GUSTAVO DUDAMEL: UN BESO AL MUNDO!

OCTOBER 3, 2009 - LOS ANGELES, HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Today's long awaited free concert, sponsored by Target, by the LA Phil's new Music Director at the Hollywood Bowl was fantastic! Dudamel, a mere 28 years old and trained by Venezuela's "El Sistema" proved to all that indeed he is a passionate, consummate conductor! However, his intention is to teach Los Angeles and its children the beautiful language of music...the language that brings us all together no matter where we are from. The creation of YOLA, Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, will definitely give young minds the means to play and experience the exhilarating and healing power of music.

"Education is our #1 Priority!", said Jan Olaughlin, Target's Senior Specialist of Community Relations. She stressed that the partnership between the LA Phil and Target was outstanding and that their joint mission was to "keep music in our schools." Yes, these may be trying times, but supporting YOLA in any way we can will turn out to be a blessing for our City of Angels. And from the applause and response of the filled-to-capacity Hollywood Bowl, it looks like we are in for many more magical performances to come by Gustavo Dudamel. Please, do yourself and your children a favor and follow this innovative and passionate Musical genius who literally "lives and breathes" the music as he is conducting.

Besides being free, this concert was viewed globally on the LA Phil's website

and broadcast on radio. The Bowl's audience included such stars as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Sergio Mendes, Andy Garcia, Jack Black, Los Lobos' David Hidalgo, and The Chili Pepper's Flea to name just a few. A congratulatory message was sent by President Obama, and gracious LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina wanted to make sure that we at Latin Heat knew of the other special invited guests in attendance: Mr. Dudamel's relatives! His Mother, Solange, and his father, Oscar, who were beaming as their son was about to take the stage and transport this Los Angeles audience through music. Our new Music Director said, "We are here because of the music of Beethoven. Through music there is no South America or Central America - there is only one America! I'm proud to be Latino, but I'm proud to be here with you because of music!"

Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic, plus the diverse voices of the LA Master Chorale gave a terrific performance. Beethoven's 9th "Ode to Joy" was the perfect choice for a perfect full moon night which lit this gathering of 18,000 music lovers. For more details on this performance and the ones to come, go to LA Phil.org. We give our special thanks to Mr. K. Bernard.

Bienvenido, Gustavo y gracias...el mundo te regresa el beso!

Marabina Jaimes

co-host, "Let's Talk"

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WATCH THE ALMA AWARDS & WIN L'OREAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Last night's event was magical! Make sure to tune in to the Alma Awards tonight on ABC because the NCLR is bringing you a fantastic show highlighting the accomplishments of your favorite Latino entertainment and sports celebrities hosted by the beautiful Eva Longoria Parker and funny man George Lopez! Tune in tonight on ABC.

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That's all for now...and thanks for following my blog. On behalf of all of us at Latin Heat's "Let's Talk"...hasta pronto!

Marabina Jaimes

The Mexi-Rican

co-host, "Let's Talk"

WE ARE LIVE AT THE ALMA AWARDS!

Just ran into the adorable Mario Lopez heading off to the stage....Sylvia Villagran will be the Alma Awards announcer, and I'm just getting touched up to meet Bel and Kikey and Dyana from "Let's Talk" on the RED CARPET....stay tuned......by the way, hearing a lot about L'Oreal's "succulent" and "ripe" jelly bombs.  More later


Here comes Eva!!!

Eva Longoria is stunning in a silver sequins mid-calf dress, looking amazing!...Asked about a beauty tip, she suggested a spray tan! *I understand L'Oreal Paris makes Sublime Bronze self-tanner.....have to check it out!

Danay Garcia, "From Mexico With Love"... Stunnning!!!
Very natural look; says she got her "glowing look" by going to the spa this morning.

Benito Martinez from "The Shield".... Awesome teal shirt and tie under his black suit!

Janet Murgiua, president of the NCLR who brings you the ALMA AWARDS, looks stunning in copper tones tonight!

Yellow gown draped on Dominicana Dania Ramirez from "Heroes"!
Very natural, sunkissed look; says she excited to see Shakira!!!

Big eyes...big brows...beautiful blue Jean Ferris dress...completes Francia Raisa from "Secret Life of an American Teenager's" look.

David Alexander design: electric blue sequins on Lorielle New, actress of "Pit and the Pendulum". Apparently this designer is too hot to handle.

Zuleyka, from "Model Latina" in Miami, is sporting wild feather earrings from Bebe. Earth tones are her palette: olive green, coppers, golds...very Exotica!!!

Jesse Metcalf, says lips are where to put your attention!

Jacky Pinol, "Egyptian Princess" tonight with dark eyes and nude lips - Gorgeous!

Jamie Lynn Siegler's beauty tip? Mani - Pedi, absolutely necessary!

Rosalyn Sanchez's beauty tip: never go to sleep without removing make-up! *L'Oreal carries Clean Artist Make-Up Remover... something to look into...?

Eva La Rue from "CSI Miami" looks glorious in a bright yellow gown! Beauty tip? "If you run out of blotting paper...use toilet seat covers..! Not sure...

... How about L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Powder instead...!

Rick Najera, writer of "Nothing Like The Holidays" says "Beauty is in the eyes"... perhaps it's more in the beholder!

Venezuelen Natasha Perez says a good Highlighter really opens an eye!

Paloma, from TMG Universal will be coming out with her hit "Fired Up" and dons a Smokey eye!

Pitbull slinking down the Red Carpet, says that there is nothing sexier than a strong confident woman...in HEELS!

John Leguizamo on beauty: some meat on those bones; not anorexic!

Lou Pizarro from "Repo": the eyes have it!

Christine, our VIP L'Oreal Make-Up artist thinks HIP "delectable" jelly bomb is for me... touch up time!

Let the show begin!

Shakira, in her amazing black cut-out bodysuit did her thing, girlfriends!

Salma Hayak, stunning in eggplant tonight-the color of royalty!

The Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, is gorgeous and inspiring!

David Archuleta from "American Idol"!

Eva, in a fabulous Green Gown...hair swooped up to the side...wow!

That's Eva Longoria Parker!

George Lopez...Si se puede routine...what a scream...don't miss it!

Antonio Banderas...what can I say...Bello!

Lupe Ontiveros ("Selena" and so many more projects) looking wonderful!

Salma Hayek, Anthony Quinn, Rita Moreno, Antonio Banderas... the ALMA AWARDS highlighting the best; what an AMAZING NIGHT!

Janice, L'Oreal Make-Up Artist to the stars, loves Infalliable Lip Plumpler! It's moisturizing, doesn't clump, and the colors work on a lot of different skin tones!

Edward, L'Oreal Make-Up Artist at the People En espanol VIP after party says: "Hip Metallic Duo shadows are perfect! You get highlight and shadow that compliment each other!

Another tip: L'Oreal Paris has a lipstick that perks up any boca for an after-hour party...Color-riche anti-aging lip color... feathering is birds, not lips!

Just got a picture in Pitbull's arms! Yeah!

Jimmy Smits looking sharp...definitely thinks that if you are going to spend time on make-up, work the windows of the soul! "Gosh, he's gorgeous!"

I heard Rita Moreno really liked the Infallible Plumping Gloss... it looks great!

Nelly Furtado...fabulous!!!

Wow, Rita Moreno is my Idol! And she really is "a true diamond"!

Homage to Ricardo Montalban...inspiring, encouraging, empowering!

Who's up for the best actor?... Tune in to find out!

Everyone LOVES the L'Oreal Paris HIP lip balms....there's a lot of "Plush", "Delectable", and "Succulent" rushing backstage!

Lauren Velez looks great in blue!

The ALMA AWARDS this year is spectacular... you better not miss it Friday on ABC! It's time to party so I'm grabbing my L'Oreal Paris "succulent" lip balm and I'm off to the after party!

Gracias y Buenas Noches!


Marabina Jaimes
The Mexi-Rican
Co host, Latin Heat's "Let's TALK!"

LIVE BLOG FROM THE ALMA AWARDS TONIGHT!

Join me tonight at 6pm as I bring you behind-the-scenes coverage from the ALMA AWARDS. Get the scoop from the L'OREAL hair and make-up artists responsible for the glamorous styles of your favorite celebrities and yours truly! You even have a chance to win some L'OREAL products of your own!

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After the broadcast on Friday September 18th, go to the ALMA AWARDS blog and click on the comment link. Your answers to the following questions could make you a winner!!!

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Contest ends on September 19th. Make sure you include your email address when you enter, just in case you get lucky. Winners will be notified Sept. 23!

Good luck!

Remember to follow along as I blog live from the ALMA AWARDS red carpet tonight at 6pm!


Marabina Jaimes
The Mexi-Rican
Co host, Latin Heat's "Let's TALK!"

L'OREAL ALMA AWARDS CONTEST INFO

I'm thrilled that I'll be able to bring you all access, behind the scenes coverage from the ALMA AWARDS, tomorrow night, Thursday September 17, from 6:00pm on. I'll be getting the full beauty and style scoop from the L'OREAL make-up artist who will be touching up all your favorite stars!

Here's a chance to win some L'OREAL beauty and hair products of your own! After you tune in to the ALMA AWARDS broadcast on Friday, September 18th on ABC, go to the ALMA AWARDS BLOG and click on the Comment Link. Your answer to the following questions could make you a winner!:

1 - What is your favorite L'Oreal beauty product and why?

2 - Who was the hottest looking celeb at the 2009 Alma Awards?

Contest ends September 19. Make sure to include your email address when you go the ALMA AWARDS Blog, in case you get lucky! Winners will be notified September 23.

Suerte!

Marabina Jaimes

The Mexi-Rican

Co host, Latin Heat's "Let's Talk!"

LET'S TALK SET TO BLOG DIRECT FROM THE ALMA AWARDS

Its official! I'll be bringing you the behind-the-scenes Glamour (Red Carpet all the way!), Style (How to recreate the Hottest Make-up trends), Fashion (who's wearing what?), and Chisme (...no He/She didn't!) as it happens live from the Alma Awards, hosted by Eva Longoria Parker and George Lopez, on behalf of the beauty maker that thinks we're worth it: L'OREAL. Follow my blog live from the Alma Awards on Thursday, September 17, 2009. 5 of our lucky blog followers who comment on this blog just might win a L'OREAL gift basket! Then, tune in to The Alma Awards Broadcast on ABC, Friday, September 18th!

For more information on the confirmed celebrities attending, visit the Alma Awards blog.

Marabina Jaimes

The Mexi-Rican

Co-host, Latin Heat's "Let's Talk"

DEADBEAT DADS: SPREADING THE SEED BUT FORGETTING TO WATER!

Last year there was such an uproar about the OctoMom - granted, for my taste she had 7 kids too many, but what about the OctoDads? Those guys who help create one or more children and then completely neglect their financial responsabilities. What is even more confounding is that you and I, are paying taxes to support these children through Welfare and Social Services, while these Dads continue to party, date, and live as bachelors; they only want to "visit" their children, while letting the Moms do all the work!

NOTE TO MEN: Breaking-up or Divorce does not mean you no longer are financially responsible for the children you bring into this world and that the custodial parent gets to pick up the financial/emotional/childcare/schooling tab all alone. How can this problem be solved? I believe I have the solution.

Instead of planning a Baby Shower, when a couple discovers they are pregnant whether they are married or not, they should be encouraged to sell whatever possessions they have and start a "Baby Fund". This fund will provide for the child's pediatrician, clothing, food, childcare, etc. If the parents decide to stay together, great, the child is covered; If the parents decide to divorce, great, the child is still covered!

Who knows, for a big party guy, just the thought of having to sell his car or boat or home to create the "Baby Fund" may serve as the best deterrent to unprotected sex we've ever had! Also, since the "Baby Fund" will be exclusively for the child, there would be no need to throw enormous amounts of money at the courts and attorneys to get the things the fund would be set up for in the first place.

I believe our society has tolerated the Deadbeat Dads (and Deadbeat Moms, for that matter) far too long. Any parent, man or woman, that naively believes a child can grow up on his own and the other parent should "just get over it" obviously had parents that leave a lot to be desired.

Also there are too many children growing up Over-mothered and Under-fathered - a child is worthy of the love of two parents and the best of both parents, not the worst, period! And on a practical side, no matter how many court orders for child support are given by a judge, can orders for child support really be enforced? Considering that there are men who owe child support in the hundred thousands, in my humble opinion, this system isn't working very well.

A child needs that financial support WHILE THE CHILD IS A CHILD, not when they are about to get married! I'd love to hear what you think!

Suerte Y Sanidad!

Marabina Jaimes

The Mexi-Rican

Let's Talk; Hablando se entiende la gente!

Welcome to the conversation! I hope you are enjoying "Let's Talk" and please tell us what you think and what you would like to hear more about. The ability to dialogue and express ourselves is of utmost importance. Words have tremendous power...one word can change a person's life - for good...or for therapy!

Speaking of therapy....there's nothing like going to the Hollywood Bowl to lift our spirits. I'm an avid music fan and adore the fact that the music of the whole globe is represented on the stage at the Bowl! I recently saw Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Adele, Sergio Mendes, China's piano sensation Lang Lang playing opposing pianos with the amazing Herbie Hancock, backed by the LA Philharmonic! What a night! If you haven't lately, please do yourself a favor and check out LAPhil.org for upcoming concerts including the Inaugural Concert of our new LA Phil Conductor, Venezolano Gustavo Dudamel. Pack a lovely dinner basket along with your sweetheart, the kids, in-laws, or friends, and enjoy a night of music under the stars!

And speaking of stars, you never know who you'll find at the Bowl - America Ferrer? Halle Berry? Morgan Freeman....mmmmm, for more check out "Let's Talk" during CHISME.....

Congrats to my fellow co-hosts, Bel Hernandez and Kikey Castillo, along with Real Women Have Curves author Josefina Lopez, for the recent IMAGEN AWARD for "8 Ways To Say You Love Your Life And Mean It! A book will be coming out soon but don't miss the next Theatrical production of this piece...you might find yourself on stage!

Zumba anyone? I absolutely love this fun workout and for the next few months my co-hosts and I (well maybe just Bel and Kikey...instead of Zumba, Dyanna will be catching some ZZZZZZ's), will be Zumba-ing down to our original weight...8 pounds and 7 ounces...just kidding! Beto Perez from Colombia created this international exercise craze and I'd like to thank Linda Lopez for a "Hot, Hot, Hot" Saturday morning class, and one of my favorite people, Dora Solinas, for beckoning to "stop working out and join the party!" I don't know much, but this I do, "nadie te quita lo bailado!"

You can talk, but can you Golf? We'll see about that one! In any case Kikey and I have accepted Candy Saenz gracious invitation to the South Bay Latino Chamber of Commerce's Celebrity Golf Tournament, September 25th. It's an empowering cause and we'll do our best, Candy!

Finally, I'll be performing again with my friend, Armand St. Martin from New Orleans, at the Long Beach Lobster Festival on September 12th, 2009. If you like lobster, fun, and you want to see Armand make the keys dance on the piano, you are in for a treat! Also, stay tuned for my own CD release in December, featuring the theme song for "Let's Talk".

Ciao for now!

Marabina Jaimes

"The Mexi-Rican"

Welcome! & Imagen Award Winning Hosts

Hi All! Thanks for joining our blog. I'm very excited about it and very new to this so still trying to figure out if I'm going to like blogging. I know some people love it...me, ...we'll see.

This past weekend was amazing!! Both Bel and I WON an IMAGEN AWARD for '8 Ways To Say I Love My Life And Mean It!' - Best Live Theatrical Production. Bel was one of the writers and I was one of the actresses in this amazing piece.

Here's a picture of me showing off the award!

Let The Conversation Begin

Thanks for joining the Ladies from Let's Talk! 

We want to talk to YOU!

We hope you enjoy Let's Talk!, our internet talk show.  What you haven't seen it?  Well take a look at our promo here:  http://www.latinheat.com/videos.php?vid=122

This is just our promo, but check out all episodes on www.latinheat.com.  We welcome your comments on anything you heard or saw on the show. Suggest a topic, give us a thumbs up, or down, or just plain give us a piece of your mind

Bel Hernandez
Executive Producer
Let's Talk!