'Sesame Street' sues makers of raunchy puppet comedy 'The Happytime Murders'
The company behind "Sesame Street" is suing the makers of Melissa McCarthy's upcoming raunchy comedy, "The Happytime Murders," for referencing the popular kids show in its marketing campaign.
Kim, Kanye and the Donda House controversy
Kim Kardashian West is defending her husband after drama unfolded this weekend over a charity he founded.
Eminem responds to Nicki Minaj dating rumor
Is there a new rap supercouple? Tongues started wagging that Nicki Minaj was dating fellow rap star Emimen after the song "Big Bank," which features a guest appearance with Minaj, dropped Friday.
'Bachelorette' contestant looks familiar for a reason
Yes, fans have seen his face before. One of the men vying for Becca Kufrin's heart on the 14th season of "The Bachelorette" has already been in a high-profile relationship.
Society for the Performing Arts Presents Penn & Teller
Legendary duo returns to Jones Hall June 8 to close out 2017-18 season
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) is proud to present its season finale with Penn & Teller, who for more than 40 years have defied labels—and at times physics and good taste– by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City Opens
New Hotel Welcomes Guests Visiting the Memorial City Centre
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway.
Fourth Annual Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival
This year's fourth annual Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival will be one for the books! Sponsored by The City of Houston, Houston First, Compassion International, The Principal Partnering Group LLC, Silver Eagle and others. The George R. Brown Convention Center will host the 2018 festival in Houston, Texas spanning two days - August 11th and August 12th. Over 50,000 people are expected to be in attendance!
Black People Invented Memorial Day, But That Part Got Erased From History (Well, Almost!)
Memorial Day, formally known as Decoration Day, was originally started by a group of African Americans. Yes, The History Channel and many other credible historians have confirmed that the popular holiday was, in fact, initially an event held by newly liberated Blacks in Charleston, South Carolina.
African American Rape Victim Awarded $1 Billion Dollar Settlement
Hope Cheston, an African American woman who was raped at the age of 14, has been awarded a $1 billion settlement after six long years of legal fight. “You are worth it,” the jury told her.
Once Homeless, This Black Teen Just Earned a Full Ride Scholarship to Harvard University
Richard Jenkins, who spent his life as a child in numerous homeless shelters, is now off to conquer Harvard. Jenkins was accepted to attend the prestigious university and was awarded a full-ride scholarship.
Musical Stageplay to Bring 1930’s Actress Hattie McDaniel Back to Life in an Award-Winning Performance in San Francisco
Hattie McDaniel was the first African American actor to win an Oscar for her performance in “Gone With the Wind” in 1940.
A one-woman musical stageplay in her legacy, “Hattie McDaniel… What I Need You to Know!” starring Vickilyn Reynolds, will premiere in the Bay Area at the Cowell Theatre from June 21 to 24, 2018.
Oprah Mentored This Group of Kids, and Now They Run a Successful Business Flipping Homes
In 2017, six elementary school kids from the Washington, DC area grew tired of playing video games and watching TV. So after an inspirational chance meeting with Oprah Winfrey along with seed money from one of the parents they partnered up and launched a company called Junior Flips. These young entrepreneurs range in age, from 7 to 13 years old.
There is a wave of Republicans leaving Congress, updated again
House Republicans are announcing they're leaving office at a significantly faster rate than any other recent Congresses, suggesting Democrats could pick up seats in the 2018 midterm elections. On Monday, Virginia Republican Tom Garrett announced he would be next.
Rudy Giuliani is missing this critical point on the Mueller probe
Of late, a particularly misleading canard has emerged among those seeking to discredit the special counsel investigation being led by Robert Mueller: That the former FBI boss has moved well beyond his original mandate to probe Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possibility of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.
Israel responds to Gaza fire with dozens of airstrikes
Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on targets in Gaza in response to what it called the biggest barrage of rocket and mortar fire from the strip since the 2014 war there.
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova win in French Open returns, Rafael Nadal tested
Serena Williams made a successful return to grand slam tennis Tuesday, beating Kristyna Pliskova 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 at the French Open.
Why American oil can keep booming despite crazy swings
Head-spinning price swings have returned with a vengeance to the oil market. A few words from Saudi Arabia about OPEC and Russia pumping more sent crude crashing 8% in the span of just a few days. The dramatic sell-off wiped out a chunk of the recent spike above $70 a barrel that was driven by concerns about President Trump's sanctions on Iran.
Dow tumbles 430 points on Italy fears and US-China trade tensions
Volatility gripped Wall Street on Tuesday. The Dow fell as much as 430 points -- 1.6% -- on fears about a political crisis in Italy and renewed trade tensions between the United States and China. The index turned negative for the year.
1,500 immigrant kids not lost -- just can't be reached, HHS official says
A top official at the US Department of Health and Human Services on Monday called reports that the agency has lost nearly 1,500 immigrant children false and misleading.
Bayer to sell off $9 billion in assets as part of Monsanto takeover
The Department of Justice has approved a multi-billion dollar merger between Bayer and Monsanto that will create one of the world's largest agrichemical companies.
