Telemundo viewers will enjoy a week-long celebration of the 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards, driven by a one-hour special titled "Conteo al Billboard," and followed by on the scene coverage of the much anticipated awards show from several of the network's programs. The 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards will be broadcast live by Telemundo from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Thursday, April 27 at 7PM (6 PM/c).  

Telemundo's week-long special programming surrounding the music show includes the following:

Conteo al Billboard (Sunday, April 23, 8PM/7c)

Hosted by Penelope Menchaca from "12 Corazones," this special program showcases and interviews this year's multi category finalists, and includes commentaries from Telemundo personalities and actors such as Maria Antonieta Collins (Cada Dia), Karim (Deportes Telemundo), Erick Elias (Gitanas, El Cuerpo del Deseo), Natalia Villaveces (Nitido), Jorge Bernal (Al Rojo Vivo), Gloria Aura (Frecuencia), Ana Maria Polo (Caso Cerrado), Candela Ferro (Decisiones & awards host), and Monica Noguera (People en Español's 50 Most Beautiful), in addition to Billboard Magazine's Latin Music Editor Leila Cobo. The special will also feature emotional and exciting moments from past Billboard Latin Music Award shows and the always sizzling red carpet.

Titulares y Más (Thursday, April 20th and Friday, April 21st, 11:35pm/10:35c)

On April 20th, Billboard Latin Music Awards' Host Candela Ferro will be on the show live to give Titulares y Más viewers a sneak preview to Latin music's biggest night. In addition, Titulares y Más will feature a special wrap-up show produced from the venue on the night of the awards.

Nítido (Sunday, April 23 at 12PM/11c)

Directly from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, this edition of Nitido, hosted by Natalia Villaveces, will be dedicated entirely to the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Cada Día con María Antonieta (Monday – Friday, 7AM/6c)

The morning show will feature a countdown with special segments on the finalists, airport and hotel arrivals of stars, behind-the-scenes interviews with the producers of the show, as well as rehearsal images, and a fun series where the intrepid "vecino" will try everything, even if it is getting a job at the venue, in order to get the scoop on the celebrities attending the awards.

Cotorreando (Monday – Friday, 12PM/11c)

Starting Monday, April 24, Cotorreando will air directly from Hard Rock Live featuring the show's rehearsals and interviews with the performers. The show is also airing a contest titled "Yo Quiero Ser Parte de Billboard" (I want to be part of Billboard). The main prize includes two round-trip tickets to South Florida, a five-day, four-night hotel stay plus $500 for personal expenses, and a make-over to attend the big event.  Additionally, fashion expert Sixto Nolasco will focus on what the stars will wear the day of the highly awaited show, with expectations surrounding the fashion that will hit the red carpet, opinions from famous designers, and the selection of the perfect outfit for Telemundo personality Claudia Trejos.

Al Rojo Vivo con María Celeste (Monday – Friday, 5PM/4c)

The popular news magazine will feature a special and interesting report on the making of the Billboard Latin Music Award trophy. In addition, the show will focus on the hosts of the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Lupillo Rivera and Candela Ferro. Viewers will learn about Lupillo's technique to keep his "hair" trim, as well as his routine at the gym. The camaras of ARV will follow Candela to an unexpected location in Puerto Rico. On the day of the show, host Maria Celeste Arrarás, will be live from the red carpet, not only to reveal the first images moments before the awards, but also to air an exclusive interview with the king of reggaeton, Daddy Yankee, who will speak for the first time about his personal life, revealing everything surrounding his family. In addition, reporter Jorge Bernal will be backstage to get artists' reactions as they are transferred to the press room on a decked-out Al Rojo Vivo golf cart.

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