MEXICO CITY (AP) - The Black Eyed Peas have performed a benefit concert in Mexico City to raise money for needy children.

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Christian Chavez, a member of the wildly popular Mexican band RBD, says he's lived the life he always wanted since coming out of the closet three months ago.

Latin pop star Christian Chavez has revealed he is gay, following leaked pictures on the internet showing him 'marrying' another man. Chavez, 23, a member of Mexican band RBD, has posted a message on the group's website - apologizing to fans for keeping his sexuality a secret.

Sexy pop sensation RBD plans US tour to promote first English language album, Rebels. RBD is no stranger to touring the US, on their last tour they sold out some of the biggest venues in the country including New York’s Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum.

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A handful of new albums hit shelves this week. Most notably, the return of the Illmatic himself, Nas is back with 'Hip Hop Is Dead.' Also look for new ones from Bow Wow, RBD, Styles P, Julio Iglesias and Trick Daddy. Continue reading for reviews and info on this week's new CDs.

From the Nokia Theatre Times Square in New York, stunning pop star Rihanna will lead the festivities and perform, along with fellow music sensations Ludacris and K.T. Tunstall, as they join the all-star roster of talent already announced for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2007, airing Sunday, Dec. 31, on ABC.

International pop sensation RBD is taking over the world, debuting #1 on the US Latin charts. The album also debuted #1 in Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. Their first ever English album “Rebels” hits stores December 19, 2006. RBD made a name for themselves this year, selling out venue after venue on their US tour from New York’s Madison Square Garden to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Fergie will rock the hottest New Years party celebration in Hollywood as part of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2007," airing Sunday, Dec. 31, on ABC. In addition to hosting the party, Fergie will perform and introduce performances by Natasha Bedingfield, Meat Loaf and Latin music phenomenon RBD.