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Ice Cube Tours Houston Ahead of BIG3 Kickoff
Rapper, actor, and producer Ice Cube had a few busy hours upon arriving in Houston ahead of his press conference with Mayor Sylvester Turner and basketball legend Clyde Drexler for the Big3.
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Steven Soderbergh explains exactly why they switched up the Oscars ending
The Academy Awards ending was a little different this year due to a decision by producers that had to do with late actor Chadwick Boseman.
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Broadway Actress DeQuina Moore of Flashdance speaks w/ Jo-Carolyn Goode
Broadway and Film Actress DeQuina Moore is a native Houstonian who is back in the city for Flashdance: the Musical playing at the Hobby Center starting June 4, 2013. She plays the sexy, sassy, scintillating "Kiki" in the 1980's hit movie turned musical "FLASHDANCE". DeQuina's powerhouse voice landed her the lead role of Kiki, a small-time club dancer "who's got a sassy step and a commanding, turn-men-to-stone voice". DeQuina was born and raised in Houston. She graduated from Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual ( HSPVA ) and trained at The Ensemble Theatre in their Young Performers Program. DeQuina left Houston to attend the prestigious New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and culminated with a major in Musical Theatre. Check out the "inside scoop" with Jo-Carolyn Goode!
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Dennis Quaid's son Jack didn't want help from his famous parents
Having famous parents might have helped Jack Quaid, but according to his father the young actor was having none of it.
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Protest Options: A List of Links to Petitions, Donations, Resources and Education
education/">Good Black News Protest is powerful – so much so, it is listed as a right in the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. But when marching is not an option, there are other ways to keep fighting for justice.
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June Brown, famed for playing British TV icon Dot Cotton in 'EastEnders,' dies aged 95
June Brown, best known for playing chain-smoking laundromat legend Dot Cotton in British TV soap "EastEnders," has died at the age of 95. The actress' family announced her death on Monday, saying she died peacefully at home on Sunday evening.
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Doris Day was much more than 'America's virgin'
Doris Mary Ann Kapplehoff of Cincinnati, Ohio, always insisted she was never as wholesome and pristine as her show biz alter ego Doris Day was made out to be in the movies.
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Kamila Valieva thanks coaches and fans for support following Winter Olympics
Kamila Valieva took to social media on Monday to thank her coaches and fans for their support following her first Winter Olympics -- one which was shrouded in controversy as the 15-year-old became embroiled in a doping scandal.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Spearheads Sensible Gun Safety Talks with County Law Enforcement
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is spearheading a crucial initiative to promote sensible gun safety within the county. Recognizing the significance of balanced dialogue, Judge George, on Wednesday, June 29, organized a discussion with Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Former Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Constable Wayne Thompson, Mom’s Demand Action Texas Leslie Morrison, Texas Gun Club owner Jason Short, and community members of all ages.
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They met on an airplane to Egypt then fell in love
If everything had gone according to plan, they would probably never have met. But Mafalda Feliciano's original British Airways flight from Brazil was overbooked, so she was bumped on to another -- and then fate played its hand.
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She arranged date with guy met on plane; he didn’t show - she unexpectedly met future husband
When the guy she’d met on the plane asked her out, Cristina Farina said yes without hesitation.
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UK mother jailed for forcing daughter to marry in Pakistan
A woman found guilty of taking her 17-year-old daughter to Pakistan for a forced marriage was sentenced Wednesday to four-and-a-half years in prison by a British court following a landmark conviction.
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A Local Black Father Wants the Narrative Changed That Black Men ARE In Their Son’s Lives
As June comes to a close we still want to shine a light on good Black men who are good fathers.
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Father Reunited With Teenage Daughter After Nine Years Apart
There was a joyous reunion on Sunday between a Shrewsbury father and his two children after nine years apart. “It was hard. It was definitely hard,” said Roger Brown.
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Jussie Smollett performs in LA and tells the crowd he wants to clarify a few things
Actor and musician Jussie Smollett performed at his first show since his reported attack last week, tearfully telling fans at the event in Southern California that he is not fully healed but he is doing OK.
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The Worldly Eats Of The Hard Rock Cafe
Burger lovers will bring themselves to a venue to try anything. A foodie will simply add to their palate whenever brought into a setting that begs for adventure and optimism. The Hard Rock Cafe, the legendary establishment with the largest collection of music memorabilia in the world, isn’t starting anew, it’s bringing its vintage look and vital presentation to a modern audience. That starts not only with the World Burger Tour but also an upcoming spotlight on live music with Hard Rock Rising.
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Rockets Name Julian Duncan Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
The Houston Rockets today announced they have hired Julian Duncan as their Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer. He most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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UK media say Brexit is becoming a catastrophe
"Deadlocked," "Titanic," "Failing," and "Life support." If you believe the British media, the United Kingdom is heading for a Brexit catastrophe.
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Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing 'Star Trek' actress, dies at 89
Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series," has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson.
