MySpace targeting Hispanics

The online hangout MySpace is expanding its offerings for US Hispanics, adding eight bilingual communities focused on Latino bands and celebrities, soccer and other interests.

The year-old MySpace Latino has largely been a translation of MySpace's English site into Spanish. Beginning yesterday, MySpace is unveiling content specific to one of the fastest growing groups online.

"It's been something they've been asking for," said Victor Kong, the Miami-based managing director for MySpace Latino. "We're not just duplicating everything and having the same exact programs in Spanish."