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Multiple issues|primary sources = December 2011|self-published = December 2011|BLP sources = August 2011Infobox musical artist| name = Paulina Rubio| image = Paulina Rubio @ Asics Music Festival 06.jpg| imagesize =| background = solo_singer| caption = Paulina Rubio at the Asics Music Festival.| birth_name = Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes| birth_date = Birth date and age|mf=yes|1971|6|17 Mexico City , Federal District Mexico| instrument = Vocals | genre = Latin pop , Pop music|pop , Dance music|dance , pop rock , R& B , electropop | occupation = Singer, actress, hostess, model,cite web |url= http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml? cid=1398808 |title=Paulina Rubio ahora modela|publisher= Univision |language=Spanish |year=2008 |accessdate=2011-12-06 businesswomancite web |url= http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml? cid=1398808 |title=Paulina Rubio se convierte en empresaria |publisher= Univision |language=Spanish |year=2007 |accessdate=2011-12-06| years_active = 1981–present| label = EMI (1992–1996) Universal Music (2000–present)| associated_acts = Juanes , Susana Dosamantes , Timbiriche , Coti Sorokin , Shakira , Julieta Venegas | website = http://www.paulinarubio.com/ www.paulinarubio.com Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes (born June 17, 1971)cite web|url= http://www.moono.com/html/paulina-rubio/paulina-rubio-pictures.cfm |title=Paulina Rubio & #124; Paulina Rubio Pictures & #124; Paulina Rubio Biography & #124; Paulina Rubio Gossip & More |publisher=Moono.com |date=1971-06-17 |accessdate=2010-03-30 is a Mexican singer, actress, hostess, model and businesswoman. Paulina Rubio was known in her country in the group Timbiriche in 1991. Her debut album, La Chica Dorada (1992) was released under EMI Music , followed by 24 Kilates (1993). Her follow-up albums, El tiempo es oro (1995) and Planeta Paulina (1996) helped Rubio be more known in Latin America . Rubio's departure from EMI Music happened in the same year.
In her new label, Universal Music , she released her sixth album Paulina (album)|Paulina (2000) and her Crossover (music)|crossover album Border Girl (2002), both had commercial success in Latin America and Europe ; the first of these won nominations and awards. According to Billboard (magazine)|Billboard , Paulina was the most sold Latin album in the United States in 2001, and won Diamond certification for its sales of 2.5 million of copies worldwide.cite web |url= http://www.cooperativa.cl/prontus_nots/site/artic/20011214/pags/20011214031900.html |title=Paulina Rubio recibió Disco de Diamante |publisher=cooperativa.cl |language=Spanish |date=2001-12-14 |accessdate=2011-12-06 Paulina has sold over 10 million of copies.cite web|url= http://paulinarubio.com/site/biography/x/Biografia/lang/es_ES |title=Paulina Rubio Biografía |language=Spanish |accessdate=2011-12-06 Her follow-up albums, Pau-Latina (2004) and Ananda (2006) consolidated Rubio internacionally. Her ninth album, Gran City Pop (2009) has a fresh and original concept, and focus in a only vision, to reflect Paulina's life and musical experiences. Rubio's latest album to date, Brava! (2011), focuses in electronic music|electronic genres.
Fourteen of Rubio's thirty-five single (music)|single s reached number one in Mexico .cite web |url= http://paulinarubiolareinadelpoplatino.blogspot.com/2010/11/los-mayores-exitos-de-paulina-rubio.html |title=Los Mayores éxitos de Paulina Rubio |publisher= Blogger (service)|Blogger |language=Spanish |date=2010-12-05 |accessdate=2011-12-06 In 2010, Paulina Rubio has sold over 30 million of records around the world,cite web |url= http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/659385.html |title=Con más de 30 millones de discos vendidos en todo el mundo |publisher= El Universal |language=Spanish |date=2010-02-17 |accessdate=2011-12-06 and is considered one of most influential Latin celebrities.cite web |url= http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml? chid=9& schid=12353& secid=12355& cid=1073441& pagenum=18 |title=Los Latinos Más Poderosos |publisher= Univision |language=Spanish |year=2008 |accessdate=2011-12-06 According to E& #33; Entertainment , the singer reached number twelve on the 25 Sexiest Pop Divas.cite web |url= http://www.celebwise.com/25-sexiest-pop-divas/ |title=E& #33; Entertainment: 25 Sexiest Pop Divas |publisher= E& #33; Entertainment |year=2008 |accessdate=2011-12-06
Pre-solo career
BLP unsourced section|date=August 2011From the age of 5, Paulina Rubio was taking singing, acting, jazz, painting, and dance lessons while enrolled at what is now the Centro de Educación Artística (CEA) in Mexico. After two years there, Rubio's parents were contacted by Julisa and Guillermo del Bosque for approval of Rubio's joining a band that would be formed by children from the center.
On April 30, 1982, she began her singing career when she was ten years old under the guidance of Miguel Bosé , debuting in the popular children's pop group Timbiriche . The original band had seven members: Alix Bauer, Benny Ibarra , Diego Schoening, Mariana Garza, Paulina Rubio, Sasha Sökol , and Erick Rubin (who joined a year later). Other members, who joined later, of the band were Thalía and Edith Márquez . Rubio recorded 11 albums as part of Timbiriche. In 1985, Timbiriche participated in the musical Vaselina (Spanish adaptation of the American musical Grease (musical)|Grease ). While in Timbiriche, Rubio turned to acting in telenovelas with Televisa . She landed her first role in 1988 as the villain Paulina Montenegro in Pasión y Poder (Passion and Power). In 1992 she starred in Baila Conmigo (Dance With Me), one of the biggest telenovelas of that year, as Andrea. Two soundtracks, Baila Conmigo and Recuerdos de Baila Conmigo , were released. Members of the soap opera performed on Siempre en Domingo (Always on Sunday), among other TV programs.
Solo career
1991& ndash;1999: Projects with EMI
BLP unsourced section|date=August 2011In 1991, Rubio left Timbiriche to focus on a solo career. She moved to Spain to begin work on her first album as a solo artist. In 1992, she released her debut album, La Chica Dorada under the EMI label; La Chica Dorada became her trademark nickname. La Chica Dorada was certified Diamond in 1997, and she was presented with an award during her promotion of Planeta Paulina on Verónica Castro 's defunct music show, La Tocada . The first single, " Mío ", is Rubio's signature songCitation needed|date=September 2010 and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks while reaching #2 in Mexico. Amor de Mujer , Sabor a Miel , and Abriendo las Puertas al Amor were released as the following singles reaching #22, #8, and #9 respectively on the Hot Latin Tracks. Sabor a miel peaked at #2 while Abriendo las puertas al amor peaked at #3 on the Mexican charts.
In 1993, she released her sophomore effort, 24 Kilates , which sold 150,000 copies in two weeks of its release. The album peaked at #1 in Mexico. " Nieva, Nieva " was released as the first single which reached #27 on the Hot Latin Tracks and became Paulina's first #1 single in Mexico. " El Me Engañó " and " Asunto de Dos " were released in Mexico which peaked at #1 and #5 respectively.
In 1995, El Tiempo Es Oro was released. It includes the hits " Te Daría Mi Vida " and " Nada de Ti " which peaked at #1 in Mexico while "Hoy Te Deje De Amar" peaked at #9. The theme song and title to the 1994 Mexican film Bésame En La Boca , was included on the album, in which she also starred as the lead role.
In 1996, she released her last album under the EMI Latin label, Planeta Paulina , which included the hit single "Enamorada" which peaked at #2 in Mexico. "Pobre Niña Rica" was featured as the theme song of the 1995 telenovela in which she also starred as Alma, Pobre Niña Rica . Rubio also recorded English versions of several songs which did not appear on the album. Some of these songs were released years later on a hits compilation. The first single off the album "Simpre Tuya Desde La Raiz" peaked at #1 in Mexico while Solo Por Ti peaked at #7.
EMI declined to release Paulina's first English crossover album, which was supposed to be the English version of Planeta Paulina album, because of that, Rubio got in a legal battle against EMI for not fulfilling the plans they had already planned. She had to pay them money so they can let her leave the record company.
After Planeta Paulina , Rubio took the longest break of her career. She left the music scene and moved to Spain where she dealt in a little bit of everything. Except for her participation in 1998's successful Reencuentro Tour with Timbiriche, Rubio was absent from the music scene for nearly four long years.
2000& ndash;2001: Paulina
BLP sources section|date=August 2011Paulina's return to the music scene began in the summer of 1999 when she recorded Richard Daniel Roman 's Vive El Verano , the theme song to a summer TV show where she was the host of in Spain. Vive El Verano was the first single under her new record contract with Universal.
On May 23, 2000 Rubio released her fifth and most successful studio album to date, Paulina (album)|Paulina . Paulina . was nominated three times at the second annual Latin Grammy Awards for "Album of the Year", "Song of the Year", and "Best Female Pop Vocal Album." She became the winner of multiple prestigues awards. It became Rubio's first number 1 album on Billboard's "Top Latin Albums" chart, as well as the biggest selling Latin album of all 2001. The album Paulina has been certified 4× Platinum in Mexico for shipping 600,000 albums,cite certification|region=Mexico|title=Paulina |artist=Paulina while being certified 8× platino in the U.S. for shipments of 800,000 units.cite certification|region=United States|title=Paulina |artist=Paulina The album peaked at #156 on the Billboard 200 and was on the charts for more than 2-years. "Paulina" was the #1 album for the entire year of 2001 on The Billboard Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums.
The albums singles include the first single Lo Haré Por Ti , the ranchera/hip-hop " El Ultimo Adios ", the infectious Y Yo Sigo Aquí , and the female empowerment anthem Yo No Soy Esa Mujer peaking at #13, 18, 3 and 7 respectively. Other releases include Sexi Dance and Tal Vez, Quizá '' which peaked at #34 and #42 on the Hot Latin Songs. All singles have peaked inside the top seven in Mexico proving that Rubio is one of Mexico's most famous and talented female singers of all time.
The success of the album Paulina was so enormous that Universal Music decided it was time for Rubio to begin work on her first English-language album.
Later in 2009, Paulina was listed among the Top 10 best selling albums in the history of Mexico.
2002: Border Girl
BLP unsourced section|date=August 2011Paulina Rubio's presence in the English-language market came in 2002. On June 18, 2002, Border Girl , Rubio's first foray into English-language-Pop, was released. The album peaked at number 5 in Mexico and 14 Spain, and at number 9 in Canada. In the US, the album debuted at #11 on the "Billboard Top 200 Album" Chart and was certified Gold selling 500,000 copies. Her debut English album gave Paulina the international recognition she had sought after for years.
The hit single " Don't Say Goodbye (Si Tú Te Vas)|Don't Say Goodbye " peaked at the 41st position on the U.S. " Billboard Hot 100 " Chart, while the Spanish version reached #5 on the Hot Latin Tracks. The music video became a regular on MTV's Total Request Live . The One You Love (Todo Mi Amor) was released as the second single reaching #98 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Hot Latin Tracks becoming her second top five hit from the album. The Spanish version of Casanova reached #37 on the Hot Latin Tracks.
Rubio appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992 TV series)|The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn , and CD:UK , among others. She performed at international festivals, including Wango Tango, Festivalbar, and Festival di Sanremo in Italy, her first performance ALMA awards. With the success of the album Border Girl , Rubio appeared in magazines including Rolling Stone , Stuff (magazine)|Stuff , and Blender (magazine)|Blender . On June 21, 2002 the Houston, Texas radio station 104 KRBE declared the 21st of June as "Paulina Day" in Houston.
In the Fall of 2002, Rubio toured and performed material from Border Girl as the opening act for fellow Latin pop star Enrique Iglesias .
2004& ndash;2005: Pau-Latina
BLP unsourced section|date=August 2011Paulina Rubio's 2004 comeback album, Pau-Latina , proved to be a huge success. Pau-Latina became Rubio's second consecutive album to debut at #1 on Billboard's "Top Latin Albums." The album peaked at #105 on the Billboard 200.
Pau-Latina won several awards during the year and was nominated for a Latin Grammy for "Best Pop Female Vocal Album" in 2004. In 2005, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Latin Pop Vocal Album." She was the only female nominated in that category.
The album's first single, Te Quise Tanto , became her biggest single to date, reaching the top position on Billboard's "Hot Latin Tracks" for six non-consecutive weeks. It became Rubio's first #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and peaked at #1 in most Latin American countries, as in Spain. The third single was Dame Otro Tequila which also peaked at #1 on the Hot Latin Tracks and only her second song to top the chart, peaked #1 in Mexico and Venezuela, too. Other releases included " Algo Tienes " and "Mia" both which made the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks top ten reaching #4 and #8 respectively, making Pau-Latina one of the few albums to provide four top ten hits.
The success of Pau-Latina opened doors for Paulina, as she hosted The MTV Latin America Awards for the first time. She performed a mix of Dame Otro Tequila and Pitbull's "Culo". It was the first time a female artist hosted the event. Paulina Rubio was also named People en Español 's 2005 Star of the Year.
Rubio attended the 2004 and 2005 Billboard awards, performing "Te Quise Tanto" and "Algo Tienes", respectively.
She began her second solo tour and first solo world tour, called the " Pau-Latina Tour " in 2005 through 2006.
2006& ndash;2007: Ananda
Paulina Rubio released the album Ananda (album)|Ananda on September 19, 2006. http://www.los40.com/articulo/noticias/Ananda/nuevo/disco/Paulina/Rubio/publicara/septiembre/l40actn01/20060720l40l40not_2/Tes/ "Ananda se publicará el 18 de Septiembre" It reached the #1 spot in the U.S. and countries all over Latin America. It reached #25 on U.S. Billboard's " Billboard Hot 200 " albums chart, and it reached the #1 spot on Billboard's " Top Latin Albums . http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp? cfi=330& cfgn=Albums& cfn=Top+Latin+Albums& ci=3078598& cdi=9062160& cid=10%2F07%2F2006 " Billboard Top Music Charts - Top Latin Albums""
"Ananda received 2 "Billboard" awards.
The first single released from "Ananda" was the rock/pop song Ni Una Sola Palabra which was Palina Rubio's third song to top the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Pop Latin Songs. It stayed at #1 on the Hot Latin Songs for four consecutive weeks. The song peaked at #1 in Mexico and Spain as well as in most Latin American countries. In Spain the song was certified 3x platinum for sales of over 60,000. Ni Una Sola Palabra won a Billboard Award in 2007. The song was written specifically for Paulina Rubio by good friend Xabier San Martín, of the band La Oreja de Van Gogh.
Nada Puede Cambiarme was released as the second single from Ananda. The song had moderate success peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and #10 on the Mexican Chart. The music video as well as the song features legendary guitarist Slash (musician)|Slash from Guns N' Roses .
The third single released from the album was " Ayúdame ". It reached #36 on the Billboard Hot Lating Songs. Ayudame had more success on Mexico where it managed to reach #12. The music video was filmed in Puerto Rico and has a global warming theme. These songs were the only singles released from the album, but that did not prevent for other songs to be played in several radio stations across Latin America. A fourth/promotional single, "Que Me Voy A Quedar" which was written by Julieta Venegas was released in Spain to promote her hugely successful world tour "Amor, Luz Y Sonido".
Ananda was certified and given a multi-platinum award for album sales of 250,000 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Rubio performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Gala in Oslo , Norway, alongside Rihanna , John Legend , and Lionel Richie , who also lined up to honor the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Muhammad Yunus .
In 2007 Rubio was chosen by Miguel Bosé to record the song Nena as a duet. The song was released as the first single to promote the album Papito, which commemorated the 30-year career of the Spanish singer. "Nena" became a major hit in Mexico, peaking at #2 for several weeks. The song was the most played and successful single from the "Papito" album. The song "Nena" was nominated for Record of the Year at the 8th Annual Latin Grammys.
In 2008, Rubio participated in the mega event ALAS, developed simultaneously in Mexico and Argentina. Rubio performed in Buenos Aires in front of 180,000 people, along with Shakira , Calle 13 (band)|Calle 13 , Mercedes Sosa , Alejandro Sanz and Gustavo Cerati .
Paulina embarked on her second world tour Amor, Luz Y Sonido in 2007.
2009& ndash;2010: Gran City Pop
Rubio released the album Gran City Pop , on June 23, which was met with both critical acclaim and commercial success. The first single off the new album was called " Causa y Efecto ". Speaking to a Mexican radio program, the "Golden Girl" said that the new material presented many changes, "but at the same time I remain very loyal to my music - my rancheras , boleros with my ... those rhythms with children - those children songs with such simple rhythms." This production has songs by Mario Domm , the leader of Camila (band)|Camila , and Estéfano , but "there are some songs of mine with Coti, this is a disc to get the child out from within us", she said. It also includes work by Los Rabanes and Jeremías .
The album sold 10,788 copies in its first week of release in the United States. Later, a Spanish website published that Gran City Pop has sold more than a million and a half copies.cite web|url= http://www.los40.com/articulo/noticias/Shakira-Paulina-quien-artista-latina-ano/l40actn01/20100509l40l40not_3/Tes |title=Shakira o Paulina...¿quién es la artista latina del año? |publisher=Los40.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-11
With the success of Gran City Pop , Rubio performed at many award shows. Rubio's big comeback took place in the month of April at the 2009 Latin Billboard Music Awards where Rubio performed the lead single Causa y Efecto for the first time.
Rubio performed live at Univision's Premios Juventud, singing "Causa y Efecto" with a different musical arrangement and choreograph.
Rubio appeared at Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2009 on October 15 along with Cobra Starship performing " Good Girls Go Bad " and " Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes ". She was the female performer with the most nominations (and second most overall): Video of the Year, Mejor Artista, Mejor Artista Pop, Mejor Solista y Artista del Ano, winning Mejor Solista and Mejor Presentación En vivo for her performance with Cobra Starship.
Paulina began her third international Gran City Pop Tour in September 2009.cite web|url= http://www.esmas.com/musica/pop/noticias/797324.html |title=New Tour by Paulina Rubio |publisher=Esmas.com |date= |accessdate=2010-03-30
The first single was " Causa y Efecto " which was released with incredible success, topping the Billboard Hot Latin Songs 5 consecutive weeks, as well as topping the charts in Mexico for several weeks. It is Paulina's fourth #1 on the Hot Latin Tracks. The song also had success in Spain, where it topped the airplay charts for several weeks and peaked at #7 on the official chart, while topping the chart in Latin America countries.
The second single released from Gran City Pop is " Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes " peaked at #9 on the Hot Latin Songs and #5 on the Latin Pop Chart. It is described as being a ranchera/pop with a hip hop beat. The music video was directed by acclaimed director, Jessy Terrero.
On November 11 she released the official remix of "Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes" with a new video and it featured the Cuban rapper Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull . The Mr. and Mrs. Smith themed video was premiered to the world in early 2010.
Gran City Pop received a Grammy nomination at the 52nd Grammy Awards for " Best Latin Pop Album ".
The third single from the album was " Algo De Ti ", which was released to radios on March 22, 2010 in Spain and on May 19, 2010 in USA. However, 'Universal Music Latino' declined to release 'Algo De Ti" to radio outlets, as a result it was unable to chart. It is receiving radio support only from Los Angeles KSSE 107.1 FM Super Estrella station.
In February 2010 that Paulina participated in the charity song (a cover of " We Are The World " in Spanish) for the people of Haiti , titled " Somos El Mundo ".cite web|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a203089/estefan-for-spanish-we-are-the-world.html |title=Estefan for Spanish We Are The World |publisher=Digitalspy.co.uk |date=2010-02-13 |accessdate=2010-03-30
Later on, Paulina announced via Twitter that a duet with a talented English singer would be released soon. http://www.oye897.com.mx/v3/paginas/notioye.php? id=904 dead link|date=April 2011 A few weeks later, a duet featuring Paulina and English singer Taio Cruz leaked to the internet, which later turned out to be a Spanglish version of Cruz's single " Dirty Picture " which was released on the Spanish version of his album Rokstarr .
In February 2011, it was confirmed the participation of Paulina in MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends , a live album by Los Tigres del Norte .cite web|url= http://entretenimiento.terra.com.pe/musica/paulina-y-diego-torres-se-suman-a-mtv-unplugged-de-los-tigres,c4ced240c18ed210VgnVCM4000009bf154d0RCRD.html |title=Paulina y Diego Torres se suman a "MTV Unplugged" de Los Tigres - Terra Perú |publisher=Entretenimiento.terra.com.pe |date= |accessdate=2011-04-11 Paulina and the band performed "Golpes en el Corazón", which was released as the first single off the album that was released on May 23.
Paulina is also featured in Gloria Trevi 's album, Gloria (Gloria Trevi album)|Gloria , on the track, "No Al Alguacil." The song is expected to be released as the third single off Trevi's album.cite news|title=Filtran dueto de Paulina Rubio y Gloria Trevi|url= http://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2011/02/20/filtran-dueto-de-paulina-rubio-y-gloria-trevi|newspaper=Quién|date=February 20, 2011
2011–present: Brava!
In early August 2010, Paulina talked on her Twitcam about her upcoming projects including her next studio album. She said that her new album will be Spanglish and will include songs in Spanish and English. She also hoped that the first single of the new material would be released in the middle or the end of 2011. Paulina has also stated that she is writing songs with Nelly Furtado and Cobra Starship . In May 2011, Paulina announced on Twitter that she and Morocco|Moroccan / Sweden|Swedish record producer|producer /songwriter RedOne are working together on new music in Madrid. http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/103915.html No te pases - El Universal - EspectAAculos Billboard.com reports that, "She's been working with RedOne and writing with Julio Reyes Copello, Casadiego, Espinoza Paz, Chino y Nacho and Claudia Brant."
Paulina announced on Twitter that the first single off her new album will be released on September, 13, 2011. "I want to be the first one to let you know my NEW single hits radio Sept 13th!!!!& #33; Are you ready to dance? " stated Paulina on her Twitter. The announcement comes only a few days after she tweeted a picture from the recording studio stating she had just finished recording the single. http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5iY4Vo6Jd6UE5XYtcJAUgaF7ghMjA? docId=1593598 epa - european pressphoto agency: Paulina Rubio anuncia la fecha de lanzamiento de su nuevo sencillo On August, 30th Paulina announced also via Twitter that the first single for her new album is named " Me Gustas Tanto " (I like you so much). http://twitter.com/#!/paurubio/status/108660547767119872 According to LALATE, a celebrity news site narrowing on Rubio's career, the single, "Me Gustas Tanto" made its debut September 2, 2011 on the same site. The single is available for purchase on Amazon.com starting on September 6, 2011, about a week before it will be released as a digital single worldwide.cite web |url= http://news.lalate.com/category/paulina-rubio/ |title=Paulina Rubio |work=news.lalate.com |accessdate=September 3, 2011 The single has been described as a fresh song with simple lyrics and a catchy beat. More than 30.000 viewers listened to the song on the first day of its premiere through Paulina Rubio's VEVO channel on YouTube. Paulina confirmed she'll be working on the official music video for the single on September, 15.
The album was recorded between New York, Los Angeles, Jamaica and Madrid. Paulina said that the reason she wanted to do a Spanglish album is that she wanted to mix the language of her home Mexico and the United States; "I grew up in Mexico, but I've always been between the United States and my country. This is all done with a wink and a nod to 'Spanglish' culture, which continues to grow and has a foot in both worlds", the singer said.cite news| url= http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2011/09/12/paulina-rubio-overcomes-personal-setbacks-on-road-to-new-album/ | work=Fox News | title=Paulina Rubio overcomes personal setbacks on road to new album | date=September 12, 2011 She stated on a radio interview that this album would be different from all her other albums because being a mother and the death of her father have inspired her a tremendously. She also said that 70% of the album's songs are in Spanish, while only 30% are in English. http://www.prensalibre.com/escenario/espectaculos/Paulina-Rubio-energia-frente-tiempos_0_552544938.html Paulina Rubio ultima un disco “con mucha energía” frente a los malos tiempos She also confirmed that RedOne is producing most of the 10 tracks on the standard edition, with some arrangements "between techno and rock band instruments like bass, drums and acoustic guitar."
Universal Music as well as Paulina Rubio confirmed that her new album, which is still untitled, will be released on November 15. Paulina also confirmed that the release of her album will be on her son's 1st birthday, which is November 14. She confirmed the titles of some of the tracks that will be on the album such as "Sabes Que Te Amo", "Puede suceder" and "Hoy me toca a mí", which is a duet with Taboo from The Black Eyed Peas. She also confirmed "Olvidarte de mí" and "Volvamos a empezar", which is a ranchera mixed with a rock style feel. And "Cásate con tu mamá", which is a song about a man with the Oedipus Complex Syndrome. http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/791813.html Paulina Rubio es una mujer diferente - El Universal - Espectáculos Mexican composer Espinoza Paz confirmed that he worked with Paulina on a song titled "Me Voy", to be included on her new album. http://entretenimiento.terra.com.co/musica/espinoza-paz-emprende-nuevos-retos-con-cantantes-pop,350a61ec5e542310VgnVCM20000099f154d0RCRD.html Espinoza Paz emprende nuevos retos con cantantes pop - Terra Colombia The song "Que Estuvieras Aquí" is a song dedicated to her father who died early in 2011. As for the English songs, Universal Music confirmed two titles of two English songs, "All Around the world" and "Heat of the Night."
Universal Music confirmed that Brava& #33; is the title of Paulina's new album. The production has 10 tracks, seven of which are in Spanish, while only 3 are in English. More songs are to be released on a special edition of the album. http://espanol.upi.com/Entretenimiento/2011/10/04/Nuevo-lbum-de-Paulina-Rubio-se-llamar-Brava/UPI-69531317734894/ Nuevo álbum de Paulina Rubio se llamará 'Brava' - Espanol UPI.com Paulina posted via Twitter the official cover of the new album, Brava! .
Personal life
As Rubio says "I have been famous since I was born", as she is the daughter of Mexican actress Susana Dosamantes and Enrique Rubio, a lawyer from Galicia (Spain)|Galicia , Spain. Rubio was born in Mexico City , Mexican Federal District|Distrito Federal , Mexico. Rubio has a younger brother named Enrique.
On April 30, 2007, she married Spanish people|Spanish public relations executive Nicolás "Colate" Vallejo Nájera in Xcaret Park|Xcaret , a park on the Mayan Riviera in Cancún, Quintana Roo.
On May 5, 2010, Paulina announced through Twitter that she is expecting her first child. Her brother, Enrique Rubio, has corrected the statement that she is supposedly expecting twins, which is not true. Paulina has stated that if the child is a boy, he shall be named after his father, Nicolás. If it is a girl, she will be named after Rubio's great-grandmother, Micaela.cite web|url= http://www.conciertos10.com/gira-conciertos-concierto/paulina-rubio-ya-escogio-el-nombre-para-su-hijo/2010/05/31/ |title=Paulina Rubio ya escogió el nombre para su hijo |publisher=Conciertos10.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-11 On September 15, 2010 Paulina announced on her Twitter page that she is expecting a boy.cite web|url= http://twitter.com/paurubio |title=Paulina Rubio (paurubio) on Twitter |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-11 On Sunday, November 14, 2010, Paulina and her husband Nicolás Vallejo-Nájera welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Andrea Nicolás Vallejo-Nágera Rubio in Miami, Florida .cite web |url= http://www.hola.com/musica/2010111649954/paulinarubio/nicolasvallejo/hijo/1/ |work=¡Hola!|accessdate=January 12, 2011 |title=Confirmado: Paulina Rubio y Nicolás Vallejo-Nágera han sido padres de un niño|language=Spanish |date=November 16, 2011|publisher=¡Hola& #33; S.A. Prior to the birth Paulina had planned on having a water birth at home, but was rushed to the hospital and spent the weekend with doctors working to stabilize the health of the baby. Hospital staff tried to send Rubio home so that she could realize her dream of a natural home birth , but the complications lead her medical team to schedule a c-section .cite news|url= http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/confirmed-paulina-rubio-gives-birth-baby-boy|title=CONFIRMED: Paulina Rubio Gives Birth to Baby Boy!|last=Rosario|first=Mariela|date=16 November 2010|work= Latina magazine |publisher=Latina Media Ventures|accessdate=9 February 2011
On January 11, 2011, her father, Enrique Rubio González, died at the age of 67 in a Mexico City hospital.cite web |url= http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1920983.htm |title=Murió el papá de Paulina Rubio |language=Spanish |first=Alma Rosa |last=Camacho |work=Esto |publisher=Organización Editorial Mexicana S.A. de C.V|date=January 12, 2011|accessdate=January 12, 2011 A consensus of various news sources have attributed his death to kidney failure.
Business
In 2007, Paulina launched her own lipstick in partnership with M.A.C. titled "Rubia". Paulina stated, "I love wearing make-up and use MAC products on stage and off, it's suitable for all occasions. I was thrilled when M.A.C approached me to create a new shade of lipstick and I instantly thought it should be a bold, vibrant matte lipstick that will look sexy on all women." cite web|url= http://www.bellasugar.com/Beauty-Byte-Paulina-Rubio-MC-Strike-Gold-155732 |title=Beauty Byte: Paulina Rubio and M.A.C. Strike Gold |publisher=Bellasugar.com |date= |accessdate=2010-03-30
In 2008, Paulina launched her own fragrance titled "ORO". The fragrance was released and created in conjunction with "Oracle Beauty Brands". It is an elegant floral oriental array of sparkling citrus that is awakened by hints of espresso bean and peppered florals, while being sweetened by a touch of vanilla. "This fragrance is for women like me who believe in themselves; are strong, fun and unpredictable, yet tender and loving. I put so much creativity and love into this fragrance, I feel as if a drop of me is in each and every bottle to be shared with my fans and all women", said Rubio.cite web|url= http://www.oraclebeautybrands.com/Our_Brands |title=Our Brands |publisher=Oracle Beauty Brands |date= |accessdate=2010-03-30
Paulina has a restaurant in Miami Beach called L’Entrecote de Paris.cite news|last=Corcoran |first=Monica |url= http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/30/style/a-night-out-with-paulina-rubio-little-wiggle-room.html? pagewanted=1 |title=A NIGHT OUT WITH - Paulina Rubio - Little Wiggle Room |work=The New York Times |date=2002-06-30 |accessdate=2010-03-30
Modeling
Rubio is dressed by the most prestigious and recognized designers which include her longtime friend Roberto Cavalli , Ina Soltani, Prada , Gucci , " Dolce & Gabbana ", Alexander McQueen , etc.
Paulina has also ventured out into modeling. She has walked on runways of events from designer's such as "Alvin Valley", "Gaudí", Robero Cavalli, "Kiff-Kiff", etc. Paulina is also signed under "Elite Model Management" a prestigious modeling agency.cite web|url= http://guanabee.com/2008/01/paulina-rubio-is-super-high-fashion/ |title=Paulina Rubio Is Super High. Fashion |publisher=Guanabee |date=2008-01-30 |accessdate=2010-03-30cite web|author=08 de febrero, 2005 |url= http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/articles/0,22490,1025996,00.html |title=Paulina viste de dorado la pasarela de Nueva York : People en Español |publisher=Peopleenespanol.com |date= |accessdate=2010-03-30
Paulina was the "face" of the opening campaign for the French fashion house "Louis Vuitton" in Latin America. Paulina has also long been the "face" for the Mexican "Andrea" shoes company.
Philanthropy and humanitarian work
In 2007, Paulina joined the Latino Commission on AIDS , an organization in the fight against the spread HIV/AIDS in the Latino community. Paulina became the first "Mexican Madrina" to partner with the organization. Paulina stated, "It is important to make our voice heard and try to bring back some of the care that the community shares each day".cite web|author=RB |url= http://www.thuglifearmy.com/news/? id=3694 |title=A Total News Source for Tupac (2Pac) & Hip-Hop Culture |publisher=ThugLifeArmy.com |date= |accessdate=2010-03-30 Rubio has been part of several videos in which she asks viewers to promote "safe sex" relationships to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
On May 17, 2008, Paulina performed at the ALAS concert (América Latina en Acción Solidaria). The organization's mission is to strengthen and expand public and private sector support for Early Childhood Development in Latin America. http://vivirlatino.com/2008/04/21/alas-concert-gives-sanz-calle-13-ricky-martin-shakira-y-mas-wings.php
In 2009, Paulina received a recognition from the "American Heart Association" for her association with the organization. Rubio also performed at the event to raise funds.cite web|url= http://www.socialmiami.com/socialeyes/American-Heart-Association-Heart-Ball.asp |title=2009 Miami Heart Ball an Unforgettable Night @ SocialMiami |publisher=Socialmiami.com |date= |accessdate=2010-03-30
On December 3, 2009, Paulina held a press conference announcing the creation of an organization in partnership with the "Lili Claire Foundation" to provide assistance to children living with neurological disorders and their families.cite web|url= http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3idf30b42a15c2d86a94b5353c5c9cc93b |title=Latin Briefs: Julieta Venegas, Jack Daniels, Paulina Rubio |publisher=Billboard.biz |date=2009-12-03 |accessdate=2010-03-30 "Fundación Paulina Rubio" is a project inspired by children in anguish as a result of homelessness, birth defects, and lack of education among other pernicious plights that many face today. By directing funds through other pre-existing organizations, such as The Lili Claire Foundation, children will receive a unique and comprehensive blend of support services including medical and behavioral genetics clinics, psychosocial counseling, advocacy services, information libraries, and community outreach that will ultimately help improve the lives of families and children living with neurogenetic disorders.cite web|url= http://www.hauteliving.com/blog/paulina-rubio-press-conference/ |title=Paulina Rubio Press Conference & #124; Haute Living Magazine |publisher=Hauteliving.com |date=2009-12-07 |accessdate=2010-03-30
The Paulina & Friends exclusive benefit concert for The Lili Claire Foundation showcased some of today's leading music stars, such as Luis Fonsi , Aleks Syntek , Noel Schajris , Reik and Fanny Lú , who joined Paulina on Saturday, June 19. Paulina hosted the star studded fundraiser which took place at the Fillmore in the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Florida. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to build a family resource center. "My friends mean everything to me and I am happy to have the opportunity to share the stage with them to support this great cause" says Paulina. "All of them are excellent musicians and I know that as always, they’ll do their best to make this an unforgettable night." For his part, Jeff Simmons, community relations manager for The Lili Claire Foundation said, "I'm really surprised to see the number of artists who continue to join in on this great event, it's truly a blessing. Their contribution to the Paulina & Friends concert is spectacular and the Lili Claire Foundation will be forever grateful". Paulina & Friends will continue the celebration of musical performances where fans can join and live an unforgettable night to benefit The Lili Claire Foundation.
Spanish Cosmopolitan cover controversy
In October 2007, Rubio was in a government probe about whether or not she had desecrated Mexico's flag. The Spanish edition of Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan featured her apparently naked underneath a red, white, and green sheet. The Mexican government said she may have violated an article in the National Flag, Shield and Anthem Law, which states that "private individuals will give the appropriate respect to the national symbol and handle it with care." The offense can be punished by fines ranging from $45,000 to $50,000 MXN (Mexican pesos) and jail time of up to 36 hours.Cite news|url= http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30200-1288001,00.html|title=Row Over Pop Star's 'Nude' Flag Pose|publisher= Sky News |date=2007-10-11 However, in a published report, her mother, Susana Dosamantes , said that the artist did not authorize such photos.
Discography
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Albums
1992: La Chica Dorada
1993: 24 Kilates
1995: El Tiempo Es Oro
1996: Planeta Paulina
2000: Paulina (album)|Paulina
2002: Border Girl
2004: Pau-Latina
2006: Ananda (album)|Ananda
2009: Gran City Pop
2011: Brava!
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Compilations
2000: Top Hits
2002: Flashback: Greatest Hits
2003: '' I'm So In Love: Grandes Exitos
2006: Mio: Paulina Y Sus Éxitos
2007: Paulina Remixes
2007: Serie Verde
2008: Celebridades
2009: 6 Super Hits
2010: Gran City Pop: The Remixes
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Timbiriche discography
1982: Timbiriche (Timbiriche album)|Timbiriche
1982: La Banda Timbiriche
1983: En Concierto (1983 Timbiriche album)|En Concierto
1983: Disco Ruido
1983: Que No Acabe Navidad
1984: Timbiriche Vaselina
1985: Timbiriche Rock Show
1987: Timbiriche VII
1988: Timbiriche VIII - IX
1989: Los Clásicos De Timbiriche
1990: Timbiriche 10
1998: Timbiriche Clásico
1999: En Concierto 1999 (Timbiriche album)|En Concierto 1999
Paulina was part of Timbiriche only in these albums.
Tours
2001: Paulina Tour
2002: Tour With Enrique Iglesias
2004& ndash;2005: Pau-Latina Tour
2007: Amor, Luz Y Sonido
2009& ndash;2010: Gran City Pop Tour
Filmography
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See also
Commons category|Paulina Rubio
List of Paulina Rubio awards
Latin Pop
References
Reflist
External links
http://www.paulinarubio.com Paulina Rubio - Official Website
http://www.paupower.com Paulina Rubio - Official Fan Club
http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/paulina-rubio/chart-history/29364? f=363& g=Singles Paulina Rubio Billboard Chart History
IMDb name|0748368
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