Shakira got the five top noms she was expected to nab, but there were some surprises among the other bids for Latin Grammy Awards announced today. Fonseca got nommed for record of the year, but not best new artist, while newcomer nominee Calle 13 failed to score bids for best record, song or album, thus disappointing young hip-hoppers.

Only two tunes up for record of the year (which goes to the recording artist) were also nommed for song of the year (hailing the songwriters). That happens all of the time at the other Grammys, too, as illogical as it seems.

One of our forum posters, Benito Delicias, is outraged over "Mas Que Nada" making the cut for best record, noting, "It's like 80 percent English!"

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Photo: Shakira's album of the year nominee "Fijacion Oral" won best Latin rock/alternative album at the Grammys in February. (Sony)