Besides singing, dancing and topping the tabloid headlines in ‘08, your favorite stars also shined on the pro-social front. On the heels of the New Year we put together a quick recap of the brightest political moments of 2008. Check it right below the hood!

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After a series of auditions, Daddy Yankee has found his leading man for the “Talento De Barrio” sequel…

Don Omar has been offered the script to the barrio blockbuster! Besides flexing his hustling skills on-screen, the ”Salio El Sol” reggaetonero plans on shining for his acting debut in “Fast And The Furious” speeding into theaters in June 2009. The offer hasn’t been inked on paper yet, but if everything runs according to plan, filming for the película is set to begin in February.

Daddy Yankee explains that he may be an amateur in the movie business, but he still gives it 100%:

Obviamente soy un principiante en ese ámbito. Tengo mucho que aprender; tengo que seguir desarrollando, lo reconozco públicamente, pero como te dije me encantan los retos y voy a seguir hacia adelante.

Oye, the beef really is dead between these two! Can you imagine “El Jefe” directing “El Rey” on-set? Sounds like dangerous territory if you ask us…[MTV Tr3s Radio Noticias]

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We are spillin’ a little extra salsita on your morning chisme munch…

The beef between Don Omar and Daddy Yankee was squashed the minute it started, but the “King of Kings” was caught respectfully knocking a couple of his notorious counterparts, including El Cangri and Calle 13 during a promotional tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Besides promoting his mainstream acting debut in the action flick, “The Fast and the Furious” releasing in June 2009, the Boricua reggaetonero flashed details about wanting to collaborate with heavy weights, Daddy Yankee and Wisin y Yandel for his next album.

A brave journalist eventually approached Don Omar about ‘following’ in Daddy Yankee’s footsteps, which caused a tactical ‘hell no’ from “El Rey de Reyes.” Read more…

Fellas dry clean your flawless tuxedos and ladies make sure to floss your devil red lipsticks because it’s time to mark your calendars for Daddy Yankee Day.

El Cangri was honored for his global youth outreach program, “Corazón Guerrero,” and was given the “Emissary of the Muses” award from the nation’s largest Latino museum, El Museo Alameda in San Antonio, Texas. The ciudad’s mayor also made everyone mark their calendars for Daddy Yankee Day, which was officially set for December 4th. Missed it? No importa…we are spreading the festivities con gusto!

The “Somos De Calle” reggaetonero revealed the following about the local celebration:

Of all the awards I’ve received, this honor from the Museo Alameda and the city of San Antonio is the best of the best - because it is from the people,’ he said. ‘I encourage everyone to visit this wonderful museum - there is so much to learn here.

We wonder if he will also give back to la comunidad by giving away free “DY” fragrances on his día especial! Seguro que no, but we are down with the festivities anyway. Are you?

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Caution: 911 Emergency Ahead! Daddy Yankee is suffering a major heart burn attack in his latest video “Llamado De Emergencia.”

The new single playfully remixes El Cangri’s traditional reggaeton sound with a clever dose of accordion strings sprinkled in the background. If the new sound doesn’t grab you, Daddy Yankee’s intense acting skills definitely will. Simply check out the Boricua’s intense stare as his injured novia is rushed to the hospital!

The singer recently spoke to us about his new song from the “Talento de Barrio Soundtrack“:

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Daddy Yankee is resurrecting the political drama! The reggaetonero made sure to keep his mouth shut after feeling his pueblo’s backlash in regards to the McCain endorsement, but the Boricua is finally responding to his homeboy’s loss…

El Cangri made sure to clear the air at the launch event of his men’s fragrance DY in New York City last week. While signing autographs and chilling-out with fans, the “Impacto” singer graciously revealed his thoughts on President Barack Obama’s win to Latina magazine.

The Republican supporter stated:

I respect the people’s decision. That’s the good thing about living in a country where democracy exists. Now it is the job of all of us to work as a team and come together like brothers for the good of this nation.

Nice. His publicist must have coached him on this one! Seems like Mr. Yankee simply wants todos to forget about his political aspirations and unite peacefully to buy his rico suave smelling cologne. Has he earned your billetes? [Latina]

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Oh snap! This dirty chisme leaves Daddy Yankee con la boca abierta…

Remember you heard it hear first! Word in el barrio is that the “Somos De Calle” star and his camp were robbed during a promotional trip in Argentina. We hear the reggaetonero and posse had their laptops and blackberries stolen, among other items. El Cangri has not confirmed or denied the chisme as of yet.

Pobrecito! Hopefully he learns a valuable lesson…DO NOT flash your goods too hard or you will get swiped!

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Daddy Yankee’s McCain endorsement has become our modern day pandora’s box! It has unleashed political stabs from just about everyone in el barrio, and the wounds aren’t over yet. Pitbull is also taking a raw stab at El Cangri, and we promise that this one will leave some scars…

Unlike Fat Joe, “The Anthem” MC isn’t about endorsing Obama or rocking the Presidential candidate’s kicks. Pitbull’s political thoughts remain rooted on the other side of el malecón, which has been head deep in Castro’s dictatorship for over 45 years.

In regards to Cuba Pitbull states:

I truly feel that Castro is dead. I feel like he’s been dead for 2 or 3 years now. I think he handed off power to Raul. Once that becomes public and it’s a 150% fact I think that’s when you will see change in Cuba or at least I’m hoping.

However, his “NO CASTRO” chants scream just as loudly as his hate for Republicans…and Daddy Yankee.

The Cubano continues:

That was bull****. That was a publicity stunt gone wrong. How can you sit there and make a debate about John McCain and Sarah Palin? There’s no way shape or form for him to jump behind John McCain. Whoever on your team told you to do this s*** really fucked you up right now. Fat Joe called him out on it also. I don’t think he’s a bad guy. I just think it’s the wrong decision. I don’t know how you can sit up there and talk about John McCain’s immigration laws when you come from an island that’s U.S. territory. [Laughs]

Pitbull chewed Daddy Yankee up and spat him back out! What do you think of the leftover pieces mi gente? [Six Shot]

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Daddy Yankee is finally taking his mind off of politics by smelling…the basil?

El Cangri will be expanding the DY brand by launching his own cologne next month. The real reason why the reggaetonero decided to endorse McCain remains a mystery, but at least we know exactly what ‘fragrant’ ingredients are in his new cologne. Each $39 (small bottle) and $49 (big bottle) will embody distinct aromas of apple peel, ginger, cedar leaves, sage, basil, amber, and suede.

Umm…interesting. Will it come with a side of camping gear and a fruit basket? [Hollyscoop]

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We previously reported that Daddy Yankee was moderating a debate between two potential candidates running for Governor at the Puerto Rican Convention Center yesterday, and we hear that El Cangri wasn’t necessarily welcomed with open arms…

According to la Isla’s publication Primera Hora, Daddy Yankee failed to make an “Impacto” as the moderator at the event. The reggaetonero added even more “Gasolina” to the fuego by reading straight from the prompter throughout the entire event, including his greetings ‘de corazón’ to the public. We also hear that Daddy Yankee’s haters joined forces outside of the convention center by burning DY memorabilia. CANDELA!

This chisme is way too caliente to put out! Si o no? [MTV News]

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