Posted 10/14/09 1:24 pm ET by MTV Tr3s in Aventura, Celebrity, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Hispanic Heritage Month, Hot Stuff, MTV News, Música, President Obama, Thalía, Tito El Bambino
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...
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Posted 10/5/09 6:42 pm ET by MTV Tr3s in Aventura, Carlos Santana, Celebrity, Gloria Estefan, Hispanic Heritage Month, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Música, Photos, Politics, Tito El Bambino
Remember when we told you that Tito el Bambino and Aventura will be singing at the White House in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month? Well, it seems like there'll be a few more estrellas putting on a show for the President.
Expected performers include living legend Carlos Santana, Miami-based Cubana and 80's pop icon Gloria Estefan, y el ídolo puertorriqueño Marc Anthony con su esposa Jennifer Lopez.
MTV News will be covering the event, so you can be sure that Tr3s will fill you in on all the juicy details! We have to admit, President Obama knows how to throw a party! [Quien]
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This one sounds as fake as some red carpet sonrisas...
But it is definitely worth examining! It is said that longtime amigas, Thalía and Gloria Estefan are no longer on speaking terms due to a personal family war. Las estrellas and their husbands, Tommy Mottola and Emilio Estefan were often spotted hanging out in their hometown of Miami and Gloria's hubby even produced a couple of the pop icon's tracks, including "Amor a la Mexicana."
Gloria denied the rumors by stating that the families are very busy and keep in touch when they can. Sounds a little more realistic to us. What do you think? [Terra]
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Sweet victory is priceless...
Whether you were around for Gloria Estefan's Latin pop music invasion in the 80s or have danced to her modern mambo beats, the legendary Cubana defined the meaning of 'crossover' before it even existed. The Miami singer had everyone on their feet at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards after winning the coveted awards for "Best Traditional Tropical Album" for "90 Millas," "Best Tropical Song" for "Pintame de Colores," and the ultimate "Person of the Year" award.
Experience more of our Latin Grammy wrap-up, and watch as celebrities like Luis Fonsi, Alejandra Guzman, and Tego Calderon offer their shout-outs to MTV News right below:
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