Lucia Mendez

GLAAD is traveling to Mexico City today to present iconic actress Lucia Mendez with a GLAAD Media Award for work she did to call attention in Spanish language media to LGBT youth suicide. This marks the first time GLAAD has traveled outside of the United States to present an award and we’re very excited to be here, recognizing Méndez for her work. Méndez discussed LGBT youth suicide and the importance of educating the public with tour audiences and on high-rated shows like Ventaneando América , Escandalo TV , El Gordo y la Flaca and Al Rojo Vivo . “Allies like Lucía help raise the ... Read Full Story

Digital site expands musical offerings, features big-name artists and independent musicians showcased on the popular all-weather network ATLANTA - It is now a breeze for consumers to download the popular tunes showcased on The Weather Channel® network. Today, The Weather Channel licensing division announces the launch of http://www.theweatherchannelmusic.com , marking the popular weather company's first foray onto the digital music scene. TheWeatherChannelMusic.com features music currently being played on The Weather Channel network from some of today's most popular artists and independent musicians - as well as additional musical selections listeners may enjoy. "The debut of TheWeatherChannelMusic.com is a natural extension of our on-air music ... Read Full Story

Who is your most-treasured female gay icon ? Is it Cher? Judy Garland? Donna Summer? Martha Stewart? Rainbow Brite? Wrong! Your favorite gay icon is telenovela actress and singer Lucia Mendez and, as West Hollywood's "Club Papi" sees it, ain't nothin' you can do about it. Should one choose to attend the club's 8th Annual Latin Labor Day Weekend -- brought to you, in part, by websites LatinBoyz and Naked Swords -- one will be assaulted by the dulcid song stylings of Ms. Mendez. All whilst trying not to giggle at the fact that she's starred in something called "Golpe Bajo." Oh, golpe bajo ... Read Full Story

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