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    Stars Team Up To Stop Child Exploitation  Dec 4, 2008
    Others in Hollywood who have joined the effort to bring attention to human trafficking include Emma Thompson, Ricky Martin, Julia Ormond, Ruslana, Joan Rivers and Amitabh Bachchan. Inspired by Rudy Chavez, president of Baume er and Rob Morris, co-founder of LOVE146 , Michel Nieto, CEO of Baume er, said that he was moved by the compelling photography. (CBS News)

    Celebrities to flock to Obama inauguration  Dec 3, 2008
    (One of the more contemporary acts at Bush's inauguration Ricky Martin later came to regret it. Years after dancing with Bush in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin stuck out his middle finger while singing the president's name in a concert. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Who REALLY is the sexiest man alive?  Nov 21, 2008
    And in their day George Michael & Ricky Martin were sexy to look at. but not so much now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Beyonce reveals her two sides  Nov 18, 2008
    17 from Latin pop star Ricky Martin. The Promise from Il Divo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Latin roots rock the world of rock 'n' roll  Nov 12, 2008
    By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES Gustavo Santaolalla has spent the past 40 years pushing the boundaries of Latin music, long defined in U.S. culture by Ricky Ricardo stereotypes and Ricky Martin slickness. "I don't have anything against mariachis and congas, but Latin music is much bigger," he says. (USA Today -- Life)

    'Thr33 Ringz'  Nov 12, 2008
    COMING NEXT TUESDAY: New albums from Beyonc;, Chris Botti, Zac Brown Band, David Cook, Dido, Sammy Hagar, Il Divo, Ricky Martin, Nickelback and Blake Shelton. MORE MUSIC NEWS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Profile: Mia Michaels  Oct 24, 2008
    " Mia told the Finis Jhung from danceart.com. Choreography for Madonna, Prince and Gloria Estefan She has worked with Madonna, Prince, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan Jon Secada, Jimmy Raye and Celine Dion. Her amazing choreography has graced the stage of Cirque du Soleil s live music concert tour, Delirium. Las Vegas Choreography for Celine Dion Mia s choreography for Celine Dion s A New Day with 50 dancers, under the direction of Franco Dragone at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas received stunning... (Suite101.com)

    Retrial set to start for Border Patrol agent  Oct 23, 2008
    Woods said the tattoo was popularized by singer Ricky Martin, there was no evidence Dominguez belonged to a gang or had any criminal record and that allowing the gang allegation would be extremely prejudicial. Bury cautioned Chapman that if he tries to bring in the tattoo, I have to hear something. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    Boy band revivals: close but no cigar  Oct 16, 2008
    The group was immediately pressured to fulfill a legacy set by past members (like Ricky Martin, of "She Bangs" fame) and to help the group break the Billboard charts for the first time in 24 years. On the Billboard Pop 100 charts, Menudo's single "Lost" peaked at No. 61 in August, whereas New Kids on the Blocks' "Single" peaked at No. 49 this month. (Northeastern News, MA)

    Corbett re-trial  Oct 3, 2008
    I think it is safe to say that when Ricky Martin sang about it, it lost most of its gang appeal. Martin s song titled Livin La Vida Loca, which means Living the Crazy Life in English, was released in 1999. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)

    Diamond still a hit in sports venues  Sep 13, 2008
    We all knew that Neil Diamond remained a popular artist for years after one-hit wonders like Ricky Martin and Billy Ray Cyrus faded from view. Yet it became clear that Diamond was about as trendy as hula hoops and Model-Ts. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Britney Spears Wins Video Of The Year -- And Other VMA Predictions, In Bigger Than The Sound  Sep 4, 2008
    And in the process, they've also created a legacy that makes writing things like "2006 Video of the Year: Panic at the Disco's 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies,' " and "multiple-award winner Ricky Martin" possible. Of course, it has also made for some fantastic things too like some of the winners of and And this year, things are threatening to make even less sense than usual, because fans have done a lot of the (note: the is open until September 7), a move that has opened the awards to an even less... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Who's Out in Hollywood?  Sep 3, 2008
    Who's Out in Hollywood. Gay Stars Who Have Stepped Out of the Closetand Whos Still In. (Suite101.com)

    Fla. jury acquits man of songwriter shooting  Aug 29, 2008
    Estefano, 40, whose real name is Fabio Salgado, has composed and produced hit songs for many of the Latin music world's biggest stars: Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony and many others. Oliveira's attorney, Frank Rubio, said the verdict showed there wasn't enough evidence to back up Estefano's testimony, which was also marked by questions about the accuracy of the songwriter's memory because of the shooting. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Hot Latinos list released  Aug 29, 2008
    Mexican actor Eduardo Yanez has beaten Antonio Banderas and new dad Ricky Martin to the top of a new list of hot Latinos. The hunk, who appeared in the movies Striptease, The Punisher and Wild Things, has landed at the top of magazine People En Espanol's. (FOX23 News, NY)

    Death of Dave Matthews Band Sax Player LeRoi Moore Causes Biggest Search Spike on Lycos  Aug 29, 2008
    Secret Life of the American Teenager, Jonathan Knight, and Amanda Beard, Among Big Search Gainers. The Lycos 50(TM) for Week Ending Aug. 23, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Samba de Amigo Wii to offer DLC News  Aug 24, 2008
    "Livin' La Vida Loca" - Ricky Martin. "Bamboleo" - Gipsy Kings. (Eurogamer)

    All-Star Charity Single  Aug 22, 2008
    What do Ricky Martin, Clay Aiken and Michael Jackson all have in common. Instead of doing it the conventional way, they ve fathered children using surrogate mothers. (Fox News)

    Ricky Martin Is Father To Twins  Aug 22, 2008
    Friday, August 22, 2008, 6:08 am. Find it in NBC Encore. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Livin' with twins  Aug 21, 2008
    There won't be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days - he's now the father of twin boys. The Latin superstar had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago, according to a statement from his representatives. (Boston Globe)

    Ricky's a Daddy  Aug 21, 2008
    Ricky Martin Father of Twin Boys Via Surrogate Mother ... NEW YORK There won't be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days -- he's now the father of twin boys. (Fox News)

    Ricky Martin nowlivin' la vida diapers  Aug 21, 2008
    Ricky Martin now livin' la vida diapers - Celebrities- msnbc ... Ricky Martin now livin' la vida diapers ... Miguel Tovar / AP fileRicky Martin is now dad to twin boys. (MSNBC -- News)

    Ricky Martin's a dad  Aug 21, 2008
    Ricky Martin a father of twin boys, publicist says. NEW YORK There won't be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days he's now the father of twin boys ... In this May 17, 2008 file photo, Ricky Martin is shown at Latin America in Solidarity Action (ALAS) Foundation concert in Mexico City. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Ricky Martin Has Twin Boys  Aug 21, 2008
    Ricky Martin Is Father To Twins - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston ... Ricky Martin Is Father To Twins ... NEW YORK -- Singer Ricky Martin is a dad, and a dad again. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Sheryl Crow, Matt Damon, Golshifteh Farahani  Aug 21, 2008
    There won't be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days - he's now the father of twin boys. The singer had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago, according to a statement from his representatives. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Top 5 Olympic/Sports-related Anthems! Go, team!  Aug 13, 2008
    3) "La Copa de La Vida," Ricky Martin: It's known around the world as the theme of the 1998 World Cup, but since American's are still "meh" about soccer, most fans stateside know its English translation "Cup of Life." Ricky's Grammy performance of that song propelled him to superstardom, and had a lot of people squinting and going "Wait! That's that Menudo guy!". 4) "One Moment In Time," Whitney Houston: From the 1988 Olympics. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Cirque du Celine  Aug 12, 2008
    There are tickets for tomorrow night's "Taking Chances World Tour," however, which should be quite a spectacle; it's directed by Jamie King, whose world-tour credits include Madonna, Ricky Martin, and Christina Aguilera. 8 p.m. $49. (Boston Globe)

    Backstreet Boys At Work On New Album, Solo Discs  Jul 25, 2008
    com that "A.J.'s about done" with his album, while Dorough is "probably close to halfway there." He's been working with Jon Secada and George Noriega (Ricky Martin, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez) on an album Dorough says will explore the Latin roots of his mother's family, which hails from Puerto Rico ... "It's just such a feel-good music, and I've always looked up to people like Jon Secada, Ricky Martin, Enrique (Iglesias), who have done a good crossover.". (Billboard.com)

    Music in the air  Jul 25, 2008
    Menduo, the teen Latino pop group that spawned Ricky Martin in the '80s, will play with a new lineup Sunday at 1 p.m.. Kenny "Footloose" Loggins cuts loose Sunday at 3 p.m.. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Songs Of Summers Past  Jul 24, 2008
    There It Is, Tag Team * 1994: All I Wanna Do, Sheryl Crow * 1995: Fantastic Voyage, Coolio * 1996: The Macarena, Los Del Rio * 1997: Walking on the Sun, Smash Mouth * 1998: Gettin' Jiggy Wit' It, Will Smith * 1999: Livin' La Vida Loca, Ricky Martin * 2000: Who Let the Dogs Out. Baha Men * 2001: Bootylicious, Destiny's Child * 2002: Hot in Herre, Nelly * 2003: Crazy in Love, Beyonc * 2004: Yeah, Usher * 2005: Hollaback Girl, Gwen Stefani * 2006: Umbrella, Rihanna featuring Jay-Z * 2007:... (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Open up and say 'sausage'  Jul 19, 2008
    Before the 6 p.m. sausage-eating contest, you can try your hand at bocce; afterward, enjoy the sounds of Piero Esteriore, the "Italian Ricky Martin." Tomorrow, Garbanzo the Juggler will eat fire, which is probably how the competitive eaters will be feeling tonight. Today 3-11 p.m. Sun 3-10 p.m. Free; rain or shine. (Boston Globe)

    5Th Annual "Premios Juventud" Awards Show on Univision Rocks and "Saves the Planet"  Jul 18, 2008
    Among the nights biggest winners were reggaeton super-duo Wisin y Yandel, with four statuettes (CD to Die For, My Favorite Video, Favorite Urban Artist, and this years newest category Best Ringtone), with three awards each, Dominican bachata group Aventura (I Hear them Everywhere, My Favorite Concert, Favorite Tropical Artist), Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin (My Idol, What a Hottie, Hes got Style), and singer/actress... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Gospel singer's lesbian kiss tops charts  Jul 6, 2008
    But she soon came to the attention of The Matrix - the managers behind stars Avril Lavigne and Ricky Martin. Overnight Katy Hudson became Katy Perry, described recently by Sheila Marikar of ABC News as 'a hip-shaking, lingerie-wearing, pseudo-lesbian pop star. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Bekti sings for Euro 2008 album  Jun 18, 2008
    Wyclef Jean ("Hips Don't Lie"), Gloria Estefan ("Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"), Ricky Martin ("The Cup Of Life/La Copa De La Vida"), Britney Spears ("Outrageous") and Il Divo with Tony Braxton ("Time Of Our Lives"). -- JP. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    The Biltmore, Seaquarium on Film  Jun 10, 2008
    The MTV music video for Nobody Wants to be Lonely by Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera was shot at The Biltmore Hotel, in addition to simultaneous shooting of the Making of the Video feature about the project. The music video includes scenes from the lobby and the ivy wall in the back area of the hotel. (Suite101.com)

    GAC Announces Judges for 'The Next GAC Star' Competition  Jun 4, 2008
    Joining him is award-winning songwriter/producer/performer , who has written hit songs for artists like Christina Aguilera, Garth Brooks, Ricky Martin, John Michael Montgomery and Trisha Yearwood and has her own successful recording career. Shaw also co-produced the debut album from. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Far from her party's bitter feuding, a breezy island weekend for Clinton  Jun 2, 2008
    Clinton danced on stage to music by Ricky Martin while her campaign chairman, Terry McAuliffe, stood in the next room and railed at reporters about "this crazy cockamamie thing they came up with in Michigan.". Last year at this time, "inevitability" was the watchword for Clinton's apparent electoral juggernaut. (International Herald Tribune)

    Rachael Ray, Dunkin' Donuts and the Keffiyeh Kerfuffle  May 30, 2008
    Three years ago, pop singer Ricky Martin donned a traditional red-checked keffiyeh with the phrase Jerusalem is ours inscribed in Arabic. Apologizing for his obliviousness, Martin said: I had no idea that the keffiyeh scarf presented to me contained language referring to Jerusalem, and I apologize to anyone who might think I was endorsing its message. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Music review: Flight of the Conchords - live!  May 30, 2008
    And the group's biggest taste of success comes when one of its songs is digitized for a limited run of musical greeting cards emblazoned with the message "Happy 80th Birthday, Son." Basically, they're the unlikeliest sex objects for middle-age women since Ricky Martin. But things are going considerably better for the group in real life. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Puerto Rico Gets Starring Role in Clinton Drama  May 30, 2008
    Ahead of a fresh campaign swing through the main island this weekend, Clinton Thursday sprinkled a little showbiz stardust, announcing the endorsement of Puerto Rican Grammy award-winning singer Ricky Martin. "These elections will have historic repercussions both in the United States and the world. Senator Clinton has always been consistent in her commitment with the needs of the Latino community," Martin said in a statement. (Newsmax)

    * Shakira announces huge donation by Slim and Buffett to help poor Latin American kids L_jUBwh  May 27, 2008
    Among the performers at the concerts was Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin. (STAFF WRITER, WITH AP). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Is Brit preparing for a comeback?  May 23, 2008
    No one wants her to just go back to touring and the pressures that come al 000021E1 ong with performing like she used to, but that doesnt mean that she isnt going to move in that direction," the source said. If Spears continues to make moves to re-enter the music scene, making sure that she works at a healthy pace is a priority, the source said. She and Jamie (Spears) and her doctors have worked really hard, and theres finally some normalcy back in her life. No one wants her to take... (MSNBC -- News)

    Ex-Teen Pop Star Will Grow On You  May 20, 2008
    For every Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin and Justin Timberlake - who were actually teenagers when they got their record deals - there are an equal number of guys like Nick Carter and Joey McIntyre. As adults, these artists never quite reached the success they had when they were still bringing home report cards to Mommy. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    * Biblical to bizarre: American baby names run the gamut KW  May 18, 2008
    Singer Ricky Martin holds babies at a shelter for victims of sexual exploitation in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on March 29, 2008. TGQEAq_DbZH@Bd`eWC. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Latin stars hold charity concerts  May 18, 2008
    Dozens of Spanish-speaking pop stars, including Shakira and Ricky Martin, are performing at the two events being held simultaneously in Argentina and Mexico. Proceeds will go to the Latin America in Solidarity Action (Alas) charity. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Kicks and karaoke  May 17, 2008
    " So it was that Nutbeam sang several, "sanitised" verses of the English rugby favourite Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Though something may have been lost in translation, he became an instant convert to "karaoke diplomacy" as an international ice-breaker. Former neighbours still recall with mixed emotions the night he and university colleagues threw a big karaoke party for visiting Chinese health officials. That night, St Ives shook with the sound of nostalgic Maoist marching tunes, Chinese folk... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Even from India, they flock to hear Roy Clark  May 17, 2008
    We do love Michael Jackson and Ricky Martin. Pandey said she heard about Roy Clark from her host family. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Univision to Broadcast Historic ``ALAS'' Humanitarian Concerts to Benefit Impoverished Children in Latin America  May 17, 2008
    "Concierto por los Ninos" to Feature Shakira, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Chayanne, Paulina Rubio, Alejandro Sanz, and Juan Luis Guerra among Latin Music Superstars Performing in Argentina and Mexico to Raise Public Awareness ... The Mexico City concert will take place in the Plaza de la Constitucin in the historic Zcalo in the heart of the capital city, and include such hugely popular artists as Babasnicos, David Bisbal, Miguel Bos, Chayanne, Emmanuel, Juan Lus Guerra, Juanes, Tania... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Latin Grammys to spice up Houston economy  May 14, 2008
    Performers will not be scheduled until the nominations are announced Sept. 10, but the ceremony -- now in its ninth year -- has featured performances by Ricky Martin and Shakira, and past Houston nominees include Beyonc; Knowles and La Mafia. Gabriel Abaroa, president of the Latin Recording Academy, says that after several years in Los Angeles, the academy decided to take the show on the road to showcase not only American cities with significant Hispanic populations but also cities rich in... (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Univision Announces Nominated Artists for Its 5th Annual ``Premios Juventud''  May 2, 2008
    Camila, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Juanes, RBD, Ricky Martin, Wisin y Yandel and New Urban Music Sensation, Flex, Top the List as Young Hispanics' Favorites ... Super stars Ricky Martin and Juanes, are nominated in five different categories, including, among others, Best Moves and Favorite Rock Star, respectively; while Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias and newcomer Flex, took four nominations each in categories such as Favorite Pop Star and Favorite... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Kathie Lee returning as 'Today' anchor  Apr 1, 2008
    " Other winners were Eddie Murphy for favorite voice from an animated movie for "Shrek the Third," "American Idol" for favorite reality show and, one of the biggest crowd favorites of the night, the Jonas Brothers for favorite music group. The ever-polite Jonas Brothers each offered brief thank-yous. Chris Brown won for favorite male singer. Martin in Cambodia to meet victims of human trafficking SIEM REAP, Cambodia - Ricky Martin met with victims of sexual exploitation Saturday during a visit... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Viewpoint: 13 Years Ago - Life, Legacy of Selena  Apr 1, 2008
    Today, 13 years later, as I look back on all the articles, televised broadcasts and magazines of her life, music and death, as I watch the movie "Selena" on an occasional basis, as I see this new generation of English cross-over artists like Shakira and Ricky Martin, as I look at the entire Latino community as a whole, I think Selena had an impact on all of these things. She also had an impact on me. (The Daily Universe, UT)

    Infotainment  Mar 30, 2008
    Ricky the dadcambodia: Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin holds babies during a visit to a shelter for victims of sexual exploitation in Siem Reap, a northwestern province of Cambodia. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Ricky Martin fights human trafficking  Mar 29, 2008
    PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Pop star Ricky Martin has taken his fight against child trafficking to Cambodia ... "This is a fact-finding mission for us," Angel Saltos, executive director of the Ricky Martin Foundation, told The Associated Press on Saturday ... The Ricky Martin Foundation does most of its work in Latin America. (Yahoo News)

    Ricky caught in the buff!  Mar 28, 2008
    This huge Ricky Martin fan actually had the good fortune of sharing a sauna bath with the singer at the Grand Oberoi hotel in Kolkata ... When I asked him if he was Ricky Martin, he smiled and said, you have the wrong person. (Daily News & Analysis)

    Cuban Mambo Legend Cachao Dies  Mar 23, 2008
    Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee hit the stage in Vegas. Photo Essay. (CBS News)

    IMC Records Proudly Announces the Signing of 'Los del Rio' to an Unprecedented Deal Between Record Label and Recording Artists  Mar 23, 2008
    "I have had the privilege of writing hits for Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin and myself among others," says Jon Secada, "and now I have the privilege of writing and producing for Spanish icons Los del Rio. This is my first project producing under my company 'Secada Productions,' and it feels great to know that I am working on a hit." "Last time, a female vocalist helped us make Macarena an international success, but we were unable to showcase her," says Antonio Romero (composer of Macarena and... (PR Newswire)

    Quiz of the week's news  Mar 22, 2008
    Martin conceded 'everyone thinks it comes from Ricky Martin. It's 1. (BBC News -- UK)

    `GH' Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary  Mar 22, 2008
    Stars such as Demi Moore, John Stamos, Ricky Martin and Rick Springfield got their start on "General Hospital." A-list fan Elizabeth Taylor famously guest-starred as the malicious Helena Cassadine at supercouple Luke and Laura's wedding in 1981, one of television's most popular moments, attracting 30 million people. "We were all kind of scared to work with her, but she came on and she was so excited to be with us," Sandy Masone, a sound engineer who's worked on the show for over 30 years, said... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Spanish title for Coldplay album  Mar 20, 2008
    Everyone thinks it comes from Ricky Martin, which is fine ... He admitted the album title had connotations with Puerto Rican star Ricky Martin's international hit Livin' la Vida Loca ... "Everyone thinks it comes from Ricky Martin, which is fine. I have absolute respect. I've been through this before, naming something or someone and everyone saying that 'That's a terrible name'," he said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Aylin Mujica and Alan Tacher to Host the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented by Heineken  Mar 6, 2008
    Over the last ten years the Billboard Latin Music Awards has been home to some of the greatest stars in the entertainment industry: Julio Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Juan Gabriel, Shakira, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Armando Manzanero, Celia Cruz, Thala, Alejandro Fernndez, Ricardo Montaner, Paulina Rubio, Christian Castro, RBD, Joan Sebastin, Juan Luis Guerra, Gloria Trevi, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Daddy Yankee, Lupillo Rivera, Marco Antonio Sols and many more. The event is also... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Hyphens, histories and the hypocrites  Mar 4, 2008
    I was there last June, and all around I saw placards announcing "Puerto Rican pride" and "Puerto Rican-American pride." Singer Ricky Martin was the parade king, and many of New York's movers and shakers rode on floats, waving to the crowd, celebrating the culture of a hyphenated people. Black History Month, which many blacks now refer to as African-American Culture Month, has just ended. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Winehouse Witness-Tampering Probe Over  Mar 1, 2008
    Denzel Washington honored by UNCF. Ricky Martin on cover of "Most Influential" Issue of People En Espanol. Countdown To Digital TV. (KWTX.com, TX)

    St. Vincent plays Boston  Feb 27, 2008
    As a teenager growing up deep in the heart of Texas, Clark started to appreciate music, specifically American jazz composers, harpists and pianists, as well as classic rock icons Jimi Hendrix and The Who when kids her age listened to Alanis Morissette, Ricky Martin, Celine Dion, and yes, even Madonna. I have older siblings, so Madonna was all the rage, Clark said At first you sort of emulate your older siblings taste because you re the youngest and that s what the youngest does. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Pop singer Trie to perform in Romania  Feb 26, 2008
    Started in 1968, the Golden Stag over the years has hosted such well-known stars as Julio Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Joe Cocker, the Scorpions, Pink, Ray Charles, Kylie Minogue, Diana Ross and Indonesia's Meiske Shakila Sherhalawan, who won the Grand Prix in 1997. -- JP/Veeramalla Anjaiah. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Jakarta hosts salsa explosion  Feb 26, 2008
    The rest is the history of the Latino diaspora and how a globalizing media wove sub-culture into pop culture, helping propel Ricky Martin, J-Lo, and Shakira to international stardom in the process ... "The first time (I came to Indonesia) I stayed six months, teaching up to four classes a day. Not so many people knew about salsa then. There wasn't even a (salsa) band, just a DJ all night long. Everybody wanted to dance (Ricky Martin's) La Vida Loca, they loved the craziness.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    My honesty becomes irritating for my friends: Suniel Shetty  Feb 25, 2008
    Ricky Martin sings only in Spanish but I can sing in Tamil: Sukhwinder Singh. Ricky Martin sings only in Spanish. (SantaBanta.com)

    BORAT MEETS BOOTY SHAKER  Feb 24, 2008
    Danielle enjoys salsa dancing and although she didn't appear to be the usual Ricky Martin music video type, she assured me she could hold her own. Not bad for a girl from Iowa who went to school in Minnesota. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Aventura, Intocable, Camila, Juan Luis Guerra, Mana, Ricky Martin, Marco Antonio Solis, Olga Tanon, and Wisin Y Yandel, Biggest Winners at Historic 20th Edition of ''Premio Lo Nuestro'' Latin Music Awards  Feb 22, 2008
    Later, Univision personality Cristina Saralegui made one of the nights most moving award presentations to international superstar Ricky Martin, who crossed two continents and an ocean to personally accept the first ever Mxima Excelencia award, as selected by the public from all 19 previous Premio a la Excelencia winners ... "Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged" - Ricky Martin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Sanz Gets Backing From Shakira, Beckham in Chavez Feud , Independent Says  Feb 16, 2008
    Singers Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin, along with actress Penelope Cruz and the Latin Grammy music awards organization have also expressed support for Sanz, saying that censorship was behind the cancellation of his concert, which was scheduled to take place yesterday, the newspaper reported. In 2004, Sanz accused Chavez of trying to thwart a presidential recall referendum, The Independent said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

    80-plus artists express support for Sanz in spat with Venezuela leaders  Feb 15, 2008
    The letter, released Wednesday, was signed by performers including Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Penelope Cruz and even soccer star David Beckham. It said the signers believe in a Latin America where we are all free to express our views. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    UN condemns 'modern day slavery'  Feb 14, 2008
    Actress Emma Thompson, singer Ricky Martin and Antonio Maria Costa, the UN's senior anti-crime official, were among those making the appeal on the first day of the event ... Antonio Maria Costa and Ricky Martin with thepetition of more than 1. (Aljazeera.Net)

    Julieta Venegas to Record Twentieth Edition of MTV Unplugged Series  Feb 13, 2008
    The Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged won two 2007 Latin Grammy awards in the categories of "Male Pop Vocal Album" and "Best Long Form Music Video." The Alejandro Sanz MTV Unplugged won three 2002 Latin Grammy awards for "Album of the Year," "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year." Mexican band Mana received a Latin Grammy in the "Best Pop Group or Duo" category for their 2000 MTV Unplugged. In 2002, Colombian sensation Shakira garnered a Grammy and two Latin Grammy awards for her MTV Unplugged... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    With the Grammys turning 50, were offer some highlights (and lowlights)  Feb 10, 2008
    La Grammy loca: Ricky Martin was already a mega-star in the Spanish-language music world by the time he graced the Grammy stage in 1998. The rest of the planet would catch on as well after Martin wowed the mostly unfamiliar crowd at Madison Square Garden with his great dance tune La Copa de la Vida. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    50 years of Grammys  Feb 9, 2008
    One scintillating performance of The Cup of Life on the 1999 Grammy telecast helped propel Latin singer Ricky Martin to million-selling success in the English-speaking market. And a sweep of the Grammys, like those accomplished by Raitt (1990), Santana (2000), Keys (2002) and Jones (2003), can bring career rebirth or new superstardom. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Grammy moments  Feb 9, 2008
    " Feeling a draft: Steve Martin accepts his award in 1979 for comedy album wearing a tux without the pants. Major whiff: In 1989, classic-rock band Jethro Tull wins the new hard-rock/metal category over Metallica, spurring disbelief among rock fans. Out of sync: Milli Vanilli wins best new artist in 1990, an award that's later withdrawn after the duo was exposed for not actually singing. Bleeping happy: Bono drops an obscenity into his 1994 acceptance speech for a U2 win, before the Grammys... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Talk of the town  Feb 1, 2008
    Syed Yusof has a string of other businesses including Jojo Entertainment (responsible for bringing in international artistes such as Michael Jackson, Kenny G, Ricky Martin and Linkin Park to Malaysia), HPL Marketing Sdn Bhd (Haagen Dazs Ice Cream) and Casa Del Rio Sdn Bhd (boutique hotel and service apartments in Malacca). Capital FM is another part of a business venture, Syef Yusof explained about his venture into radio. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    LAURIE GOERING: Wedded to their lavish festivities  Jan 21, 2008
    "Now it's perfectly normal."In this land where legions still live in desperate poverty, however, and where an ascetic - Mahatma Gandhi - still figures as at least a historical moral guide, splashing out on beluga caviar for 1,000 and a performance by Ricky Martin ($1. 2 million a night) for your nuptials isn't necessarily seen as a positive trend. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Click for Full Story  Dec 24, 2007
    Singer Ricky Martin is 36. "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest is 33. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Secada saves the day  Dec 21, 2007
    Secada briefly turned the evening into an episode of "Storytellers" when he did "She's All I Ever Had," a song that became a hit for Ricky Martin. It was OK when Ricky did it, but Secada's voice is more subtle and measured, giving the song's sentiment a little more punch. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Digital business heats up for Latin music  Dec 17, 2007
    In Latin America, the practice is the norm for established acts, including Ricky Martin, Juanes, Mana and RBD. Newer acts will begin taking advantage of the trend when Sony Ericsson debuts its new Walkman phones by year's end in Latin America, featuring music from Sony/ATV Music Publishing's roster of proven and developing artists. 5. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Univision Celebrates 20th Edition of ``Premio Lo Nuestro,'' Television's Highest-Rated Latin Music Award Show  Dec 13, 2007
    4) Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged, Ricky Martin ... 5) Tu Recuerdo, Ricky Martin Featuring La Mari de Chambao y Tommy Torres. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Ricky Martin  Dec 11, 2007
    Also in Confidential. Showbuzz brings you the latest celebrity gossip and pictures from around the traps. (NEWS.com.au)

    Sneaky...and cashed up for Xmas  Dec 11, 2007
    Ricky Martin may have been "outed" by one of his beauticians. Keeping her eyes open is what Natalie Duncan does best. (NEWS.com.au)

    David Beckham shows off Golden-bulge in Armani ad  Dec 11, 2007
    December 11, 2007 02:03pm. Article from: Reuters. (NEWS.com.au)

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