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HMAAC Deborah Colton Gallery Bert Long Exhibit
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) and Deborah Colton Gallery are pleased to present Riding the Tiger: The Art of Bert Long, Jr., an exhibition of the late Houston’s artist work October 24-November 9, 2019. The museum, which dedicated its Bert Long, Jr. Gallery to show emerging local artists five years ago, and the Gallery, which represents the Bert Long, Jr. Estate, began planning this exhibition over a year ago.
Cornel West Announced as PVAMU's Fall Commencement Speaker
The well-known American philosopher, political activist and social critic will address more than 600 graduates during Prairie View A&M University’s ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Prairie View A&M University announced today that Cornel West would serve as speaker for its 27th Fall Commencement Convocation on Saturday, Dec. 10. West will address over 643 students and their families, friends and loved ones.
AMC shares jump more than 120% to an all-time high
The hits keep coming. Shares of AMC — the largest movie theater chain in the world — surged more than 120% Wednesday to a new peak above $70 before falling back slightly. Trading of the shares was halted twice due to volatility.
Music Community Launches 'Love Record Stores' Initiative
Campaign to Mobilize Artist Support & Encourage Customers to Shop Online with their Favorite Independent Record Stores.
Today the music community are launching a high-profile, global initiative to help independent record stores during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
David & Tamela Mann Join TV One Family With New Show
TV One welcomes David and Tamela Mann to the network as they embark on a new chapter and give viewers a glimpse into the drama, intrigue, faith and laughter that will ensue in their new reality docu-series called The Manns.
PBS Lorraine Hansberry (A Raisin in the Sun playwright) Documentary Premieres
One week after the anniversary of her death, American Masters -- Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart premieres nationwide Friday, January 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will stream the following day at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.
Antonio D. Tillis Named Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston
Dr. Antonio D. Tillis has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and M. D. Anderson Professor in Hispanic Studies.
Drake Leads the 2023 BET AWARDS with Seven Nominations
BET Awards with Beyonce, Kendrick, Da Baby and Drake, Airs Sunday
The highly anticipated BET Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, and it comes as no surprise that Drake has once again emerged as a dominant force in the music industry. With a staggering seven nods, including best male hip hop artist, album of the year, and best male R&B/pop artist, Drake solidifies his position as one of the most influential and successful artists of our time.
Angie Harmon Inks Multi-Picture Development Deal with Lifetime
Secrets revealed! Lifetime announced today a multi-picture deal with award-winning actress Angie Harmon to executive produce, direct and star for the network. Currently in development, Angie will executive produce movie projects, tentatively titled under the umbrella Barstow, where she will star as a single mother/diner owner whose very dark past keeps coming back to haunt her, despite her desire for a quiet life. As part of the deal, in addition to producing, Harmon will also be directing two original titles to be determined for Lifetime. Barstow hails from writer/executive producer Thompson Evans.
A 'cozy night,' Roasting Chicken and a Royal Proposal
Meghan Markle barely let Prince Harry finish proposing. It was a "cozy night" earlier this month at the couple's Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace and the pair were roasting a chicken, the American actor said. Or trying to roast a chicken, Harry said, correcting her.
Magic Theatre Remembers Sam Shepard
Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Sam Shepard passed away on Thursday, July 27 of complications from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Shepard spent a decade as playwright-in-residence at San Francisco’s Magic Theatre, where he premiered his masterworks Buried Child (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 1979), True West (1980), and Fool for Love (1983, starring Ed Harris and Kathy Baker). Shepard returned to Magic in 2000 to direct the world premiere of his new work The Late Henry Moss, starring Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, and Cheech Marin.
Bail jumping charges filed against DWI suspect blamed for 3 deaths in crash
Bail jumping charge have been filed against Camilo Morejon, 48, the Cuban national accused of filming himself drinking and driving on Facebook Live just moments before causing a crash last year that killed three people, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
Conchata Ferrell, 'Two and a Half Men' actress, dies at 77
Conchata Ferrell, a beloved longtime character actress whose vast list of credits included roles in TV series like "Two and a Half Men" and films like "Edward Scissorhands" and "Erin Brockovich," has died, according to Dan Spilo, her manager.
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum to Host Conversation on Jail Diversion Project
Conversations: The Definition of Insanity, an exploration of the Jail Diversion Project, a novel solution to the criminal mental health crisis.
On Wednesday, June 24 at 2pm (EDT), The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will host a panel discussion featuring some of the cast of the PBS documentary, The Definition of Insanity. The film chronicles the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project, one judge’s novel approach to solving the mental health crisis that could be the model to tackle the much larger epidemic in the law enforcement system throughout America.
HBCU Grad Crowned Mrs. Universe 2022
Attorney, author, actress, and award-winning TV producer Juanita Ingram, Esq. was recently crowned Mrs. Universe (R) 2022 on August 24 in Miami, Florida by the Ms. World Corporation ("MWI"). Over 75 contestants represented countries around the world, Ingram is the first Black Woman to be crowned the title. A Tennessee native , Ingram lives in Singapore with her husband and two children. Ingram is the creator, star, and Executive Producer of the family-friendly docuseries The Expats International Ingrams currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Roku.
300 movie screens to go dark in California after company shuts operations due to Covid-19 impact
A cinema chain said Monday that all its theaters will close permanently after a brutal year for business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
These are the political and social music videos nominated for Video With a Message at the VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards are Monday in New York City at Radio City Music Hall. Cardi B leads the nominations with 10 nods, Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, and one video will walk away with the Moonman for Video With a Message.
Netflix Content Chief Says Obama Projects Won't Necessarily Be Political
Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos didn't have a lot of details to offer on the projects being prepped by Barack and Michelle Obama for his streaming service but indicated that the content won't necessarily be "political." Sarandos said the content will hit on subjects like sports, lifestyle and nutrition.
POWER BOOK II: GHOST To Return To Starz On Sunday, December 6, 2020
STARZ Original series “Power Book II: Ghost will return on Sunday, December 6 at 8PM ET/ PT on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada, also air- ing day and date on the Starzplay international stream- ing service across Europe, Latin America and Japan.
It's a summer of love over on Netflix
Matt Brodlie, director of original films at Netflix, knows that along with warm weather comes romance.

