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Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo To Star In Harriet Tubman Biopic
Tony Award winning actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast as the title character in Macro/New Balloon’s film “Harriet,” an upcoming biopic on famed abolitionist and Underground Railroad warrior Harriet Tubman.
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LeBron James Calls Reporter "Trash" For Article About Kevin Love Rumors
"The guy who wrote it is trash, too."
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President Obama's Legacy and Defining Moments Are Revealed in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
Over eight years, President Obama delivered more than 3,500 speeches and statements – officially ending his era with a farewell address on Tuesday in Chicago. His speeches ranged from redefining patriotism, candidly addressing race relations, inspiring hope and healing, and turning divisive moments into an opportunity for national unification. But which are the moments that history will remember?
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Inspiring Stories of African Americans to Air on Disney Channel this February
To cultivate kids’ deeper interest in history and inspire them to feel their own significance in the present and future, stories about distinguished men and women including the Tuskegee Airmen Chief Civilian flight instructor Charles Alfred “Chief” Anderson, the history-making commercial airline pilot Stephanie R. Grant, animator and Disney legend Floyd Norman, and physician, role model and activist Dr. Myiesha Taylor, will be presented as part of Disney|ABC Television Group’s “Be Inspired” interstitial series during Black History Month on Disney Channel, Disney 😄 and Disney Junior.
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Patriots Complete Biggest Comeback in Super Bowl History, Win Fifth Title
For the first time, a Super Bowl needed overtime, and for the fifth time, the New England Patriots are Super Bowl champions.
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Super Bowl LI Cheat Sheet: 5 Things Non-viewers Should Know
Did you really miss the Super Bowl Sunday night? If so, that's too bad, because you missed a lot -- and you're probably going to hear about it at work on Monday. Fortunately, we've got you covered with a list of highlights so you can save face:
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Texans' Whitney Mercilus Unveils Super Bowl Artwork For Charity
A Houston Texans star was out on the town Tuesday helping unveil a special piece of art made specifically for the Super Bowl.
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Charles Barkley and Lebron james
Published on January 31, 2017
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Charles Barkley and Lebron James
Published on January 31, 2017
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LeBron James Rips Charles Barkley: You're The NBA Bad Boy, Not Me
After years of being fodder for Charles Barkley to comment on in his role as an analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA," LeBron James has heard enough.
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North Carolina State basketball star Charles Shackleford
Published on January 30, 2017
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Ex-NC State Basketball Star Charles Shackleford Found Dead
Police in North Carolina say former North Carolina State basketball star Charles Shackleford has been found dead in his home. He was 50.
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OWN Announces New Comedy Series "The Paynes" From Tyler Perry
Network Orders Additional Episodes of Perry’s Hit Drama Series “The Haves and the Have Nots” and “If Loving You is Wrong”
Continuing its successful partnership with prolific producer Tyler Perry, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a 38-episode order for a new comedy series from Perry, “The Paynes,” a spinoff of his popular series “House of Payne.” The network has also ordered 44 additional episodes of Perry’s hit OWN drama series “The Haves and the Have Nots” and 18 episodes of “If Loving You is Wrong.”
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NFL Shop at Super Bowl LI Presented By Visa Elevates the Houston Retail Experience with Concerts, Signing, Food Demos, Exclusive Product and More
NFL SHOP at Super Bowl presented by Visa, opens Saturday, January 28 at George R. Brown Convention Center, and serves as the ultimate fan destination in the Greater Houston area. The 35,000-square foot NFL SHOP is free to the public and does not require a ticket for NFL Experience to enter.
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Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Phillipa Soo to Sing America the Beautiful at Super Bowl LI on FOX
RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY, JASMINE CEPHAS JONES and PHILLIPA SOO, original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit “Hamilton: An American Musical,” will sing “America The Beautiful” as part of Super Bowl LI pregame festivities at NRG Stadium on Sunday, February 5, the NFL and FOX announced today. The performance will be televised live on FOX prior to kickoff.
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Jason Derulo Performs at Golden Nugget Lake Charles - Feb. 25
Golden Nugget Lake Charles welcomes hip-hop singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo, for a one-night performance on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The popular musician and entertainer will take the stage at 8 PM in the casino’s Grand Event Center.
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Falcons, Patriots Advance to Super Bowl LI
The Atlanta Falcons spent 25 years playing in the Georgia Dome, and they saved their best for last.
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Schumer Asks Trump to Keep CIA Chief Until Monday
As the Senate squabbles over whether to confirm Rep. Mike Pompeo on Friday as CIA director, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging the Trump administration to keep John Brennan in the top intelligence job until Monday.
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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Houston Chapter Presents Their 2016 Debutantes
An Evening of Elegance
The Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated presented 31 outstanding debutantes and seven stags to society at its 29th Biennial Debutante Ball at the Hilton Americas — Houston on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The president of the Houston Chapter is Mrs. Lisa Harris. Ms. Connie L. Cochran served as chairman and Mrs. Annette Bracey, Mrs. Erica Craven Fazande, Dr. Jocelyn Greely, and Ms. Colette Loeb served as co-chairmen. Melinda Spaulding, news anchor for KRIV Fox 26, and Dr. Austin Lane, president of Texas Southern University served as masters of ceremony. As each debutante was introduced to society, she was promenaded around the dance floor where she thanked her mother with a long stemmed red rose before performing sophisticated waltzes with her escort and father. Each stag was escorted by his mother as he was presented.
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Charles Butt Announces The Holdsworth Center, A Leadership Institute for Texas Public School Administrators
Program’s mission is to impact the quality of public education available to Texas students through transformational leadership development
H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt has announced the creation of The Holdsworth Center, a premier leadership institute based in Austin, Texas with the goal of supporting and developing public school leaders in order to improve, over time, the quality of education offered to every child in every classroom in Texas.
