'The Little Things' brings a big dose of star power to a grim crime thriller
"The Little Things" is actually based on a screenplay written in the 1990s, and those dark roots show, in a psychological crime thriller that notably resembles a relic of that era, "Seven." Grindingly slow, the best one can say is that the movie keeps the audience off balance, while offering a big dose of star power in the Oscar-winning trio of Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
Lady Gaga and Oreo team up to 'spread musical messages of kindness' with limited-edition cookies
Lady Gaga has a sweet treat in store for her little (cookie) monsters.
Kardashians give emotional farewell in promo for final season of TV series
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" is coming to an end -- and it appears from the show's latest promo that the cast is having a hard time saying goodbye.
Houston Endowment Awards $20 Million to Local Organizations Working to Achieve Racial Equity and Social Justice
Houston Endowment has awarded $20 million to 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston.
Singer Kelly Rowland announces birth of her second child
Singer Kelly Rowland has some good news to cheer us up -- she recently had a second baby, a boy.
The 'Sex and the City' revival will address the Covid-19 pandemic
Sarah Jessica Parker reveals the "Sex and the City" revival won't ignore the coronavirus pandemic.
Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her longtime manager Larry Thompson confirmed to CNN.
Hollywood pays tribute to Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson was a petite woman, but to those lucky enough to walk any of the paths she carved in Hollywood, she was the giant on whose shoulders they stood.
Cicely Tyson's radiant power
For Black women of a certain age, Cicely Tyson, who died this week, holds a very particular place as an artist.
ACLU, for first time in its 101-year history, elects an African American as its president
Deborah Archer, a clinical law professor at New York University, has been elected as the new president of the American Civil Liberties Union -- the first Black person to hold the position.
Streaking: Rockets take command early to extend winning streak to six games.
Houston Rockets first-year head coach Stephen Silas has been repeatably saying to his team over the last two weeks that he has wanted them to come out and be more aggressive in the first quarter of games. The Rockets have trailed in their last three games by an average of 8.6 points heading into the second quarter and failed to score over 30 points during that stretch.
“Aha Moment” Rockets defeat the Pelicans as the winning streak continues.
The Merriman-Webster dictionary defines an Aha moment as a sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension and nothing makes a coach feel jubilated, then when his players experience it for the first time. For Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, he could see it coming for his team in spurts as multiple lineups caused certain players to have the moment at certain times. Now with a healthy lineup it seems as if everyone who has touches the floor for the Rockets is having them.
There is No Place Like the Music City – Nashville, TN
In a city that is packed with unique taste, sounds and experiences, Nashville, Tennessee is definitely a destination that you will want to embark on for yourself. Known as the “Country Music Capital of the World,” Nashville is renowned for its music and honky-tonks. Although music influences nearly every aspect of this cosmopolitan city, Nashville has a rich history and is known for its diverse background.
The "WOW" Factor Rockets defeat Portland to win their fourth straight.
There are many more moments throughout the Rockets history that has that “WOW Factor” to it and on Thursday night at the Toyota Center first-year head coach Stephen Silas had his as the Houston Rockets (8-9) defeated the Portland Trailblazers (9-8) 104-101 to extend their winning streak to a season high four games.
Rockets Extend Winning Streak In Victory Over Washington
On Tuesday night the Houston Rockets got a chance to do something they have not been able to do this entire season and that was to have fun. They defeated the visiting Washington Wizards 107-88 at Toyota Center to improve to 7-9 and are now on a three-game winning streak.
Astros to host Winter Invitational at Minute Maid Park this weekend. Six-team, nine-game tournament features three Texas programs.
The Astros will host the ninth annual Houston Winter Invitational at Minute Maid Park this weekend (Jan. 29-31). The tournament will feature six NCAA Division II universities, squaring off in nine games across the three days.
“Unfinished Business” Astros resign LF Michael Brantley
With the departure of former Rockets superstar James Harden and the uncertainty of what is going on with the Texans organization, the Houston Astros provided some much-needed excitement to the Houston sports scene with the announcement of the resigning of outfielder Michael Brantley to a two-year contract worth $32 million.
How one city missed warning after warning until its health system collapsed
It's waiting hours in line to buy an oxygen tank -- only to find there's none left. For some, it's rushing from hospital to hospital with a sick spouse or parent -- only to find there are no beds available. For others, it's waiting outside of hospitals for news of a loved one -- only to hear they could not be saved.
Woman gets new wheelchair thanks to fellow athletes
A woman waiting for a new wheelchair finally got her wish thanks to some fellow athletes.
Apple issues new warning: Keep your iPhone six inches away from your pacemaker
An important heads-up for iPhone owners: Apple is warning customers that its smartphones could interfere with medical devices, including pacemakers.
