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entertainmentPOSTED December, 05 2008  "It's Christmas Time" by Jim Jones: The Capo's hook for this hood jingle shows his cultural influences-both Latino and hip-hop. He goes, "It's Christmas time, Feliz Navidad/ We be gettin' money like Fa La La La La." While everyone else is cutting back on holiday gift buying this year, JJ is, well, being JJ by "buying out the bar." If only someone would give the scruffy half-Puerto Rock soap on a rope for Navidad. [Link]
POSTED November, 24 2008  Needy Nancy-boy: If 808s & Heartbreaks has solidified anything it's that Kanye West is an emotional wreck. Coupled with his child-like outbursts at award shows and the Chicago MC reminds me a lot of my ex-girlfriend Nancy. She was the kind of girl who'd leave you dragged out messages on your cell phone saying, "Hey, it's me. I'm home . . . I haven't heard from you all day. Call me when you get this. [Sigh]." On "Say You Will," Kanye sings "Say you will, I pray you will." Sheesh! Yes, Ye "we will" as long as it gets you to shut your trap.
POSTED November, 24 2008  <strong>Pig Out</strong>: We're all for letting Tom Turkey live on Thanksgiving. Now, Porky Pig that's another (squiggly) tale. (Editor's note: Vegetarians should stop reading here). While most families are stuffing their turkeys with cornbread, Latinos are roasting pig butt, pig legs, pig snouts, well, you get the idea. May God help you if you recently discovered wheatgrass and see meat as murder. Your abuelita will probably think someone has put a spell on you. She quickly busts out her book of Walter Mercado baths to cure you. Just go along, it's the holidays.
POSTED October, 06 2008  1. "How Could I Just K**l A Man": With their second single off their self-titled debut album the trio, comprised of B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs (and later Eric Bobo), delivered one of the rawest hip-hop anthems of all-time. B-Real's nasal flow coupled with Muggs' distinct production made for a piercing death notice. The music video showed the Latino pair and their italiano DJ walking through NYC and getting co-signed by Ice Cube and A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip. After this ode to self-defense, p**tos jumped up to get beatdown by the Hill.
POSTED October, 09 2008  Most Likely To Win World Series MVP (& Make Boston Red Sox Fans Cry): Despite of his "Manny Being Manny" actions Manny Ramirez is a proven winner. Before the trade with the Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers were out of first place and confused; since the Dominican outfielder suited up they've been the hottest crew in the league with a 22-8 record. In the Dodgers sweep of the long-cursed Chicago Cubs, Manny hit .500 with two homers, three RBIs and scored five runs.
POSTED October, 18 2008  Unless you're the devil's spawn or a faketress from The Hills it's safe to say that most parents want the best for their children. If you ask Cuban actress Arlene Tur about her dad, she'll say he did as well. Yet, even though the Miami native managed to get scholarships, both athletic and academic, to NYU, Georgetown and UCLA her father didn't offer any help. "My dad [went], ‘If you don't go to Harvard I won't pay a penny.
POSTED October, 23 2008  Madonna & Alex Rodriguez: The Material Vieja has romanced Latinos since the early ‘80s when she dated music producer Jellybean Benitez. She even bedded her personal trainer Carlos Leon to create a little Latina Madge in daughter Lourdes. In A-Rod she finally finds someone who can (financially) satisfy her blonde ambition. Even though the Rodster may look gallant with his blonde highlights we're betting, that much like his playoff career, his bat won't hit a homerun in the sack.
POSTED October, 24 2008  Manny Perez is everywhere. He's probably in your local bodega buying a quarter drink but more importantly he's on the silver screen representing Latinos. The Dominican actor has been in a multitude of films (El Cantante, Bella, Illegal Tender) within the last 16 months and shows no signs of slowing down. In the Colin Farrell and Ed Norton-helmed cop family action-drama Pride and Glory he plays Coco Dominguez (applaud the ethnic name).
POSTED October, 28 2008  Jose Calderon: The Spanish point guard runs the Toronto Raptors better than Google treats its employees. Last season not only did Calderon prove he could lead a team but he also became the poster boy for model teammates. After starting point guard T.J. Ford became injured, JC took over and excelled at the position. Once Ford returned and pouted over his starting slot, the smooth Spaniard offered to return to the bench for the better of the team. Overall, his assists-to-turnover ratio (5.38 to 1) was the season's best and his 8.3 APG was fifth in the league.
POSTED October, 31 2008  50 Cent is a brand. On his way to the top of the hip-hop game he's d influenced many residents in barrios across the world. One of those admirers is De La Ghetto from La Perla, Puerto Rico. The boricua/dominicano hybrid admires the rap mogul's perseverance and business savvy. Similarly to his American idol, De La Ghetto serves the streets (with his mixtapes), has a social networking site (thisisdelaghetto.com) and used "massacre" in his album title. All he needs is a visit from Jose Canseco's pharmacist to fully become the Latino 50.
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