The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were chalk full of live performances last night, but very few awards were actually given during the 3 1/2 hour live show. Of those that were given, Ricky Martin and Juanes, both presenters, looked quite dapper while doing so!

Arguably the biggest award of the night, Album of the Year, was presented to Taylor Swift by none other than Carlos Santana!

Not to worry, we've got the Latin winners from the night right after the jump!

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When it comes to promoting la paz, no hay ningún artista como Juanes.  He definitely personifies peace in the music industry.  The fact that he was just awarded el Premio Nacional de la Paz en Colombia este fin de semana is just the cherry on top, as far as we're concerned.

El cantante was honored due to his involvement with his organization Fundación Mi Sangre, as well as his continued support for victims of war and minefields, and, of course, his Paz Sin Fronteras concert series, which has taken place in the disputed border between Colombia y Venezuela, and most recently, en Cuba.

De verdad, este premio está muy bien merecido!  Felicitaciones Juanes, and keep up your good work!  [Caracol Radio Colombia]

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Los protagonistas de Isa TKM, María Gabriela de Faria y Reinaldo "Peche" Zavarce, were on the red carpet yesterday in Bogotá, Colombia, hosting the pre-show for this leg of Los Premios MTV 2009. And they definitely had their hands full with all the super estrellas on the scene... Among the biggest names attending were Alejandro Sanz, Juanes, y no podía faltar our favorite Colombian "Loba," Shakira!

We're sure Maria Gabriela and Peche did a great job en la alfombra roja, and they even hit the stage during the show to introduce new Australian sensation The Veronicas! Make sure to catch los interpretes de Isa y Alex on all new episodes of Isa TKM every week day at 5pm, solo por MTV Tr3s.

This year's multi-city awards show is comprised of star studded events in México, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, and the big finale will take place in Los Angeles, California this Thursday, October 15th. And you can only catch this espectáculo live on MTV Tr3s at 10pm EST.

We'll see you there! [MTV LA]

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We recently reported that Placebo, Jesse & Joy, and Panda will be rocking the house at Los Premios MTV Latin America 2009, along with Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio, y el duo de la historia Wisin y Yandel. But we've got even more juicy ingredientes para esta sopa!

Hip Hop mogul 50 Cent, we repeat, 50 Cent will be hitting el escenario in Los Angeles! What what?! Oh yes!!

And that's not all, there are other hot new additions: international sage of the turntables DJ David Guetta with R&B singer and actor Kelly Rowland will also be performing live at Los Premios!

Quieren más? The multi-city event will feature even more música desde Bogotá, Colombia, from breakout stars The Veronicas, y los Colombianos Doctor Krapula and Fanny Lu! Esta fiesta va a estar buenisima!

Additional appearances will include iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove, Paris Hilton, The Hills' Audrina Patridge, and on location in Colombia, nada más y nada menos que Juanes! We're sure Nelly Furtado's night is made what with all her best collab partners partaking in the same show [René from Calle 13 will be her co-host]!

You already know the main headliners, but here's a bit about those that may be new to your ears...

Desde Australia come The Veronicas, headed by las gemelas Lisa and Jessica. The band is mostly recognized for their platinum-selling single "Untouched," and their song "4Ever" was featured in the Amanda Bynes comedy She's The Man.

Doctor Krapula is an alternative Rock Band based out of Bogotá, Colombia. The band has been around for over a decade, and boasts multiple music awards including 3 previous Los Premios MTV nominations.

Gente, you may need to DVR this one so you can replay it over and over... Don't miss Los Premios MTV Latin America 2009 airing LIVE on MTV Tr3s October 15th at 10pm EST!

Juanes shared a photo of his new bebé with wife Karen Martinez via Twitter. Dante is the third addition to their family, their first son, and he shares a name with their perrito... Yep.  He'll have big sisters Luna and Paloma to teach him how to get around... and how to play nice with the girls! But we're sure being the son of Juanes will make that a whole lot easier.

He looks like daddy already, verdad? Enjoy!!

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In these tough times, it can’t be easy being the President of the U.S., but every once in a while… we think it must be nice, Señor Obama!

It's no secret that our Presidente loves him some música, but we're especially glad he's all about getting his Latino groove on! So far, he's had Shakira sing for him, and he's taken on the spotlight himself to sing for Marc Anthony at the CHCI 32nd Annual Awards Gala (it was only Happy Birthday, but it still counts!). We've also heard that Juanes and Olga Tañón will be paying him a visit soon, but the biggest news… drumroll please…

La Casa Blanca will be opening its doors for a special performance by el grupo Aventura, this October 13th! MTV News will be there to get the scoop, so look out for the exclusive coverage on MTV Tr3s!

Does President Obama know how to dance bachata? We can't wait to find out!

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With his historical performance alongside other major artists this past Sunday in Cuba, Juanes (our favorite Colombian goodwill guru) caught the world's attention through his Paz Sin Fronteras concert that brought together 1.2 million Cubans on their home turf. There hasn't been a gathering this huge at Revolution Square desde la visita del Papa en 1998!

Paz performers included Miguel Bosé, Olga Tañón, and a selection of Cuban artists including Yerba Buena and Orishas, to name a few.  Even los Cubanos en Miami got to enjoy a live broadcast of the show.

Clearly, Juanes knows how to use el poder de la música to unite people por una causa.  Following the success of his Paz Sin Fronteras concierto, Juanes has been invited by the U.S. to be a featured performer at The Clinton Global Citizens Awards Ceremony in New York today, along with another talented do-gooder, Alicia Keys. Award honorees, including music producer and humanitarian Quincy Jones, have taken initiative to make positive changes por todo el mundo, so we know Juanes will fit right in.  Maybe he can convince Miss Keys to join his next Paz Sin Fronteras line-up?  Juanes' manager recently revealed that the next Paz Sin Fronteras concert will take place on the border between Mexico and the U.S. in 2010.   Not as controversial as Sunday's concert in Cuba or last year's performance in Colombia/Venezuela, but immigration will of course be at the forefront of the conversation!

Go Juanes!

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Por fin! Alejandro Sanz is back on our playlist with none other than la mismisima Alicia Keys. It’s a Grammy-winning powerhouse dream come true!

Los cantantes teamed up for a Spanglish ballad called "Looking for Paradise," for Sanz’s upcoming album Paraíso Express, due to be released this November. The single is already creating a lot of media buzz in Spain, Mexico, y todos lados where Latino ears are tuned in.  Sanz has created a fan page to promote the song where celebs like Juanes, Paulina Rubio, Eva Longoria, and Shakira are uploading video messages describing their idea of paradise. You can even check out Miss Alicia Keys herself dishing on how much she loves Alejandro, and all about their video shoot in Brooklyn, NY.

When it comes to melting our corazones with amazing collabs, Sanz is definitely our go-to guy, and we can’t wait to see these two doing what they do best together!  Check out the rest of Alejandro's celebrity fan reactions to "Looking for Paradise" on his website here. And make sure to stay locked to MTV Tr3s for the exclusive premiere of "Looking for Paradise" this weekend!

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The Black Eyed Peas are no strangers to hit canciones, pero el grupo has now made chart history by becoming the band with the longest stay at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 ever.  After the 12-week run at #1 by "Boom Boom Pow," the Peas replaced themselves at #1 with "I Gotta Feeling" for another 8 weeks and counting.  We gotta feeling it won't be The E.N.D. for the eclectic pop super-grupo any time soon!

We sat down with our favorite Pea, Taboo, to get some impressions about their historical chart feat, as well as catch up on some chisme del fabuloso artista, including who he'd like to collaborate with y cuentos de su nuevo hijo, Jimmy Jalen.  Read the exclusive Q&A below!

What is it like making Billboard history and having these two songs sit at the top of the charts for 20+ weeks?

First of all, I'm so honored and pleased to have such a great album come out in this day and age of the music industry, and have it be the most successful one to date.  As far as the new singles, I am grateful to have such great supporters who have been with us all since 1995, and to all the new Peabodys -- we welcome you to the Black Eyed Peas!

How has the recording experience been different as a solo artist working on T.A.B.O.O. vs. working with the Black Eyed Peas?  Do you prefer one experience over another?

As far as recording with my best friends apl, Fergie and will.i.am, it's the greatest feeling of accomplishment and I love every minute of it... It's not the same working on my solo.  It's not as exciting.

Are there any Latin artists you would like to collaborate with on the new album?

I would love to work with Café Tacuba, Marc Anthony, Juanes, Calle 13, RBD, Pitbull, A. B. Quintanilla, Cruz Martinez and Maná.

Felicitaciones to you and your wife on the recent birth of your baby!  Will you raise him to be bilingual?

YES!  My son Jalen will speak Filipino (Tagalog) and Spanish!

What message do you have for Latinos celebrating su cultura this September for Hispanic Heritage Month? How will you celebrate your Mexican roots?

I will be representing for all Latinos and give a great Spanish speech when we win those Billboard Awards and them Grammys!! As far as advice to all the Latinos coming up, stay true to yourself and don't let anyone say you can't do it!  Dream big and live life to your fullest potential...

Taboo can chant "Si Se Puede!" with the best of them!   Keep it locked for more news on The Black Eyed Peas and Taboo!

Nelly Furtado's already well-known among Latinos for collaborating with Juanes on "Te Busqué," Calle 13 on "No Hay Igual," and of course for smash hits that transcend language como "Promiscuous" and "Maneater."  Pero ahora, la cantante portugués is gearing up to release un nuevo album completamente en Español.

The album, titled Mi Plan, is due out sometime in September and will feature 12 all-new canciones en Español, including the first single, "Manos Al Aire," as well as some interesting collaborations (we're excited to hear que una canción will feature Latin Grammy winner Julieta Venegas and La Mala Rodriguez!).  "Manos Al Aire" has been making a splash este último mes y el nuevo video para la canción will be premiering on MTV next week.  Make sure to keep it locked to Tr3s to catch the video premiere on Wednesday, July 29th!

Wondering what prompted Nelly Furtado to release an album in Spanish?  According to la cantante, she feels "very free, alive and romantic" cuando canta en Español or her native Portuguese.  See what else she had to say about her crossover album by watching her special mensaje below! And check out the second single off the upcoming album, "Más," now available on iTunes.

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