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Comedians' Satire Strong in Mexican Theater
 Sergio Solache
Across the Mexican capital, a half-dozen comedy troupes are dishing out political satire, giving Mexicans a way to blow off steam about their newfound democracy and political events that have bordered on the outrageous lately.
New Porn Channel Lets Canadians Strut Their Stuff
 Ashleigh Patterson
Canadians who may have become tired of being passed over as porn stars will have a new, home-grown outlet to showcase their erotic talents.
 Ujena Jam Puerto Vallarta Starts Aug. 23
 ujenajam.com
The 2008 UjENA Jam Puerto Vallarta, scheduled to take place from August 23-31, promises to be the best ever, with more than 500 participatants, including 180 models and photographers, and over 30 events, many of which are open to the public.
Celebrity Holiday Hotspots
 HomesGoFast
It’s the middle of the summer and celebrities are enjoying their vacations just like everyone else across the globe. Some of the most popular places to find the stars include Hawaii, Mexico, France, the Caribbean and Spain.
Dancing for Life in Mexico City
 UNFPA
‘Dance mobs’ – both on city streets and within the confines of the XVII International AIDS Conference – are just one of many tactics the organizers of Dance4Life are using to empower young people to push back the AIDS epidemic.
Have you Seen Jaclyn Smith Lately? One Word... Fabulicious
 Len
My latest fascination with Charlie's Angels star Jaclyn Smith stems from another television show that I am completely hooked on. Normally not into reality TV, I came across the most amazing contest in boob tube history: "Shear Genius."
 Paris Hilton: The Tart Strikes Back
 Devlin Barrett
Attention, America: Paris has spoken. Paris Hilton, the blonde, doe-eyed celebrity thrust into the presidential campaign in an ad by Republican candidate John McCain, issued a tart rebuttal Tuesday, albeit in a scantily clad, tongue-in-cheek kind of way
Cruising Through Lowrider Lore
 Marcel Guerra
While the lowrider may have been born way back during the Zoot Suit and pachuco era of the 1940s and 1950s in East Los Angeles, it continues to cruise forward with many fans, from young teens and their papás to working professional esposos with niños ready to jump in the ride.
Quepasa.com and Latinas Illustrated are Bringing Sexy Back to Mexico City
 Primenewswire
Quepasa.com, along with Latinas Illustrated, announced that the Latinas Illustrated online model search will culminate in a runway show in Mexico City where a panel of judges made up of celebrities and industry leaders will pick the 13 winning models to appear in the 2009 Latinas Illustrated Swimsuit calendar.
The Stars Come Out at First Ever Spanish-Language Awards Show to Honor the Best in Hispanic Sports
 Business Wire
The historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium was filled with stars from both the sports and entertainment worlds as the first-ever annual "Tecate Premios Deportes" (Tecate Sports Awards) honoring Hispanic athletes in nine different categories was broadcast by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America.
Bikini Britney Tangos Poolside with a Mystery Man in Mexico
 Daily Mail Reporter
With her custody drama with Kevin Federline finally over, Britney Spears is back in shape and ready for fun. The pop star escaped to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico for a sunshine holiday with a group of friends, including longtime pal George Maloof, who owns the Palms Hotel and Casino.
'Sesame' Upgrading Its Address on the Web
 Elizabeth Jensen
Nearly 40 years ago “Sesame Street” forged a new path in educational television for preschoolers. But in recent years, as even very young children have migrated online, the show’s Web efforts have lagged far behind those of commercial competitors like the Walt Disney Company and Viacom’s Nickelodeon.
Want Obama in a Punch Line? First, Find a Joke
 Bill Carter
On Monday, The New Yorker magazine tried dipping its toe into broad satire involving Senator Obama with a cover image depicting the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and his wife, Michelle, as fist-bumping, flag-burning, bin Laden-loving terrorists in the Oval Office. The response from both Democrats and Republicans was explosive.
Miss USA Offers Humor and Philosophy About Fall
 Ben Stocking
Miss USA has learned a simple lesson from her humiliating tumble during the Miss Universe pageant — the second year in a row an American contestant has taken a spill.
Lucha Libre Taking the World by Storm
 Katie Weatherall
Lucha Libre is undeniably taking the world by storm. This week saw the debut of the sport in London, at The Roundhouse in Camden where sixteen of Mexico's biggest wrestling stars fought in a specially constructed arena inside the renowned venue.
'Dancing,' a Near-Perfect Piece of Internet Art
 Charles McGrath
There are no weekend box office charts for online videos. But if there were, near or at the very top of the list right now might well be a four-and-a-half-minute "travel" video called "Dancing," which more than four million people have viewed on YouTube, and perhaps another million on other sites, in the just over two weeks since it appeared.
How Do Other Countries Celebrate Their Independence?
 LiveScience
Americans have their fireworks, barbecues, and parades. But citizens from other countries, by climbing greased palm trees to get a TV or engaging in competitive kite-flying, demonstrate their own unique traditions as they celebrate their nation's independence.
Barack Obama: Rolling Stone Magazine Cover, Supported By Latino Stars
 Sponkit Celebrity Blog
Presidential candidate Barack Obama has appeared in the cover of the iconic magazine Rolling Stone twice - an honor most celebrities hope to achieve just once in their career.
Lucha VaVoom Meshes Strippers, Wrestlers
 Mark de la Viña
At a time when attention deficit disorder gets diagnosed more often than gas prices jump, an extravaganza that promises "sexo y violencia" like Lucha VaVoom is just what the doctor ordered.
George Carlin (1937–2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo Throughout 50-Year Career
 Democracy Now!
Legendary comedian George Carlin died of heart failure on Sunday evening at the age of seventy-one. Carlin was one of the most well-known comedians of the past fifty years and was widely considered one of the top stand-up comics of all time.
How Celebrities Fly
 Jennifer Merritt
We live in a celebrity-obsessed culture that chronicles Britney’s every follicle and Tiger’s every putt. Consider this the Us Weekly edition of Halogen Guides, where we detail the way celebrities and athletes fly, from outrageous catering requests to the type of jet they prefer.
Fourth of July Celebrations in Vallarta
 PVNN
Just because you're living in or visiting Puerto Vallarta doesn't mean you can't celebrate US Independence Day! There's lots of great food and fun at 4th of July parties all around the bay.
Sex and Drugs Rock On Showtime's "Weeds," "Call Girl"
 Joel Brown
Showtime's offbeat comedy hit "Weeds" returns this week for its fourth-season premiere, with Mary-Louise Parker once again terrific as the dope-dealing suburban widow Nancy Botwin.
John Mayer & Jen Aniston Go Wild In Mexico
 Daily Blabber
Fiesta time! John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston headed for a Mexican getaway, as the hot couple vacationed in Punta Mita this weekend.
Two Flippers Up for Sea Lion Kids Program
 Laura Gelezunas
Sea lions are one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures, and Vallarta Adventures new Sea Lion Kids program at Las Caletas gives kids ages 6-12 the chance to learn more about these amazing, energetic, and playful marine mammals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Anniversary Plans for All Budgets
 Natalie Ermann Russell
Whether it's the first or fiftieth anniversary of your wedding day, you want the celebration to get your toes tingling like they did when you first said "I do." Read on for a slew of fun ideas suited for all sizes of wallets.
Discovery Launches Planet Green
 International Herald Tribune
Discovery is converting its Discovery Home Channel into an eco-lifestyle channel dubbed Planet Green. The channel will debut in more than 50 million homes in June.
TV Azteca Gets Desperate
 Emily Brookes
Mexico's number two-rating channel TV Azteca has picked up the Spanish-language version of Desperate Housewives, Amas de Casas Desesperadas, from US Hispanic network Univision.
Fireworks Fiesta a Dazzling Success
 PVNN
If you missed the National Fireworks Championship at Puerto Vallarta's Sports Stadium last Saturday night, check out our video so you can see what thousands of Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors enjoyed..
Happy Anniversary Puerto Vallarta!
 PVNN
This weekend, Puerto Vallarta will be celebrating it's 90th year as a municipality and its 40th anniversary as a city - and it promises to be a gala affair! On May 31st, Puerto Vallarta's traditional anniversary celebration begins at 8 pm with an address by Mayor Javier Bravo Carbajal at the Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecón.
Expo Sexo Mixes Business With Pleasure
 Julia Cooke
The 2008 Sex & Entertainment Fair was touted on billboards across Mexico City as 300,000 square feet of “pure sex,” an erotic twist on Mexico’s chaotic market culture and affinity for spectacles.
San Sebastian Silver Festival May 23-25
 Pamela Thompson
The first San Sebastian Silver Festival will be held in this quaint little town from May 23rd-25th. Leave the heat of Vallarta behind, come and tour the mines and enjoy music, dancing and the cool, fresh mountain air in San Sebastian del Oeste.
Improv and Wrestling Form Unlikely Tag Team
 Oscar Avila
Though Impro Lucha has packed theaters in Mexico City since it premiered in 2006, its creators still strain to meld the two worlds. Their hope is to inspire the blue-collar wrestling fan to sample the theater and the more refined arts lover to visit a sweaty wrestling arena.
A Charity Event by Vallarta for Vallarta
 PVNN
The Fifth Annual Puerto Vallarta International Altruism Festival will be held at 6 pm on Sunday, May 25th, 2008 in the beachfront gardens at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort.
Catch the Rhythms of the Night
 Laura Gelezunas
Vallarta Adventures' Rhythms of the Night tour transforms the tropical beach hideaway of Las Caletas into a magical paradise where one of Mexico's most innovative contemporary dance troupes will take you on a journey through time.
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