And the initials are not "JB"!

She's the kind of actreSelena Gomez (WireImage)ss, pop singer and fashionista most chicas love to follow and admire. But when we asked Selena Gomez who she looked up to, she had only one answer: the first Selena. "I was named after Selena Quintanilla, and I looked up to her growing up. I loved her music. I watched her movie over and over again. I went to Corpus Christie [Texas]; I saw her grave and her home. That's someone I definitely look up to," says Gomez.

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Like Quintanilla, Gomez was raised in Texas in a family who celebrated its Mexican roots and made Latin culture its own. The Latina actress reportedly grew up celebrating Quinceañeras and having Sunday asados after church. And when it comes to comida mexicana, she names pork tamales as her favorite dish, but says she's afraid nothing good will come out if she's the one preparing them.

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This Colombian bombshell is all about having fun. Follow her day as she enjoyed the Emmy Awards celebrations with the cast of Modern Family and with her own familia.

They're gorgeous, fashionable, and we all would love to look as beautiful as they are, except that "they" are some of our favorite male actors playing women in movies and telenovelas. See if you can recognize the famoso in drag, and pick which look you like best.

by Ruth Mercado for Shine Latina

Confirming the increasing sounds of the rumor mill, Colombian pop star Shakira (35) said on Wednesday Shakira and Gerard Piqué that she is indeed pregnant. In a message delivered via social media, the singer of "Hips Don't Lie" says to be "very happy" along with her boyfriend of three years, Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué (25).

Her short message to the public (written in both English and Spanish) was published simultaneously in Facebook, Twitter and her website, shakira.com. In it she also apologizes for cancelling a number of already scheduled promotional appearances, fueling further rumors of a possible prescribed bed rest. What is not clear is if she will continue with plans of joining the cast of "The Voice" as announced previously.

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Here's a look at the happy news in the Latina singer's own words:

As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to

Abuela Rigo lived a life full of adventures and hardships. She loved and fought for what she believed in and for those she loved the most. Her stories growing up very rich (and then very poor) in Puerto Rico are the stuff of legends, and I'll try to share them- and her- with you. Welcome to The Abuela Chronicles.

The trouble with Papá's siestaThe Comerío house was finally closed for the season, and the brand new Ford T was packed to the gills with the family's belongings. Don Pepe (Papá), his wife Petra (Mamá), the four kids and now four year-old Rigo were ready to head out once again. Pepe was the supervising manager of one of the largest tobacco production companies in Puerto Rico, and his job required him to move to a different town every few years to oversee a new operation. This time, they were traveling to the town of Coamo, and the kids seemed more excited than usual. Papá had mentioned that there would be a surprise at the new house.

"It's a dog!" the children screeched with delight at the sight

Great lip color for olive skinsIn this video blog I'll show you some of the new products I'm loving right now. Get ready for Fall with these amazing beauty finds!

By Charleen Gonzalez for Shine Latina

Colorful lips

Everyone who tries Obessesive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars can't get enough of them! The Lip Tars are unlike anything you've ever tried--a high opacity lipstick concentrate in a gloss format. You only need the smallest drop to color your mouth. The products have a creamy texture that soothes the lips with peppermint oil and Vitamin E. They are also 100% vegan and cruelty free. With so many colors to choose from, you are bound to find one you love. Lately I've been wearing Harlot, a bright hot coral red, but for those who like a more subdued color, Trollop is a nice peachy pink that goes great with olive skin tones. The full line of Lip Tars just started selling at Sephora, so get ready for bright hot lips!

All-in-one matte foundation

I have oily skin, and I'm always looking for the next best matte

Do people still look at a Hispanic woman and immediately identify her with a stereotype? We explore the typical labels often placed on Latinas and see if they ring true or not.

She walks into a conference room and identifies herself as Dagmar Rosa (with a hint of a Spanish accent) to the group of professionals gathered. She's an attractive woman of dark features, wearing a white blouse and black pants. She puts her purse on the table and sits down. Who is she? If you thought that she could either be a new member of the housekeeping staff or the sexy, newly-hired office worker all the men will want to date, you may have stepped into a couple of old ethnic pigeonholes, better known in this case as Latina stereotypes.

Stereotypes based on cultural backgrounds are abundant in American society; they're the stuff late show comedians and your everyday Joe joke about. In the case of Latinas, though, their struggle has been twofold: Hispanic women have been faced with preconceived

Adamari López In Adamari López's real-life breast cancer story, the heroine beats "the villain", and lives to tell others how to defeat this ruthless disease.

At 33 years old, Puerto Rican actress Adamari López had everything she had dreamed of: gorgeous telenovela looks, a brilliant career and a man who loved her. But, in March 2005, life as she knew it came crashing down.

While taking a morning shower, López noticed a small lump in her right breast. Anxiety gripped her heart, but she didn't hesitate and called her doctor right away. Further checkups, a mammography and a final biopsy confirmed her fears: it was breast cancer.

With the love and support of family and friends, this courageous Boricua focused on attacking the disease. Six months of agonizing chemotherapy and a partial mastectomy followed. One year later the battle results were in, and López was cancer-free.

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This year the actress celebrates her fifth