Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Announces 2023 Season
Beads, king cake, glittering costumes, and parades, the Mardi Gras season in Southwest Louisiana officially begins this Saturday with activities at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, along with new and traditional celebrations throughout the month of February, culminating on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Southwest makes frequent flyer miles offer while lots of luggage remains in limbo
Southwest Airlines is offering a new appeasement to some customers after last week's glut of cancellations while the misplaced baggage fiasco could grind on for another week or longer.
NYC subway shooter pleads guilty to terrorism charges
Frank James, who opened fire on a crowded New York City subway train last April, wounding 10 people, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to terrorism charges, admitting that his intention "was to cause serious bodily injury to the people on the train."
McCarthy appears to suffer defeat in historic second ballot for House speaker
A second ballot for House speaker is underway after Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short on votes in the first ballot – something that hasn’t happened since 1923.
What you need to know about the House speaker election
The 118th Congress will begin on Tuesday, bringing in a new era of Republican control of the House and a high-stakes leadership fight that will determine who controls the speaker's gavel.
Dallas Based Motion Picture Reaches Number One Slot on TUBI
Triple D Revenge, Directed by Mista E breaks records within 24 hours of its release.
Triple D Revenge was released for audiences to view on the free viewing platform Tubi on 12/20/22. The movie that stars many local actors is most popularly recognized for the post humorous acting debut of rapper Mo3. Terrence Jones who wrote and directed this film, released the sequel to Triple D 5 years later and is rapidly grabbing the attention of national production companies.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
It’s an illusion. When actress Naomi Ackie stands with her back to the camera, you stare at her clothes, wigs, physique and mannerisms and get tricked into thinking that’s Whitney Houston. Then she turns around, and it’s not. It’s a recurring mirage. A string of images that give Houston fans something to cling to.
A double cancer diagnosis like Navratilova's isn't as rare as you might think
Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova is starting treatment for stage I throat cancer and breast cancer this month, according to her agent.
Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds
In just five years, the number of small children in the US exposed to cannabis after accidentally eating an edible rose 1,375%, a new study says.
Best diet for 2023 is the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating
The gold medals are piling up. For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall diet, according to 2023 ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Meals from the sunny Mediterranean also ranked first in the categories of diet best diet for healthy eating and best plant-based diet, the report said.
What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?
Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It killed an estimated 17.9 million people in 2019, representing 32% of all deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization.
Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74
Anita Pointer, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, has died at age 74, according to her publicist Roger Neal.
Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance's teen son apologizes for participating in fake celeb death TikTok trend
The son of actress Angela Bassett has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a viral video of him telling his parents that actor Michael B. Jordan had died.
Celine Dion's exclusion from Rolling Stone's 'Greatest Singers List' sparks outrage
Near, far, wherever you are, there's anger over Celine Dion not being included on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 greatest singers of all time.
'Kaleidoscope' adds color to a bland heist story with a you-pick-the-order format
The puzzle-like gimmick at the heart of "Kaleidoscope" -- watch the episodes in any order that you want -- can't conceal how otherwise uninspired this "Ocean's Eleven"-esque heist series actually is. Chalk that up in part to stiffly written characters, familiar situations and drawn-out logistical sequences. It's moderately watchable, but all told, color me unimpressed.
Prince Harry tells Anderson Cooper why he's not stepping out of the limelight
Prince Harry is continuing to speak out regarding the rift in the British royal family.
The most anticipated Broadway shows opening in 2023
Broadway babies, we've reached that spectacular segment of the theatrical season in which musicals and plays open in droves and vie for a chance to win a Tony Award -- or 11.
Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire drummer, dead at 67
Fred White, a drummer for classic '70s superband Earth, Wind & Fire, has died, according to an Instagram post from his older brother and former bandmate, Verdine White. He was 67.
Robin Roberts plans to marry her longtime partner this year
Robin Roberts is taking a big step in 2023. During a conversation with author and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein about setting intentions for the new year, Roberts went public with her plan to marry longtime partner, Amber Laign.
'Surviving R.Kelly': Final installment examines trial and more details
"Surviving R. Kelly" raised awareness of the abuse allegations against the singer who is now serving time. On Monday night, the final installment of the docuseries began airing on Lifetime.
