Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Dr. AC's TOP TEN Alma Awards After Party...
TOP Ten Alma Awards After Party Observations
She really shouldn't have left her ALMA Award laying around
By Al Carlos Hernandez, Contributing Editor, Latino LA
10. Looks like George Lopez brought a rental girlfriend.
9. Eddie Olmos likes to have long conversations around the food, effectively blocking people from the cheese platters.
8. There was a special roped-off room for the A-Listers, which separated the semi-famous from the Network famous.
7. Network famous folks walk stone faced through the crowd, which I mistook for constipation.
6. Best looking women I have ever seen in one place in my whole life.
5. Some dude introduced me to his husband.
4. Marlene Forte said I was hot in person; Pastor D, who was with me, slapped me back to reality.
3. The band was in an abandoned room where no one danced, yet many people watched them on the TVs.
2. The skewered meat on those little sticks where great until I noticed there were no squirrels around.
1. It's not who you know, it's who knows you.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Zoe Saldana 'not dark enough' for lead role
Controversy hits Hollywood as Zoe Saldana is dubbed 'not dark-skinned enough' to play Nina Simone
She's one of Hollywood's hottest rising stars, but apparently not everyone is a fan of Avatar actress Zoe Saldana.
Since
it emerged that the Dominican-Puerto Rican actress was to play jazz
legend Nina Simone in eagerly anticipated biopic, Nina, they has been
backlash about the colour of her skin.
Not dark enough? Hollywood producers have faced criticism for casting Zoe
An article by The New York Times states
that there has been a concerted attempt by certain members of the
online community to have Zoe removed from the role, as they don't
believe her to be dark-skinned enough for the part.
Tiffani Jones, who runs Coffee Rhetoric, raised the issue on her blog: '
Hollywood
and the media have a tendency to whitewash and lightwash a lot of
stories, particularly when black actresses are concerned.
'When is it going to be OK to not be the delicate looking ideal of what the media considers blackness to be?'
The
blog links to an online petition run by Change.org , which has nearly
3000 supporters, calling for director Cynthia Mott to dismiss Zoe from
the film and hire an actress whose skin tone is closer to Nina's.
There has also been disapproval from those who were closest to the late, iconic singer.
Nina's
daughter Simone Kelly has taken umbrage with the decision to cast Zoe,
and has taken to her Facebook page to voice her concerns:
'Appearance-wise this is not the best choice,' she wrote.
Although
Simone went on to say that she had no problem with the star's acting
ability, she admitted that she would like to see a darker-skinned
actress such as Viola Davis or Kimberly Elise take the part and
suggested that her mother would have wanted Whoopi Goldberg to play her.
Zoe,
who is hot property in Hollywood at the moment, has seen her profile
rise after starring in a string of blockbusters and dating the likes of
Bradley Cooper. She is rumoured to be starring in the forthcoming Avatar
sequel.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Las Vegas Schedules Latino entertainment
Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with World-Renowned Entertainment and Award-Winning Tequila
LAS VEGAS, NV – Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts join Hispanics across the country in celebration of culture and achievement during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Building loyalty and value with visitors, Caesars Entertainment resorts, including Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Flamingo Las Vegas and more, will provide a full month of activities, concerts and other events that focus on Hispanic culture.
Joe Ripoll, vice president of Latin marketing for Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas region looks forward to this annual celebration.
“Each year, Caesars Entertainment brings together some of the best names paired with world-class venues in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Ripoll. “With a collection of the world’s most authentic Mariachi bands and Latin music superstar Luis Miguel performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, this year’s celebration is bound to be full of excitement. We look forward to celebrating with all who come out to join us.”
Luis Miguel
Latin music superstar Luis Miguel will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a record sixth consecutive year during Las Vegas Hispanic Heritage Month. The performances will take place Thursday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. The three-night engagement is presented jointly by AEG Live and Caesars Palace. Tickets can be purchased on site at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace box office, online at www.thecolosseum.com, www.ticketmaster.com keyword “Luis Miguel” or by calling 800-745-3000.
Tequila Tasting at Caesars Palace
Brown-Forman has partnered with Caesars Palace Las Vegas for an exclusive offering during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hand-selected from Amatitan, Jalisco, north of Guadalajara, this Herradura Double Reposado tequila will be available exclusively to Caesars Palace guests. The iconic resort will craft specialty cocktails with this unique tequila, providing guests with a distinguished taste of Mexico.
Starting on Friday, Sept.14 through Sunday Sept. 16, the following cocktails will be available at all front bars and lounges.
Herradura Signature Margarita: 1 ½ ounces Herradura Double Reposado, ½ ounce Cointreau, and equal parts Agave Nectar and fresh lime juice.
Herradura Mojito: 2 ounces Herradura Double Reposado with equal parts Agave Nectar, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and soda.
Skinny Herradura Shot: Herradura Double Reposado, cucumber juice, and lime juice.
Guests will also find Herradura promotional models at the Garden of the Gods Pool from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and at the lounges from 10 p.m. to midnight. To add to the celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 15, Caesars Palace will include a Herradura branded "Ice Bar” and Flamenco dancers.
Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival
The Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival is the longest-running Hispanic entertainment event in Las Vegas returning once again on Sept. 15 to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This grand three and a half hour musical event will feature entertainers from Mexico and the United States performing one of the world’s most unique and recognized forms of music, Mariachi. Tickets are available at www.lasvegasmariachifestival.com, by calling Elias Entertainment at 800-637-1006, at the Box Office and through www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Mariachi
Enjoy Mariachi entertainment live at the following Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts:
Caesars Palace
Thursday, Sept. 13: noon – 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14: 2 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 2 – 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 10 a.m.-10p.m.
Harrah’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Imperial Palace Las Vegas and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon
Thursday, Sept. 13: 5:30 – 9 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 14: 5:30 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 5:30 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 5:30 – 9 p.m
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Thursday, Sept. 13: 6 – 8 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 14: 6 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 7 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 – 9 p.m.
Bally’s Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept. 13: 7 – 8 p.m. ; Friday, Sept. 14: 7 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 7 – 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 – 8 p.m.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Thursday, Sept.13: 8 – 9 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 14: 8 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 8 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 8 – 9 p.m.
Paris Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept.13: 9 – 10 p.m.; Friday, Sept.14: 9 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 9 – 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 9 – 10 p.m.
Celebrating The Cry of Independence (El Grito de Independencia)
Carlos’n Charlie’s at Flamingo Las Vegas celebrates El Grito all weekend long offering Mexican fare and drink specials Sept. 14 through Sept. 16. El Grito has become an annual celebration marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Guests can enjoy tequila servings, enchiladas by the pound and Mexican appetizers from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dancing, music and entertainment will be available.
Los Temerarios
During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Las Vegas will pay tribute to internationally known Latin band Los Temerarios by giving them a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars on Thursday, Sept. 13. The ceremony will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Mezzanine level in the old “London Club” just outside Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon starting at 6 p.m. Los Temerarios will celebrate 35 years in music, recording more than 20 albums and having been honored with multiple awards and nominations, earning five Billboard awards in the Latin categories.
National Hispanic Heritage Week celebrates the anniversary of Independence Day for Latin American countries. It began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15.
Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts
Experience TOTAL Vegas with Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts: Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas, Imperial Palace Las Vegas and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon. Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest casino-entertainment company. Caesars is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com.
LAS VEGAS, NV – Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts join Hispanics across the country in celebration of culture and achievement during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Building loyalty and value with visitors, Caesars Entertainment resorts, including Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Flamingo Las Vegas and more, will provide a full month of activities, concerts and other events that focus on Hispanic culture.
Joe Ripoll, vice president of Latin marketing for Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas region looks forward to this annual celebration.
“Each year, Caesars Entertainment brings together some of the best names paired with world-class venues in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Ripoll. “With a collection of the world’s most authentic Mariachi bands and Latin music superstar Luis Miguel performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, this year’s celebration is bound to be full of excitement. We look forward to celebrating with all who come out to join us.”
Luis Miguel
Latin music superstar Luis Miguel will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a record sixth consecutive year during Las Vegas Hispanic Heritage Month. The performances will take place Thursday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. The three-night engagement is presented jointly by AEG Live and Caesars Palace. Tickets can be purchased on site at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace box office, online at www.thecolosseum.com, www.ticketmaster.com keyword “Luis Miguel” or by calling 800-745-3000.
Tequila Tasting at Caesars Palace
Brown-Forman has partnered with Caesars Palace Las Vegas for an exclusive offering during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hand-selected from Amatitan, Jalisco, north of Guadalajara, this Herradura Double Reposado tequila will be available exclusively to Caesars Palace guests. The iconic resort will craft specialty cocktails with this unique tequila, providing guests with a distinguished taste of Mexico.
Starting on Friday, Sept.14 through Sunday Sept. 16, the following cocktails will be available at all front bars and lounges.
Herradura Signature Margarita: 1 ½ ounces Herradura Double Reposado, ½ ounce Cointreau, and equal parts Agave Nectar and fresh lime juice.
Herradura Mojito: 2 ounces Herradura Double Reposado with equal parts Agave Nectar, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and soda.
Skinny Herradura Shot: Herradura Double Reposado, cucumber juice, and lime juice.
Guests will also find Herradura promotional models at the Garden of the Gods Pool from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and at the lounges from 10 p.m. to midnight. To add to the celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 15, Caesars Palace will include a Herradura branded "Ice Bar” and Flamenco dancers.
Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival
The Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival is the longest-running Hispanic entertainment event in Las Vegas returning once again on Sept. 15 to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This grand three and a half hour musical event will feature entertainers from Mexico and the United States performing one of the world’s most unique and recognized forms of music, Mariachi. Tickets are available at www.lasvegasmariachifestival.com, by calling Elias Entertainment at 800-637-1006, at the Box Office and through www.ticketmaster.com.
Live Mariachi
Enjoy Mariachi entertainment live at the following Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts:
Caesars Palace
Thursday, Sept. 13: noon – 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14: 2 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 2 – 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 10 a.m.-10p.m.
Harrah’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Imperial Palace Las Vegas and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon
Thursday, Sept. 13: 5:30 – 9 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 14: 5:30 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 5:30 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 5:30 – 9 p.m
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Thursday, Sept. 13: 6 – 8 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 14: 6 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 7 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 – 9 p.m.
Bally’s Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept. 13: 7 – 8 p.m. ; Friday, Sept. 14: 7 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 7 – 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 7 – 8 p.m.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Thursday, Sept.13: 8 – 9 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 14: 8 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 8 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 8 – 9 p.m.
Paris Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept.13: 9 – 10 p.m.; Friday, Sept.14: 9 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 15: 9 – 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 16: 9 – 10 p.m.
Celebrating The Cry of Independence (El Grito de Independencia)
Carlos’n Charlie’s at Flamingo Las Vegas celebrates El Grito all weekend long offering Mexican fare and drink specials Sept. 14 through Sept. 16. El Grito has become an annual celebration marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Guests can enjoy tequila servings, enchiladas by the pound and Mexican appetizers from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dancing, music and entertainment will be available.
Los Temerarios
During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Las Vegas will pay tribute to internationally known Latin band Los Temerarios by giving them a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars on Thursday, Sept. 13. The ceremony will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Mezzanine level in the old “London Club” just outside Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon starting at 6 p.m. Los Temerarios will celebrate 35 years in music, recording more than 20 albums and having been honored with multiple awards and nominations, earning five Billboard awards in the Latin categories.
National Hispanic Heritage Week celebrates the anniversary of Independence Day for Latin American countries. It began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15.
Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts
Experience TOTAL Vegas with Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts: Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas, Imperial Palace Las Vegas and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon. Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest casino-entertainment company. Caesars is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Film depicts Latino history in U.S.
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| The Untold Story of Latinos In America |
A Film Directed by Peter Getzels & Eduardo López
Produced by Wendy Thompson-Marquez & Eduardo López
Based on the landmark book, "Harvest of Empire," by award-winning journalist Juan González
To view trailer, click hereProduced by Wendy Thompson-Marquez & Eduardo López
Based on the landmark book, "Harvest of Empire," by award-winning journalist Juan González
At a time of heated and divisive debate over immigration, Onyx Films is proud to present Harvest of Empire, a feature-length documentary that examines the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today.
Based on the groundbreaking book by award-winning journalist Juan González, Harvest of Empire takes an unflinching look at the role that U.S. economic and military interests played in triggering an unprecedented wave of migration that is transforming our nation's cultural and economic landscape.
From the wars for territorial expansion that gave the U.S. control of Puerto Rico, Cuba and more than half of Mexico, to the covert operations that imposed oppressive military regimes in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador, Harvest of Empire unveils a moving human story that is largely unknown to the great majority of citizens in the U.S. "They never teach us in school that the huge Latino presence here is a direct result of our own government's actions in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America over many decades -- actions that forced millions from that region to leave their homeland and journey north," says Juan González at the beginning of the film.
Harvest of Empire provides a rare and powerful glimpse into the enormous sacrifices and rarely-noted triumphs of our nation's growing Latino community. The film features present day immigrant stories, rarely seen archival material, as well as interviews with such respected figures as Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Junot Díaz, Mexican historian Dr. Lorenzo Meyer, journalists Maria Hinojosa and Geraldo Rivera, Grammy award-winning singer Luis Enrique, and poet Martín Espada.
Screening Schedule
New York
Quad Cinema
Opens on September 28, 2012 - runs for ONE WEEK ONLY through October 4th
34 W 13th St # B New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-2243
Get tickets here
Los Angeles
Laemmle Theater
Opens on September 28, 2012 - runs for ONE WEEK ONLY through October 4th
Get tickets here
Easton, Maryland
Chesapeake Film Festival 2012
September 23, 2012
Get tickets here
Washington, DC
National Museum of American History
October 30, 2012
Smithsonian Institution
14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
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