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ACTOR PAUL WALKER DIES IN A CAR ACCIDENT

By Tony Franco Actor Paul Walker, who starred in the film Hours, (to be released this month) and gained fame as an undercover detective in the  "TheFast and the Furious", was killed Saturday in a car accident in Valencia, his single vehicle crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. in the 28300 block of Rye Canyon Loop. Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department declared that a vehicle engulfed in flames and two people in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene, one of them actor Paul Walker.  The "Fast and Furious" actor was the passenger in a Porsche GT during a test spin at a charity car show for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. Walker, who also starred in "Pleasantville" and "Varsity Blues," was working on the seventh film of the "Fast and Furious".   Representatives with Universal Pictures confirmed Walker's identity and released a sta

MISS VENEZUELA GABRIELA ISLER IS THE NEW MISS UNIVERSE 2013

Gabriela Isler Miss Universe 2013 Moscow, Russia – In front of a worldwide audience of approximately 1 billion viewers, Miss Universe Venezuela, Gabriela Isler was crowned Miss Universe 2013 from Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia. The 62nd Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Competition was broadcast on NBC with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo. Miss Universe Venezuela, Gabriela Isler is the 7th young venezuelan woman to take home the Miss Universe crown. The 25 year-old college graduate with a marketing degree enjoys flamenco dancing and baking when she is not modeling. She is from the town of Maracay, Venezuela, right outside of Caracas, the country’s capital. Thomas Roberts, anchor of (“MSNBC Live”) and Melanie Brown, best known to audiences as Mel B (“America’s Got Talent”), co-hosted the pageant. Jeannie Mai, recognized for her fashion segments on NBC’s “Today,” served as commentator. Steven Tyler performing The judges who sealed the fate of this year’s winner included: St

ALEJANDRA GUZMÁN THE QUEEN OF LATIN ROCK RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE "MY WORST MISTAKE"

A L E J A N D R A   G U Z M Á N THE ONE AND ONLY, UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF ROCK  RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE ON THE RADIO "MI PEOR ERROR"    Miami, FL- As she returns to Sony Music, Alejandra Guzmán presents her classic hits along with new material  on her forthcoming live album, "LA GUZMÁN - PRIMERA FILA" , which goes to retail this December. Forceful, intimate and riveting, "MI PEOR ERROR" is on its way to becoming one of the biggest hits in LA GUZMÁN's career. Few artists transcend decades, leave an indelible mark on their craft, and become acclaimed by the public and the press. Only a select group outlasts passing trends and walks through the storm without getting wet. Among this elite group of greats is ALEJANDRA GUZMÁN , known to her fans as LA GUZMÁN. This week she released  "MI PEOR ERROR"   (My Worst Mistake), the first single from her forthcoming intimate live album titled   LA GUZMÁN - PRIMERA F

SABOR A MEXICO LINDO FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND IN HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA HONORING EDWARD JAMES OLMOS

Cindy López El NotiCOTO October 4-6, 2013 Location: Huntington Park, California The 21st annual free family cultural celebration pays tribute to the culture and heritage of Mexico.  Located on huge Pacific Boulevard this event encompasses nine city blocks of more than 150 commercial, food, arts and crafts, corporate exhibitors, a free health fair, and a petting zoo. Along with three major concert stages with professional entertainment, two amusements and carnival areas, plus Menudo Contest and food samplings which brings huge crowds to celebrate the culture of Mexico.  Edward James Olmos will be the guest of honor and will receive the Key of the City of Huntington Park.  The popular mexican actress, comedian and producer Carmen Salinas will the queen of the festival.    Juan Soler , a popular argentine actor, former rugby player and model will also be present along with other celebrities, mariachis groups and bands who will perform at the 3 stages in downtown Hun

ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ´ DAY GREAT SUCCESS IN LOS ANGELES AT GRAMMY MUSEUM

Pictured above are (L-R): Luis Estrada, General Manager, Universal Music Latino & Machete Music; Alejandro Fernandez; and Victor Gonzalez, President, Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Photo Credit: Sergio Angon LOS ANGELES – September 12, 2013  – Latin GRAMMY winner and multiplatinum selling Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernandez was at the GRAMMY Museum at LA LIVE today celebrating the worldwide success of  CONFIDENCIAS , his latest album for Universal Music Latino. Victor Gonzalez, President, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, presented Fernandez with Gold and Platinum plaques for sales of the album in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Los Angeles City Councilman Curren D. Price Jr. , 9 th  District, read the Los Angeles City Council Proclamation declaring today “Alejandro Fernandez Day” in the City of Los Angeles. “El Potrillo” then presented the GRAMMY Museum with the sombrero from his “charro” suit worn on the cover of his acclaimed, pivotal 1995 relea

AEROSMITH IN COSTA RICA OCTOBER 1, 2013

The legendary classic rock band Aerosmith is making a concert tour stop in Costa Rica on the Global Warming World Tour.  As we all know, Aerosmith is an American icon and have sold more than 150 million records all over the world.  They will be playing in the Saprissa Stadium on October 1st, which is located in Tibas.  This is about a 5 minute cab ride from San Jose. Tickets are available on  http://www.publitickets.com/index.php  if you are located in Costa Rica.  Via a press conference at the Jazz Cafe Escazu, with Aerosmith blasting in the background, the tour producer Flevent announced the third tour of Aerosmith in Costa Rica.  Here are details on ticket prices: Seating Area Colones Dollars Outdoor (In the sun) 20,500 $40 West Grandstand 27,500 $55 East (In the shade) 32,500 $65 Silver 45,500 $90 VIP 55,000 $110 The last time Aerosmith played in Costa Rica was in 2010, in the Autodromo in La Guacima.  Before that, it was more than a decade, since they have visite

THE 67TH ANNUAL EAST LOS ANGELES MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE THIS SUNDAY

By Mariluz González Once again, Los Angeles welcomes the 82 nd  anniversary of one of the landmark Hispanic organizations in Los Angeles with the return of the oldest and largest Hispanic parade in the country:  The 67 th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade , presented by Comité Mexicano Cívico Patriótico on  Sunday September 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.   The parade route will be through, E. Cesar Chavez Blvd., starting at Mednik and ending at Gage Ave. The celebration will continue at Belvedere Park. (Mednik and First) with music acts, entertainment, attractions, food vendors, merchandise, interactive displays and fun for the whole family to enjoy. This year’s Grand Marshal is  Eric Garcetti  is the 42 nd  Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Garcetti  was elected four times by his peers to serve as President of the Los Angeles City Council from 2006 to 2012. From 2001 until taking office as Mayor, he served as the Councilmember representing the 13th Distr

PROMETHEUS BOUND AT THE OUTDOOR THEATER AT THE GETTY VILLA

Each fall, this series features a classical tragedy or comedy in the Getty Villa's dramatic Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater, an outdoor theater based on ancient prototypes.  Prometheus Bound A new translation by Joel Agee Directed by Travis Preston  Produced by CalArts Center for New Performance in association with Trans Arts  Thursday–Saturday, August 29–31, 2013 (Previews) Thursdays–Saturdays, September 5–28, 2013 8:00 p.m. Getty Villa, the Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater Tickets: $42; students/seniors $38. Previews $25.  Call (310) 440-7300 or use the "Get Tickets" button below.  Previews:   Performances: The Titan Prometheus, progenitor and champion of humankind, has stolen fire from Mount Olympus, giving rise to human civilization. As punishment, he is doomed by Zeus to spend eternity chained to a mountaintop, where Prometheus rails against the gods and all the world's injustices. Witness the timeless tragedy—and vi