Telemundo (tv network)

Taste of Mexico restaurants tout authentic flavors

2013-05-18 08:00:00

When Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu opened their Bell restaurant 15 years ago, some customers wondered if they knew how to cook. Accustomed to Mexican food laden with sour cream, melted cheddar cheese and mild salsa that has long been served...

'Thomas & Friends' goes daily on PBS Kids

2013-05-16 12:35:00

"Thomas & Friends" is returning for a new season on PBS Kids, and in a nod to the growing popularity of the British tank engine and his pals, the show is getting a big upgrade on the PBS schedule. After running in syndication on the weekends since 2004,...

Univision, Telemundo hope rising Latino influence attracts ads

2013-05-16 03:00:00

NEW YORK — The two major Spanish-language television companies delivered an unusual pitch to advertisers: Our viewers watch our programs live. They don't digitally record them to fast-forward through the commercials. Both Univision...

Pro-Garcetti 'super PAC' attacks Greuel for once being Republican

2013-05-15 14:39:00

A new Spanish-language television ad attacking Los Angeles mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel for being registered as a Republican during the Pete Wilson years is drawing push-back from her campaign. The 30-second commercial, which was produced by a...

Ryan Seacrest to produce 'Superstar Showdown' for Telemundo

2013-05-13 15:49:00

Reality singing competitions have been very good to Ryan Seacrest, so it's no surprise that the longtime host of "American Idol" is seeking to produce another one for the ever-growing Spanish-speaking market on Telemundo. The new series, announced...

Bounty hunter reality show tracks down viewers for Latino channel

2013-04-24 05:00:00

The star of this reality show is a Mexican immigrant who carries pink handcuffs. The bounty hunter show "Fugitivos de la Ley: Los Angeles" boasts a cast that includes two real-life federal agents and a fireplug of a man, a former U.S. Marine from...

Oregon proposes probation over violations in football program

2013-04-16 19:06:00

The University of Oregon has acknowledged major NCAA violations in connection with football recruiting and proposed a self-imposed two-year probation with the loss of one scholarship in each of the next three years, according to documents released by...

'I Love Jenni' on Mun2 carries on after Jenni Rivera's death

2013-04-13 08:00:00

When it came to mass recognition in the United States, the late Latin music star Jenni Rivera used to say she wasn't Coca-Cola, and maybe she wasn't Pepsi either. But she wasn't going to let anyone tell her she wasn't at least akin to Fanta. The...

Quick Takes: Reebok drops rapper

2013-04-12 00:00:00

Rick Ross' controversial lyrics that seemed to promote date rape have resulted in the superstar rapper-mogul being dropped as a spokesman for Reebok. After intense pressure from a number of organizations, including anti-sexism collective UltraViolet,...

Jenni Rivera exhibition to open at Grammy Museum May 12

2013-04-11 05:00:00

The life and career of Jenni Rivera, the bestselling banda and norte�a singer and multi-platforming media personality who was killed last December in a plane crash, will be explored in the exhibition "Jenni Rivera, La Gran Se�ora," opening May 12 at the...

Obama plans to visit Mexico and Costa Rica

2013-03-27 14:50:00

WASHINGTON -- President Obama is scheduled to travel to Mexico and Costa Rica in early May to push for stronger economic ties, the White House announced Wednesday. In trip scheduled for May 2-4, Obama will meet with Mexican President Enrique Pe�a Nieto,...

Michelle Shocked concerts canceled after alleged anti-gay slurs

2013-03-19 15:09:00

Once upon a time, Michelle Shocked was universally regarded as one of the most politically progressive and active of rock artists, an outspoken supporter of an array of liberal causes. She also embraced an ambiguous sexual identity. Once she made a joke...

Denise Isaac is the morning meteorologist for Telemundo's Miami station WSCV.

2013-05-10 12:05:00

(left to right) From a promo appearance at NBC6/Telemundo 51: Fashion blogger Zaida Hernandez in White House/Black Market); Daniel (male model); Cristina Planas (public relations for Pembroke Gardens); Mariana Rodriguez from Telemundo's "Acceso Total;" fashion blogger Jana Rose Carrero in Ann

2013-03-25 12:20:00

Paulina Rubio, seen last year, has been named one of the vocal coaches for Telemundo's "La Voz Kids."

2013-03-18 15:54:06