, sparkling eyes convey youth and happiness," McCulloch says. No kidding! His trick: Line the inner rims of your eyes with a cream-colored eye pencil (we like Tarte Inner Rim Brightener, $18).

Laugh off lip lines

"When you apply lipstick so it has a crisp border, it draws attention to fine lines around your mouth," says Kashuk. Try lightly dabbing your finger around your lip line after swiping on your shade: It'll make the edges soft — and your smile juicier.

Airbrush skin with primer
It makes you look like you're always standing in flattering light, says makeup artist Maria Verel, whose clients include Diane Sawyer. "Primer blurs the appearance of uneven skin and fine lines, so your face seems smoother." Rub on a pea-size drop after moisturizing — even if you don't wear foundation over it. Verel likes Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer, $32.

Fight gravity with eyeliner

"After age 40, eyelids can start to droop at the outer corners," says Sandy Linter, a Lancôme makeup artist who works with Christie Brinkley. Her fix: Line your top lash line with a creamy black pencil, then use a pointed Q-tip to smudge the line slightly up and out past the outer corner "to create a subtle lift."

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Rumors Swirl of an Alleged Shakira & Pique Sex Tape

2012-01-24T06:20:00.000-08:00

Are Shakira and Piqué the new Kim Kardashian and Ray J? Rumors are swirling that there is a sex tape of the lovebirds getting down and dirty.

According to TV Notas, one of Shakira’s employees is blackmailing the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer. Allegedly, if she doesn’t pay up the large sum requested, the video will be released.

Shakira Shows Some Love to Boyfriend Piqué

The gossip site says that supposedly the employee taped Shakira giving Piqué oral sex.

There have been allegations in the past that “She Wolf” Shakira also made a sex tape with her former boyfriend of 11 years, Antonio de la Rúa.

Rumors of a sex tape with Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, with whom she recorded her hit single “La tortura,” also surfaced, but images of the video were never seen.

Shakira Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Shakira and Piqué began dating a few months after collaborating in the filming of the music video for her South Africa World Cup theme song “Waka Waka” (This Time for Africa.)

Soon after, there were reports that the two were an item, despite the fact that each had a significant other at the time.

Rumors that the two had split spread online in October, but Shakira’s team denied the allegations.

Rodrigo Beltrán, Shakira’s press manager in Colombia, said the rumor about the alleged breakup is “completely false.”

Shakira and Piqué Join Forces to Help the Community

“They are still together and are very well.”

Beltrán says he wanted to clear up the rumor, which had spread in various news outlets throughout Europe, Latin America and social networks.

Shakira tried to quash the rumors by sending Piqué a kiss via her Twitter account.

“Good luck to the Spanish national side and to my number 3, muah @3gerardpique. Shak.”

Rumors also cropped up that Piqué had been unfaithful to Shakira with another woman.

You can reach Alexandra Gratereaux at: Alexandra.Gratereaux@foxnewslatino.com or via Twitter: @GalexLatino

National UFO Reporting Center Plans To Turn ICBM Site Into Headquarters

2012-01-24T06:12:00.000-08:00

Over the Cold War years underground missile sites were built in the United States to house weapons to defend America from attack by outside forces.

In an odd twist, one such decommissioned site in Davenport, Wash., might end up becoming the future home of the National UFO Reporting Center.

For many years, the center's director, Peter Davenport, dreamed of relocating his organization in a missile site and even living there himself.

He explored several decommissioned ICBM sites in Washington state until someone decided to sell one in 2005: Atlas E Missile Site 6.

The site, shown in a 1960s image below, fell under the jurisdiction of Fairchild Air Force Base from 1961 to 1964.

"It was the first underground ICBM ... site in the U.S. arsenal, decommissioned in 1964," Davenport told The Huffington Post via email.

Considerable work is needed before this missile site will be ready for occupancy, he said, but meanwhile the work of the center goes on, from an office elsewhere in Davenport. Its role is to "receive, record, and to the greatest degree possible, corroborate and document reports from individuals who have been witness to unusual, possibly UFO-related events," according to its website.

With its phone hotline operating almost nonstop since 1974, the center has received tens of thousands of calls over the years from people reporting UFO encounters, especially from individuals wishing to remain anonymous.

When government agencies receive UFO reports that they either can't or don't want to handle, they often direct the reports to the center. The organization maintains a relationship with law enforcement agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration's traffic control centers, the National Weather Service, military facilities and even NASA.

Already since the start of this year reports have streamed in at a steady clip, according to the Mutual UFO Network, for whom Davenport has served as director of investigations of its Washington chapter.

Having worked as a Russian translator in the Soviet Union, a commercial airline pilot and a flight instructor, Davenport is a no-nonsense, level-headed investigator of UFOs, always weeding through the good from the bad.

"Based on my last 17 years of experience in collecting UFO sighting reports, I conclude that our planet is being visited, and visited frequently, by these objects we have come to refer to as UFOs," Davenport said.

While many people believe UFOs are alien spacecraft from somewhere far away, the truth is that, historically, the vast majority -- approximately 95 percent -- of UFO reports have been explained by conventional means. That would include misidentifications of aircraft or astronomical objects, weather-related phenomena and any number of other explanations.

But there's always been at least a 5 percent residue of UFO reports that have remained truly unidentified, as reported by numerous military personnel, including pilots and radar operators over many decades, according to previously classified UFO documents.

Davenport's center doesn't presume that all UFOs are extraterrestrial; he shares information gathered from his hotline with the public and many serious investigators to try and get to the root of each sighting report.

"I've seen many video clips on YouTube, and it's been disappointing, without exception," Davenport said. "The [principal] problem is the high frequency of prank videos, posted, apparently for no purpose other than to gain notoriety for the contributor," Davenport said.

Another major problem, according to Davenport, is the low quality of most of the clips.

We provided him some recent videos of objects said to be UFOs posted on YouTube and asked for his take on them.

This first video, posted on Jan. 4, shows an object over Buenos Aires.

"The object of interest is badly out of focus, so it is blurry," wrote Davenport about the photo. "We don't know whether the object is drifting with the wind or perhaps in another direction. I can't be certain what the object is, but I have no particular reason to conclude that it is a genuine UFO. It doesn't appear to exhibit any type of unusual movement that is often reported for genuine UFOs."

Another video posted Jan. 9 shows a triangular pattern of lights in the sky over Michigan.

Davenport wasn't impressed by this one, either. "The quality of most of the footage is particularly bad, given that the photographer is moving the camera so much and the object is rarely in frame," he wrote. "However, the object above the contrail does appear quite bizarre, perhaps moving in a non-aerodynamic fashion. It would be difficult to determine whether the object was real or whether it might have been added to the video afterward."

"Of the three videos, this is the one I would elect to investigate first," he said.

Davenport suggested that a person's predisposition toward UFOs can play a role.

"We are all subject to being victims of optical illusion, denial, self-delusion, etc. However, an experienced UFO investigator can usually determine fairly quickly how capable a witness a person probably is, which can say a great deal as to how reliable his or her report may be."

"I suspect that out of 100 telephone calls made to our hotline, probably only about 5 percent of them address sightings of genuine UFOs, i.e., extraterrestrial craft. That is a very rough approximation, however, and it would be impossible to certify how accurate the estimate is."

Within the scientific community, many might disagree with Davenport's assessment of what is the cause behind that 5 percent. One thing, for sure, Davenport seems to have plentiful reports to keep him busy, with more than 200 received in the first two weeks of 2012.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

Zoe Saldaña a real life hero

2012-01-22T21:20:00.000-08:00

Zoe Saldaña is playing a real-life hero, after she rushed to the aid of an elderly woman who was involved in a car crash this past Wednesday afternoon.

The 33-year-old Latina actress, from such hit movies as 'Avatar' and 'Star Trek', was driving through Culver City, California, when she witnessed a car crash. Zoe got out of her car and quickly ran over to assist the woman involved, who was bloody but conscious. Along with another man passing by (pictured with the white cap), she helped her from her vehicle to the curb.

Zoe then immediately dialed 911 and called for help. As they waited for the emmergency officials to arrive, she calmed the injured woman. According to reports, she seemed very concerned and caring. She also went back to the woman's car and took her purse and sweater back to her.

Even after the police and paramedics were attending the injured woman, she stayed to make sure she got proper care.

Good for Zoe! We hope many more people follow her Good Samaritan example!

By: Gustavo Heredia

Salsa Circuit Top 10 Latin Songs' Week of January 15, 2012

2012-01-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

1     Quedate Conmigo - Zacarias Ferreira

2     Lovumba (Prestige) - Daddy Yankee

3     El Verdadero Amor Perdona - Mana

4     Si Tu Me Besas - Victor Manuelle

5     Bailando Por El Mundo - Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata

6     Ayer - Enrique Iglesias

7     Me Gustas Tanto - Paulina Rubio

8     Vallenato En Karaoke - Elvis Crespo

9     Elvis Crespo Featuring Los del Puente

10     Oye Mi Cuerpo Pide Salsa

Good News for Conrad Murray: $100 Million Debt to Michael Jackson's Family Off the Table

2012-01-19T07:22:00.000-08:00

There's one less pipe dream on the books.

The prosecutors who won a conviction of involuntary manslaughter against Conrad Murray have withdrawn their petition demanding $100 million in restitution from the disgraced doctor.

No, not $100 million for them, of course, but for Michael Jackson's family.

MORE: Conrad Murray speaks out in his own defense

"We informed Judge Pastor that the Jackson family is not seeking restitution and asked that the matter be taken off the calendar" and there are no further hearings scheduled on the matter, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Jane Robison told E! News Wednesday.

In asking for the maximum sentence possible for Murray, Deputy District Attorneys David Walgren and Deborah Brazil also filed a statement of the Jackson family's purported monetary losses resulting from Jackson's death in 2009 at the age of 50.

Murray was indeed sentenced to the max, four years in prison, and had his medical license taken away in California (with the D.A.'s office expressing confidence that other states will follow suit), but apparently the prosecution and Jackson's family determined that the physician—who was in dire financial straits before his conviction—would never be able to pay up.

While he will likely spend less than two years behind bars due to chronic overcrowding in California's prison and county jail systems, Murray filed paperwork last month noting that he was pretty much bankrupt and couldn't pay $1.8 million in funeral expenses, let alone the $100 million.

L.A. Superior Court Judge ruled that the Jacksons were permanently waiving their right to restitution from Murray, though a wrongful death suit filed by Joe Jackson could still result in a financial judgment against him.

—Reporting by Baker Machado

Christina Aguilera Returns to Her "Raw" Roots For New Album

2012-01-19T05:08:00.000-08:00

Since the release of her wildly successful album Stripped, Christina Aguilera has been known for delivering raw lyrics about everything from heartbreak to domestic violence. Now the 32-year-old pop diva promises to return to her roots and reflect on her latest hardships for her upcoming album, which is currently untitled.

Is Christina Aguilera Coming Out With a New Single?

The Voice judge recently revealed in the show’s promo, "I'm recording my next album right now, and I'm really excited because I find myself in a very introspective stage of my life.” The “Not Myself Tonight” singer definitely has a lot of personal inspiration to draw on. In 2010, she announced her separation from husband, Jordan Bratman and father of their 4-year-old son Max. Shortly after she found new love and started dating boyfriend Matthew Rutler.

Aguilera adds, "I've learned so much, have experienced so much, in leaps and bounds. It's a journey of growth for me, continuously throughout my career. I'm excited to put it all down on paper through my lyrics and my voice."

We can’t wait to hear more! The new season of The Voice premieres on NBC February 5th.

By Sugey Palomares

Facebook Doesn't Ruin Relationships, People Do. [EXPERT]

2012-01-18T10:03:00.000-08:00

Facebook doesn't cause problems in a relationship; it brings to light problems that already exist.

I often hear people say, "Facebook ruins relationships." And I must admit, I absolutely loved that the last guy I dated didn't have an account. But Facebook doesn't ruin relationships. Neither do strip clubs, porn, or online dating sites. People ruin relationships.

While Facebook gives us an easy, casual way to get in touch with people, it doesn't make our choices for us. We need to take responsibility for our actions. We still decide what defines cheating in our relationships, and whether or not we will cross that line. We still decide how much attention we should pay to other people, and how much attention we are comfortable receiving. When I hear people blame Facebook, strip clubs, or anything else for the problems in their marriage, it reminds me of what is (in my opinion) one of the worst personality flaws: the inability to admit the truth. 3 Mistakes Women Make When They Suspect Cheating EXPERT

If your goal is to brush things under the rug and pretend everything in your relationship is fine, then by all means stay off Facebook. Cancel girls' night out. Stay away from any bachelor parties. Monitor each other's internet use, and check each other's phone. You know, just in case.

But if your goal is to have a solid, healthy relationship, one that is based on trust and commitment, recognize that any fears you have about Facebook in your relationship are deeper issues that should be worked through in counseling.

I've heard several people say that infidelity in their marriages ultimately served to strengthen the marriage. Clearly it was not the act of infidelity that improved the relationship, but the resulting attention paid to the relationship after the affair. Rather than wait or hope your fears never materialize, confront these fears early on. In a healthy relationship, you won't have to spend your time worrying about what your partner will do. And you won't worry that you'll be tempted to stray, either. You'll trust each other. You'll trust yourself.

Facebook is not the problem. Figure out what is, and work through it together.

By: Rebecca A. Marquis is the author of How to Be a Good Boyfriend: 34 ways to keep her from getting annoying, jealous, or crazy. amzn.com/145632411X

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Make Nice For Public Appearance

2012-01-18T09:49:00.000-08:00

At least the former couple seem open to being together for work!

Jennifer Lopez, 42, and Marc Anthony, 43, are together again... for work purposes.

The couple, who had a messy split in July, are now battling over custody arrangements for their 3-year-old twins. However, the pair appeared to be quite comfortable coming together for a public appearance promoting their Spanish reality competition show, O'Viva! Are Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony At War Over Their Kids?

According to Us Weekly, J. Lo looked "sexy in a blue leather dress with cutouts," and was helped by her soon-to-be ex-husband while ascending the stage. Anthony didn't look so bad himself up there with her. They were positioned near one another in director's chairs and their body language seemed to be comfortable. At one point, Lopez tapped on Anthony's arm a
nd he returned the tapping later on.

Regardless of their divorce, they seem like good friends, or at least comfortable enough to be in the same room. As we know, both have moved on to younger counterparts. Hey Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Has A Hot New Fling, Too!

According to Us, when asked by reports what it was like to work with Anthony again, Lopez said, "Same as it was any other time we worked together. We have a great time working together."

Good for them! They are setting a good example of professionalism for other broken couples who have to still work together.

Do you think you'd be able to work with your ex?

Photo Credit: Getty

A Man Who Cheated – Can He Ever Be Faithful?

2012-01-18T09:27:00.000-08:00

We know we caused a big commotion a few months back when we commented that in our opinion a man who cheated will do so again…with that same woman.

We’d like to set the record straight about that, and about all breaches of trust.

A man who cheated on a woman is unlikely to be faithful to that woman forever.

The reason for this is that there is something unfulfilling at the core of this relationship and the cheating is/was a symptom of that core mismatch.

We don’t think the situation is hopeless, however we do believe that dramatic changes need to happen in order for the relationship to survive.

This is not something that can change quickly or without effort. There’s a shift that must take place for BOTH parties to rectify and move on – TOGETHER.

If You Find That You Are With A Man Who Cheated, And He Is Begging Your Forgiveness And Wants To Stay…Here Are Some Parameters For You:

1. Do not rush to forgiveness.

Our emotions are so very important and they must be expressed in order to truly value ourselves.

Often times, we do not want conflict, and so it common to rush into forgiveness.

When we rush to forgiveness we devalue ourselves and our feelings.

We are saying to our partner that we are willing to deny our feelings in order to keep this relationship alive.

That is a recipe for anger and resentment.

    First, FEEL everything you are feeling.

    Express how you feel with “I” statements.

    Utilize all of the tools here on the blog that work with expressing your emotions authentically.

    It will be easy to stumble in blaming language, especially when you are angry and hurt.

    Your job is to express how you are feeling and to take responsibility for those feelings.

2. Take some space.

Ask him to stay at a hotel for X amount of time.

This is really okay.

You need space to feel your grief, anger, betrayal, etc and having him around the house is just going to make it worse.

You may be worried about losing him if you do this.

Just know that if he wants to save the relationship then he will be willing to honor this request.

If he isn’t willing to abide by your wishes then he probably isn’t worth keeping around.

To be honest, if you’re going to “lose” him, he’ll go regardless of your requests and your actions.

3. Honor how you feel.

Feel the pain of it and nurture yourself at the same time.

This may seem like a contradiction, however it is not.

    Take good care of yourself by doing things that allow you to feel whatever you are feeling in the moment.

    Take walks, hikes, bike rides, bubble baths… just be with yourself and allow those feeling to flow through you.

It may feel overwhelming at times, but you are capable of handling much more than you know.

When you try to avoid your feelings about a man who cheated and keep things under control then you are going to have trouble moving on from this event.

If you want to save the relationship, or if you want to be able to move on to another relationship, then you have to process your feelings around this event.

The goal is to move THROUGH your emotions not gloss over them.

4. Start practicing forgiveness.

Once you feel you have a handle on the grief, now start looking at forgiving him.

Start having some conversations with him and express how you are feeling in the moment (not about what was, but what is right now).

If he wants to make a go of it and you agree to do that (here is the very important part) – Really forgive him and move on.

To be in forgiveness means that it’s behind you. Open your heart to your man, and see him for who he is, and how you feel when you spend time together.

Trust is not on a dimmer switch. Either we trust someone, or we do not.

So if you’re going to go for it, jump in with both feet and TRUST!

If worry is something that comes up for you and it is making you anxious, work with a professional to get support for yourself.

It is important to have an outlet to discuss your worry (and let’s be honest, if this is where you are getting stuck – this pattern of worry has been holding you back in all areas of your life, and this is a great opportunity to release this old pattern that is not serving you.)

5. Set up the rules for moving forward.

Ask for what you need. Tell the truth.

It’s perfectly okay to say, “If this ever happens again, you will not have another chance. We will be done.”

Spell it out in your words, in your way – and here is the very hard part – HONOR THAT agreement!

What often happens is that we pick up where we left off in the relationship in a few months… and old habits are difficult to break…but not impossible.

Honor yourself by not falling into sacrifice in the relationship. Know what your needs are, express them, expect him to meet your needs.

6. Clearly explain what you expect from him.

He needs to take action to earn your trust.

Whether it is in learning to express his feelings and ask for what he needs, if you want him to seek help or if you want both of you to seek help, it is ok to ask that he take certain actions to show his desire to repair the relationship.

Hold him to these agreements. Be clear on what your deal breakers are and stick to them. It is important for him to know that there are consequences for his actions.

When you do this then there is no need to be snooping for things, or to be worried about what he may or may not do.

Be clear on what YOU are doing and, how you are feeling when you spend time with him.

Know the saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?”

This is most certainly true in relationship. This could be an amazing opportunity to re-engineer the relationship and create something fabulous!

Love and Abundance,
Orna and Matthew

Will Spanish Survive in America?

2012-01-18T08:39:00.000-08:00

Among many second and third generation Latinos the answer is, "No," making some wonder if Spanish will survive in America as more and more of us are born here.

Like many children of Latino immigrants, Alberto Padron learned Spanish straight out of the crib. “It was the only language spoken at home,” says the 37-year-old New Jersey native, whose mom and dad arrived from Cuba in the early ’60s. “No one ever sat down and taught me,” he adds. “My being bilingual is the natural consequence of being born bicultural and balancing two languages since day one.”

His teenage sons, on the other hand, had another experience growing up. Even though Padron and his wife, Angela, can easily hopscotch between both languages, the two boys only know English. “When you’re not thinking about it, that’s what you speak at home,” says Padron, who meets resistance when he tries to get them to switch to español. “Why are you forcing me to do this?” is the usual retort.

“I’m mostly disappointed in myself when my children’s ability to bond with our family is effectively crippled because Abuelita doesn’t speak English and the grandchildren don’t speak Spanish,” admits Padron, whose story points to a larger generational shift among American-born Latinos that raises concerns about the decline of our mother tongue and, as a consequence, the connection to our culture.

According to the Pew Hispanic Center, only 38 percent of third–generation Latinos—United States-born kids with foreign-born grandparents—are proficient in Spanish, compared to 79 percent of the second generation. “Some parents think they’ll be able to buck that trend, but they don’t understand how hard it is to raise a bilingual child in the United States,” says Ana Celia Zentella, Ph.D., a Mexican-Puerto Rican anthro-political linguist who studies the intersection between language and politics. “As soon as children see that there’s no need to talk to their parents in Spanish, they don’t.”

But Dr. Zentella, a professor emeritus at the University of California, San Diego, isn’t pointing fingers. “Parents shouldn’t be expected to do it on their own. They have so many other priorities when it comes to child rearing,” she says. “And many times the second generation feels like their own Spanish skills are weak and they’re reluctant to structure their child’s rearing around it.” The real problem, says Ana Roca, Ph.D., professor of Spanish at Florida International University, is the lack of bilingual education in public schools. “The United States does not give Spanish the importance it deserves,” says the cubana about the historical lack of funding for programs that help students maintain their heritage language. “The message is to learn English and forget about your mother tongue.”

But this loss of language across the generations cuts deeper than simply being unable to communicate with older relatives. It impacts Latino identity as well. “You can’t be a mexicano if you don’t know Spanish,” says Eugene García, Ph.D., a professor at Arizona State University whose family has lived in New Mexico since before it became part of the United States. “You don’t need to be proficient, but you need to know you can get by,” he adds. “Language is a key indicator that you’re part of a certain culture. Others will look at you and say, ‘You don’t speak Spanish? Then you’re not Mexican.’ ”

García’s controversial statement is something Richard Oceguera, a 42-year-old Californian of Mexican descent, has experienced firsthand. “Native speakers are resentful,” he says. “They’ll treat me like I think I’m better because I’ve become Americanized. Like I’m trying to be white. The way it comes across is as if I’m purposefully looking to slight my entire culture by not speaking Spanish. As if it was a choice for me. It wasn’t. My parents didn’t teach it to me,” says Oceguera, who has been studying the language for years in an effort to reconnect with his heritage, but still feels disconnected. “There’s a sense of separation,” he says.

Still, like Oceguera, many Latinos are embracing Spanish later in life as a way of reclaiming their roots. Among those is Destiny Lopez, a 36-year-old Chicana from Detroit, whose grandparents suffered discrimination when they first arrived from Mexico in the ’50s and didn’t raise Spanish-speaking children for fear that they would be marginalized. Growing up, Lopez had the traditions—mariachi music at family events, tamales during the holidays—but felt more American than Mexican. “There was a divide between those that spoke it and those that didn’t,” she says. “It’s frustrating that there’s something wrong with you, and that you’re perceived as less of a Latina because of that.”

Lopez, who has taken classes on and off for years, renewed her commitment with the birth of her daughter, Carmen. “I want to raise her bilingual, so that she’ll have more access to the culture. I now see the benefit of it in hindsight,” Lopez says. “I also want her to be aware of what the world around her is going to look like,” she adds, alluding to the latest Census reporting that Latinos make up 16.3 percent of the nation’s population at 50.5 million, a number that is projected to double by the year 2050.

Those figures don’t sit well with everyone, however, and fuel the kind of anti-Spanish rhetoric that makes its way into the legal system and exacerbates the loss of the language. Over 30 states have passed laws making English their official language, with Oklahoma persuading voters last year with the iconic military recruiting image of Uncle Sam emblazoned with the words, “This finger wasn’t made to press ‘one’ for English!” Dr. Zentella says, “There’s a big push communicating to all newcomers and people in general that the real American only needs one language.”

But that sentiment is not universally accepted across the United States. There are 440-plus public bilingual immersion schools that teach children English and their mother tongue, as well as how to appreciate both cultures. For example, Coral Way Bilingual K-8 Center in Miami teaches more than 1,500 students to speak, read and write in both English and Spanish, with subjects like math, science and social studies en español. “We’re performing at the same average and, in some cases, above schools that are not bilingual,” says the elementary school’s principal, Josephine Otero. “We have proven that our methods here at Coral Way do work, and that our students are successful and prepared to face the challenges ahead of them,” she recently told NPR.

Unfortunately, not everyone has access to schools like Coral Way—bilingual immersion is outlawed in California, Arizona, Colorado and Massachusetts—making it harder for the third generation and beyond to retain the language. But despite the trends, there is a steady influx of immigrants who may just keep the language alive. Every day, approximately 3,700 of us arrive in this country. “Their kids will be spoken to in Spanish and will learn Spanish,” asserts Dr. García. The key, he says, is “to override the power of English, which comes in everywhere else.”

Then you have Latinos like Oceguera and Lopez, who, no matter how many generations removed, prove that it’s never too late to learn the language. Perhaps Padron’s sons will follow that same path some day, for as Dr. Zentella says, choosing to become bilingual is a political act. “We as a community can make a major contribution to the United States by opening its linguistic, cultural and racial frontier,” she says. “[By speaking Spanish] you’re saying that the American dream isn’t dreamt only in English.”

--Grace Bastidas

The Best and Worst Dressed at the 2012 Golden Globes

2012-01-17T06:42:00.000-08:00

Golden Girls
From Natalie Portman's shocking pink dress to Charlize Theron's divisive fashion-forward frock, the hottest stars were out in full fashion force at the 2012 Golden Globes. Check out the night's most memorable fashion moments!

Jessica Alba in Gucci
Jessica Alba channeled feminine elegance at the 2012 Golden Globes. The stylish starlet was the picture of perfection in a beaded lavender gown that showed off her post-baby figure. Diamond baubles topped off this haute ensemble.

Lea Michele in Marchesa
Lea Michele turned on the shine in a silver gown with a daring peek-a-boo bodice and a sequined skirt. The queen of the red carpet pose accessorized the look with a bold green cocktail ring and dramatic smoky eye makeup.

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang
Sofia Vergara tapped into her bombshell image for the 2012 Golden Globes, showing off her figure in a textured mermaid gown by Vera Wang. She paired the navy blue gown with sleek and straight tresses and plenty of diamonds.

Mila Kunis in Christian Dior
Mila Kunis was probably contractually obligated to wear a Christian Dior gown, as she's currently one of the brand's spokesmodels. Thankfully, Dior suits her fine, although we prefer to see Ms. Kunis in bolder, brighter designs.

Sarah Michelle Gellar in Monique Lhuillier
All eyes were on Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2012 Golden Globes. The petite starlet wowed fashion critics in a blue and white watercolor-inspired gown by Monique Lhuillier (her daughter's suggestion, if you believe what she told Giuliana Rancic). She wisely opted for simple accessories and a high ponytail to show off the stylish peaked bustline.

Freida Pinto in Prada
Freida Pinto took a fashion risk in a teal Prada frock. The style chameleon added some serious shimmer to her look with a bold gold and diamond necklace and an understated box clutch.

Jessica Biel in Elie Saab Couture
Jessica Biel donned a lacy white Elie Saab frock at the 2012 Golden Globes. The long-sleeved look was a demure departure from Jessica's normally sexy gowns. Perhaps Jessica will opt for a similar look at her impending wedding to pop sensation Justin Timberlake?

Salma Hayek in Gucci
Actress Salma Hayek was a glittering goddess in her black-and-gold Gucci gown, accessorized with a satin box clutch and oversized gold earrings. Hayek upped the glam factor with her ombre-hued hair styled in big, bodacious curls, leaving her neckline almost fully covered.

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace
Angelina Jolie was typically radiant in an extremely sultry satin gown by Atelier Versace. Jolie appears to be trying to undo her reputation as a chromophobe, as the dress featured a gorgeous pop of bright red at the neckline. A simple, elegant bun, bright red lips and diamond studs pulled the look together.

Kelly Osbourne in Zac Posen
Kelly Osbourne opted for bold color at the 2012 Golden Globes. The Fashion Police star donned a classic Zac Posen-silhouette that showed off her new petite figure. Kelly finished off the look with her controversial gray hair.

Madonna and Elton John Are Not Friends

2012-01-17T06:10:00.000-08:00

Madonna had a surprise win for Best Original Song at the 2012 Golden Globes last night, beating out the likes of Elton John, Chris Cornell, and Mary J. Blige with her tune "Masterpiece," written for her upcoming film W.E.

Elton dished out some serious side-eye during the Queen of Pop's acceptance speech, and his husband, David Furnish, took to Facebook to voice his outrage over Madge's win. Call these two warriors in the name of Gaga. It's getting personal!

Also in music news, Justin Bieber celebrated the five-year anniversary of his old YouTube channel, Willow Smith tamed the crazy for the BET Honors show, and Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony reunited to make that money.

• Elton John is one of those guys who can't help but reveal exactly what he's thinking with his face. He's just too expressive. As such, his reaction to Madonna's Golden Globe win on Sunday night was hilarious—but not nearly as biting as his husband's.

On Sunday night, David Furnish let it all out on Facebook, ranting:
Madonna. Best song???? F**k off!!! Madonna winning Best Original Song truly shows how these awards have nothing to do with merit. Her acceptance speech was embarrassing in it's narcissism. And her critisism of Gaga shows how desperate she really is. The vitriol couldn't have been helped by the fact that earlier in the evening, John had told Carson Daly that Madonna didn't have "a f**king chance" of winning in their category, presumably because he's angry about all the crappy press Madonna has thrown Lady Gaga's way of late (remember, dear reader, that Lady Gaga is godmother to Elton John's son).

Madonna hasn't responded to Elton's or his husband's barbs, although it's certain that she will: She's got a movie to promote and an album to sell.

Source: Zimbio

Dance yourself fit!

2012-01-16T21:44:00.000-08:00

If you're looking for a new activity that's fun, social and calorie-burning, you sound like you're ready to dance yourself fit!

With 2012 being the year of the olympics, everybody everywhere is on a mission to get fit and boost their health and wellbeing. Unlike tedious running on a treadmill or pedalling on a bike, dancing is a form of exercise that requires no clock watching or strenuous motivation.

There are plenty of different types of dancing that can help you get fit but also leave you with an energy boost and a smile on your face!

Zumba - The latest dance trend that's captured the nation, Zumba fitness really is a fantastic way to get fit. The routines are easy to pick up and an hours session seems to fly by, leaving you buzzing and already excited for next weeks class. And the good news is you can burn up to 500 calories in one session! Great fun for all ages - last week my class ranged from 13 year old girls to 60 year old women!

Dvds - Especially just after Christmas there are tons of workout dvds available. The ministry of sound ones are really good and hard working and then there's all the celeb offerings to choose from. If you're body concious and could rather get fit in your own time in your own company, then these are the way for you. The thing I've found about doing a home workout dvd is as soon as one section ends and another begins, you nip to refil your water and take a breath and sometimes don't commit to finishing the whole hour. Another negative is there's nobody around to see you miss out a couple of the exercises, if you were in a class filled with other people, you might find the motivation to keep going.

Strictly - Just from indulging in watching Strictly Come Dancing every Saturday night we all think we can effortlessly do the Salsa or the American Smooth. They're easy right? If you fancy your hand at becoming a dancing pro like the stars on your screen, book into a professional ballroom class with your partner. You'll match Vincent and Flavia in no time!

Wii - Great for partys, family gatherings, time with the kids, or just playing on your own, the Wii is a great form of exercise if you take advantage of it. Games such as Just Dance and the Wii fit are there to provide a fun way of getting fit.

Aerobics - Not for everyone as some people prefer exercising on their own but going to an aerobics class with a qualified instructor is helpful because you can't get fed up half way through and quit (like you can at home) and you know you've got a professional teaching you so it really will be a good workout for your muscles! If you start in a beginners class, don't worry about not knowing the moves or getting out of breath, look around for support and every other person in the room will be the same as you.

Alexandra Baracska

2012 Golden Globe Awards: Full List Of TV Winners

2012-01-15T21:07:00.000-08:00

The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards air tonight, celebrating some of the best of the last year’s film and television. We’re live-blogging the event and updating the winners. You can join in on the fun and weigh in with your opinions live as it all plays out. How will Ricky Gervais do as host this time around? Will our favorites take home awards? Who’s

The Golden Globes are airing tonight (Sunday, January 15th) on NBC (or in the U.K. - Sky Channel 151), starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. We do not have any information on where it’s streaming online, if at all.

BEST TV SERIES, DRAMA
American Horror Story, FX
Boardwalk Empire, HBO
Boss, Starz
Game of Thrones, HBO
Homeland, Showtime

BEST TV SERIES, COMEDY
Enlightened, HBO
Episodes, Showtime
Glee, Fox
Modern Family, ABC
New Girl, Fox

BEST ACTOR, DRAMA
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Brian Crantson, Breaking Bad
Kelsey Grammer, Boss
Jeremy Irons, The Borgias
Damian Lewis, Homeland

BEST ACTRESS, DRAMA
Claire Danes, Homeland
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge
Callie Thorne, Necessary Roughness

BEST ACTOR, COMEDY
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
David Duchovny, Californication
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Thomas Jane, Hung
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes

BEST ACTRESS, COMEDY
Laura Dern, Enlightenment
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

BEST MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Cinema Verite, HBO
Downton Abbey, Masterpiece PBS
The Hour, BBC America
Mildred Pierce, HBO
Too Big To Fail, HBO

BEST ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey, Masterpiece
Idris Elba, Luther
WIlliam Hurt, Too Big To Fail
Bill Nighy, Page Eight
Dominic West, The Hour

BEST ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Romola Garai, The Hour
Diane Lane, Cinema Lane
Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey
Emily Watson, Appropriate Adult
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Paul Giamatti, Too Big To Fail
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Tim Robbins, Cinema Verite
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Evan Rachel Wood, Mildred Pierce

FILM CATEGORY

BEST DRAMA
The Descendants
The Help
Hugo
The Ides of March
Moneyball
War Horse

ACTOR (DRAMA)
George Clooney - The Descendants
Leonardo DiCaprio - J. Edgar
Michael Fassbender - Shame
Ryan Gosling - The Ides of March
Brad Pitt - Moneyball

ACTRESS (DRAMA)
Glenn Close - Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis - The Help
Rooney Mara - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton - We Need To Talk About Kevin

BEST MUSICAL OR COMEDY
50/50
The Artist
Bridesmaids
Midnight in Paris
My Week with Marilyn

ACTOR (MUSICAL OR COMEDY)
Jean Dujardin - The Artist
Brendan Gleeson - The Guard
Joseph Gordon-Levitt - 50/50
Ryan Gosling - Crazy, Stupid, Love
Owen Wilson - Midnight in Paris

ACTRESS (MUSICAL OR COMEDY)
Jodie Foster - Carnage
Charlize Theron - Young Adult
Kristin Wiig - Bridesmaids
Michelle Williams - My Week with Marilyn
Kate Winslet - Carnage

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
The Flowers of War (China) - Zhang Yimou
In the Land of Blood and Honey (Bosnia) - Angelina Jolie
The Kid With a Bike (France) - Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne
A Separation (Iran) - Asghar Farhadi
The Skin I Live In (Spain) - Pedro Almodóvar

ANIMATED FILM
The Adventures of Tintin
Arthur Christmas
Cars 2
Puss in Boots
Rango

SUPPORTING ACTOR
Kenneth Branagh - My Week with Marilyn
Albert Brooks - Drive
Jonah Hill - Moneyball
Viggo Mortensen - A Dangerous Method
Christopher Plummer - Beginners

SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Bérénice Bejo - The Artist
Jessica Chastain - The Help
Janet McTeer - Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer - The Help
Shailene Woodley - The Descendants

DIRECTOR
Woody Allen - Midnight in Paris
George Clooney - The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius - The Artist
Alexander Payne - The Descendants
Martin Scorsese - Hugo

SCREENPLAY
Michel Hazanavicius - The Artist
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon & Jim Rash - The Descendants
George Clooney, Grant Heslov & Beau Willimon - The Ides of March
Woody Allen - Midnight in Paris
Aaron Sorkin & Steven Zaillian - Moneyball

ORIGINAL SCORE
Ludovic Bource - The Artist
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Howard Shore - Hugo
John Williams - War Horse
Abel Korzeniowski - W.E.

ORIGINAL SONG
"Lay Your Head Down" - Albert Nobbs
"Hello Hello" - Gnomeo and Juliet
"The Living Proof" - The Help
"The Keeper" - Machine Gun Preacher
"Masterpiece" - W.E.

CECIL B. DEMILLE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Morgan Freeman

Jay-Z, Beyonce baby sets New York abuzz

2012-01-11T06:23:00.000-08:00

New York was abuzz Tuesday over the birth of baby girl Blue Ivy to one of the Big Apple's most glamorous couples, rapper Jay-Z and R&B singer Beyonce.

Curious onlookers and TV satellite vans staked out Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan's posh Upper East Side, waiting for a glimpse of Blue Ivy Carter, born Saturday, and her proud parents.

However, the rap mogul, the Grammy winning former Destiny's Child star, and their A-list tot slipped past waiting paparazzi with a motorcade of black SUVs at 1:30 am, the New York Daily News reported.

Jay-Z, originally Shawn Carter, released a newly recorded song "Glory" with a little accompaniment from his crying daughter, and New York tabloids celebrated with front-page spreads.

"RAPA BYE BABY," the New York Post splashed across a picture of the parents. "SONG OF JOY," chimed the rival News.

As befitting a celebrity, Blue Ivy was also at the center of her first controversy.

Local media reports said some staff at Lenox Hill and fellow patients were angry at the way the celebrity family had taken over swaths of the facility for private use.

A man from Brooklyn said he'd been unable to access his own baby in intensive care because of the invasion by Jay-Z's security team.

"People don't need to be treated like this when dealing with sick children," Neil Nash-Coulon told CBS television Monday.

"You can't cordon off the (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). These are small newborns who need care, and you're just going to take over the hospital like you own it?"

The hospital hit back in a statement decrying "misinformation," and said: "We have made every effort to ensure minimal disruption to other families experiencing the birth of their own children over the past three days."

According to the Daily News, the dead-of-night departure was no less disruptive than the hospital stay, with SUVs blocking traffic as part of an elaborate maneuver to protect the celebrities, who traveled in a large van with blacked-out windows.

Ignoring the grumbling, Jay-Z and Beyonce issued a statement to US Weekly saying: "Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven."

Jay-Z's best statement, though, came accompanied by music.

On the track "Glory," which is announced "featuring B.I.C," Jay-Z reveals that previously his wife suffered a miscarriage.

"Last time the miscarriage was so tragic/ We was afraid you disappeared but nah/ baby, you magic."

Jay-Z calls Blue Ivy "my greatest creation" and "everything that I prayed for."

In addition to Blue Ivy's vocal contribution in the song -- some gentle baby crying -- the lyrics reveal that the newcomer is already working on her moves.

"Your mama said that you danced for her/ Did you wiggle your hand for her?"

Jay-Z was head of Def Jam records and has sold more than 35 million albums as a rapper since 1996.

Real Women Have Curves: 8 Voluptuous Latinas Whose Hips Don't Lie!

2012-01-11T05:58:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Xtina. Every once in a while, a celeb gets real about what a real woman looks like, public pressure be damned. This weekend, the singer told reporters that the “massive scrutiny” about her not-stick-thin weight would not be keeping her from feeling good about herself and her curves. "As long as I'm happy in my own skin, that's all I need," she said. "I have a boyfriend that loves my body. I love my body.” Amen, hermana!

Here are Latina celebs who have rocked figures that defy Hollywood’s obsession with hollow cheeks and prominent ribs:

Christina Aguilera

The recently divorced mom is sporting a bigger size these days, and we think she carries it well, especially because she’s happy with it. "I've been on all spectrums," she told reporters recently. "I've been in this [business] for a long time. I came out on the scene when I was 17 years old. You can never be too much of anything. You can never be too perfect, too thin, too curvy, voluptuous, this, that. I've been on all sides of the spectrum as far as any female in this business. "As long as I'm happy in my own skin, that's all I need," she said. "I'm happy with where I'm at. I have a boyfriend that loves my body. I love my body.”

Jennifer Lopez

Her big booty is the first thing that made her famous. Lopez did the smart thing —worked on making it a bit more proportional to her body, but she managed to keep her curves (muscular thighs included) intact. As her recent performance in a bodysuit proved, she’s not ever going to try to be Kate Moss.

Sofia Vergara

To see Vergara on the red carpet is to see a walking ad for voluptuousness. With a killer hourglass figure, Vergara always looks confident, womanly and flat out gorgeous.

America Ferrera

The girl who starred in Real Women Have Curves and Ugly Betty landed on many a magazine cover and tabloid do-list exactly because her Betty character and her real-life, real-chick looks and body type are so relatable.

Salma Hayek

She may be tiny (only 5’2), but Hayek has curves for miles, from prominent bust (rumored to be add-ons) to tiny waist to full hips, which she never, ever hides.

Evelyn Lozada

If you don’t have them, get them, or so the saying goes. Rumor has it that the Basketball Wives star’s fiancé, footballer Chad Ochocinco, paid for her to get butt implants. Whatever the case, Lozada has a rocking body that emulates great bombshells of vintage Hollywood.

Sarah Ramirez

Sarah Ramirez graced Latina’s cover in her undies, testament to her liberated love of her plus-size body. She might have grown up with being told that her figure was, well, too much, but she’s clearly comfortable with it now.

Raquel Welch

A lifelong bombshell whose dangerous curves first sashayed into Hollywood in the 1960s, at age 71 Welch remains the Latina that young most want to look like when they’re older: unabashedly sexy.

Kobe Bryant Cheated on Latina Wife With Multiple Women, Reports Say

2012-01-11T05:06:00.000-08:00

The wife of Kobe Bryant filed for divorce from the Lakers superstar after catching him cheating on her, according to a TMZ report Sunday night that cited sources directly connected to the couple.

The five-time NBA champion was reportedly busted after the wives of his teammates told Vanessa Bryant of the player's increasingly frequent infidelities, TMZ sources said.

They claimed that the star player had told his fellow ballers of his indiscretions, and they in turn told their wives.

The report also said Vanessa had caught her husband with "multiple women" over the years, but she felt the latest alleged incident was the final straw.

Vanessa, whose parents are both Mexican, was not believed to have been a favorite of Kobe's parents. Joe Bryant, Kobe's dad, had reportedly turned his back on the relationship because the family did not approve of Vanessa. It's been widely reported that his parents weren't crazy about him marrying a Latina and not an African American.

Bryant, meanwhile, was being linked to one of socialite Kim Kardashian's best friends, according to RadarOnline.

The website cited unconfirmed reports that the 33-year-old had been on very friendly terms with 27-year-old Carla DiBello for the past two years.

DiBello, a producer on the reality TV series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "Kourtney and Kim Take New York," has been close friends with Kardashian for a while, traveling around the world with her on work trips.

Prior to becoming a producer, DiBello worked as Steve Wynn's assistant at his hotel casino in Las Vegas, as well as in other posts in the hotel industry.

Vanessa Bryant, who has two children with the star, filed for divorce Friday in Orange County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.

Kobe Bryant has already moved out of the couple's mansion in Newport Coast, Calif.

Vanessa Bryant stuck by her husband in the infamous press conference, pictured above, when he was accused of sexually assaulting an employee at a Colorado hotel in 2003. The NBA star admitted to having sex with 19-year-old Katelyn Faber but denied assault. The criminal case was dropped, and a civil suit filed by the woman was later settled out of court.

The fate of her $4 million diamond ring, an apology gift given to her in 2003 from her soon-to-be ex-husband, is to be determined.

Fox News Latino contributed to this story.

Salsa Circuit Top 10 Latin Songs' Week of January 8, 2012

2012-01-11T04:34:00.000-08:00

1     Aires De Navidad N'Klabe

2     El Verdadero Amor Perdona - Mana

3     Lovumba (Prestige) - Daddy Yankee

4     Ayer - Enrique Iglesias

5     Tengo Ganas - Ambar

6     Tu Mirada - Reik

7     Quedate Conmigo - Zacarias Ferreira

8     Bailando Por El Mundo - Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata

9     Maquina del Tiempo - Tito El Bambino ft. Wisin & Yandel

10     Antes de las Seis - Shakira

Jennifer Lopez gives Marc's new romance her blessing? (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

2012-01-08T21:54:00.000-08:00

Marc Anthony told the world Wednesday of his new girlfriend, Shannon de Lima, on his Twitter page. Among our followers' comments, many think that Marc is simply responding to Jennifer Lopez parading her new boyfriend, Casper Smart, in public -- even on set of their reality show.

In spite of that, far from waking any jealousy Jennifer may have, the pop diva actually wrote a message seemingly aimed at Marc, tweeted at around the same time her ex-husband and father of her two children announced his new romance.

"You know quite well, deep within u, that there is only a single magic, a single power, a single salvation&that is called loving. #words2liveby," Lopez wrote.

Remember that although the couple has been separated for months, there hasn't been an official divorce announcement. On Jan. 28, Lopez and Marc also roll out their reality series '¡Q' Viva! The Chosen,' hosted and produced by them, in which they seek out the best in Latino talent from some 21 countries. The show airs on Univision in the U.S.

Do you think the love between Jennifer and Marc is still strong, despite their respective new romances?

Salsa Circuit Top 10 Latin Songs' Week of January 1, 2012

2012-01-06T03:21:00.000-08:00

1 El Verdadero Amor Perdona - Mana

2 Lovumba (Prestige) - Daddy Yankee

3 Ayer - Enrique Iglesias

4 Aires De Navidad
N'Klabe

5 Tu Mirada - Reik

6 Pa que me Mires - Wason

7 Si Tu Me Besas - Victor Manuelle

8 Maquina del Tiempo - Tito El Bambino ft. Wisin & Yandel

9 Adios - D'Mingo

10 El Poeta - Chino & Nacho