The Best of ShoWest 2007

Freddy Rodriguez and Rosario Dawson won for Supporting Actor/Actress of the Year at the Best of ShoWest 2007 for the movie Grindhouse.

Alex Cruz at the San Diego Latin Film Festival 2007

Ethan van Thillo Presents Alex Cruz with SDLFF 2007 Top 10 to Watch Award:

Alexis Cruz and Jose Zuñiga were presented with SDLFF 2007 Top 10 to Watch awards before the screening of Tortilla Heaven. In the audience were fellow cast members Lupe Ontiveros, Marcelo Tubert, and director Judy Hecht Dumonte.

Another Picture of Alex:

Tribute to Alex's Shark character Martin Allende:

Denise Quiñones in favor of changes to Puerto Rico's Civil Code

Denise Quiñones, the actress, singer and winner of the Miss Universe crown in 2001, made a strong statement today in support of the changes proposed in the draft of the Family Book of the Puerto Rican Civil Code. "I have always believed that all human beings are equal and I just couldn't remain silent while a debate is taking place back home on the rights and protections that every family in Puerto Rico should enjoy. Our legal framework has to recognize the reality in which we live, which is why I am supporting the recognition of civil unions for same sex couples, as well as for heterosexual couples," said Quiñones.

Quiñones, who is currently pursuing acting opportunities in film and television in Los Angeles, California, broke her silence in the hope that her words will inspire other artistic colleagues and Puerto Rican personalities to express themselves on this crucial topic. Additionally, she specifically urged those personalities who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or have LGBT relatives to share their stories and, in doing so, bring a human perspective to the debate.

"Even though I do not currently live in Puerto Rico, I have always represented my Island with love and humility wherever I might be, which is why in this moment that my lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters need me, I say 'Here I am!'" said Quiñones.

Quiñones, who recently was granted an ACE award for Best Theatre Actress, is aware that the current draft of the Civil Code would also grant transsexuals the right to change their birth certificates to reflect their current gender but pointedly noted that even transgender individuals who have yet to undergo gender reassignment surgery or opt not to have it should also have access to the same right.

"I would also like to express my support for the right of transgender individuals to change the gender in a birth certificate, since they are only trying to change these legal documents to reflect the reality in which they live. I am aware that the current draft of the Civil Code, if approved, would grant this right to transsexuals but it should include every transgender person that seeks to change his or her certificate under the vast right to liberty allowed under our Constitution."

Finally, Ms. Quiñones called on everyone to see this public debate as an opportunity to bring together the Puerto Rican family and invited all to visit the Puerto Rico Para Tod@s web portal (www.prparatodos.org) where they can register and send the Legislature messages of support for these changes in the Civil Code.

"Let's take advantage of this historic moment to learn, to get to know more about our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relatives and to welcome them into our hearts. Let's follow our best hope for justice, inclusion and equality. Let's fight so that everyone in Puerto Rico has the same rights. So that no one is left on the sidelines. It is everyone's responsibility."

Neutrogena really doesn't work...BUT...

Pick up the latest issue of Star Magazine and flip to page 74 for a cool feature on Susie and her brand-new Neutrogena deal.

Freddy Rodriguez Honored

Freddy Rodriguez will be honored as supporting actor of the year at ShoWest, the annual film industry convention set for March 12-15 at the Bally's and Paris hotels in Las Vegas.

Rodriguez, who most recently appeared as part of the ensemble cast of "Bobby," which the Weinstein Co. released through MGM, will next be seen in Dimension Films' "Grindhouse," which opens nationwide April 6.

"Since bursting onto the scene with his critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated role on HBO's 'Six Feet Under,' Rodriguez has gone on to bring impressive performances to such notable films as 'Dreamer,' 'Lady in the Water' and 'Bobby,' " said Mitch Neuhauser, ShoWest co-managing director. He will be presented with the award March 15 at ShoWest's closing-night ceremony. Rodriguez will appear in director Robert Rodriguez's half of "Grindhouse," which is titled "Planet Terror."

Rodriguez received an Emmy nomination, two SAG Awards as part of a dramatic TV series ensemble, two Alma Awards and three Imagen Awards for his work on "Six Feet Under." His film credits include "Harsh Times," "A Walk in the Clouds," "Dead Presidents" and "Poseidon," and he has made guest TV appearances on "Scrubs" and "ER." ShoWest is managed by Nielsen Business Media, parent company of The Hollywood Reporter.

Lead the way...

In New York City, tennis star Serena Williams and Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera were among other celebrities who led 250 students from New York public schools in an event entitled “Reading on the Red Carpet.”

Michelle Rodriguez and Mystery Male...OH MY!

From JustJared.com:

Former Lost star Michelle Rodriguez takes along her two dogs, Maddox and Dido, for a coffee break with a mystery male at a Starbucks in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon.

The other pictures are from lask week when Michelle, 28, took her dogs for an afternoon walk in West Los Angeles. When asked if she misses working in Hawaii she replied,” I am itching to go back.”

To view images...click, click, click.

Look Michelle's name on her Starbucks cup... stupid Starbucks and their labels on people!

Muniz Mohawk Exposed!

Frankie Muniz was spotted dining at Boa Steakhouse on Sunset Boulevard, sporting his new mohawk.

Donno about you guys, but I like it... makes him look HAWTER.

Fat Joe To Tour

The first big hip-hop tour of 2007 kicks off tomorrow night in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Young Jeezy headlining and taking Lil' Wayne, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Baby, and Rich Boy along with him.

The Street Dream Tour:
3/03 - Charlotte, NC - Cricket Arena
3/11 - Orlando, FL - Convention Center
3/15 - Richmond, VA - Richmond Coliseum
3/16 - Greenville, SC - Bi Lo
3/17 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliesum
3/18 - Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Arena
3/23 - Cincinatti, OH - US Bank Arena
3/24 - Macon, GA - Centroplex
3/25 - Nashville, TN - Municipal Auditorium
3/28 - Toledo, OH - Sport Arena Coliesum
3/29 - Providence, RI - Dunkin Donuts Center
3/31 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens
4/01 - Baltimore, MD - 1ST Mariner
4/05 - Little Rock, AR - Altell Arena
4/06 - Kansas City, MO - Kemper Arena
4/08 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
4/12 - Milwaukee, WS - US Cellular Arena
4/13 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
4/14 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade
4/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
4/19 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
4/20 - Dallas, TX - Convention Center
4/21 - El Paso, TX - Cohen Stadium
4/22 - San Antonio, TX - TBA
4/29 - Los Angeles, CA - USC

Natalia Boa Vista!

Here's some youtube fan videos I found on Eva LaRue CSI: Miami character Natalia Boa Vista:

Dawson > Trachtenberg

Former Sex and the City star Jason Lewis is reportedly dating Michelle Trachtenberg after finishing with long-term girlfriend Rosario Dawson last November. Jason and Michelle were recently spotted on a date at the Chateau Marmony Hotel but a source told Us Weekly that it’s still very early days: “they just began hanging out”.

All bias aside, but really Dawson > Trachtenberg.

Joaquin Phoenix macking Ghost Rider's Girl!?

EVA MENDES has laughed off rumours of a romance with her WE OWN THE NIGHT co-star JOAQUIN PHOENIX - after they dined together after work. The Latina actress has been dating director GEORGE GARGUREVICH for the past five years, but is constantly reported to be romantically entwined with her leading men. She says, "God, we went out to dinner together. We were working together so, of course, you'd go out and have a meal after work. Why wouldn't you? "I'm a grown woman! Do you think I'd be making out with somebody? I stopped doing that when I was 14. Yuck!"

Personally I think they would had made a really cute couple...

ShoWest Taps Dawson for Actress Nod

Rosario Dawson will be honored as supporting actress of the year at ShoWest, the film industry convention that will be held March 12-15 at the Bally's and Paris hotels in Las Vegas. The actress, who appeared in Robert Rodriguez's "Sin City," will next appear in Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's "Grindhouse," which Dimension Films will release April 6. "We just know that Ms. Dawson is going to electrify audiences worldwide with her performance in the eagerly anticipated 'Grindhouse,' " Mitch Neuhauser, co-managing director of the event, said in announcing the award, which will be presented at ShoWest's closing-night ceremony March 15. Dawson, a native of New York, made her film debut in 1995's "Kids." Her credits also include "Sidewalks of New York" and "Men in Black 2." Dawson also is starring in "Descent," the first film she has produced, for director Talia Lugacy. The film will premiere in April at the Tribeca Film Festival. She will be seen later this year in "Killshot," directed by John Madden, and also is on tap for Rodriguez and Frank Miller's "Sin City 2."
ShoWest is managed by Nielsen Business Media, parent company of The Hollywood Reporter.

Oh The Drama!

Marc Anthony has been embarrassed by a photo he posed for with a photographer charged with heroin possession and child pornography.

The candid snapshot, taken backstage at a New York concert Anthony headlined in 2004, is being used to prove the Latino singer had a relationship with photographer Michael Star, who is set to stand trial in the US after fleeing to Colombia.

The picture has been posted on Latino newspaper El Diario's website as part of a story suggesting Anthony was a friend of Star's.

But even Star's closest friends insist the photographer merely used Anthony's name and the photo to help him peddle his sick trade.

Rosa Sanabria admits the snapper used his so-called relationship with Anthony to lure young girls to his photo studio.

She tells the National Enquirer, "This guy is a monster and a sick person. It's awful for Marc to be dragged into this."

To make matters worse for the singer, Sanabria reveals Star will attempt to call Anthony to testify on his behalf when his trial comes to court.

"The Kill Pit"

DeMonaco’s eight-hour drama series “The Kill Pit,” begins production later this month in Pittsburgh, with Steve Shill (”The Sopranos”) directing the first four episodes. “Kill Pit,” revolves around a downtown bank robbery by a team of American Iraqi-War veterans. More than a dozen hostages from all walks of life are taken, ranging from the daughter of a business tycoon to an adulterous couple. Throughout the eight-hour event, viewers will follow the escalating action as the volatile soldiers plot their way out, the negotiator anticipates their moves and the hostages desperately try to survive. Time is critical and the game intensifies with surprising twists at every turn. John Leguizamo will play Wolf, the leader of the robbers, Donnie Wahlberg as Horst Cali and Jennifer Ferrin as Chloe.

Ricky Martin In Festive Mood

SINGING idol Ricky Martin headlined at the 48th annual International Song Festival in Vina del Mar, Chile over the weekend. The Santiago Times reported that audiences were entertained with musical performances, a beauty competition, comic acts and other entertainment.

Musicians are awarded statues of torches and seagulls for their excellence in different categories.
This year’s international draws included Tom Jones (UK), Bryan Adams (Canada), Martin (Puerto Rico), Fito Paez and Gustavo Cerati (Argentina) and La Oreja de Van Gogh and Ana Torroja (Spain).

Chilean musicians included Los Tres, Los Bunkers, Lucybell, Mario Guerrero, and Kudai.

Gilmore Girls Tonight

A BABY SHOWER, A JOB INTERVIEW AND A BOAT TRIP ?? While she is in the midst of planning Lane's (Keiko Agena) baby shower, Rory (Alexis Bledel) gets a long-awaited call from The New York Times offering her an informational interview. Lorelai (Lauren Graham) takes over the shower-planning duties, and finds herself brokering peace between Lane and Mrs. Kim (Emily Kuroda) over how Lane plans to raise her twins. Logan (Matt Czuchry) finally admits his business disaster to Rory, who offers him her full support, but when Logan announces that he is flying to Las Vegas to blow off steam with his old college pals Colin and Finn, Rory is disappointed and worried. When Luke (Scott Patterson) discovers that Liz (Kathleen Wilhoite) and T.J. (Michael DeLuise) are trying to sell his boat, he decides to make some changes in his life and take April (Vanessa Marano) on a long boat trip over the summer. Finally, Lane is put on bed-rest and must be wheeled through Stars Hollow in her bed to attend the shower at Miss Patty's (Liz Torres).

New 'LOST' Means More Kiele

In a recent interview this week with LOST co-executive producers Kitsis and Horowitz confirmed that the rest of the third season is set to explore the backstories of Claire (Emilie de Ravin) and Sayid (Naveen Andrews), as well as the two new background survivors that have been gradually introduced this year, namely Paulo (Rodrigo Santoro) and Nikki (Kiele Sanchez).

LOST airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

Here's a sneak clip of tomorrows episode with Kiele:

Kind of funny though, how LOST loses one Rican (Michelle Rodriguez) and gains another between seasons. I rooting to see Rosie Perez in season four, can you just imagine her voice and heavy New York Rican accent among all those soft spoken actors?

Freddie Prinze the 3rd

Rumors are spreading that Freddie Prinze Jr.'s wife of five years, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar best known for her role on Buffy the Vampire Slayer is expecting after spotted at a Elton John's Oscar Party wearing a loose dress.

John Leguizamo at Vanity Fair Oscar Party

John was hiding from me! I didn't see him whatsoever during the Oscars last night nor on the red carpet, but here he is living it up at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and Queen Latifah's Vibe Magazine Hollywood Pre-Oscar Party:

Drink up!

"I'm too sexy for these sunglasses, too sexy for these sunglasses, too sexy yeah!"

"I'm too sexy for this palm tree, too sexy for this palm tree, too sexy yeah!"

"I'm not sexier than Tyrese, not sexier than Tyrese, not sexier yeah!"

Sorry, John...but have you seen the body on Tyrese? Gawd!