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Hey Look Who's Back...Ricky Martin Coming To Visit

Ricky Martin is back on promotion mode, this time with his book ME. Also has a spanish version titled YO.

Ricky has been chatting up a storm lately visiting The Today Show and The View as well as an in-depth with Univision's Maria Elena Salinas.

The Boricua superstar let's loose about his amazing career, coming out, and his children.

11/3/10 12:30 PM at Borders Books - Columbus Circle. New York, NY.
11/4/10 7:00 PM at BookEnds - East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
11/6/10 4:00 PM at Books & Books - Aragon Avenue. Coral Gables, FL.
11/9/10 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.

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Ricky's return to the stage

Ricky Martin looking all dapper at the 64th annual Tony awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Ricky is getting ready for a return to the stages of Broadway, this time in EVITA scheduled to open in 2011. Mr. Bon Bon was in Broadway in the 1990's in Les Miserables.

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Celebrity friends come out in support of Ricky Martin

Calle 13: Ser hombre no tiene que ver con tu preferencia sexual si no con la honestidad con la que sostienes tu palabra. Ricky es mucho mas hombre que muchos hombre que dicen ser hombres

Maria Celeste Arraras: Bravo por Ricky Martin que finalmente admitio su homosexualidad. La verdad te libera. El es una gran estrella y mejor aun como persona.

Eva Longoria: You are inspiring and beautiful, te quiero mucho!

Juanes: Todo mi respeto y cariño para ti Ricky, sos un caballero.

Daddy Yankee: Ricky es una de las personas mas reales que he conocido en la música. Gran Artista y un luchador por las causas sociales, pa’ lante boricua!

Thalia: Parece que los hijos nos dan la perspectiva ideal para aceptarnos tal cual somos,sin mascaras ni disfraces.Es el cambio de piel espontaneo que permite que una fuerza interna tan poderosa se apodere de uno para hacerle frente al mundo con una sonrisa en la cara. En mi caso,quitarme el peso de la espalda tipo Pipila de tantas imagenes preconcebidas y conceptos hechos por mi y sobre mi. Que libertaaad aceptarse tal y como uno es! Respiro, vivo , sonrio… SOY. Bien Ricky! El tiempo ideal, la conciencia, madurez y el paternaje.

Alejandro Sanz: Un fuerte abrazo y toda mi amistad para ricky martin. Se te quiere y se te respeta. Que bueno que estes en paz contigo mismo. Dale besos a tus bebeeeeees

RICKY MARTIN: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man,"

Ricky's Full Message

A few months ago I decided to write my memoirs, a project I knew was going to bring me closer to an amazing turning point in my life. From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside. Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And thisis something worth celebrating.

For many years, there has been only one place where I am in touch with my emotions fearlessly and that's the stage. Being on stage fills my soul in many ways, almost completely. It's my vice. The music, the lights and the roar of the audience are elements that make me feel capable of anything. This rush of adrenaline is incredibly addictive. I don't ever want to stop feeling these emotions. But it is serenity that brings me to where I'm at right now. An amazing emotional place of comprehension, reflection and enlightenment. At this moment I'm feeling the same freedom I usually feel only on stage, without a doubt, I need to share.

Many people told me: "Ricky it's not important", "it's not worth it", "all the years you've worked and everything you've built will collapse", "many people in the world are not ready to accept your truth, your reality, your nature". Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth. Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions.

If someone asked me today, "Ricky, what are you afraid of?" I would answer "the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war...child slavery, terrorism...the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith." But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, It fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment.

These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed.

What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment. The word "happiness" takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution.

I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.

Ricky Martin's Humanity Chile Recovery Fund

Ricky Martin and Habitat’s CEO, Jonathan Reckford, travel to Haiti in support of Habitat’s Haitian recovery efforts

Ricky Martin traveled to Port-au-Prince today with Habitat for Humanity International’s chief executive officer, Jonathan Reckford, to visit one of the earthquake-ravaged neighborhoods in the capital city. Martin was moved by the massive devastation caused by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck last week, and just as he did following the December 2004 Asian tsunami, Martin traveled as quickly as possible to the affected region.

“The only words I can think of to describe what I’ve witnessed here today are that this is a living nightmare. The images that are now in my head will be impossible to erase,” said Martin. “Children and families impacted by this disaster will need long-term help restoring their lives, in every sense of the word. Every family is a family in need. I’m asking each of you to think about the future of the children. What they will need to survive after they are properly fed and have received appropriate medical care is a safe and decent home.”

Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response team in Haiti assessed the damage to low-income neighborhoods impacted by the earthquake and will work alongside Habitat for Humanity Haiti in the response and recovery efforts. Habitat for Humanity offers a threefold response that includes clearing debris from home sites, providing Habitat for Humanity Shelter Kits and repairing and rebuilding homes through a transitional housing method.

When families return to their homes from temporary shelters, Habitat will help them remove debris and identify what materials can be reused for rebuilding.

Habitat for Humanity Shelter Kits will be provided that include building materials and tools to make immediate repairs to damaged homes. The kits typically include items such as hammers, nails, buckets, rope, crowbar, a tarp, trowels and handsaws.

Habitat for Humanity will help families repair homes where possible. For homes that are beyond repair, Habitat will help families build new houses that are stronger and more resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes.

How you can help
Please join Ricky in bringing hope to the people of Haiti. There are many ways you can get involved. Bookmark this page and return often to find out how you can help.

Donate NOW--Click Here

Be among the first of Ricky’s fans to join him in responding to the urgent need in Haiti, and you could receive a special gift from Ricky himself.

• The first 10 donors of $1,000 or more to the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund will receive
  -Two VIP tickets to the concert of their choice on Ricky’s next world tour (located in first 10 rows).
  -Two meet and greet passes to say hello to Ricky before the show
  -An autographed Habitat for Humanity hardhat.
• The first 30 donors of $750 or more to the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund will receive two VIP tickets to the concert of their choice on Ricky’s next world tour (located in first 15 rows).
• The first 50 donors of $500 or more to the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund will receive a Habitat for Humanity hardhat signed by Ricky and dedicated to donor or name of their choice!

Ricky Martin Freezing in the Big Apple

Ricky Martin is far away from his super hot San Juan Puerto Rico, spending a few days in the Big Apple. After getting a hot coffee at Starbucks, he headed to Babies R US to pick up some items for the twins.

Happy Birthday Ricky...turns 37 today!

It's amazing Ricky Martin is 37 years old today. Despite selling over 50 million albums worldwide, having babies, General Hospital alumni, Living La Vida Loca, being on Broadway's Les Miserables, and where it all started Menudo, he's still RICKY!!
Happy Birthday Boricua!!!

Ricky Martin presents twins with People en Español and HOLA magazines

Finally Ricky Martin presents his adorable baby twins, Valentino and Matteo. The images sold exclusively to People and People en Español and HOLA magazines in Europe, were a good way to showcase the bundles of joy, especially in when Ricky celebrates his birthday on December 24th and turns 37.
He reveals to People magazine:

I'm so happy! Everything they do, from smiling to crying, feels like a blessing. Being a father feels amazing. This has been the most spiritual moment in my life.

Ricky is doing it alone, with no nanny and as he says, "doing this on my own because I don't want to miss a moment". >READ MORE.

Activist blast Ricky Martin about his entry into fatherhood calling it a "Monstrosity"

At morning show ZONA CERO on 106.7 FM in Miami, Conservative Democratic activist Eladio Armesto, Jr. tells shock jock Javier Ceriani that Ricky Martin becoming a father via a surrogate is a "Monstrosity". Eladio went on to say about Ricky's twins that babies have

"the right to have a daddy and a mommy...a mother's hug is so important".

He continued saying,

"Ricky Martin is on an ego trip for being irresponsible, using this as human mascots or some consuming product".

WOW!
Meanwhile Ricky hasn't comment on these allegations, he did tell People magazine,

"Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight in order to spend time with his children."

We like to note Ricky is a longtime supporter of children's causes around the globe through his Ricky Martin Foundation.

Who's your daddy?: RICKY MARTIN

Just when we thought nothing could beat Michael Phelps 8 medals at the Beijing Olympics, news comes out that Ricky Martin is a daddy of twin boys. We're happy for the Living La Vida Loca star. The babies were born through surrogate mother.
We wonder what magazines will offer for the first photos of the twins.
-JLO and Marc, twins Max Anthony and Emme Anthony, People magazine paid $6 million
-Jolie and Pitt, twins Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, People magazine paid $15 million
-Ricky Martin and surrogate mother, twins A? and B?, our estimate is $3 to 5 million

ALAS concert Mexico: Ricky Martin performance

ALAS Concert Line Up Announced...Don't Miss It May 17th!!!

MEXICO
Venue: La Plaza de la Constitución, Mexico City
Time: 5:00PM
Line Up: Aleks Syntek, Ana Torroja, Babasonicos, Chayanne, David Bisbal, Diego Torres, Emmanuel, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Maná, Miguel Bose, Ricardo Montaner, Ricky Martin, Timbiriche and Tania Libertad
ARGENTINA
Venue: Costanera Sur, Buenos Aires
Time: 2:00PM
Line Up: Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Fito Paez, Gustavo Cerati, Jorge Drexler, La Portuaria, Paulina Rubio, Pedro Aznar and Shakira
SUPPORT THE CAUSE AND DONATE BY VISITING ALAS WEBSITE.
SEE YOU MAY 17th!!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MAY 17th: ALAS (América Latina en Acción Solidaria) Announces Two Large-Scale Concerts To Aid Latin America’s Children In Need

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Set To Take Place In Mexico City & Buenos Aires Simultaneously On May 17th, The Free Concerts – Featuring Many Of The World’s Leading Latin Music Artists - Will Seek To Improve The Lives Of Children Living In Poverty By Calling On Fans, The Private Sector & Governments To Join In A Social Movement To Deliver Early Childhood Development Programs For All Children In The Region

Artists Committed To Participate Include (In Alphabetical Order):
Alejandro Sanz, Aleks Syntek, Babasónicos, Calle 13, Chayanne, David Bisbal, Diego Torres, Fito Páez, Gustavo Cerati, Jorge Drexler, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Maná, Miguel Bosé, Paulina Rubio, Ricardo Montaner, Ricky Martin, Shakira and Timbiriche.

The ALAS ("wings" in Spanish) organization today announces plans to bring many of the world’s leading Latin music artists together for two large-scale concerts that will serve as a call-to-action to aid impoverished children in Latin America. Set to take place on May 17th in both Mexico City and Buenos Aires, these simultaneous free concerts will seek not to raise money but rather harness the power that comes from bringing thousands of music fans together to support the ALAS mission of strengthening and expanding public and private sector support for Early Childhood Development in Latin America.

Improving the lives of thirty-two million Latin American children afflicted by poverty will require the integrated education, nutrition and health programs characterized by Early Childhood Development (ECD). ALAS was created by leading artists, intellectual figures and business leaders of Latin America to launch a new social movement that will generate a collective commitment to ECD by encouraging action from governments, the private and public sector, and partnering with innovative organizations to create sustainable solutions.

Thus far, the following musical artists have given their commitment to participate in these historic concerts: Alejandro Sanz, Aleks Syntek, Babasónicos, Calle 13, Chayanne, David Bisbal, Diego Torres, Fito Páez, Gustavo Cerati, Jorge Drexler, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Maná, Miguel Bosé, Paulina Rubio, Ricardo Montaner, Ricky Martin, Shakira and Timbiriche.

Over the coming weeks, look for further announcements as to additional participating artists, exact venue locations and individual show line-ups. Check out www.movimientoalas.org for more info.

IDB Conference Brings Hollywood Latino's Biggest Star To Tackle Latin America's Social Problems

It wasn't the the Latin Grammy's, but IDB gather's Hollywood Latino's biggest music stars to talk about curing Latin America's problems. The Inter-American Development Bank, the oldest and largest regional bank in the world, is the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. It's annual conference is being held this week in Miami. On Friday, Telemundo's Maria Celestes Arraras moderated a panel with Shakira, Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin along with IDB president Alberto Moreno to discuss how celebrities can make awareness of Latin America's problem like malnutrition, microloans, drinking water, education, technology, peace, children and many more. The stars announced that a they will have a mega concert in May to showcase Latin America's social situation. More information will be announced shortly. Stay Tuned...

What's my real name?

Latino's have always found ways of breaking into the coveted Amercian market. Some have made it with help from friends, some have talents, and some just try anything like change their birth name. In some cases, thank God for the change as you will see from our compiled list of today's hottest Latino stars.

Ricky Martin==Enrique Jose Martin Morales (ex Menudo, Livin' La Vida Loca, General Hospital, Les Misarables)
Raquel Welch==Jo Raquel Tejada (actress, sex symbol)
Rita Moreno==Rosita Dolores Alveiro (only actress in history to win a Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony awards)
Charo==María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza Rasten (know for her phrase "cuchi-cuchi.", actress, Vegas act)
Steven Bauer==Rocky Echevaria (Joe in the TV sitcom "Que Pasa USA", Scarface, once married to Melanie Griffith)
Lucero==Lucero Hogaza León (singer, actress, TV host, married to Manuel Mijares)
Juanes==Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez (Latino superstar singer, composer, performer, musician)
Pitbull==Armando Christian Pérez (rapper)
Desi Arnaz==Desiderio Alberto Arnaz ye de Acha III (I Love Lucy, First King of Carnaval Miami, "Babalú", "Cuban Pete,"
Daddy Yankee==Ramón (Raymond) Ayala (La Gasolina Song, King of Reggaeton)
Marc Anthony==Marco Antonio Muñiz (flaco, married to JLO, Salsa music superstar)
Fat Joe==Joseph Antonio Cartagena (Lean Back, Joey Crack, Terror Squad)
Don Omar==William Omar Landrón Garces (engaged to weather host Jackie Guerrido, King of Reggaeton as well)
Chayanne==Elmer Figueroa Arce (ex member of Los Chicos, singer, great dancer)
Laura Leon==Rebeca Valderrama (singer, TV host)
Gloria Trevi==Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz (Pelo Suelto)
Shakira==Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (Hips Don't Lie, Colombia)
Thalia== Ariadna Thalia Sodi Miranda (business empire: music, clothes, candy, more)
Alejandro Sanz== Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro (Grammy winner)
Luis Miguel==Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (dated Mariah, Daisy Fuentes, Sofia Vergara, etc..., singer)
Charlie Sheen==Carlos Irwin Estévez (actor, ex husband of Denise Richards)
Martin Sheen==Ramón Gerardo Antonio Estévez (TV President, movie actor)
Christina Aguilera==Christina María Aguilera (Genie in a bottle, Grammy winner, mother)
Perez Hilton==Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (somewhat of a celebrity of pop culture, but famous Latino blogger)

Housing crises affecting Ricky Martin...He needs a buyer!!!

Ricky Martin is desperately looking for a buyer for one of his Miami homes in the La Gorce area. The house was purchased in 2005 for $10 million and he's had it in the market for close to $17 million for the last year and no buyer. So for now Ricky must pay for his empty six bedroom mansion, $20,000 per month for maintnance. Ouch!!!!
(photo by Manny Hernandez for MHPIXS.com)
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Where will your Latino stars be during the holidays!!!

-Ricky Martin will be in Puerto Rico and then the New Year in Rio, Brazil
-Juanes will spend his time in Medellin with family.
-Antonio Banderas will go to Aspen for Christmas and then fly to Malaga, Spain for the New Year.
-Shakira will ring in the New Year in Cartagena, Colombia.
-Tommy and Thalia will join Luis Miguel in Aspen for the New Year.
-Roselyn Sanchez will be in her homeland, Puerto Rico.
More updates coming soon...
Happy Holidays to all our fans of Hollywood Latino...Feliz Navidad!!!
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European coverage of Ricky Martin's star in Hollywood

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