Congratulations to Ricky who won at the first MTV Asia Music Awards!

You can see the Real Media File of Ricky's acceptance speech at RM Fan Central:
http://www.communityzero.com/rickymartin/

Here is the transcript of what he said:

"Hello everyone, thank you thank you very much. First year MTV in Asia, that's very important. And I'm glad to be part of this. I need to thank so many people, where do I start... record company, thank you so much for your support, because you guys believe in me from the beginning. I mean, from long time ago. And of course the audience, for supporting me. You guys have taught me so much, I mean spiritually, and I'm (or I mean??) in your continent. You'll always be a part of my life, and I thank you. I couldn't be here with you tonight because I'm recording my album. You'll hear some of my music before the year is over, definitely. I'm just doing it right with patience. Thank you so much. God bless you, and see you next time."

One Night Man will be released in Israel on Feb'25th.

Don't forget to get your January/February copy of Ocean Drive Magazine where a brand new interview of Ricky was published.

Ricky Martin joined, as a special guest, the NBA 2002
All Star Game, played yesterday at the First Union Center, in Philadelphia.

This first appearance of the singer of "Loaded" happened because of an invitation made by the the best basketball league of the world to be part of the 3-day activity, which ends with the celebration of the NBA All Star Game.

Ricky came to enjoy the game, since despite other artist, he won't sing. After this break, he'll keep working in what will be his next discographic production, which still barely on pre-production, said Nannette Lamboy, from Angelo Medina Enterprises, on a phone interview from Philadelphia.
Ricky also received
invitations for events that coincided with his arrival to Philadelphia, such as the Nike celebration party, but he declined, just to go to the NBA All Star Game.

The artist, who as soon as the game was over would fly to Miami, will be focused on the production of his third English album. According to Nannette Lamboy, the date of its national and international release still unknown.

Although he recently released the greatest hits album "The best of Ricky Martin" for the European market, Nannette Lamboy states that, he doesn't have plans yet for a promotional tour for that market.

"Since at this moment, its distribution and selling is going well, and our expectation has been achieved, we haven't planned to visit any European countries. Probably, we'll do something later", said the public relationist about the album that has new versions and hits in English.

To see the article + photo go to:
http://imagep.webphotos.iwon.com//1000026692/1000026692_211200234727PM5.124629E-02.jpg

Here is a clip of Ricky in Philadelphia yesterday :

http://www.nbc10.com/

Click on the camera icon that says "All-Star finale" (the article on that page has a Ricky quote), then on "Watch Video" ,then Click on "Celebrity Hype" tv screen on the left side of the page.

Ricky is nominated for 2 Billboard Latin awards:

Latin Dance Maxi-Single of the Year with "Loaded"

Latin Greatest Hits Album of the Year with "La historia"

Read more : http://www.billboard.com/billboard/events/latin/awards_finalists.jsp

CDNOW has advance orders for La Historia Video and DVD .
Expected release date is February 26th.

Here is the link:
http://www.cdnow.com/cgi-bin/mserver/SID=30340759/pagename=/RP/MOVIES/mv_item.html/itemid=1500788

In an interview done in Philadelphia those past days Angelo Medina said that the release of the new production of Ricky Martin will be at the end of October and the beginning of November.

"After a lot of years of intense work, he needed a rest. When you reach the top, at that level, it comes the resting time. Ricky has two important situations. Since Michael Jackson and Madonna, nobody have reach the status and impact that Ricky did. That makes him to be in an important mark worldwide. And then, he has the credit of opening markets for other artists. He's now on the classic stage".

Medina assured that Ricky will return with a total evolution in his music and with a change of image. Also, his first formal apperance will be in the Barbara Walters show, broadcasted by ABC.

Although, there's no official offer, Medina said that he's sure that there will be an important moment for Ricky in the films. And when this happens, he'll dedicate his energies and necessary time to it.

Fans of Ricky will soon have access to a DVD of his best Videos, titled LA HISTORIA. The multinational Sony Music has announced its distribution worldwide for March 5th.

The collection of videos is the entre his fans need before the launching of his new album, the which will be ready this summer. "I am putting together themes and talking to producers from Europe, US and LatinAmerica. I was in Brazil recording part of the purcussion with Carlinhos Brown. In reality, this has been a period in which I have dedicated myself entirely to the absorsbing of music.", said Ricky in some exclusive statements just for El Nuevo Dia. and along with his assistant Ricardo Cordero.

Preliminarily, in the new endeavor the star of pop will collaborate with George Noreiega, Walter A, DANNY LOPEZ, Cesar Lamus and his inseparable Robi Rosa. Ricky wishes to revolutionize the pop media into a more eclectic form of fusion.

"We are looking for a new fusion that will help us reach a good transition, innovative and at the same time the soul that is my music." he said.

The last weekend RM was in NY nourishing his musical and artistic self. On Broadway he attended the show the Producer.

Respecting the new DVD LA HISTORIA it signals the first group of videos in a digital format.

It's rumored that Ricky could appear at the World Cup festivities on March 31st in Korea.TBC!

Today the Official Australian FC "RMUFA" talked with Nanette Lamboy who said that the new album would probably be released around September but it's not confirmed.
Ricky have a very good selection of songs and that he's gonna meet with his crew to select the qongs he's gonna put on the CD.
She also said that she was with him in Philadelphia and that Ricky had lots of fun there.He's doing fine, working a lot and doing his best to get the CD finish as soon as possible to not let the fans waiting that long.

Sonymusic Netherlands reports that the single of "Come to me" will be released in the Netherlands on 4 March. This is an exclusive release for the Dutch market. A video has been made that will be shown on local music channels.

The 'La Historia' DVD will be released in Japan on May 9th with bonus footage:

Spanish & English version of Ricky's biography in videos including footages of store events and interviews, RM’s 20 years biography (text), Photo Gallery, Discography.