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Billy D. Washington: Keeps the Crowds Coming, Keeps the Laughs Going

He is probably the funniest comedian that you don’t really know all too well. A superior talent, Billy D. Washington, is not a comedian that you can compare to others. His sets make you challenge your thought, question your actions, and start a conversation. In other words, the brother is deep. Houston audiences got to experience Washington’s higher level thinking when he headlined at the Joke Joint Comedy Showcase.

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Kevin Porter Jr. learning to become a better defender against top talent in the NBA

Although Ayton finished the night with 16 points, I am pretty sure he will remember the pesky 6-foot-6 guard who always seemed to be around when he was demanding the ball.

Will Smith joins Jaden Smith on stage at Coachella

Now this is a story all about how Coachella got flipped-turned upside down.

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Magic Johnson and Ice Cube to Acquire Sports Networks From Disney

Basketball legend and entrepreneur, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, is joining the bidding group of rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr. to acquire 21 Regional Sports Networks (RSN) from Walt Disney Co.

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PVAMU to Host a Conversation with Chris Tucker

On Monday, Nov. 14, Actor, Comedian and Philanthropist Chris Tucker will visit Prairie View A&M University, where he will join President Ruth J. Simmons for a talk about his life, career and humanitarian work. The event is free and open to the public.

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Eminem Album Helped Ed Sheeran Overcome Stammer

The British pop sensation reveals that he used the swears of Marshall Mathers to overcome a disability.

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Octavia Spencer Announces Plans To Become Hollywood Producer

Octavia Spencer is up for her second Academy Award this year, but the star of “Hidden Figures” said Monday that she has even bigger plans.

A Promise From America Ferrera to the Latino Community

During the National Hispanic Media Coalition's 2020 Impact Awards night on Friday in Beverly Hills, America Ferrera gave a fiery speech as she received the award as the Outstanding Series Producer of Gentefied and Superstore.

Frances McDormand's third Oscar win puts her one step closer to most honored best actress

(CNN) -- Frances McDormand's third Oscar win puts her nearly in a league of her own.

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George Floyd’s Uncle Calls New Charges In Tyre Nichols Case “Righteous”

On Tuesday, the 5 former Memphis police officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols were charged with violating his civil rights. This is in addition to aggravated assault and 2nd degree murder stemming from a traffic stop of the 29 year old father back in January. These new accusations include obscuring body cameras and lying about the incident to superiors.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces no further action over 'Partygate' scandal

Campaigners have branded a decision to take no further action against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the "Partygate" scandal a "terrible insult." Downing Street revealed on Thursday that Johnson has revealed no further fines over his alleged breaches of lockdown regulations after the Metroplitan Police announced that it had concluded its investigation.

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Netflix releases first photograph of Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Crown'

The first official photograph of British actress Olivia Colman in her new role as Queen Elizabeth II in the third season of the Netflix series "The Crown" was revealed on Twitter Monday, accompanied by just one word -- "patience."

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Houston Blues & Jazz Festival includes three performances in one night

Houston Blues & Jazz Festival MonoNeon, Andy Timmons and James Francies Saturday, September 24, 2022 713 Music Hall at 7 p.m.

Trump undercuts plea for unity with return to political attacks

President Donald Trump called for unity during a prepared White House address in the wake of two mass shootings over the weekend, but ahead of his trip to visit the communities impacted by gun violence, the consoler-in-chief was back to wedging a partisan divide on Twitter and in front of cameras.

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How sleep can affect diabetes risk, according to new study

Getting only a few hours of sleep per day may do more harm than just causing a groggy day at the office — it may put you at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

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Journalist Shaun King Reveals 1st Part of 5-Part Investigative Series on Corrupt Policing and Arrest Quotas in NYC

A snippet and the link to this brave man’s work is below. Please read and follow this groundbreaking series via medium.com as well as Shaun King (Facebook, Twitter). He is doing so much what needs to be done to root out injustice not only in NYC, but all across the country:

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Michael Cohen taken into custody for violating terms of his early release from prison

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen has been taken into custody for violating terms of his early release from prison, his attorney Jeffrey Levine told reporters Thursday afternoon.

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Black Lawmaker Received Racist Threats After Calling for Impeachment

Rep. Al Green played recordings at a town hall on Saturday of racist threats he received after recently calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment.

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How Princess Charlotte, 2, just made royal history

Move over, #RoyalBaby. Princess Charlotte, not even 3, has just made history.

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Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look

Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we're guessing he still loves you.