The Weeknd Teases His First Sneaker Collab With PUMA
The Weeknd teases his PumaXO shoe and clothing line.
Chris Brown & Others Try Sage The Gemini's #PunIntendedChallenge
Are you game to try Chris Brown and Sage The Gemini's new social media challenge?
Young Thug Cosigns Evander Griiim, Says He's "About To Take Off"
Is Young Thug about to collaborate with Evander Griiim?
Jay Z & Beyonce Reportedly Put In $120 Million Bid For Bel-Air Mansion
Beyonce & Jay Z are wanting a $120 million dollar bulletproof Bel-Air mansion.
14-Year-Old Cello Prodigy Ifetayo Ali-Landing Wins Coveted National Music Competition
While most teens are consumed with navigating puberty, Ifetayo Ali-Landing is busy being a cello master. A student at the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute in Chicago, IL, Ali-Landing recently took home the coveted 1st place prize in the 2017 Annual Sphinx Competition.
Jay Z to Host and Produce New Docuseries on Race in America with National Geographic
Jay Z is tackling race in the Trump era. The rap mogul is currently working on his third docuseries, “Race With Jay Z,” with National Geographic. The project, produced by Hov and The Weinstein Company, will explore systematic injustices such as incarceration and the wealth gap, social media, activism and family, Variety reported. It will look at how race became “the most pressing issue in the nation” following the election.
Georgetown University Renames Building after Isaac Hawkins, an Enslaved Person Sold in 1838 to Pay Off School Debts
The effects of slavery are still being felt in 2017 and, in an effort to make amends for profiting from the sale of 272 Maryland enslaved people in 1838 to pay off school debts, Georgetown University has renamed two buildings on their campus to honor those who were sold.
Happy 100th, Ella! American Musical Legend Ella Fitzgerald Born on this Day in 1917
Ella Fitzgerald, who would have turned 100 today, was one of the most beloved and versatile singers of the 20th century. In a career that spanned six decades, Fitzgerald recorded hundreds of songs, including definitive versions of many standards. Along the way, she influenced generations of singers.
Beyoncé Funds “Formation Scholars” Awards at Four Different Colleges For ‘Bold, Creative’ Women
Beyoncé‘s visual album Lemonade was released a year ago this week, but its impact continues to unfold. Just last week, the project won a Peabody Award. But the singer is also focusing on making its resonance felt through a very different vehicle: a group of scholarships called the “Formation Scholars” awards.
2 Chainz Purchases His Mother A Brand New Home
2 Chainz bought his mom a new home Monday for no reason at all.
Ten Time Grammy Award Winner, CeCe Winans Launches Multi City Tour
CeCe Winans’ Fall In Love Tour Presented by Medi-Share Stops Include Dallas, Washington DC, Atlanta, Detroit and More
Ten-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum-selling artist CeCe Winans will follow her recently released number one album “Let Them Fall In Love,” with a national tour. The Fall In Love Tour presented by Medi-Share is Winans’ first solo tour in a decade.
Charlamagne Tha God Confronts Stephen A. Smith Over Kaepernick Criticism
Watch C Tha God's appearance on First Take.
Chance The Rapper Performs Kanye West's "Waves" In San Diego
Watch Chance perform his version of "Waves" at the opening stop of his "Be Encouraged" tour.
Talib Kweli Has Strong Words For Trump: "America Is Paying Us Back For A N**** President"
Talib Kweli has some strong words for The Donald.
Adrian Peterson Explains Why He Signed With New Orleans Saints
"I chose this team because it just felt right within my spirit."
State Representative Ron Reynolds for the Week of April 17, 2017
Wednesday marked the 100th day of the 85th legislative session. As a proud member of 100 Black Men of America Houston Chapter, I was excited to have my fellow brothers here at the Texas Capitol to represent and advocate for "100 at the Capitol Day". 100 Black Men of America is a men's civic organization and service club whose stated goal is to educate and empower African-American children and teens.
HPD Seeks Help in Solving Triple Murder Cold Case Four Years Later
Houston police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for the fatal shooting of two men and one woman that occurred four year ago at 1325 Greens Parkway about 4:40 p.m. on April 17, 2013.
La La Anthony & French Montana Kick It At NYC Strip Club
French Montana said La La Anthony was in good spirits despite her recent split from Carmelo Anthony.
Rice's Kinder Institute to release findings from 36th Kinder Houston Area Survey
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a sociology professor in Rice’s School of Social Sciences, will release findings from the 2017 Kinder Houston Area Survey at a downtown luncheon May 1. The 36th annual study covers such topics as Houstonians’ current economic outlooks and perspectives on the region’s demographic transformations.
First 100 Days: Trump Acts, Congress Missing in Action, Says FAIR
“During the next hundred days and beyond, we expect the Trump administration to push Congress to do its job to reform U.S. immigration policies and ensure that our laws are effectively enforced,” said FAIR President Dan Stein
Patients, Care Providers Urge Tx. Lawmakers to Hold Hearings on Med. Marijuana Bills
Supporters of HB 2107 and SB 269 call on Public Health Chairman Four Price and Health and Human Services Chairman Charles Schwertner to schedule hearings on the bills, which would fix the currently unworkable Texas Compassionate Use Program and make it more inclusive
Corporate Crises: A Lack of Clarity
Everywhere we turn lately, there seems to be a new corporate crisis in the headlines. Some of the largest, most visible and successful companies are being forced to publicly apologize — while feverishly attempting to convince their customers that these unfortunate incidents are only isolated blips — without any implication of systemic organizational issues. United Airlines, Uber, Amazon, Wells Fargo, the Academy Awards, and even Sean Spicer, the spokesperson for the President of the United States, have recently faced public relations challenges that have created significant reputational issues and disruption to their organizations.
Cornyn Highlights Accomplishments of Congress, Administration
‘Through the efforts of the Administration and by working with Congress, we've been able to greatly lessen the regulatory burden on many American job creators, something sorely needed while our economy has been bumping along at roughly two percent growth.’
Charlotte Hornets Will Be Only Team To Wear Jordan Brand Uniforms Next Season
Hornets will be repping the Jumpman logo next season.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Commission On Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kim Lemaux, Sharon Thomas and Timothy Whitaker to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for terms set to expire on August 30, 2021. As a state regulatory agency, TCOLE was established to enforce and institute standards to ensure the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
The Wheeler Avenue Inner City Visions Women’s Guild Will Celebrate 54 years of Educational Assistance and Community Service and the Rich Legacy of HBCUs at its Upcoming Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards
The Women’s Guild, an auxiliary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, will celebrate 54 years of educational assistance and outreach services to the Houston community and the rich legacy of Historically Black Universities and Colleges at its highly-anticipated fundraiser, the Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11:30am at the Hyatt Regency Houston Hotel, 1200 Louisiana Street, in downtown Houston.
Kendrick's "HUMBLE." Beat Was Originally Meant For Gucci Mane
Mike WiLL Made-It reveals that the HUMBLE. beat was designed with Gucci in mind.
Representative Green: No Need for GOP Government Shutdown, Pass Bipartisan Budget
Today, Representative Green released the following statement as Congress prepares to vote on a spending bill this week to fund the government and avert a government shutdown Friday at midnight:
Charges Filed Against Suspect Arrested in Fatal Crash at 900 Little York Road
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal crash at 900 Little York Road about 2:10 a.m. today (April 24).
Boy Turns Grief For Dad Into Service For Others
Six-year-old Oscar Payton Jr. is learning to live without his father and showing us all what it means to "Stand for Houston."
Cleaning Service Helps Cancer Patients
It looks like a typical morning for the cleaning crew from Maids And Moore Cleaning Services of Conroe.
Local Law Enforcement Offers Training On How To Respond To Someone With Autism
Many parents raising a child with Autism fear their behavior may easily be misinterpreted as belligerent or dangerous by law enforcement.
High Tech Hope For Adults With Autism
An educational program is training adults with autism for a future in the tech industry.
The Baker Hotel: Will The Heart Of Mineral Wells Beat Again?
The Baker Hotel sits in the heart of Mineral Wells. But by many's estimation it “is” the heart of Mineral Wells. Investors are committed to bringing the landmark vacation destination back to life and are impatiently waiting for a governmental green light critical to that heart beating again.
Kelly Osbourne On Bullying: I Was A Target At Every Stage Of My Life
Growing up the daughter of a rock star did not shield Kelly Osbourne from painful bullying.
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Jesse Williams Files For Divorce
Jesse Williams and his wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, are splitting up, People and E! News report .
President George H.W. Bush To Remain In Hospital For A 'Few More Days'
President George H.W. Bush will remain in the hospital for observation after being treated for pneumonia.
Missing Girl Found Safe After Search At Hempstead Park
The little girl at the center of an overnight search at a Hempstead park has been found safe, the Waller County Sheriff's Office confirms.
Overturned 18 Wheeler Blocks I-10 East In Baytown
All eastbound lanes of I-10 East between North Main and Sjolander are still blocked hours after an accident involving an 18 wheeler.
Students To Undergo Psychiatric Evaluations After Allegedly Threatening Clear Brook
wo Clear Brook High School students will face mental health evaluations after police say they threatened to shoot up the school last week on the anniversary of the Columbine tragedy.
Early Voting Underway For May 6 Election
Early voting for the local elections is set to begin on Monday, April 24, 2017.
Akins High Student Arrested In Connection To Threats Against Schools
An Akins High student was arrested over the weekend in connection to threats made against four Austin ISD schools, officials said.
Coast Guard Searching For Missing Cruise Ship Crewmember
The Coast Guard is searching for a Royal Caribbean Cruise bartender who vanished somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico overnight.
Strong Thunderstorms May Rumble Through This Weekend
There's zero chance of 'Thunder' for tonight's Rockets game but that may be changing for real heading into Saturday night into Sunday morning early.
