CNN Latino Launches in Miami

Maria Elvira CNN Latino launch in Miami

CNN Latino, the Spanish-language programming block, is expanding to Miami, it was announced today by Cynthia Hudson, senior vice president and general manager of CNN en Español and Hispanic Strategy for CNN/U.S. With the addition of Miami to its … [Read more...]

WWE Mexican superstar Alberto Del Rio wins Heavyweight Championship

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At WWE Payback, Alberto Del Rio reclaimed the World Heavyweight Championship from Dolph Ziggler, capitalizing on his opponent’s recent concussion with a controversial and unrelenting assault that left the WWE Universe watching in discomfort. As … [Read more...]

Radio/TV Marti finds creative ways of disseminating information in Cuba

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( via The Miami Herald) Trying to get around Havana’s censorship, the U.S Office of Cuba Broadcasting is showing off novel ways to disseminate information on the island, including USB drives made of paper and a system for sending cell phone text … [Read more...]

Latino Actor Esai Morales runs for SAG-AFTRA Presidency

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  Esai Morales is taking on Ken Howard for the presidency of SAG-AFTRA as the head of a revived Membership First slate. Morales, a Screen Actors Guild national board member best known for his role in "NYPD Blue," was in the process of … [Read more...]

Soledad O’Brien signs deal with HBO, Joins ‘Real Sports’

Latinovator Lunch with Soledad O'Brien (sponsored by P&G)

Hispanicize 2013 Co-Chair and former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien has entered into a content development deal with HBO and also will join the network’s award-winning sports journalism program Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. The deal lets HBO have … [Read more...]