Jenni Rivera Mexican-American Singer TV Star Dead after plane disappears and crash in northern Mexico
December 9, 2012 by News Desk
Filed under Breaking News, Celebrities, Entertainment News, News
The New York Times is reporting that Jenni Rivera, the Mexican-American singer and reality television star known as “the Diva of Banda,” died early Sunday when the plane in which she was traveling crashed outside Monterrey, Mexico, after a performance there. She was 43.
“Mexican music runs through my veins,” Ms. Rivera told the trade magazine Billboard earlier this year. “That’s all I heard. I had no choice. We had our own music stands in the local swap meets. We sold cassette tapes at the time, and that’s how we made a living. We stepped it up a bit when my father opened his own record store and eventually started his own record label.”
Besides her brothers Guadalupe and Juan and her father, Ms. Rivera is survived by her mother, Rosa; three other siblings, Pedro Jr., Gustavo and Rosie; and her five children: Janney, Jacqueline and Michael, from her first marriage, to Jose Trinidad Marin, and Jenicka and Johnny, from her second marriage, to Juan Lopez.
About Jenny Dolores Rivera Saavedra[2] (July 2, 1969 – December 9, 2012), better known as Jenni Rivera, was an American singer known for her work within the banda and norteña music genres. She began recording in 1992, and her recordings often have themes of social issues, infidelity, and relationships. Her tenth studio album, Jenni (2008), became her first number-one album in the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the United States.
In 2010, she appeared in and produced the reality TV show Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C. She also appeared in and produced I Love Jenni starting in 2011 and Chiquis ‘n Control in 2012.
Rivera died in a plane crash near Iturbide, Nuevo León, Mexico, on December 9, 2012.[1][3]
Rest In Peace.
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Sources: Wikipedia, The New York Times
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The NCLR presents the 2012 Alma Awards hosted by George Lopez and Eva Longoria to Air September 21 on NBC
September 17, 2012 by Stella Gomez
Filed under Award Shows, Award Winners, Entertainment News, Events, FEATURES, Television Shows, Uncategorized
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States presents The 2012 Alma Awards on September 16, 2012 from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm in the popular Pasadena Civic Auditorium located at 300 East Green Street in Pasadena, CA 91101.
The winners were announced, but the star studded celebration will air Friday, September 21, 2012 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC.
The NCLR Alma Awards honors outstanding Latino artistic achievements in television, film and music. The show promotes the achievements of talented Latinos in the entertainment industry.
The funny George Lopez and the lovely Eva Longoria hosted once again this year’s extravagate event. The one-hour special will show case Latinos famous presenters Jake Gyllenhaal, Nicole Richie, Robert Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Ryan Lochte, America Ferrera, Andy Garcia, Natalie Morales and Wilmer Valderrama.
Many media outlets and photographers crowded the red carpet waiting for the celebrities, Olympic winners, and hosts to arrive. One by one, limos stopped in front of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium to drop off talent. As the performers, host, and celebrities hit the red carpet, lines of media and photographer wait to interview or take their picture.
Christina Aguilera received the 2012 NCLR Special Achievement Award for her outstanding career and work in philanthropy. She is especially well known for co-hosting “The Voice”. Christina’s powerful voice made her well know around the world. Also, Mr. Henry Darrow received the NCLR Alma Ricardo Montalban Lifetime Achievement Award. “Henry has appeared in some five hundred episodes of soap operas, mini-series, sit-coms, and dramas, along with numerous stage plays. He is the first Latino actor to have portrayed “Zorro” in two different television series, as well as providing the voice for a cartoon version of the masked hero. What an honor it is for the NCLR to recognize these two talented people who made a difference in the Latino culture.
There was a great selection of nominees, besides Christina Aguilera and Henry Darrow, the following took home the precious award.
Latinos love music, which brings celebration. Rap singer Flo Rida performed with Roselyn Sanchez. The guests were welcome to dance in the isle. Martina McBride performed with Luis Fonsi.
In addition, the NCLR welcomed our talented Latino Olympians. Few came out to walk the red carpet and enjoyed the fun filled show. We honor those Latinos such as Brenda Villa and Jessica Steffens (water polo), Danell Leyva (men’s gymnastics), Leonel Manzano (track and field), and Marlen Esparza (boxing), and the famous United States swimmer, Ryan Lochte for representing our country.
The Latinos celebrate with love. There is no other award show that represents talent in the Latino culture. You do not want to miss the winner’s excitement when they receive their accomplished award with honors. If you like to contact NCLR, please feel free to go to www.nclr.org.
2012 NCLR ALMA AWARDS AWARD RECIPIENTS are:
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Special Achievement Award
“The Voice of a Generation”
HENRY DARROW
The NCLR ALMA Ricardo Montalban
Lifetime Achievement Award
CHEECH MARIN
Outstanding Career Achievement Award
Writer
PATRICIA RIGGEN
Special Achievement
Director, Girl in Progress
EL CENTRO DEL PUEBLO
The PepsiCo Adelante ALMA Award
Favorite Movie
Girl in Progress
Favorite Movie Actor
Diego Boneta, Rock of Ages
Favorite Movie Actress—Drama/Adventure
Zoe Saldana, Colombiana
Favorite Movie Actress—Comedy/Musical
Aubrey Plaza, Safety Not Guaranteed
Favorite Movie Actor—Supporting Role
Édgar Ramírez, Wrath of the Titans
Favorite Movie Actress—Supporting Role
Cierra Ramirez, Girl in Progress
Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act
Christina Aguilera, The Voice (NBC)
Favorite TV Actor
Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf (MTV)
Favorite TV Actress—Drama
Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Comedy
Naya Rivera, Glee (FOX)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Drama
Jon Huertas, Castle (ABC)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Comedy
Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Supporting Role
Constance Marie, Switched at Birth (ABC Family)
Favorite Male Music Artist
Pitbull
Favorite Female Music Artist
Naya Rivera
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Photo credit to: Chris Haston/NBC
Videos Courtesy of NBC/NCLR & Alma Awards 2012
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2012 NCLR ALMA Awards Announces Winners TV Show to Air Friday, September 21 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC
September 16, 2012 by News Desk
Filed under Award Shows, Award Winners, Breaking News, Celebrities News, Entertainment, Television Shows
EVA LONGORIA AND GEORGE LOPEZ CO-HOST ONE-HOUR SPECIAL TO AIR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8-9 P.M. ET) ON NBC.
CHRISTINA AGUILERA RECEIVED SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Presenters included: Jake Gyllenhaal, Nicole Richie, Robert Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Ryan Lochte, America Ferrera, Andy Garcia, Natalie Morales, Wilmer Valderrama, Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Edy Ganem, Judy Reyes, Michael Pena, Rafael Amaya, Rodrigo Santoro and Taboo.
Rap Superstar Flo Rida Performed with Roselyn Sanchez and Martina McBride Performed with Luis Fonsi.
Pasadena, Calif. – September 16, 2012 – The winners of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards® were announced tonight at a star-studded celebration airing Friday, September 21 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC. Christina Aguilera received a special achievement award for her incredible career and her work in philanthropy.
Eva Longoria and George Lopez co-hosted the one-hour special, which included presenters Jake Gyllenhaal, Nicole Richie, Robert Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Ryan Lochte and America Ferrera, along with Andy Garcia, Natalie Morales and Wilmer Valderrama. Also on hand to celebrate the achievements of top Latino performers were Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Edy Ganem, , Judy Reyes, Michael Pena, Rafael Amaya, Rodrigo Santoro and Taboo.
Rap sensation Flo Rida performed with Roselyn Sanchez and Martina McBride performed with Luis Fonsi during the high-energy show, which featured theme music written and performed by music powerhouse Pitbull. In addition to serving as a presenter, Olympic Gold medalist Ryan Lochte also was one of six Latino Olympic medal winners from this summer’s London Games saluted in a special Olympic tribute. Also honored were Brenda Villa and Jessica Steffens (water polo), Danell Leyva (men’s gymnastics), Leonel Manzano (track and field) and Marlen Esparza (boxing).
The 2012 NCLR ALMA AWARDS AWARD RECIPIENTS are:
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Special Achievement Award
“The Voice of a Generation”
HENRY DARROW
The NCLR ALMA Ricardo Montalban
Lifetime Achievement Award
CHEECH MARIN
Outstanding Career Achievement Award
Writer
PATRICIA RIGGEN
Special Achievement
Director, Girl in Progress
EL CENTRO DEL PUEBLO
The PepsiCo Adelante ALMA Award
Favorite Movie
Girl in Progress
Favorite Movie Actor
Diego Boneta, Rock of Ages
Favorite Movie Actress—Drama/Adventure
Zoe Saldana, Colombiana
Favorite Movie Actress—Comedy/Musical
Aubrey Plaza, Safety Not Guaranteed
Favorite Movie Actor—Supporting Role
Édgar Ramírez, Wrath of the Titans
Favorite Movie Actress—Supporting Role
Cierra Ramirez, Girl in Progress
Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act
Christina Aguilera, The Voice (NBC)
Favorite TV Actor
Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf (MTV)
Favorite TV Actress—Drama
Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Comedy
Naya Rivera, Glee (FOX)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Drama
Jon Huertas, Castle (ABC)
Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Comedy
Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family (ABC)
Favorite TV Actress—Supporting Role
Constance Marie, Switched at Birth (ABC Family)
Favorite Male Music Artist
Pitbull
Favorite Female Music Artist
Naya Rivera
Hispanic cable network mun2 will present the ALMA Awards red carpet special and Telemundo will host the official bilingual ALMA Awards website at and stream the pre-show online. Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers will have access to the show on demand. Viewers can also watch the entire special online after it airs via http://telemundo.com/
The 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards® are produced by dick clark productions’ executive producers Orly Adelson and Barry Adelman, along with Eva Longoria and Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.
For additional information, including announcements about the presenters and performers at this year’s show, please visit www.almaawards.com and follow the show on Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/
Source: The Lippin Group
Photo credit to: (C) Chris Haston/NBC
Video Courtesy of NBC/NCLR & Alma Awards 2012
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Telemundo Station Group Launches Multimillion Dollar Investment and Names New General Managers in Key Markets
May 9, 2012 by News Desk
Filed under Breaking News, Consumer News, Media, News, World News
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 As part of its ongoing commitment to local communities, Telemundo Media announced a multimillion dollar investment across its owned and operated stations. To support this investment in local operations, Manuel Abud, President of the Telemundo Station Group, named new general managers in three key markets: Celia Chavez was named President and General Manager of Telemundo KVEA-Los Angeles, Jose Cancela was named President and General Manager of Telemundo WKAQ-Puerto Rico, and Jorge Carballo was named President and General Manager of Telemundo WSCV-Miami.
The multimillion dollar investments will be directed to enhance current news programs and expand the stations’ news offering and local programming in selected markets. Top markets will increase their marketing investments and further enhance their community activities considering a focus on key “causes” and a strategic alignment with the network initiatives. Additional investments will also be used to reinforce the stations’ technological backbone and optimize distribution and signal quality across all markets.
“We are investing in our stations for today and the future,” said Abud. “As I have said earlier, community and localism is a priority for Telemundo Media and thanks to the support of NBCUniversal’s leadership, we’re making this a reality. Celia Chavez, Jose Cancela and Jorge Carballo are integral team members of the Station Group and as we fuel the growth of Telemundo’s local stations, each will use their unparalleled understanding of the marketplace to maintain strong audience engagement and outreach in our community.”
Telemundo Station Group also announced that Joe Navarro has been named Senior Vice President, Station Operations, reporting directly to Abud. In Navarro’s new role, he will support Abud in all aspects of stations operations, taking on key projects across several stations and leading initiatives consistent with the Station Group’s growth plan. Previously, Navarro was Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Telemundo Media. With close to ten years in the company, Navarro has played a key role in the growth of the stations and the network since he joined Telemundo in 2003 as Director, Human Resources for WKAQ in Puerto Rico.
General Manager’s appointments include:
- Celia Chavez, President and General Manager, KVEA – Los Angeles: In late 2009, Chavez was named President and General Manager of Telemundo WSNS-Chicago. Under her leadership, WSNS has delivered ratings and market share growth, and the station has been recognized with six Emmy® Awards for news and local programming. Previously, in 2008, she was named President and General Manager of two Telemundo stations – KBLR-Las Vegas and KDEN-Denver. Prior to leading these stations, Chavez was Vice President and General Manager of Telemundo KVDA-San Antonio from 2006-2008. Chavez began her career in Spanish-language media in 1988 at Galavision, where she worked until 1993 when she joined KWHY-TV.
- Jose Cancela, President and General Manager, WKAQ – Puerto Rico: Cancela most recently served as President of Telemundo KVEA-Los Angeles, a position he has held since August 2011. He joined KVEA-TV from Hispanic USA Inc., a Hispanic market resource firm based in Miami, Florida that he founded in 2004 with the intention of making it easy to understand the U.S. Latino marketplace to corporate America. Prior to Hispanic USA Inc., he was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Radio Unica Communications Corp. from 1998-2004. Cancela was part of the Telemundo family from 1992-1998, when he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Telemundo Station Group.
- Jorge Carballo, President and General Manager, WSVC – Miami: Carballo joined the Telemundo family in 1993 as an Account Executive. He became Local Sales Manager in October of the same year and in December of 1995, was promoted to General Sales Manager/Vice President of Sales. Prior to joining Telemundo, Carballo held Account Executive positions at numerous media outlets in South Florida. With almost 30 years of sales experience in the South Florida market, he began his sales career in cable television, first by selling subscription door-to-door, and then by selling local advertising in the cable interconnect channels.
About Telemundo Media:
Telemundo Media, a division of NBCUniversal, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. Telemundo’s multiple platforms include the Telemundo Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 14 owned stations and its broadcast and cable affiliates; mun2, the preeminent voice for bicultural Hispanics in the U.S. reaching TV households nationwide on digital and analog cable, and satellite; Telemundo Digital Media, which distributes Telemundo’s original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices, www.telemundo.com and www.mun2.tv; an owned and operated full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA; and Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned Telemundo as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 100 countries in over 35 languages.
Source: NBC Universal Media Village
Graphic/logo credit to: NBC Universal Media Village
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all, including Telemundo Station Group and NBC Universal.
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