The Blackest Broadway Ever: Celebrating the Greatest Sound Makers of All Time
This June, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville is set to host its 4th Annual Black Music Month, presented by NISSAN. From June 1st to June 30th, the event, titled “Celebrating the Sound Makers of All …
Celebrating Black Music Month: Rice University Partners with CCM Foundation and Houston Public Library for Hip-Hop Exhibit
As Black Music Month approaches, Houston is gearing up for a unique celebration that honors the rich cultural heritage of hip-hop. Rice University's Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) and Fondren Library have teamed up with the Houston …
Summer Concerts 2024: All the shows you can see, no matter where you are in the world
School’s out, you’re on vacation and you’re looking to catch some live music to take full advantage of the summer’s longest days of the year. Thankfully, there are many options! If you find yourself in London in August, you can …
Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society: A Journey Toward Re-Opening
The Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society is fervently working towards an October 2024 re-opening, following extensive repairs and restoration after a 2020 flood caused over $500,000 in damage. The historic building, once home to the iconic contralto singer Marian …
Misa Hylton, mom of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ first born son, says video showing assault on Cassie ‘has triggered my own trauma’
Misa Hylton, the mother of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son Justin Combs, says her ‘heart goes out’ to Cassie Ventura in wake of the release of surveillance video footage showing Combs physically assaulting Ventura in 2016.
Houston Astros Make Major Move to Strengthen Ailing Pitching Staff with Lauer
The Houston Astros have made a significant and strategic move to bolster their pitching staff amidst early-season challenges. With key starters like Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez sidelined due to injuries, the Astros have signed former Milwaukee Brewers standout, Eric …
Countdown to Comicpalooza Begins!
Comicpalooza, Texas' largest pop-culture festival, will feature celebrity guests, special attractions, and vibrant entertainment from May 24-26 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
Drake Leads with Seven Nominations for “BET Awards” 2024
This week, BET unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the "BET Awards" 2024. Leading the list is Drake, who has earned an impressive seven nominations. Following closely is Nicki Minaj with six nominations. J. Cole, Sexyy Red, SZA, and Victoria …
From denial to admission: How a surveillance tape held Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accountable
Almost 48 hours after being shown physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 in a surveillance video obtained exclusively by CNN, Sean “Diddy” Combs has apologized.
With ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft,’ Billie Eilish is contiuning to do things her own way. It keeps paying off
Billie Eilish has always done things her own way.
ACM Awards 2024: See the full list of winners
The 2024 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards took place on Thursday with country music superstar and actress Reba McEntire as the ceremony’s host.
How a ‘hype video’ led to Minnesota Timberwolves blowing out Denver Nuggets to force Game 7
The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided elimination from the NBA playoffs in spectacular fashion on Thursday, blowing out defending champions the Denver Nuggets 115-70 to force a Game 7 back in Colorado.
'The Big Cigar’ tells the wild story of Huey P. Newton’s fake-movie adventure in Hollywood
Long before “fake news,” “The Big Cigar” looks back to the time of a fake movie – specifically, one designed to provide Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton cover to flee America for Cuba. Yet what should be an …
Shannon Sharpe Headlines 21st Annual Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration
Brace yourselves, Houston! The vibrant pulse of the Texas Black Expo (TBE) is set to reverberate through the Houston Galleria area on May 17th and 18th, marking the 21st installment of this iconic event. With a resounding theme of Education …
Drew Barrymore’s life is filled with pets, just as she likes it
Ask Drew Barrymore what breed of dog she would be were a canine and she doesn’t even hesitate to answer. “Corgi,” she told CNN. “No question.”
