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National Hispanic Media: Go See Eva Mendes’ Girl In Progress this Weekend.
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The performance of a film on its opening weekend is crucial. NHMC encourages you to go and watch Eva Mendes, Cierra Ramirez, and Eugenio Derbez this weekend, May 11, in Girl in Progress. continue reading »
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 »
Undocumented Guatemalan Who Crashes into School Bus to be Deported
May 11, 2012 | by Indeo Online
Victor Velasquez, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, soon will face deportation after his release from jail following his accident with a school bus carrying eight high school students in February. continue reading »
80 Tons of Drug Precursors Confiscated by Guatemalan Police
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
At least 80 tons of drug precursors were seized in two separate operations in Guatemala and one person was arrested, the National Civilian Police, or PNC, said. 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 »
Oldest-Known Mayan Calendar Found by U.S. Archaeologists in Guatemala
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A team of U.S. archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the oldest Mayan calendar to date, a ninth-century artifact amid the ruins of an ancient city in Guatemala. 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 »
49 Guatemalan Migrants Detained by Mexican Authorities
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mexican police arrested 49 undocumented Guatemalan migrants in the southern border state of Chiapas, 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 »
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 »
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 »
