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Univision Launching 3 Webnovelas In Connection with New Digital Network
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
This past Friday, Univision, the top network for Spanish-speaking viewers, announced that it would launch a new video digital network and three webnovelas. Webnovelas are similar to telenovelas in the sense that the stories end in cliffhangers, but you will not find these on your TV. continue reading »
House Passes Amendment That Blocks DOJ’s Ability to Challenge Anti-Immigrant Laws
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Late Tuesday night, the House of Representatives pushed through an amendment that would cut off the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ability to bring new challenges or join existing challenges to nine specific state racial profiling, anti-immigrant laws. continue reading »
Romeo Santos Leads “Premios Juventud” Nominations With 11
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In a first-ever, exclusive live streaming event at PremiosJuventud.com today, Univision revealed the names of superstars nominated by viewers for its 9th annual edition of “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards). continue reading »
Rubio Watch: Senator To Receive The Latino Coalition’s Tributo Award and Deliver Keynote at Summit
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Latino Coalition, the leading Latino non-profit small business organization founded in 1995 with a commitment of building communities and partnerships for a stronger America, announced that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida will provide a keynote address and receive the annual Tributo Award at its Annual Economic Summit. continue reading »
Brazilian Co-Founder of Facebook, Eduardo Saverin, Renounces U.S. Citizenship before IPO
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Could a reported $3.84Billion stake in Facebook be the motivating force behind Brazilian Eduardo Saverin renunciation of his U.S. citizenship? continue reading »
Experts Say Gay Marriage Will Not Alienate Hispanic Voters
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The historic and politically risky announcement by President Barack Obama supporting same-sex marriage comes at a time when the largely Catholic Hispanic community is also evolving its opinion on the matter, experts consulted on the subject on Thursday told Efe. continue reading »
Eva Mendes Disproves Early Hollywood Critics
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Hispanic film star Eva Mendes is proud of her career after many initially said of her that her look was not "commercial," she told Efe at the U.S. screening of the comedy "Girl in Progress." continue reading »
Gloria Estefan to Appear on “Glee” Season Finale
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan confirmed Wednesday, via Twitter, her upcoming participation in the successful musical television series "Glee" in the role of the mother of Cheerio Santana, played by Naya Rivera. continue reading »
Brazilian Helicopter Crash Leaves 8 Dead, Including Murder Suspect
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
All eight people aboard were killed when a police helicopter crashed in the central Brazilian state of Goiás, authorities said. continue reading »
New Accusations of Discrimination Against Latinos in North Carolina School District
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A North Carolina school system is defending itself against the accusations of two civil rights defense groups that it discriminates against the families of Hispanic students by not providing information in Spanish. continue reading »
‘Angel’ Alessandra Ambrosio and Fiancé Welcome Son Noah Phoenix into the World
May 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and fiancé Jamie Mazur welcomed baby Noah Phoenix into the world on Monday, giving the couple’s daughter Anja a little brother. continue reading »
Supermodel Bar Refaeli Bares All For Her Lingerie Line
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Bar Refaeli is completely naked in a new ad campaign for her underwear company, Under.Me. continue reading »
Brazilian Prison Riot leaves 2 Inmates Dead and 11 Wounded
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
At least two inmates died Saturday and 11 others were wounded, one of them seriously, in a clash between rival gangs at a jail in the northeastern Brazilian city of Recife, police officials said. continue reading »
Univision Stations Are Most Watched Local Newscasts in the Country
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today announced that for the second consecutive sweep month, its owned-and-operated (O&O) television stations in Los Angeles and New York led all other stations in the country with the most watched early and late local newscasts, among Adults 18-34 and 18-49, regardless of language. continue reading »
New Film Starring Oscar Winner Ernest Borgnine Hopes to Unite Latinos and Anglos
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
"The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez," starring Ernest Borgnine, Barry Corbin and Carla Ortiz is, according to its actors, a bridge of respect between the Latino and Anglo cultures. continue reading »
