Beauty and brains!

Eva Longoria Parker has announced her plans to get a masters degree in Chicano studies and political science to learn about her heritage.

Jessica Alba, take note!

Eva is originally from Texas, but her family hails from Monterrey in Mexico. The actress was recently in Mexico City shooting her first Spanish-speaking role for the upcoming film Days of Grace.

Regarding her higher education plans, she told Hola magazine that she wants to "learn more about the history of the country we come from."

No word yet on which university she plans to enroll in, but the Latina stunner already has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M!

We think a masters degree sounds fantastic!

Good for you, sweetie!

[Image via Apega / WENN.]

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Wow. Wow. Wow.

American Idol alum David Archuleta took home an award at the Latino-centric ALMA Awards in Los Angeles and (more importantly) he performed a beautiful, stripped down version of Contigo En La Distancia, a song most closely associated with Luis Miguel.

Archie did amazing amazing job with the song!

Check it out (above).

We've honestly watched this four times in a row now!

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It's so rare to see their hearts on their sleeve!

Jennifer Lopez and her possessive hubby Marc Anthony attended the 32nd Annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Awards Gala on Wednesday in Washington D.C. where Skeletor was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

WTF?! And not JLo?!

In an unexpected turn of events, the two are passionate about something other than themselves the cause.

Jen and Marc met with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus earlier that day to discuss higher education in the Latino community and new legislation making it more affordable.

Caliente!

[Image via WENN.]

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Eva Longoria Parker served as the gala chair for the Padres Contra El Cancer's 9th Annual 'Sue-o De Esperanza' Benefit Gala held at The Hollywood Palladium on Thursday night.

And Eva was looking smoking hot in her Marchesa dress. Seriously, that dress is lush!

PADRES is a non-profit benefiting Latino children with cancer and their families.

Not only is Eva absolutely stunning, but she gives back, too!

Perfection!

[Image via Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.]

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Further fueling our suspicions that Penelope Cruz is preggers, the Spanish actress was spotted in L.A. yesterday, sporting what appears to be a growing baby bump!

Pene and hunky actor Javier Bardem have been together quite some time now.

If she is having a baby, boy or girl, it's sure to be a stunner!

[Image via Fame Pictures.]

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Perezito has been chosen for the "Best Dressed" issue of the new People en Español.

Gracias!

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They're making the rounds!

Last week, we saw director Pedro Almodovar and brown-eyed beauty Penelope Cruz at the London premiere of their film, Broken Embraces. 

Now, the dynamic duo were all smiles at the Berlin premiere of the flick. Afterward, they headed to dinner with friends and colleagues to celebrate. 

But there's something odd about Pene.

Does she look a little thicker in the tummy area? Was she bloated? Stomach cramps? Or is there something more to it?

She definitely picked a good dress which helped minimize the extra weight around the belly.

What do U think?

She definitely seems to be caressing her stomach as well.

Just sayin'.

[Image via WENN.]

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As we mentioned earlier, Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 40th birthday with a surprise party this past weekend at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

And reports were that the diva was visibly upset at the fact that so many guests showed up late or didn't bother to show up at all.

So now she must be really peeved at this: Turns out Ricky Martin couldn't leave fast enough from the shindig!

According to insiders, Martin got to the party and stayed just long enough to pretend to eat his meal.

After about 30 minutes, the Latin hottie bailed the party to meet up with fashion exec Wilfredo Rosado for dinner in SoHo.

Wonder if the two were just talking "business"?

As for J. Lo, we can only assume her party sucked shitballs.

[Image via Getty Images.]

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Check out the song Mas, off Miz Furtado's upcoming Spanish album (below)!

P.S. CLICK HERE to check out her first single off the new project, Manos Al Aire.

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