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Council Member Robert Gallegos talks East End development

January 20, 2014 by Juan Alanis 1 Comment

Councilmember Robert Gallegos talks East End development

According to newly-elected Council Member Robert Gallegos, of Houston’s City Council District I, there are big changes underway with the inauguration of the light rail in the East End this year. Council Member Gallegos told ABC’s Viva Houston host, Erik Barajas in this interview that among other plans, the East End is hoping to lure […]

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10 films with Latino stars we’re looking forward to in 2014

January 3, 2014 by Juan Alanis 4 Comments

Salma Hayek in Prince Vaali

It’s a good year for Latinos in entertainment when we can list more than two to three movies in just the first half of the year, where our stars will have starring roles in full length feature films.  From Rosario Dawson’s edgy turn in the independent film Gimme Shelter, to the Brazilian film director remaking […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: Hollywood films with Latino stars, Juan Alanis, latino films 2014, latinos in film 2014, upcoming films 2014

At AMA’s Jennifer Lopez to honor Celia Cruz

November 21, 2013 by Juan Alanis 1 Comment

Jennifer Lopez to honor Celia Cruz at AMAs

She very famously paid homage to the late Tejano super star Selena Quintanilla Perez in the movie Selena in 1997.  Just this year after Jenni Rivera’s passing, Jennifer Lopez was rumored to be among the actresses being considered to play Jenni Rivera in a biopic film.  However, she has since denied those rumors.  Now, the boricua crooner is slated […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: AMA, American Music Awards, Celia Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Juan Alanis, television, tribute, TV

Coming to DVD: Despicable Me 2, with Benjamin Bratt

November 19, 2013 by Juan Alanis Leave a Comment

Despicable Me 2 DVD release

Hitting a store near you on December 10th, Despicable Me 2 just released these behind the scenes interviews with some of the movie’s cast, including actor Benjamin Bratt.  In this clip Bratt talks about playing El Macho and his animated pet Pollito. 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: behind the scenes, Benjamin Bratt, Despicable Me 2, DVD release, films, Juan Alanis, movies

December People en Español pays tribute to Jenni Rivera

November 15, 2013 by Juan Alanis Leave a Comment

December issue People en Español features Jenni Rivera

The new issue of People en Español for December 2013 will feature the late Diva de la Banda, Jenni Rivera.  A tribute to the Mexican singer who tragically died on December 9th one year ago, the magazine will feature intimate interviews with her family members about life without Jenni over the past 12 months, as well as […]

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Houston’s own Alyssa Linares wins Verizon’s Fabulous Quince

September 17, 2013 by Juan Alanis Leave a Comment

My Fabulous Quince Verizon

At 15, Alyssa Linares is ready for her big day.  Her quinceañera that is.  And now thanks to a national competition organized by Verizon, her quince will certainly be one to remember.  The wireless provider held a national essay writing competition in which young Latinas were asked to elaborate on why they felt they deserved to win […]

Filed Under: Blog, Community Tagged With: Alyssa Linares, Juan Alanis, My Fabulous Quince, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

For Hispanic Heritage Month: Watch PBS’ new series Latino Americans

September 16, 2013 by Juan Alanis Leave a Comment

Latino Americans by PBS

Premiering tomorrow night and continuing on September 24th and October 1st, PBS’ landmark documentary Latino Americans is the “first major series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos.”  Produced by Emmy Award-winning Adriana Bosch and narrated by actor Benjamin Bratt, the three part series delves into the evolution of the […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: films, Hispanic Heritage Month, Juan Alanis, Latino Americans, movies, PBS, PBS Latino Americans, television, TV

Local rapper Baby Jay encourages HCC students to ‘Go Get It’

August 30, 2013 by Juan Alanis Leave a Comment

Baby Jay rapper

If like me, you’ve heard the recent ‘Go Get It’ Houston Community College ads on local radio and television stations and thought “who is that rapper?  do I know him?,” you just might. As it turns out, the rapper on those spots is none other than Galena Park’s own Hip-hop artist Baby Jay.  Baby Jay […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: Baby Jay, Baby Jay rapper, Go Get It, HCC, Houston Community College, Juan Alanis

This Sunday: 20th Annual Theater District Open House

August 20, 2013 by Juan Alanis Leave a Comment

This Sunday, August 25th, from 12-4 PM, the 20th Annual Theater District Open House will take place in Downtown Houston. The 20th Annual TransCanada Theater District Open House Presented by Bank of America is a fun-filled, family day of learning more about Houston’s nine major performing arts organizations, including the Alley Theatre, Gexa Energy Broadway […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog Tagged With: Downtown Houston, Houston, Houston Theater District, Juan Alanis, Theater District Open House

Eva Longoria, Lucero and Los Tigres Del Norte among Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees

August 19, 2013 by Juan Alanis Leave a Comment

Eva Longoria Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honorees

As provided by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced, this week, the 26th Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees, who will be celebrated during the prestigious Hispanic Heritage Awards on Sept. 5 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The Awards, which celebrate Hispanic cultural pride, contributions, and accomplishments, will be broadcast on MundoFox, Sunday, Sept. 15, at 6:00 p.m. EST/PST. […]

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