This month’s “Lucha Libro” is America Libre, written by Cuban –American author, Raul Ramos & Sanchez.  America Libre tells the story of a civil war that breaks out when the American ethnic melting pot “hits the fan!”  Imagine the Pat Buchanan’s/San Diego Minutemen of the world versus a militant Latino-Xicano/Atzlan Liberation movement – each talking about we were here first!  Fast-paced and action packed, America Libre is a wake up call to the dangers of extremism – on both sides of the explosive immigration issue. This book is so good it’s got the right-wing blogging community all flustered.  Check out the book for yourself – it’s a definite must read!. 

You can meet Raul at Libreria Martinez in Santa Ana this Wednesday, June 13^th from 7-8PM for a book signing.  I’ll be there too.  So hit us up and we’ll hook you up with your very own copy of America Libre.  And don’t forget to check Raul out later this month when’s he’s featured in “On the Up.”

Here’s a pic of the Olson Twins in their Ying & Yang inspired frocks….Which is the good one and who’s the evil sis?

And here’s a pic of me and my girl – Viviana of LATV - working the b &w on the red carpet at the Alma Award Show this last Friday.  A special thanks to Juan Pablo Rico of Fame Pictures for snapping the cool shot.  I think we could beat the twins at arm wrestling, definitely if we went Lucha Libre style – what do you think?

All kidding aside, Eva Longoria killed it again, as host & producer of the Alma Awards, inviting all her famous and powerful Latino and non-Latino friends to join in the celebration! Watch the show tonight on ABC for all the drama including performances by Beyonce and Calle 13 AND don’t forget to check in with SiTV.com for my red carpet interviews with this year’s nominees and winners.

 I happen to LOVE Si*Se, a super cool multi-ethnic, electronic & hip-hop group based in New York City.   Carol C is the gorgeous, Sade like lead singer of the group. Below is a special message from her inviting you to attend her upcoming show this Saturday at NYC's famed Bowery Ballroom.

 "Just a reminder about our show this Saturday. We have a pretty cool Flamenco Hip-Hop collective opening up for us called "Son de Aka" featuring Barbara Martinez and DJ Center. DJ Karla Calderon will be keeping it sexy in between sets. An amazing surprise musician will be joining us for a big part of our set. Lots of exciting new stuff including our "Remixes" CD which is for now exclusively being sold at shows. We look forward to seeing you all and sharing three new tracks with ya;)"

Si*Se
Bowery Ballroom - $20
6 Delancey Street (off Bowery)
New York, New York 10002
Doors: 8pm
S.D.A.: 9pm
Si*Se : 10pm

For tickets - http://www.boweryballroom.com/calendar/index.html

Lots of love,

Si*Se

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www.sisenyc.com

Word on the street is that this summer, SEX SYMBOL and all around HOT stud, Johnny Depp, will marry his long time, live-in girlfriend and mother of his two children, Vanessa Paradis.

Johnny, I'm sure is very confident that his French Actress partner will age much more gracefully than fellow stud, Antonio Banderas' girl - Melanie Griffith.

Even so, I've met Melanie and she is a SUPER nice lady. In fact,I happen to LOVE Antonio and Melanie as a couple…after more than ten years together, they work hard to keep their romance alive. Which just goes to show you that even a little saggy knee is no obstacle when it comes to true love.

John Schneider, who played Bo Duke on Dukes of Hazzard, just cashed in on almost $10 million bucks for his 1969 Dodge Charger.  But not just any Dodge - I’m talking about his own personal General Lee, one of the most famous TV cars in Hollywood history!   I wonder if old Kitt, you know the talking car from Knight Rider starring David Hasselhoff, could pull in just as much?  Either way, it could be a great way for The Hoff to divert media attention away his embarrassing televised drunken stupor.

Did you know that the Hoff and Kitt had beef?  According to E's True Hollywood Story,

"Right off the bat David began trying to influence the cinematography and storylines to get more on-screen time than KITT. Meanwhile, KITT was always trying to stilt David's performance by honking during his dialogue or accidentally running over his foot every once in a while during a scene. Of course, KITT would claim to be having mechanical malfunctions, but we all knew what was going on. Childish stuff for a hyper-intelligent, eleven million dollar super-car, if you ask me."