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‘American Idol’ Season 21 winner is…
Season 21 of “American Idol” crowned a winner with an emotional, star-studded finale on Sunday.
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LeBron James named to record 20th NBA All-Star Game
Another year, another record for basketball star LeBron James.
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Jamie Foxx says he’s finally feeling more like himself following hospitalization
Jamie Foxx is sharing an update on his health. The Oscar winner posted a few photos of himself on Instagram, writing that he is starting to feel more like himself following a recent health scare that landed him in the hospital.
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Elton John briefly hospitalized after a fall, now back home and in ‘good health’
Elton John was hospitalized after he suffered “a slip” at home on Sunday.
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Robert Downey Jr. is giving away 6 of his ‘dream cars’
Robert Downey Jr. has a surprise. The “Iron Man” star revealed on Instagram that he is giving away six classic cars from his own personal collection.
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Trump pleads not guilty twice in 24 hours with plea to new charges in classified documents case
Former President Donald Trump, in a court filing Friday, pleaded not guilty to the new charges special counsel Jack Smith brought against him in the case alleging mishandling of classified documents from his time in the White House.
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Pre- Super Bowl Live Music Experience: ft. MAJOR. & Montina Coope
MAJOR. and Montina Cooper have done what so many aspiring Houston artists dream about; they have made it big! With more than 8 million views on YouTube of his hit single, “Why I Love You” and an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist, MAJOR. is one of the hottest new artist’s in music.
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“My Daddy Rules the World” by Hope Anita Smith
Your Daddy is the King of the House. He’s the smartest person you know. He can run fast, jump high, and his words make things happen, he’s strong, cool, and funny; he’s always making you laugh. And in the new book “My Daddy Rules the World,” words and pictures by Hope Anita Smith, you’ll read all about him.
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Times Square Victim's Dad Writes Thank-you Letter to NYC
Tom Elsman can barely process the grief of losing his daughter in last week's Times Square rampage. But he made sure to write a letter thanking the people of New York City.
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Steve Scalise Is the 9th Sitting Member of Congress To Be Shot
Louisiana's Steve Scalise is the 9th member of Congress to be shot while in office and one of two dozen to be targeted by attackers since 1789, according to a 2011 Congressional Research Service report.
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Has the presidency changed Trump?
Never mind that he loved the idea of what he would accomplish by this point during the campaign. ("Just think of what we can accomplish in the first 100 days," he told crowds.)
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Cornyn On the Health Care Bill: 'It's going to be close'
Sen. John Cornyn said Sunday he'd worked the phones all weekend trying to win support for the Senate health care bill and was "optimistic" the legislation would pass.
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Gorsuch: Criticism of Judges -- Including Trump's -- 'disheartening'
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch criticized Tuesday President Donald Trump's attacks on the federal judge who blocked his administration's travel ban, saying for the first time publicly that he found them "disheartening" and "demoralizing."
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his fifth State of the City address, his first on virtual platform, on Oct. 22, hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
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It’s Really Simple: “Win or Go Home”
Rockets take on the Thunder in Game 7 with a lot to lose on the line
For Houston, this is more than just a Game 7. Their future is on the line if their season ends on Wednesday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Orlando. So many questions will have to be answered:
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“Lorraine: The Girl Who Sang the Storm Away” by Ketch Secor, illustrated by Higgins Bond
The flash-flash-flash was bad enough. And then you heard the grrrrrrumble, the wind howled, and you were afraid. But it was okay: it was only a thunderstorm. As you’ll see in the new book “Lorraine: The Girl Who Sang the Storm Away” by Ketch Secor, illustrated by Higgins Bond, when it’s over, the sun – among other things – will shine bright.
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Jeff Flake warns 'threats to our democracy from within and without are real'
In his farewell speech to Congress, departing GOP Senator Jeff Flake issued a warning that "the threats to our democracy from within and without are real" and that the country is experiencing a "moment of political dysfunction and upheaval."
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Beto Announces “Fight for our Future” Campus Tour Coming to Colleges and Universities Across Texas
Today, U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke announced the launch of a college and university tour across the state to discuss his vision for the future of Texas with students. The “Fight for our Future” campus tour continues O’Rourke’s commitment to showing up everywhere, for everyone, every single day. His people-powered campaign for the U.S. Senate has already traveled to universities and colleges throughout Texas.
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Tracy Morgan makes tepid comeback in TBS comedy 'The Last O.G.'
Tracy Morgan's remarkable recovery from a devastating car accident is an inspiring footnote to "The Last O.G.," but can't overcome the fact that the "Saturday Night Live" alum is a somewhat awkward fit with this basted-in-seriousness TBS comedy, which, with Tiffany Haddish and "Get Out" director Jordan Peele, feels like a whole lot less than the sum of its parts.
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Couple sentenced to death for murder of Filipina maid found in freezer
A Kuwaiti court has sentenced a Lebanese man and his wife to death in absentia for the murder of a Filipina maid, the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs said.
