Shakira's New Song

It's been a big day for Shakira fans! Not only did la cantante Colombiana reveal the new album cover for her seventh studio album, 'Sale el Sol' on Twitter last night, but the new single off the album, "Loca," premiered today on various news outlets.

The absence of heavy make-up and softness that she exudes is a complete 180 from the “rock-star eat 'em alive” look for the cover of her previous album “She Wolf”, but either way works for us!

Shaki gave us a heads up about the album cover on her Twitter by posting a Twitpic of the artwork:

“Just finished the new album cover. What do you think? Recién terminada la portada del álbum, ¿les gusta? http://twitpic.com/2k4c21"

What do we think? Shaki, the sun doesn't hold a candle to the way you radiate in the photo! We can see the freckles on your cheeks, the subtle dust of sand on your shoulder, and to add that extra touch of “down-to-earth-ness”, we can see those silly shaped rubber bands that the kids are so crazy about on your wrists. We wouldn’t change a thing about it!

Just when her "Waka Waka" hold was starting to loosen its grip on our minds, Shakira also followed up that release with the unveiling of her new single, "Loca".

photo via People En Español

"Loca" (featuring Dizzee Rascal) is a remake of "Loca Con Su Tuguer", a popular Latin track by El Cata, and is also the lead single off "Sale el Sol." The salsa-inspired melody mixed with a fresh modern sound had us shaking our hips manically while playing the song on repeat for about an hour! The album will feature guest appearances by Calle 13, El Cata, and Dizzee Rascal, and if "Loca" is any indication of what's to come, we cannot WAIT until the album is released on October 19, 2010!

Cristina says bye

Que lastima! Less than a year after Oprah revealed that she was saying goodbye to television, her Cuban counterpart Cristina Saralegui has announced that she’s doing the same thing. Yup, after over 20 years on the air, her groundbreaking Spanish talk show, “Cristina” is going off the air.

photo via Hispanic PR Wire

Since its major debut in 1989, "Cristina” has been a staple of Spanish television. Her professional demeanor and friendly attitude has attracted some of the biggest names in Latino entertainment. Stars like Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Gloria Estefan have all taken a seat on the legendary stage.

photo via El show de Cristina/Univisión

Of course, unlike Oprah, Ms. Saralegui wasn’t afraid to shy away from the outrageous. Throughout the years, she’s been known for her silly costumes (you’ve got to love that barrel outfit), beauty contests, and half-naked cowboys prancing on the set.

And as far as heavy-hitting goes, her dramatic interviews with former Menudo members and controversial star Gloria Trevi scored huge ratings. And by all accounts, “Cristina” is still riding high. Which makes us wonder, why the premature exit?

According to Saralegui, “It is bittersweet to announce the end of what has been a very rewarding experience, but after many wonderful years, now is the perfect time to retire the show and move on to the next exciting phase of my career.”

What exactly will that be? According to sources, she’s still under contract to Univision, which means we can expect plenty of Cristina specials in the near future. But as far as “Cristina” the show goes, the final episode is set to air November 1st and you can bet Team Blogamole will be watching (with plenty of tissues in hand).

Sad update on the fan that Alejandra Guzman accidentally hit in the eye with a drumstick at a concert.

The young woman named Monserrat Ibarra spoke with NXclusiva and said that she has failed all sight tests from that eye.

Basically, she sees nothing but darkness with the injured eye. It appears she is blind in the one eye but doctors hope they can perform a transplant to somewhat repair the damage.

How terrible.

Thanks to the over 3000 people that joined us for Latino Vibration 2010 last Saturday at the Dodge Theater. Check our website soon for more pics and listen for our next event announcement coming soon.

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