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September 27, 2004 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Ricky Martin, and others are holding an online auction to give fans the opportunity to bid for a sit-down meal with one of them. Absolutely all proceeds will go to the charity of the celebrity's choice. The bidding begins today and concludes on October 3rd. Check out the auction at ebay.com.

September 27, 2004 - Ricky Martin has a new palacial home in Beverly Hills, California. His new home comes complete with a swimming pool and tennis court and is perched on top of a hill overlooking Beverly Hills. Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto and ShotNews.

September 6, 2004 - Indo-Asian News Service reports that Ricky Martin visited Kolkata on a charity tour during which he met and spent time with three young girls he sponsors. Martin arrived from London on Wednesday for a four-day trip with none but officials of the Sabera Foundation, the charitable home he supports, knowing about the trip. Read more.

August 16, 2004 - The New York Post reports Ricky Martin and Columbia Records publicist Claire Mercury were spotted power-lunching at Michael's with Rolling Stone magazine's Joe Levy.

August 16, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports Ricky Martin, actor Seth Green and *NSYNC star Joey Fatone partied at Chelsea nightclub Suede where Mary Kay Letourneau's student-lover Vili Fualaau also held court with an entourage. The celebs were much more low-key than Fualaau, who was giving out his agent's card to anyone who stopped by to say hi.

August 9, 2004 - lopez_lover writes "The biggest names in Latin show business, fashion, and sports will be honored on the first annual 'Premios Juventud' (Youth Awards). Recognizing popularity and overall appreciation in five distinct areas - Film, Music, Sports, Fashion and Pop Culture - the 'Premios Juventud' nominees were selected based on a nationwide poll conducted among a representative sample of Spanish-language television's younger viewing audience. From August 2-22, Hispanic America will then cast their votes online and determine the final outcome. Far from your typical award show, 'Premios Juventud' will give awards in 22 unconventional categories in tune with today's Hispanic youth. It's one young party no one will want to miss. Marc Anthony and Thalia lead with 13 nominations each; Anthony competes in categories such as 'CD to Die For' and 'He's Got Style' and Thalia in 'She's Totally Red Carpet' and 'My Idol Is', among others. Jennifer Lopez follows with 12 nods in categories such as 'Show Stealing Actress' and 'Dream Chick'. Other multiple nominees include Luis Miguel with 11 nominations and Paulina Rubio and Ricky Martin with 9 each. Read more and check out the list of nominees here."

August 9, 2004 - The Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel reports that Ricky Martin is in negotiations to become the new big attraction in Las Vegas, Nevada. The singer has been approached by investors - in a new Latin-themed casino and hotel complex in - who want him to be the next "Mr. Las Vegas". Read more (free signup required).

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