Texas Legislature Tries New Anti-Abortion Strategy After Supreme Court Loss
- The long, bitter battle over Texas' new efforts to further restrict abortion has begun in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Mariah Carey Will Make First Post-NYE Performance On Kimmel
Mariah Carey will brave her first national television audience since suffering a lip-sync malfunction on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
New Nike Ad With Serena Williams And LeBron James Addresses Racial Inequality
Nike is standing up to racial inequality in this country with the help of some of the best Black athletes of our generation.
Carlos Santana Enrages BeyHive Over Beyoncè Comments
After earlier making a comment about Beyoncè not winning a Grammy because she’s not a “singer, singer,” guitar master Carlos Santana finds himself walking back the statement.“I would like to clarify a comment that was reported when I was doing an interview for some upcoming shows in Australia & New Zealand.
Cast Of ‘Married But Single Too’ Talks Getting In Those Jeans
Bill Bellamy, LisaRaye McCoy, Carl Payne, Ginuwine, Chante Moore, Lamiyah Good, Skye Griffin and Terrell Carter star in the Je’Caryous Johnson produced hit play, Married But Single Too, the story of love, sex and relationships that is sure to raise a few questions throughout the story line.
‘Hidden Figures’ To Screen For Free For Black History Month
The Oscar-nominated film “Hidden Figures” about the untold story of the black women mathematicians who worked at NASA during the space race will screen for free in select U.S. cities in celebration of Black History Month.
Kareem Abdul-Jabaar Takes Aim At La La Land In New Column
In his latest column for The Hollywood Reporter, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pumps the breaks on “La La Land,” a film that has managed to dominate awards season, while simultaneously causing confusion as to what the fuss is all about.
Local Leaders Unveil First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Improve Access to Healthy Food in Houston’s Sunnyside Neighborhood
The Sunnyside neighborhood in South Houston will soon have better access to fresh, healthy food thanks to a new United Health Foundation $675,000 grant presented to the Recipe for Success Foundation. United Health Foundation unveiled the unique partnership at a ceremony at Hope Farms recently with retired NFL Wide Receiver Ricky Sanders serving as M.C..
Congressman Gene Green Statement on President Trump-Russian Ties
Congressman Gene Green (TX-29) released the following statement after overnight reports found that top Trump associates frequently contacted Russian intelligence officials months before the presidential election:
US Special Ops Chief: More Than 60,000 ISIS Fighters Killed
"We have killed over 60,000," Gen. Raymond "Tony" Thomas, commander of US Special Operations command, told a symposium Maryland.
Tamera Mowry Housley Joins Star Jones’ Series ‘Daytime Divas’
A hot line-up of guest stars are joining “Daytime Divas,” including Star Jones, Tamera Mowry-Housley (“The Real”), the co-hosts of “The View,” including Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Jedediah Bila and Sara Haines, as well as Richard T. Jones, Tammy Blanchard and Ness Bautista.
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.
Zoe Saldana Gets Tattoo Of Husband’s Face
During her sit down with “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” actress Zoe Saldana revealed that she got the face of her husband Marco Perego tattooed on her side.
Michelle Obama To Be A Guest On Fox’s ‘Masterchef Junior’
Michelle Obama has at least one gig lined up after her two-term run as First Lady.
Octavia Spencer Tapped For ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut March 4
There have been countless spoofs and parodies of the Trump administration in the last few months, but no one is doing a better job of it than the comedic pros at Saturday Night Live.
Nick Cannon Says He Lost NBC Hosting Gig Due To ‘N-Word’ Joke
Nick Cannon says that he will no longer be a host of America’s Got Talent. In an emotional post to his Facebook page, he says that jokes involving the “n-word” on his Netflix special were the impetus for a parting of the ways with NBC.
Solange (And Everyone Else) Thinks Beyoncè Should Have Won Album Of The Year
Beyonce’s little sis, Solange, herself a Grammy winner Sunday night for her song “Cranes In The Sky” from A Seat At the Table, has weighed in on her sister’s Grammy snub. She says that it’s not just about Beyoncè, but about the continuous oversight of Black Grammy artists in the four major categories, including Album Of The Year. Even Adele, who did win for her album 25, didn’t think she should have won.
‘Being Mary Jane’s’ BJ Britt Nabs Lead In New Fox Show
“Being Mary Jane” and “UnReal” star B.J. Britt has scored a co-lead in Fox’s drama pilot “Behind Enemy Lines,” which is loosely based on the film franchise of the same name.
Four Arrested After Man And Woman Were Tied Up, Robbed
Police say that four suspects forced their way into an apartment in the 1500 block of Katy Gap Rd. in West Harris County on Friday night. The suspects were allegedly armed with a handgun and an AR-15 rifle.
What Stinks? Officials Try To Track Source Of Smell Across Houston
Harris County Emergency Management officials are still investigating the burning plastic smell reported by residents across the Houston area.
Another Airbnb nightmare for a Mpls. woman
According to the Houston Police Department, they received a call around 9:30 a.m. from a 9-year-old girl saying her mother, Kendra Moore, and her mother's boyfriend, Solomon Morrow, were dead in the living room.
Verizon Offers Unlimited Wireless Data - So What's The Catch?
The largest U.S. wireless provider will let customers keep their current plans or opt for an $80 monthly plan, for a single line, with unlimited data, talking and texting. Customers must agree to AutoPay and paper-free billing. Families can also pay $45 per line for four lines (a total of $180).
Immigrants Fear Deportation Amid ICE Raid Rumors
Many people in Houston’s immigrant community are on edge following arrests last week in Austin and elsewhere.
Armed BBQ Joint Owner Chased Grill Bandits
Trent Brooks, owner of Brooks’ Place BBQ and a firm believer in second amendment rights, put his own life at risk in a daring attempt to nab two bold thieves.
Teen In Need Of Heart Receives Heartwarming Honor
A brave teenager got a big honor Monday from none other than the brave men and women in blue.
MCSO: Girl Escapes From Attempted Kidnapping
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at a home in the 5300 block of Old Highway 105 around 5:30 p.m. in response to a call about an attempted kidnapping.
Cyclists Push For Passage Of Houston Bike Plan
Bike advocates are pushing the city to make Houston’s streets safer after two cyclists died the week of the Super Bowl.
Sheriff's Deputy Passes Away In Patrol Car
A Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy passed away in his parked patrol car at a Crosby gas station overnight.
Tornado Watch Until 1 p.m. For SE Texas
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1 p.m. Tuesday for Austin, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller, Washington & Wharton counties.
Yale University to Drop White Supremacist John Calhoun’s Name From Building
After a swelling tide of protests, the president of Yale announced today that the university would change the name of a residential college commemorating John C. Calhoun, the 19th-century white supremacist statesman from South Carolina. The college will be renamed for Grace Murray Hopper, a trailblazing computer scientist and Navy rear admiral who received a master’s degree and a doctorate from Yale.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Joins Hollywood Reporter as Contributing Editor on Pop Culture, Race and Politics
The Hollywood Reporter, one of entertainment media’s flagship outlets, announced that NBA legend, actor, activist, cultural commentator and New York Times bestselling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has joined the publication as contributing editor. In his role, Abdul-Jabbar will pen a regular column and conduct select celebrity interviews. Abdul-Jabbar’s first column on race and romance in La La Land will run in the Feb. 24 print issue and online at THR.com.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls For National Security Advisor Michael Flynn In View of Shocking News Reports That He Has Been Irreparably Compromised by Improper Communications With Russian Amb
Jackson Lee: “In view of the recent disclosures reported in the media, Gen. Flynn’s effectiveness has been severely compromised and given the current international world situation, the President and the nation would be better served if Gen. Flynn is removed and replaced immediately.”
City of Houston to Activate Emergency Operations Center as Severe Weather is Expected.
City of Houston Residents Urged to Be Vigilant, Prepare for Storms
The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will activate the City's Emergency Operations Center to Level III (Increased Readiness) at 8:00 a.m. this morning as severe weather is expected to begin impacting the City.
The Obamas Just Inked A Major Speaking Engagement Deal
Essence is reporting that Barack and Michelle Obama are blessing us once again with a speaking tour and a number of books.
A Race Against the Weather to Avoid Disaster at California Dam
There's no word yet when the 188,000 people who evacuated their homes near Northern California's Oroville Dam can return.
Louisiana Judge Barred From Restaurant After Hurling N-Word Slur
Mike Erwin, a 19th Judicial District Baton Rouge judge, is banned from local eatery Sammy’s Grill, after allegedly addressing a Black woman with the n-word.
Suspects In Videotaped Beating Plead Not Guilty In Chicago
Four black people charged with a hate crime in an attack on a white mentally disabled man that was shown live on Facebook have pleaded not guilty.
Marlon Wayans Wins Appeal Over N-Word Ruling
A tweet from Marlon Wayans became the subject of a 50-page opinion published Thursday from a California appeals court dealing with, among many other things, the intersection between racial harassment and speech, and whether “nigga” is a racial slur when spoken by a black man.
Under Armour’s Celeb Sponsors Slam CEO For Trump Remarks
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and professional ballerina Misty Copeland have joined basketball star Stephen Curry in criticizing the CEO of sports apparel company Under Armour for praising President Donald Trump.
Slow Ticket Sales For Mariah Carey & Lionel Richie’s Tour
Tickets for the upcoming “All the Hits” tour featuring Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie may not be selling as briskly as promoters would like.
Kerry Washington To Star In Thriller ‘The Perfect Mother’
Kerry Washington may have her hands full as a wife, mother of two and the star of the ABC hit show Scandal, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t handle even more projects.
Disney Parks Are Getting Pricier
Single-day tickets to the Magic Kingdom will set you back $107, $115 or $124 -- depending on the season -- up from $105, $110 or $124. Disney implemented a three tiered pricing system last year in order to control overcrowding during the parks' busiest times.
George and Amal Clooney Are Expecting Twins
The Clooneys are expecting twins in June, Julie Chen said Thursday on CBS’ “The Talk.” George Clooney told Chen in late January that his wife, a human rights attorney, was pregnant, “The Talk” host said.
Katherine Jackson Accuses Nephew Of Elder Abuse
Good grief! What the hell is going on here?In legal documents filed in court in Los Angeles earlier today, Katherine Jackson is claiming that she’s the victim of elder abuse by her nephew.
Los Angeles City Council Approves $1.5 Million Settlement in Police Killing of Ezell Ford
The Los Angeles City Council agreed Wednesday to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Ezell Ford, whose 2014 killing by Los Angeles Police Department officers became a local touchstone in the national outcry over police shootings.The settlement comes two weeks after Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey announced she would not criminally charge the two officers who shot Ford during a scuffle in his South L.A. neighborhood.
‘Moonlight’ Partners With Barack Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” Mentoring Initiative
In celebration of Black History Month, Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-nominated film “Moonlight” is partnering with My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a mentoring program initiated by President Barack Obama’s Administration. The organization focuses on empowering young men of color with the resources and support they need in order to achieve their full potential, regardless of circumstance.
Why Tamron Hall Really Left NBC And Is She Joining Kelly Ripa?
When Tamron Hall left NBC/MSNBC because of the arrival of Megyn Kelly from Fox News, a lot of folks and fans were obviously upset and were concerned about her landing another high-profile gig.
Under Armour Star Endorsers Dwayne Johnson, Misty Copeland and Stephen Curry Speak Out Against CEO’s Pro-Trump Statements
Some of Under Armour’s biggest celebrity endorsers – ballet dancer Misty Copeland, NBA star Stephen Curry and Hollywood icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—are speaking out against the apparel brand’s CEO for referring to Donald Trump as “a real asset” to American businesses.
Jahkil Jackson, 9, Gives “Blessing Bags” With Essentials to Homeless
At 9 years old, Jahkil Jackson is helping his community take care of those in need. It all started the day his aunt took him to feed the homeless. Jackson was saddened when he saw how the homeless lived. “They didn’t have items to start or end their day,” say Jackson.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Cornell University Makes 19th Century Black America Photo Archive Available to Public
Cornell University in New York has made a priceless photographic archive available to the public. It shows the lives of black Americans as they rose through society after the antebellum era. To see all photographs, go to: Loewentheil Collection of African American Photographs
