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  • Jenni Rivera Honored by Gloria Trevi

    Jenni Rivera Honored by Gloria Trevi

    The late Latin Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actress Jenni Rivera was observed by Mexican pop singer/songwriter Gloria Trevi on the popular reality show A Toda Gloria. Rivera was a passenger on a plane that went down near Iturbide, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, in December, 2012. She was 43.

    Conspiracy theories surround the passing of Rivera. During her final performance, members of the audience were allegedly heard chanting “hoy la matan,” which translates to “today, they kill her.” Some have speculated that Rivera was murdered by drug cartels.

    During Trevi’s taping of A Toda Gloria for the December 7 episode, the Mexican pop diva honored her late friend from the Palace Hotel in downtown Manhattan. While donning a gilded crucifix around her neck, Trevi remarked, “We never planned for this to come out around the same time (as the anniversary of Rivera’s death), but it’s beautiful because the truth is that she’s a friend who always deserves a tribute from me. She was amazing with me – the least I can do is always be good to her.”

    Here Trevi channels Medusa and Eve, at once:

    During the show, Trevi speaks with Rivera’s eldest daughter, Chiquis Marin. Trevi offers Marin one of her songs, which she describes as being a “gift from heaven.”

    Trevi commented, “There were so many rumors (regarding Rivera’s death), which I think are false – with respect to Chiquis. I think the problem that Chiquis had was more that she had friends or relationships that her mother didn’t want her having.

    A Toda Gloria airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

  • Juan Gabriel Resting in Las Vegas ICU

    Iconic Mexican singer Juan Gabriel was rushed to a Las Vegas intensive care unit Monday after waking up with a fever and congestion. Gabriel, 64, was diagnosed with pneumonia, and has cancelled three dates of his “Volver” tour, according to a statement issued Tuesday from tour company publicity firm D. Baron Media Relations.

    Gabriel had performed a three-hour set at the Mandalay Bay resort Las Vegas Sunday night, and has so far cancelled performances scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Los Angeles, along with a Saturday concert in San Jose, California. Tour producer CMN Events plans to have the cancelled dates rescheduled by the end of the week, and Gabriel is set to play in Los Angeles on May 1.

    Gabriel, born Alberto Aguilera Valadez, is a six time Grammy nominee and has sold over 100 million records. In 1986, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley declared October 5 “The Day of Juan Gabriel,” and the singer also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Here is Juan Gabriel’s “Así Fue”:

    While Gabriel has established himself as Mexico’s leading commercial singer-songwriter, delving into in many diverse styles including rancheras with mariachi, ballads, pop, rock and disco, his work as an arranger, engineer, producer and songwriter throughout his career has brought him into collaboration with leading Latin artists including Rocío Dúrcal, José José, Luis Miguel, Rocío Dúrcal and Isabel Pantoja.

    Gabriel at Mandalay Bay in Vegas the night before falling ill:

    The singer seems to be in good spirits, assuring his fans that things are alright:

    Gabriel is expected to be released from the hospital within a few days. His “Volver” tour commenced early this month, and includes gigs in Houston, New York City and Miami. The show features Gabriel’s mariachi band, and a full orchestra on a 360-degree stage.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons

  • Ricky Martin Ends Four-Year Romance

    Ricky Martin Ends Four-Year Romance

    After four years together, Ricky Martin and his boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez have decided to go their separate ways.

    Martin first came out as a gay man in May 2010. “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man,” he wrote on his personal website. “I am very blessed to be who I am.”

    Last year, Martin spoke highly of Gonzalez in an interview with Vanity Fair. “I have experienced wonderful things with my partner. Complexity, understanding, and, at the same time, freedom, not being afraid that your partner is judging you. That is what I have found with Carlos,” Martin said.

    “We’re going on four years together … When I started the process with my sons, Carlos wasn’t in my life. He said: ‘I’m looking for a boyfriend, not a father with a family.’ And I said to him: ‘You’ve found a grown-up, full-fledged man.’ I created a family structure and if he didn’t understand he’d ask me questions and we were on our way. He has a really strong personality. He’s nobody’s puppet.” Martin is the father of 5-year-old twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, who were born via surrogate in 2008.

    Now, Martin’s rep has confirmed that the couple has decided to end their four-year romance. “Ricky and Carlos have mutually agreed to end their relationship but continue to be united by friendship and their shared experiences,” the rep said in a statement.

    On December 27, Martin tweeted: “Changes oh changes.” Was this statement foreshadowing the end of his relationship to Gonzalez?

    Image via Twitter

  • Celia Cruz Honored By Jennifer Lopez At AMAs

    The American Music Awards were full of entertainment this year, with one of the main highlights of the night being when Jennifer Lopez did a tribute performance to the “Queen of Salsa”, Celia Cruz.

    Cruz was a Cuban singer and would have celebrated her 88th birthday on Monday. She recorded over 78 albums throughout her lifetime, and was honored with countless awards. She stole the hearts of millions and was loved by Latin music fans all over the world. With her elaborate costumes and style, she developed an easily recognizable image.


    [Image via Wikimedia Commons]

    During an interview, Lopez talked about her special performance for the Salsa legend. “I felt very honored and a little scared, I don’t think there is anything better for this year’s AMA,” Lopez said. “I know that a lot of fans who will watch the show will know who she was, but we will also educate a lot of people reminding them of the impact she had in the music scene, not just in Latin American countries, but also in the United States.”

    Lopez incorporated many of Cruz’ songs including “Quimbara,” “La vida es un carnaval” and “Bemba Colorá.” As the crowd started cheering wildly, Lopez yelled, “Que viva Celia!” (Long live Celia!).

    [Image via Wikimedia Commons]