$34,000 per couple to party with President and Estefans

Emilio and Gloria Estefan's holding a little get together tonight at their home on Star Island on Miami Beach for President Barack Obama.

The fundraiser for the Democratic party is not cheap to attend and has a price tag of $34,000 per couple and limited to only 100 people.

So what do you serve the President? Well the theme is Asian and the menu consist of filtered and unfiltered sake, lots of sushi, like Hamachi Chimichurri Maki, spicy scallop, crab maki with midori vegetable maki, South Beach lobster maki and lobster cebiche. And last but not least to have some Cuban in it a ropa vieja (shredded beef) maki.

Reports say that after a successful march for Human Rights in Cuba and solidarity with the Damas de Blanco, that by having this event they'll have the ear of the President regarding the issue for a Free Cuba.

"I was invited, but I have to work," singer Thalia told TV show El Gordo y La Flaca from Spain.

We see it now "Emilio for Mayor of Miami".

SOMOS EL MUNDO: We Are The World in Español

Congratulations to all the celebrities involved and for Emilio Estefan for putting this whole thing together so fast. Did the video go to fast and we missed Luis Miguel as reported he was going to be in the video. We love Emily Estefan on electric guitar......Genius!
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EMILIO ESTEFAN and QUINCY JONES team up for We Are The World in spanish with Latin stars

They're good friends so why not...also for a great cause, Haiti.  Emilio Estefan and Quincy Jones team up for a spanish version of We Are The World, titled Somos El Mundo.  

It made sense since many of the stars were in town for Premio Lo Nuestro that the song be recorded the following day, kind of the same scenario when all the stars were in Los Angeles recently for the Grammy awards.

The song has been in production already for the last couple of days in Miami. Some of the leads have been secretly been in one hour recording sessions at an undisclosed location and the final big group photo, recording, media hype will be recorded at the American Airlines Arena with the help of Univision this evening.

So who's going?  Check out the list:  A.B. Quintanilla, Alacranes Musical, Alejandro Fernández, Aleks Syntek, Andy García, Arthur Hanlon, Aventura, Banda El Recodo, Carlos Santana, Chayanne, Cristian Castro, Christian Chávez, David Archuleta, Diana Reyes, Eddy Herrera, Ednita Nazario, Eiza González, Fernando Villalona, Flex, Fonseca, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gloria Estefan, Jencarlos Canela, Jenni Rivera, Joselyn, Jon Secada, Jorge Celedón, Jorge Moreno, Jorge Villamizar, José Feliciano, José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma,” Juan Luis Guerra, Kany García, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, Lena, Lisette, Lucero, Luis Enrique, Luis Fonsi, Milly Quezada, Mont! éz de Durango, Natalia Jiménez, Olga Tañón, Patricia Manterola, Paulina Rubio, Pee Wee, Pitbull, Rey Ruiz, Ricardo Montaner, Sergio Mayer, Taboo, Thalía, Tito “El Bambino,” Vicente Fernández, Willy Chirino and Wisin & Yandel.

No one will have access to the main recording. That exclusive opportunity will go to Cristina, who will do a special on the momentus gathering of Latino stars...

Alejandro Sanz performs Looking for Paradise at the MA World Conference

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Grammy award winning singer Alejandro Sanz performed his latest hit Looking For Paradise to more than 20,000 antendees of the MA World Conference at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

Looking For Paradise, a song co-produced by Alicia Keys, was this year's theme song for the convention and rightfully so. The song was written aboard JR and Loren Ridinger's 150-foot, Utopia III yacht.

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Celebrities came out to watch Alejandro including Emilio and Gloria Estefan, David Bisbal's girlfriend Elena Tablada, Paulina Rubio and husband Colate, Eva Longoria, designer Adriana Castro and Dallas QB Tony Romo.

Also during the 3 day convention, music producer Emilio Estefan signed copies of his best selling book The Rhythm of Success: How an Immigrant Produced His Own American Dream.

President Obama appointed Emilio Estefan to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino

Today, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of several individuals to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino.

The following individuals were appointed by President Obama to sit on the Commission: Emilio Estefan, Jr., Andrés W. López, Cindy Peña, Abigail M. Pollak, and Cid Wilson. Their bios are below. The President also announced that Gilberto Cárdenas and José B. Fernández, currently Members of the Commission, will continue their service on the Commission.

“I am pleased to appoint these outstanding men and women to the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino – a museum that would be dedicated to celebrating the history and achievements of Latinos in America,” said President Obama. “It is fitting that, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, these individuals will reinvigorate the efforts of this commission to honor the contributions of Latinos and Latinas to our country.”

On May 8, 2008 the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Act was signed into law. It created a 23 member commission, made up of appointees of the President and House and Senate leadership, tasked with studying over a two year period the feasibility of and plan for a new national museum in the nation’s capital that is dedicated to portraying the art, history, and culture of the Latino population of the United States.

Latino Celebrities come out for the Dolphins/Colt game in Miami

Gloria and Emilio Estefan with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
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Celebrity owners Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Serena and Venus Williams attended Monday nights Dolphins/Colts game at Landshark stadium in Miami.

Among the other celebrities in attendance included 3 time Indy champ Helio Castroneves, rapper T-Pain and a pre game performance by co-owner Jimmy Buffett.

Despite the star power, Dolphins lost a close one to the Colts 27-23.

Perez Hilton Visits Miami

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Perez Hilton joined Gloria and Emilio Estefan for dinner at Maison d' Azur at the Astor hotel on South Beach. Perez, aka Mario Lavandeira, made an author appearance at Books and Books on trendy Lincoln Rd. to sign his book, Red Carpet Suicide.

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Cuban Cuisine with the Estefans

The Estefan's do everything Cuban. From music, restaurants, and now a cookbook. Although Gloria has done 2 children's book, this is a book with both Emilio and Gloria sharing kitchen secrets, which are served at the couples Bongos Cuban Cafe's in Miami, Orlando and Mexico.
Estefan Kitchen (Penguin Books Group) reveals recipe of Cuban favorites like: ropa vieja (shredded beef), frijoles negros (black beans), and flan de coco (vanilla custard with coconut). Grandma's recipes passed on through the Estefans.
Next up Emilio's book on how to make millions. Well maybe not, but the power couple do know how to make a buck, while keeping traditions alive.

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Gloria Estefan to perform special benefit concert at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL

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Miami's own Gloria Estefan will perform all her greatest hits and feature music from her CD "90 Millas" at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on October 24th, 2008. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Education Funds of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Indian River County Public Schools, all of which are dedicated to improving the lives of our youth through education.
On Monday she announced concert plans and donated memoribilia to the Hard Rock alongside husband Emilio Estefan.
Concert tickets go on sale Friday August 15. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKET NOW

ESTEFAN FAMILY NIGHT OUT

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The Estefan's (Gloria, Emilio, Emily and Gloria mom Gloria Fajardo) enjoyed a nice family night out to attend the musical CELIA: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz at the Adrienne Arsht Center of the Performing Arts in Miami. It's nice to see the three generations enjoying the music of Celia Cruz. Azucar!!!!

Estefan Empire Expands With New Hotel in Vero Beach

Gloria and Emilio Estefan are about to have another baby to their business empire. On June 16th, The Estefan's inaugurate a boutique luxury resort in Vero Beach, FL, Costa d'Este.
The hotel features 94 deluxe rooms and suites, pool, spa, fitness center, Oriente restaurant (Cuban cuisine, with the influence of Spanish, Latin, and Creole traditions), and facilities for beach weddings and special meetings. Room rates will vary from $189 in summer to $389 in season.
This is the second hotel for the Estefans. They also own The Cardozo Hotel on South Beach, and Bongos Cuban Cafe in Miami and Orlando.

Happy Birthday Emilio!!!!

Happy Birthday Emilio!!!! Eventhough we've knowned Emilio for 18 years or so, we weren't invited to the ultra exclusive 55th birthday celebration of Emilio Estefan at his Miami Star Island home. We're sure our invitation was lost in the mail.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan make their grand entrance at the 4 th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival

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Gloria and Emilio Estefan attended the amazing and elegant opening night gala for the 4th Edition of the Dubai International Film Festival yesterday night in Dubai. Thousands of fans cheered as the Estefans arrived to the screening of the first film to be presented at the Festival – the much acclaimed "Michael Clayton" starting George Clooney.

Among the many celebrities that walked the red carpet were Sharon Stone, George Clooney and Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho. Press all around the world attended and witness the exuberant celebration.

The Estefans arrived two days ago to Dubai and have been part of the activities scheduled by the Festival. This coming Thursday night, Emilio will make his world premiere of the much anticipated documentary "90 Millas" followed by a special performance by wife Gloria.

Gloria Estefan, said: "It is an honor for Emilio and I to have the world premiere of the 90 Millas documentary in Dubai. As an artist and performer, it's always a fun and exciting experience to play to a new audience. Having performed for fans all over the world, this will be my first concert in the Middle East and I'm thrilled to have been invited to perform it at the Dubai Film Festival."


Today, a press conference was held in Dubai to announce the "90 Millas" documentary and to welcome the Estefans. International press from, Turkey, India and China among many others attended. The legendary Johnny Pacheco, one of the musicians who participated in the documentary, was part of this event along with Gloria and Emilio.

Get Gloria's latest CD by clicking below or download the "90 millas" remix featuring Pitbull on