Octavia Spencer Tapped For ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut March 4
There have been countless spoofs and parodies of the Trump administration in the last few months, but no one is doing a better job of it than the comedic pros at Saturday Night Live.
Nick Cannon Says He Lost NBC Hosting Gig Due To ‘N-Word’ Joke
Nick Cannon says that he will no longer be a host of America’s Got Talent. In an emotional post to his Facebook page, he says that jokes involving the “n-word” on his Netflix special were the impetus for a parting of the ways with NBC.
Solange (And Everyone Else) Thinks Beyoncè Should Have Won Album Of The Year
Beyonce’s little sis, Solange, herself a Grammy winner Sunday night for her song “Cranes In The Sky” from A Seat At the Table, has weighed in on her sister’s Grammy snub. She says that it’s not just about Beyoncè, but about the continuous oversight of Black Grammy artists in the four major categories, including Album Of The Year. Even Adele, who did win for her album 25, didn’t think she should have won.
‘Being Mary Jane’s’ BJ Britt Nabs Lead In New Fox Show
“Being Mary Jane” and “UnReal” star B.J. Britt has scored a co-lead in Fox’s drama pilot “Behind Enemy Lines,” which is loosely based on the film franchise of the same name.
Four Arrested After Man And Woman Were Tied Up, Robbed
Police say that four suspects forced their way into an apartment in the 1500 block of Katy Gap Rd. in West Harris County on Friday night. The suspects were allegedly armed with a handgun and an AR-15 rifle.
What Stinks? Officials Try To Track Source Of Smell Across Houston
Harris County Emergency Management officials are still investigating the burning plastic smell reported by residents across the Houston area.
Another Airbnb nightmare for a Mpls. woman
According to the Houston Police Department, they received a call around 9:30 a.m. from a 9-year-old girl saying her mother, Kendra Moore, and her mother's boyfriend, Solomon Morrow, were dead in the living room.
Verizon Offers Unlimited Wireless Data - So What's The Catch?
The largest U.S. wireless provider will let customers keep their current plans or opt for an $80 monthly plan, for a single line, with unlimited data, talking and texting. Customers must agree to AutoPay and paper-free billing. Families can also pay $45 per line for four lines (a total of $180).
Immigrants Fear Deportation Amid ICE Raid Rumors
Many people in Houston’s immigrant community are on edge following arrests last week in Austin and elsewhere.
Armed BBQ Joint Owner Chased Grill Bandits
Trent Brooks, owner of Brooks’ Place BBQ and a firm believer in second amendment rights, put his own life at risk in a daring attempt to nab two bold thieves.
Teen In Need Of Heart Receives Heartwarming Honor
A brave teenager got a big honor Monday from none other than the brave men and women in blue.
MCSO: Girl Escapes From Attempted Kidnapping
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at a home in the 5300 block of Old Highway 105 around 5:30 p.m. in response to a call about an attempted kidnapping.
Cyclists Push For Passage Of Houston Bike Plan
Bike advocates are pushing the city to make Houston’s streets safer after two cyclists died the week of the Super Bowl.
Sheriff's Deputy Passes Away In Patrol Car
A Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy passed away in his parked patrol car at a Crosby gas station overnight.
Tornado Watch Until 1 p.m. For SE Texas
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1 p.m. Tuesday for Austin, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, Washington & Wharton counties.
Yale University to Drop White Supremacist John Calhoun’s Name From Building
After a swelling tide of protests, the president of Yale announced today that the university would change the name of a residential college commemorating John C. Calhoun, the 19th-century white supremacist statesman from South Carolina. The college will be renamed for Grace Murray Hopper, a trailblazing computer scientist and Navy rear admiral who received a master’s degree and a doctorate from Yale.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Joins Hollywood Reporter as Contributing Editor on Pop Culture, Race and Politics
The Hollywood Reporter, one of entertainment media’s flagship outlets, announced that NBA legend, actor, activist, cultural commentator and New York Times bestselling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has joined the publication as contributing editor. In his role, Abdul-Jabbar will pen a regular column and conduct select celebrity interviews. Abdul-Jabbar’s first column on race and romance in La La Land will run in the Feb. 24 print issue and online at THR.com.
Adios America, Hola World? Mexico Pivots Away From U.S.
Gustavo Bojalil is calling President Trump's bluff -- in his own way.
Rex Tillerson may Have Left Exxon at Right Time
Did Secretary of State Rex Tillerson leave Exxon at the top of the oil market?
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls For National Security Advisor Michael Flynn In View of Shocking News Reports That He Has Been Irreparably Compromised by Improper Communications With Russian Amb
Jackson Lee: “In view of the recent disclosures reported in the media, Gen. Flynn’s effectiveness has been severely compromised and given the current international world situation, the President and the nation would be better served if Gen. Flynn is removed and replaced immediately.”
