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Immigration raids hurt Latin music in 2009 (Reuters)

Reuters - This fall, George Lopez became the first Latin comedian to host his own late-night talk show on an English-language channel. Last summer, the Spanish-peppered "In the Heights," with its merengue/salsa/bachata score, won a Tony Award for best musical. And Shakira, a Colombian, has a hit on the Billboard 200 with her new album, "She Wolf."
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:40:22 GMT


Latin Grammy winner ordered jailed in drug probe (AP)

FILE - In this June 12, 2008 file photo, Mexican singer Ramon Ayala gestures at the BMI Latin Awards in Los Angeles. Ayala was rounded up during a raid on a drug cartel's Christmas party on Dec. 11. A spokesman for the federal Attorney General's Office said Monday that Ayala was released after being questioned Saturday following a military operation that is part of the government's campaign to crack down on drug gangs. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file)AP - A judge ordered Latin Grammy winner Ramon Ayala jailed for up to 40 days pending investigation on Thursday after he was detained at a drug cartel's Christmas party.



Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:05:48 GMT


K'Naan song chosen as official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem (Yahoo! Music)

Yahoo! Music - Courtesy of NME.com - 'Wavin' Flag: The Celebration Mix' will be used globally during the tournament
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT


Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles files for divorce (AP)

In this July 18, 2008 photo, Mathew Knowles and Tina Knowles arrive at the VH1 Save The Music Foundation Summer of Soul Concert in Watermill, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)AP - Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, has filed for divorce from the pop diva's father and manager, Mathew Knowles. Tina Knowles began legal proceedings Nov. 11, according to documents filed with the Harris County Court Clerk. She launched the House of Dereon clothing line with Beyonce in 2006.



Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:09:51 GMT


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