These are the people that you just couldn't get enough of este año. From Alex Rodriguez finally getting su MLB World Series Championship anillo to Sotomayor being the first Latina Supreme Court Justice to los mejores de la música, estos hotshots tuvieron un gran año en el 2009. 

Click here for the full list of people that stood out in music, telenovelas, politics y deportes this year.

Dinos que piensas of our 2009 Hotshots. Did we forget anyone? Do you agree with our picks? 

Los reyes de la bachata Aventura were on El Show de Cristina esta semana setting the record straight on rumores sobre Romeo's sexual preferences y la separación del grupo.  Romeo left no room for doubt about either.

"Quiero dejar claro que no soy ni bisexual ni homosexual. No tengo un pelito de pájaro. No entiendo de dónde uno puede crear esa reputación. Hay artistas que por estilo se parten en tarima, pero yo no hago eso y no sé de donde empiezan esos rumores."

Although we think he could've used a better word than "pájaro" to make his claim, he went on to clarify that he isn't homophobic and in fact has several gay people around him that he admires and appreciates (none of whom are members in the group).

De los rumores de la separación we were surprised to find out that it's actually Henry Santos who wants to venture out and do his solo thing y no Romeo como piensa la gente. Mikey even defended Romeo saying that Tommy Mottola offered el cantante un cheque en blanco to sign as a solo artist and he turned it down!

"Vamos a hablar aquí sin hipocresía porque creo que la gente merece conocer la verdad. He tratado en muchas ocasiones de mantener este grupo unido y tengo la reputación de que soy el que quiere romper Aventura. No tengo inquietud de ser solista. Mi primo Henry es un chico muy talentoso, y por favor 'dile al público que eres tú el que quiere hacer tu proyecto como solista.'" [People En Español]

Hmm, we wonder what will come of this Aventura drama!  In the meantime, you can check out Henry Santos when he makes one special chica's dreams come true for her quinceañera on the next episode of Quiero Mis Quinces, este lunes a las 9pm EST!

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Este viernes pasado, Aventura were granted the key to the city of Houston, TX, during a sold-out show.  El grupo bachatero from the Bronx were handed the key by the mayor, Bill White, y el día Dec. 4, was proclaimed "Aventura Day."

Congrats!  Este parece ser el año de Aventura, as the band has raked up the most nominations for los Premios Lo Nuestro, in addition to selling out several concerts on their current tour, and even performing for President Obama earlier in the year.  El grupo will also appear on el show de Cristina esta semana to put un punto final to the rumors of their possible break up.  Con un año tan exitoso, we sure hope the rumors are false!

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The bachata boys from the BX definitely held their own at last night's American Music Awards. Aventura took home the award for Favorite Latin Music Artist.  A nosotros nos parece bien merecido, and it was in a category with some top contenders!

Aventura was up against Luis Fonsi (who seems to be winning a lot of awards these days), and chart-topping reggaeton duo, Wisin y Yandel. La competencia was hot indeed, but there could only be one winner.  El AMA went to bachata kings, Aventura!  Felicitaciones!!

Photo by Brian Appio

Want to get up close and personal con tus bachateros favoritos?  We've got a special treat for all you Aventura fans este fin de semana!  No te pierdas 'Aventura: Past, Present and Future' on Saturday at 2pm and 10pm EST to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Bronx-born bachateros!

We'll be giving you the history on how the Latin Grammy-winning bachata super-grupo got started, from their New York origins and going through their old-school pictures to what they have coming up para el futuro.  Plus, we've got two exclusive performances by the K.O.B. themselves.

Make sure to tune-in este sábado a las 2pm EST and again at 10pm to watch 'Aventura: Past, Present and Future' - we guarantee que no to lo vas a querer perder!

The Bachata boys were named "The Latin Music Success Story Of The Year" by Billboard for owning the top spot on the Latin Albums Charts for 15 consecutive weeks with The Last. Felicidades a Aventura! We can't say we're surprised -- the Bachata Kings recently performed at the White House, were nominated for an American Music Award, and have been selling out concerts in LA, NYC, and everywhere in between! [Latin Gossip]

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If you missed Los Premios MTV 2009 last night on MTV Tr3s and you're kicking yourself for it today, we really can't say we blame you... Between all the amazing multi-city performances from artists like Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, Cobra Starship with Paulina Rubio, and Fall Out Boy, to name a few, it's really hard to pinpoint which one thrilled us the most. Even host Nelly Furtado got down and kicked off the night with her own performance. And say what you may about her co-host, Residente Calle 13, no se puede negar que el hombre es honesto!

The night was filled with all kinds of celebs, from runway supermodels like Alessandra Ambrosio, young pop heartthrobs like Pee Wee, living legends like Morrissey, to teen icons like Ashley Tisdale. We even got word of the possible spark of a romance between Wilmer Valderrama and Audrina Patridge (eso dicen our backstage spies, pero ya veremos). MTV Tr3s filled two of the Los Premios categories by awarding Aventura with Best MTV Tr3s Artist, and Da'Zoo as Best New MTV Tr3s Artist. But the biggest ganadores of the night were undoubtedly Wisin y Yandel, Panda, and the fashionably intriguing Lady Gaga, who all took home multiple "lenguas."

Wisin y Yandel won awards for "Vidéo del Año" and "Artista del Año"

Panda took home trés Premios for "Mejor Grupo o Dúo," "Mejor Artista Alternativo," and "Mejor Artista Norte"

Lady Gaga was awarded two "tongues" for "Mejor Artista Nuevo Internacional" and "Canción del Año"

Check out more photos of Los Premios MTV 2009 Onstage Highlights aquí, and click after the jump to see all of the night's big winners. You can tune in to MTV Tr3s on Saturday 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm to watch all the Los Premios mayhem go down again!

Felicidades a todos, it's well deserved!

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This year's winner of the Best MTV Tr3s Artist at Los Premios MTV 2009 are: AVENTURA!

If you missed any of the action tonight, including Calle 13's wicked ways, catch the show again this Saturday, 10/17 at 2pm and 8pm only on MTV Tr3s.

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Earlier this week, President Obama and the First Lady celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by inviting over some major estrellas de la música Latina, and some other famous celebs. But we have a weakness for Aventura (doesn't everyone?), so we're bringing you a clip of their performance of "Su Veneno," courtesy of PBS and MTV News. Listen up for Romeo's recount of a conversation with the President, and a shout out to Justice Sotomayor, who's also from the Bronx!

Enjoy!

Last night, the White House became La Casa Blanca y nuestro Presidente brought out even more of his Latino side than he has already... At least that was the running joke from George Lopez, Eva Longoria Parker, and Jimmy Smits that started off the "Fiesta Latina" showcase last night.

The event not only hosted amazing Latino figures (including the first Hispanic to sit on the Supreme Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor), it was really a celebration of our culture y nuestra música. Obama spoke about the global appeal of our ritmo Latino, and how all cultures can tune into it. Some of those bringing down the house were Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, and Los Premios nominees for Best MTV Tr3s Artist, Aventura, among others. But our favorite performance came from Thalía who asked President Obama to dance with her and called him "Machooo!" Love it!  Watch the clip of Obama dancing with Thalía here!

The grand finale had all the celebs on stage together, dancing to Gloria Estefan's "Mi Tierra." A perfect end to an amazing night. Stay tuned to MTV News for exclusive coverage.

Click after the jump to check out some celeb photos for this event, including some of Aventura! Read more...