Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan at Latin Billboard Music Awards

(29 Apr 2011) AP Entertainment Coral Gables, Florida. 28 April 2011 1. Wide shot of singer/songwriter Marc Anthony walking onto red carpet 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Marc Anthony/nominee and performer at Billboard Awards "I've been nominated for six Billboard awards for a project that means so much to me, it's absolutely priceless. It's a passion project that's probably been in the works for about 30 years so, finally got it done and the fact that it's recognized in any way makes it that much better. So but I'm excited to see my friends and this is like a great hang out, 'cause this is where you get to catch up with with all your boys and all your friends in the business and just hang out." 3. Medium shot of Marc Anthony being interviewed on red carpet by awards host/Telemundo 4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Marc Anthony "I think, even though you can say each one is important, but this one is special, is different. For the project that means so much to me, what is of my musical life. And to be recognized for the work that we did, it means a lot to me." 5. Pan from fans to Marc Anthony on red carpet 6. Tight of Marc Anthony walking towards reporters on red carpet 7. Wide of Gloria Estefan walking onto red carpet (She was presented with the award 'Billboard Spirit of Hope' given to an artist who has dedicated extraordinary time and effort to civic, community and humanitarian endeavors that go beyond music.) 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Gloria Estefan "I feel great, a little guilty because I think to get an award for doing what I love and helping others is not necessary but I'll take it..I thank all the fans who have given me an opportunity to make a life at what I love doing, which is music and to be able to help others which to me is the best thing there is ." 9. Close up Gloria Estefan being interviewed on red carpet by awards host Telemundo 10. SOUNDBITE (English) Gloria Estefan (regarding new dance album, asked if same as "Miami Sound Machine") "Yes, it's like if you take Miami Sound Machine our first 'Primitive Love' album and you bring it 25 years forward, it's really cool. Pharrell, he's done an amazing job. I was happy every day going to the studio and having a great time. I think we've got something really different sounding, that was very natural, baby between the two of us. Sexless baby we had there with that album." 11. Wide shot of Gloria Estefan on the red carpet STORYLINE: STARS ARRIVE FOR 2011 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS Marc Anthony and Gloria Estefan were greeted by enthusisatic crowds as they arrived for the 2011 Billboard Latin Music Awards in Coral Gables, Florida, Thursday (28 APRIL 2011). Anthony's nominations included Top Artist of the Year and Latin Touring Artist of the Year - along with Latin Album of the Year, Latin Pop Album of the year, and Latin Digital Album of the Year for "Iconos." "I've been nominated for six Billboard awards for a project that means so much to me, it's absolutely priceless, " he said on the red carpet. "It's a passion project that's probably been in the works for about 30 years so, finally got it done and the fact that it's recognized in any way makes it that much better. So but I'm excited to see my friends and this is like a great hang out, 'cause this is where you get to catch up with with all your boys and all your friends in the business and just hang out." Gloria Estefan received the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award for her philanthropic work, including her foundation's help for abused and neglected children, spinal cord research and student financial aid. The star has been in the studio with producer Pharrell, working on a new English language dance album, due out later this year. Estefan says the new material is a nod to her '80s sound. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/5663f09bbf3a2acc8a597f2e30057797 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork