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Nipsey Hussle was more of a movement than a musician
Hours after Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in the Hyde Park neighborhood, Los Angeles Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff announced that he had been scheduled to meet with the rapper.
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Award Winning Film We Grown Now Starring Jurnee Smollett, Lil Rel Howery, S. Epatha Merkerson Ignites Emotions From Viewers Nationwide
Opening ONLY IN THEATERS in New York, Los Angeles & Chicago on April 19, 2024, NATIONWIDE on April 26, 2024
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Mr. Mueller shows his cards—and reveals a pack of jokers
On Friday the Justice Department dropped some huge shoes in the Russia investigation. First a pair of memos from special prosecutor Robert Mueller and the Southern District of New York involving the criminal sentencing of Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer and fixer. Then a filing on Paul Manafort's failed cooperation with the Mueller probe (it said he lied).
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Houston Grand Opera Announces 2023 Concert of Arias Finalists
Following an international search, the organization selects eight artists to compete in the annual event with cash prizes on the line and the opportunity to audition for the coveted young artist progr
The competition will be livestreamed for at-home audiences, in addition to the live event and dinner
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A Texas Dad Gives Daughter One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year June
June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend of the month when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has always been a special holiday for the Bogner family of Aledo, Texas. But this year it has even greater significance as the family of five will celebrate Father’s Day and the two-year anniversary of Cassidy receiving a life-saving kidney transplant from her dad.
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Majic 102.1FMs Rickey Smiley speaks on Dealing with Tragedy, Family, and Fatherhood
On the heels of recently experiencing a devastating family tragedy, MAJIC 102.1 FMs morning drive host, renowned standup comedian Rickey Smiley, recently took time away from his microphone to share sincere words of courage and inspiration after the sudden loss of his son. When asked how he is coping on a daily basis, Smiley stated, "I am doing the best I can, trying to keep moving forward to help support my kids and mother during this very difficult time in our lives."
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Oscar nominations 2019: Full list by category
The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were revealed Tuesday morning. "Roma," a Netflix film that looks back at director Alfonso Cuarón's youth in Mexico, and "The Favourite," a period dramedy with an all-star cast, tied for most nominations with ten each.
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As the world begins its vaccination push, delayed rollouts draw criticism and concern
Political leaders are promising that mass vaccination campaigns will see life return to normal, as a more contagious variant of the coronavirus spreads across dozens of countries, adding urgency to the race to end the pandemic.
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The Ripple Effects On Girls When Moms Struggle with Body Image
When Kristin Hensley, a mom of two, complained to her friend Jen Smedley, also a mom of two, about having to put on a bathing suit with summer approaching, Smedley's wheels started turning.
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Go On a Culinary Adventure in Your Own City
A new decade deserves a break from your old routine. Don’t start 2020 by continuing to go to the same few restaurants because they are your favs, close by, or fit in your budget. Expand your horizon and your entire palette by exploring other culinary delights. Houston has some of the best cuisines in the US. I, along with our resident foodie TotallyRandie, was fortunate to sample a few extraordinary entrees on a Houston staycation where we explored some of our city's best treasures. Join us on a culinary tour of Houston's downtown.
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One-on-One With Queen of the South Star Hemky Madera
Without a doubt, Hemky Madera is a rising star. Every role he has been casted for, his stand out performances measure up to and often supersede the leading actor/actress. From theatre to television, Madera is unstoppable.
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Two killers are finally going to prison after 35 years. Behind the scenes of a cold case plea deal
Tyrone Coggins had just learned that both his brother's killers, after skirting comeuppance for 35 years, would almost certainly remain in prison for a long time. He told prosecutors to hold on because he had something for them.
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Houston Author J. Elle set to release highly anticipated winter read ASHES OF GOLD on January 2022
The forthcoming finale to her New York Times-bestselling YA "Wings of Ebony" duology, ASHES OF GOLD releases January 11, 2022.
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Houston Author J. Elle Releases Highly Anticipated Winter Read Ashes of Gold
The forthcoming finale to her New York Times-bestselling YA "Wings of Ebony" duology, Ashes of Gold was released on January 11, 2022.
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Gangs rule Haiti’s capital. Some say they’re ready to overthrow the government too
From above, Haiti’s capital city Port-au-Prince still looks serene, its white-washed homes climbing steep green hills that encircle a glittering bay. But to step onto its cracked streets requires a careful calculation of risk and reward.
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Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood's first Black movie star, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, whose elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first Black movie star and the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, has died. He was 94.
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Who has signed the DACA discharge petition
Here are the lawmakers that have signed a petition that would force a House floor vote on immigration bills, according to the House Clerk's Office. The measure needs 218 signatures to move forward, which would require 25 Republicans and all 193 Democrats.
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Emmy 2017: The Winners Llist
The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Stephen Colbert, aired Sunday on CBS. The following is a list with the winners noted with an asterisk (*) and WINNER.
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Netflix, NHMC & Five Organizations Release Inaugural Selections for "Created By" Initiative
The National Hispanic Media Coalition applauds the selection of diverse writers for the Created By Initiative, offering script development deals by Netflix. Out of the chosen writers, three are alumni of NHMC's writers program, Zoila Amelia Galeano, Jeffrey Nieves and Emily Eslami Nieves. NHMC would also like to congratulate our alumni Diego Moreno who was nominated by the Native American Media Alliance.
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The Marley Brothers Will Have Texas Stops On Their Tour
Tickets Available on Tuesday, April 16,
THe Marley Brothers – Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian – announce The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, a 22-date run, produced by Live Nation, historically marking their first outing together in two decades. The tour includes a stop at Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, TX, on September 15, and Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX, on September 16, 2024.
