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'Annabelle' Doll Movie, Trailer & Release Date 2014: 'The Conjuring' Prequel Helps Tony Amendola Explore the Paranormal

"The Conjuring" prequel movie "Annabelle," about a possessed doll, has an Oct. 3 release date. Latin Post spoke with one of the stars, Tony Amendola.

La Santa Cecilia Rocks NYC's Highline Ballroom During Hispanic Heritage Month, Watch Exclusive Soundcheck

Grammy-winning, L.A.-based Mexican-American band, La Santa Cecilia has become one of our favorites here at Latin Post, so when we got word of the band coming to the Big Apple to rock the Highline Ballroom during Hispanic Heritage Month, we just had to pay the band a visit.

Vanidades Icons of Style Awards 2014: Rita Moreno, Thalia, Narcisco Rodriguez, and Roselyn Sanchez Among Honorees Celebrated in NYC [VIDEO]

"Fashion is an astonishing gift. It has the ability to lift a Cinderella up from the ashes. If our clothes make the person, it is fashion that imagines what she can become," said the legendary Rita Moreno as she received the Iconic Woman of Style 2014/Lifetime Achievement Award from Vanidades, the first and most widely read Spanish-language women's lifestyle magazine in the United States and Latin America.

'Annabelle' Doll Movie, Trailer & Release Date 2014: 'The Conjuring' Prequel Features Evil Toy With Haunted Origins

Do you like to collect rare, vintage dolls? Well, you might consider getting a new hobby after you see the latest horror movie, "Annabelle," from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, set to hit theaters Oct. 3.

'The Lion King' Broadway Tickets 2014 & Disney Songs: Theater Gross Tops $6.2 Billion, Overtaking 'Phantom of the Opera'

Disney is no longer saying, "I just can't wait to be King," for it has become one. With over $6.2 billion in ticket sales worldwide, "The Lion King" has become the highest-grossing Broadway show in history, surpassing the longest-running show, "The Phantom of the Opera."

Enrique Iglesias Songs & Tour 2014 Dates & Tickets: Pitbull Partnership Boosted by Latino Buying Power

Enrique Igelsias and Pitbull have embarked on a 15-city U.S. tour, produced by AEG, that kicked off on Friday Sept. 12 in Newark, New Jersey. They are scheduled to perform in New York City on Sept. 25 at Madison Square Garden. The tour will run through Saturday, Oct. 22, in Hollywood, Florida.

Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes Baby Update 2014: Couple Kept Pregnancy Under Wraps, But How Will They Deal With Paparazzi Now?

We all value our privacy, but in today's world where the paparazzi, social media and the ability to purchase drones that could be easily be used by celebrity fanatics to spy on their favorite stars, this has become a sad-but-true reality.

Mexican Independence Day 2014: Andrea Arroyo, an Award-Winning Artist Celebrated by President Clinton, Latin Grammys Reflects on Latest Exhibition

From graceful movements, images etched in her mind to vibrant colors and flowing shapes painted on canvas, award-winning, Mexican-born artist Andrea Arroyo has had an impressive career expressing her creativity through the arts.

Cantinflas Movie 2014 News: Mexico Selects Film Biopic to Represent Country at Oscars

"Cantinflas" has been charming audiences with its release in around 400 theaters across the U.S. and soon in Mexico, Central and South America and the Dominican Republic. Now with the backing of the Mexican Academy of Cinematic Arts and Sciences, the film may go on to nab an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language film category.

Jack White, Weezer, Kings of Leon Tour Dates & Tickets 2014: Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City Lineup Released

If you're a fan of artists like Kings of Leon, Jack White, Beck, Foster the People and/or Neon Trees and Weezer, among many others, then you should check out the impressive line-up at the Corona Capital Festival, which is set to rock Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez International Racetrack on Oct. 11-12.

Basketball and Football's Ancient Mayan Roots Reveal a Lethal, Ritualistic 'Ball Game' in Tikal, Guatemala

On a recent visit to the beautiful countries of Belize and Guatemala, I learned that the Mayans were serious about their "ball game," so much so that it was a life-or-death competition as well as a "complex ritual based on religious beliefs."

National Geographic Top 'Sacred Places' List: Belize Ancient Mayan Cave Ranks First

Belize's Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre), or ATM, is a true gem and archeologist's dream.Now I understand why "Ghost Hunters International" Season 3, dedicated its ninth episode to feature "The Crystal Maiden: Belize and France" and evaluated the ghost stories behind the "Mysterious Maiden."

Guillermo del Toro and Jorge Gutierrez's 'The Book of Life' Inspires Hot Topic Fashion Collection With Rockabilly Style

Jorge Gutierrez and Guillermo del Toro, the creators of the animated film "The Book of Life" from 20th Century Fox and Reel FX Animation Studios, are entering the fashion industry. Gutierrez's compelling "Day of the Dead" illustrations have inspired a limited edition fashion line at Hot Topic.

New York Fashion Week 2014: Carolina Herrera Creates a Wardrobe for a Woman Who Is 'Queen of her Domain'

Venezuelan-American fashion designer Carolina Herrera continues to wow audiences, bringing her bold yet timeless and romantic red floral flair to New York Fashion Week 2014, proving that she's a classic fashionista and an ever-evolving style icon.

Madonna's 'La Isla Bonita' a Fitting Tribute to Belize and the Beauty of San Pedro

After a recent trip to the Central American country of Belize and its beautiful island of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, I know what Madonna meant when she sang, "last night I dreamt of San Pedro ... tropical the island breeze, all the nature wild and free, this is where I long to be, La Isla Bonita."

'Cantinflas' Movie 2014 Soundtrack Features Songs From La Santa Cecilia and Aleks Syntek

Life is short, and when it comes to matters of the heart, love shouldn't always be taken so seriously. Instead, follow the advice of Aleks Syntek's original song, "Ríete De Amor Hasta Que Mueras!" ("Laugh at Love Until You Die"), created for the film "Cantinflas."

50 Cent, Jamie Oliver TV Series 'Dream School: NYC' to Feature Puerto Rican Graffiti Artist Don Rimx

SundanceTV's powerful, non-fiction series, "Dream School: NYC," from executive producers Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Chuck D, and Jamie Oliver, which returns for a second season on Wednesday, Oct. 1, will feature Puerto Rican graffiti artist and muralist Don Rimx.

Sofia Vergara, Madonna, Mariah Carey Among Fans, Now Hot Tamales Candy Adds Spicy, Tropical Heat to the Mix

If you enjoy eating Peeps from the Easter Bunny or Mike and Ikes or Peanut Chews during Halloween, have a hankering for spicy cinnamon or spicy tropical flavors while watching a movie, then chances are you are familiar with Hot Tamales, but you might not be familiar with its creator.

Sheila E Marches to 'The Beat of Her Own Drum' in New Memoir and Dishes on Santana Romance, Prince Reunion and Biopic

Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Sheila E., also known as Shelia Escovedo, has lived "The Glamorous Life." She caught the eye of Prince in the late '70s, played her heart out on the drums and timbales, launched a solo singing career and became a fierce, world-class drummer and percussionist.

La Santa Cecilia 'Strawberry Fields Forever' Music Video Creator Animates Music With a Message

San Juan, Puerto Rico-born and New York City-raised digital artist Jose Andres Gutierrez Rivera teamed up with Grammy-winning, L.A.-based, Mexican-American band La Santa Cecilia to create its animated music video for their Beatles' cover, "Strawberry Fields Forever."

'Cantinflas' Movie 2014 Cast & Premiere: Oscar Jaenada Captures the Comedic Essence of 'The Charlie Chaplin of Mexico’ [Exclusive]

Mexico's greatest and most beloved comedic film star of all time, Cantinflas, was given the lofty moniker of the "Charlie Chaplin of Mexico." Even the iconic Chaplin himself, who also lived and breathed for entertaining others, considered Cantinflas to be "the best comedian alive."

'Matador' Actress Christina Ochoa on Her El Rey Role, Ocean Science and Carrying on Her Family's Nobel Prize-Winning Legacy

The Spanish-born actress and science aficionado spoke to Latin Post about her recurring role on "Matador," what it's like to be on set, and how she's carrying on her family's Nobel Prize-winning legacy.

Chloe Grace Moretz Gets 'Intimate' With the Cello in 'If I Stay,' Learns Lessons About Life and Young Love

Chloe Grace Moretz, known for her roles in "Kick-Ass," "Carrie" and "Hugo," stars in the new drama, "If I Stay" where she trained with the cello and dove into the film's life or death theme. She shares her emotions, experience and revelations in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.

Univision TV & America Ferrera Team Up: Actress to Host 'Panoramica' Documentary Series Featuring 'Cesar Chavez'

With an impressive body of work under her belt, America Ferrera has caught the eye of Pivot and Univision News, who have chosen the popular Latina actress to host their new Latino-centric documentary series "Panoramica."

Sirius XM Satellite Radio Pitbull Channel: Mr. Worldwide Becomes First Latino to Run His Own Music Station

Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, a.k.a. "Mr. Worldwide," is getting 'Sirius' when it comes to mixing his musical tastes, sharing them with his fans and creating his own radio channel.
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