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1. James Marsden. The hunky actor has a penchant for blonde leading ladies (see Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses) and unrealistic storylines (see X-Men).

2. The Box is writer/director Richard Kelly’s latest project. Kelly also authored Donnie Darko, which was one of the films before Jake Gyllenhaal’s back was broken…ahem, we mean before he made Brokeback Mountain.

He may have dissed us for an interview this morning, but we still have major love for tall, dark and Chicano funny man George Lopez. Shoot, how can you not be proud of the first Latino late night host? Plus, a source who shall remain nameless (press weren't allowed at the live audience taping last night) said the show kicks booty. Expect Dave Chappelle funny skits and no holds barred humor.

When our Model Latinas aren't out there painting the town brown, they're shooting a &%#!load of music videos. Take Lisa Morales, the Cubana cutie who was booted off Model Latina Miami too soon in my opinion. She's the lead lady in Pitbull's Cheaters-inspired video "Hotel Room Service." Then there's the other prematurely kicked off model, Rebecca Hernandez.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Model Latina Season 1 winner Jessica Caban on the latest billboard for fine French cognac Rémy Martin. I was on my way to a Dia De Los Muertos event in East L.A. last night and caught sight of Jessica on a huge billboard in a red ruffle dress. She looks gorgeous! Jessica will grace billboards in North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Look out! 

What’s the difference you ask? The biggest one is, well, you get to wear skateboarding shoes (Vans). A wakeskate is specifically modeled for your feet so you can handle it like a skateboard on water. Hence, tricks on a wakeskate are more balanced and precise than that of a wakeboard. Check out the visual example below. 

When we think of Latinos jumping off of cliffs, we of course think about our Adrenalina guys (Zalman & Pablo). Well, make room fellas because there’s another wacky extreme sports athlete breaking records. Colombian Orlando Duque (no relation to former Yankees pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez)  won the inaugural Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. The world champion high diver won in the tightly contested competition over Brit Gary Hunt.

L.A.’s Company of Angels Theater has been a staple in the arts since its 1959 inception. It’s also been a nurturing ground for Latino playwrights such as Jonathan Ceniceroz and Oliver Mayer. On the Up attended CoA’s 50th anniversary a couple of weeks ago and interviewed one of its co-founders actors Leonard Nimoy and co-artistic director Marlene Forte.

“We’re really still in need for a place that nourishes new artists,” Forte told OTU.

Model Latina alumns Linda Moreno, Mishell Livio, Melissa Gutierrez, and winner Codie Cabral got the opportunity of a lifetime—modeling for respected designers at Downtown L.A. Fashion Week. The lovely ladies helped spring next year's fashions on to the scene by live modeling for Eduardo Lucero, Julia y Renata, Elizabeth Mason and Violeta Villacorta. They all looked amazing and very fashion forward.

Jorge Ramón and I have more things in common than I thought—he's just as in love with Rihanna's style as I am, indulges in fashion blogs (Style Rookie is one of his faves) and got his career started at magazines. The NYC-born/based boricua stylist, spokesperson and TV personality was the first male editor at Seventeen magazine.

This Halloween, instead of having the kiddies inhale a Costco-sized amount of leftover candy you can make a difference. Oh yeah, and also help your children keep their teeth from getting all British. Founded by Arizona dentist Kelly Wettstein, the Halloween Candy Buy Back offers trick-or-treaters a $1 per pound of candy.