Television

CNN Latino is expanding to New York, Orlando, Tampa and Phoenix, it was announced by Cynthia Hudson, senior vice president and general manager of CNN en Espanol and Hispanic Strategy for CNN/U.S. With the addition of these four new markets to its existing presence in Los Angeles, CNN Latino programming will now be available in markets that represent about a quarter of U.S. Hispanic Households.

MundoFox announced that production of the anticipated second season of hit game show “Minuto Para Ganar” has begun in New York City.

Telemundo announced that internationally renowned singer and actress Lucero, leading finalist and social media maven Don Omar, La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho, Gerardo Ortiz, Michel Telo, and Vallenato’s world ambassador Carlos Vives will perform at this year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm, produced and broadcast live Thursday, April 25 at 7PM/6c from BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Florida.

Univision Communications Inc. announced a multi-year agreement with DIRECTV. The agreement includes carriage of Univision’s owned and operated broadcast stations, as well as the network feeds for Univision and UniMás, and the leading Spanish-language cable network, Galavisión.

NUVOtv announced that cable veteran Bill Hilary has joined the network as Head of Programming. Hilary will oversee all aspects of the network’s programming, including development, production, acquisitions and scheduling.

Liberman Broadcasting Inc. (LBI) has appointed Jim Baral as Senior Vice President, Integrated Sales West Coast. Baral will be based in LBI’s Burbank headquarters.