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THE RETURN OF PAULINA RUBIO

When her single “Ni Una Sola Palabra” from her latest album Ananda blew up the charts and shook the radio waves in United States, Puerto Rico and Latin America, Paulina Rubio practically took over the entire Western hemisphere- but not without a little Eastern influence.

Naming the album after a Buddhist disciple the golden child tries to reflect her happiness in the 13 track cd.

“Ananda means Happiness in Sanscrito,” says my girl Pau. “And it’s a reflection of my current status. Life is a process of evolution and growth of all forms. With every step we learn something- through the fun and exciting times and also the difficult moments.”

If this sounds like a matured woman who knows what she wants it’s because she is. And though she claims to be the same as before, some of her closest fans will agree that though she’s still fun to watch, a pleasure to listen to and more fun than ever there’s a slightly more mature tone to her lyrics and voice. Read the rest of this entry »

I can’t say I have all his albums and follow his career, but what I do know is that I respect him as an artist and admire his voice, moves and of course his looks. Since his “Sexy Back” single this past summer my interest in Justin Timberlake has grown stronger. Walking home on Prince Street the day after the MTV awards I noticed a big black Escalade parked outside of Cafe Habana which meant someone “important” had to be in the restaurant. As I looked to my left I noticed that it was no other than Justin himself having lunch with what looked like some of his dancers. I’m not one to approach any celebrities especially while they’re dining, so I passed on my “opportunity”. Now I could only look forward to another chance to meet the dancing genius. Perhaps I’ll get my dance with JT this year- after all, he will be performing in Manhattan next month.

Justin Timberlake 2007 FutureSex/LoveShow.
February 7, 2007. 8 p.m.
Madison Square Garden.
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