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Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and inspiration for the film 'Hidden Figures,' is dead at 101
For almost her entire life, her seminal work in American space travel went unnoticed. Only recently has Johnson's genius received national recognition.
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Leela James is Back With A New Single & Video, “Right Back In It”!
The summer is about to heat up with R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James’ new single and video, “Right Back In It”. The highly anticipated single is the follow up to her 2021 #1 smash, “Complicated” and is written by Leela and Franci Richard and produced by Rex Rideout. The suspenseful music video explores deep love and romance between two fugitives that are on the run, but nothing matters more than them getting “Right Back In It”.
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What Many Africans Are Hoping To See In Beyoncé’s BLACK IS KING
In March 2018, a month after the film "Black Panther" was released, the fictional country Wakanda was the fourth most-mentioned African country on Twitter -- after Egypt, South Africa and Kenya -- according to a 2019 study by the University of Southern California. The fact that Africa's fourth most-talked about country doesn't exist confirms just how powerful pop culture is in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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TRAVIS SCOTT & CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CITYWIDE TAKEOVER OF HOUSTON, TEXAS WEEK OF ASTROWORLD FESTIVAL 2021
ASTROWORLD WEEK INCLUDES TEXAS HOMECOMING PREMIERE OF A24’s “RED ROCKET,” CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT & CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION FALL CLASSIC SOFTBALL GAME.
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Kremlin critic Navalny posts hospital photo after poisoning as aide says he plans to return to Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has posted a photograph of himself on his hospital bed in Berlin, weeks after he was poisoned and fell critically ill.
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Now it's up to voters to give the verdict on Trump's presidency
The results of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, even in the brief summary released by Attorney General William Barr, vastly reduce the legal risks to President Donald Trump while raising the political stakes in the 2020 election.
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Opening: Kevin Cole and George Smith, Feb. 24 at Nicole Longnecker Gallery
Nicole Longnecker Gallery announces dual exhibitions; “Danci’ with Color” featuring work by Atlanta-based artist Kevin Cole and “George Smith” by Houston icon George Smith from February 24 to March 31, 2018. There will be an artists’ reception on Saturday, February 24, from 5-8pm.
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Clive Barker's 'Books of Blood' doesn't really get under your skin
The horror anthology was a staple of the past, with titles like "Trilogy of Terror," "Tales from the Crypt" and "Creepshow," movies rooted in the mini-scares provided by Eerie or Creepy magazine. Hulu reaches for that with "Books of Blood," based on the work of horror author Clive Barker, and delivers a pretty lifeless affair, even by the gory standards of the genre.
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Michael J. Fox takes a fall at ‘Back to the Future’ panel
Michael J. Fox was participating in a “Back to the Future” panel on Sunday when he took a tumble.
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Judge Throws Out Cosby Defamation Suit
A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against comedian Bill Cosby, although he still faces criminal charges in Pennsylvania.
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Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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UH School of Theatre & Dance Announces its 2023-24 Season
The School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts is delighted to unveil its highly anticipated 2023-24 season. With an impressive lineup of 11 captivating productions, this season is poised to be the epitome of ambition and creativity.
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Tory Lanez Responds To Rumors That Self-Snitching Led To His Arrest
Tory Lanez addresses his felony arrest in Broward County.
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Toni Morrison's works spoke to a generation of us
As a little black girl who didn't always want to be black, Toni Morrison at once understood me and shamed me.
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May the 4th be with you and other pop culture holidays
Before you get to Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth be with you. It's that time again when "Star Wars" aficionados (read "geeks") celebrate one of their favorite days of the year.
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Why everyone’s phone will alarm at 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday
If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone – and everyone else’s cell phone – this Wednesday at 2:20 pm ET, don’t panic.
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'No Time to Die' marks the end of Daniel Craig's service with a slightly bloated Bond film
After 25 movies over 60 years, billing a James Bond adventure as the end of something requires a certain leap of faith. Still, Daniel Craig's yeoman service comes to its conclusion with "No Time to Die," a big and length-wise bloated epic that includes the desired bells and whistles, which, despite its flaws, should buy the movie considerable goodwill from an audience that has waited (and waited) for it.
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American Federation of Teachers President’s Statement on Senate COVID-19 Stimulus
AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the Senate’s latest agreement on a COVID-19 stimulus package:
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Sean "Diddy" Combs Names Roma Khanna CEO of REVOLT MEDIA AND TV
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Chairman of REVOLT MEDIA AND TV, and COMBS ENTERPRISES, announced today that Roma Khanna will be joining REVOLT MEDIA AND TV as its new CEO. In this role, Ms. Khanna will lead the continued growth of Revolt as a multiplatform content creator and brand. Building on the core platform of REVOLT TV, REVOLT will look to expand its presence across multiple platforms globally and produce and distribute world-class short and long form content under the Revolt brand. Revolt will build on its successful position in music to become a premiere destination and brand on traditional and emerging platforms for hip-hop music, stories, content and culture. Ms. Khanna will report to the Board of Directors and Mr. Combs.
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Have the Best Summer Yet
Coming are the days when the sun kisses our faces, our cares are tossed to the wind, and our calendar is filled with as much or as little activity as we want. That is the beauty of summer.
