Missing Lake Jackson Teen With Autism Found Safe
The search is over for 19-year-old Collin Daniel Lieski, who was reported missing Monday morning.
Chance The Rapper Thinks Donald Trump Is A Dictator In The Making
Chance The Rapper is trying to warn us about Donald Trump.
DeMarcus Cousins Facing Suspension For Shoving Bulls Assistant Coach
Boogie picked up his 15th and 16th Ts last night.
Houston Hands Off Super Bowl Duties To Minnesota
Houston received glowing reviews Monday morning for a Super Bowl week that no one will ever forget, while the clock began ticking toward the 2018 Super Bowl in Minnesota.
Deadly Helicopter Crash Offshore In Galveston
A helicopter with three people on board crashed offshore near Jamaica Beach in Galveston on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Black-Owned E-Commerce Site, Perfect Tux, Hits Six Figures in Less Than a Year!
“Quality Above Anything Else” is the motto behind the e-commerce site, Perfect Tux, which launched in March of 2016 and was founded by Steven Burton, a long time e-commerce veteran with over ten years of formal wear industry experience. Perfect Tux throws out the traditional tux rental model in favor of reasonably priced, unique and trend friendly items for purchase. Perfect Tux is on track to hit $300,000 in revenue by the end of the month and continues to show explosive growth; all in under a year.
Jalen Rose ABC Comedy Pilot Casts TV Vets Anna Maria Horsford, Marla Gibbs
NBA star and ESPN host Jalen Rose has cast his mother and grandmother for his ABC comedy pilot, Variety has learned. Anna Maria Horsford and Marla Gibbs have signed on to play Rose’s mother and grandmother, respectively, in Rose’s single camera comedy “Jalen vs. Everybody.”
HERO: Flight Attendant Sheila Fedrick Saves Young Girl from Sex Trafficking
Sheila Fedrick by all accounts should be considered a hero. Fedrick, 49, a flight attendant working for Alaska Airlines, said she noticed a disheveled girl who looked to be 14-15 years old, with a well-dressed man, and something told her the scenario was wrong. So she jumped to action. Fedrick said she tried to talk to them, but the man became angry and rude.
Kanye Did Not Produce King Myers' Donald Trump Diss Track
King Myers and Kanye West appear to be at odds with each other over a production credit.
"Cash Me Outside" Girl Got Kicked Off A Plane After Punching A Passenger
The woman called Danielle Bregoli and her mother "wigger" at one point.
Promoter Blames ISIS For Absence Of Future, Snoop Dogg, & More From His Super Bowl Event
A Super Bowl promoter is trying to blame ISIS for his failed event this past weekend.
Here Are Big Sean's "I Decided" First Week Sales Projections
Sean is looking at a #1 album next week.
Texas Southern University Presents Vikings COO Warren with Inaugural Pioneer Award
Texas Southern University honored Kevin Warren, the National Football League’s (NFL) highest ranking African American executive, with its inaugural Pioneer Award, February 4th in downtown Houston. Warren serves as chief operating officer for the Minnesota Vikings.
Congressman Al Green: We Must Not Allow Wall Street to Trump Main Street
On Monday, February 6, 2017, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) released the following statement on President Trumps anti-consumer executive order.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces President’s Criticism of U.S. District Judge and Attack on Independence of Federal Judiciary
Jackson Lee: “It is unconscionable that the President has disparaged the integrity and fidelity of a sitting federal judge simply because he does not agree with one of the judge’s rulings. Attacking the legitimacy of the federal judiciary does not make us safer or freer, and it certainly is not consistent with the oath the President took to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.”
Pregnant Beyoncè Will Perform At The Grammys
In what will likely be the most-watched Grammy Awards telecast in history, producers have announced that Beyoncè will indeed perform at the ceremony on Feb. 12, reports E! News.
Cornyn: Democrat Obstruction of Cabinet Nominees Irresponsible and Embarrassing
This kind of mindless obstruction is actually irresponsible, if not downright dangerous.’
Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the decision from Senate Democrats to delay and slow-walk the nominations of the President’s choices to fill his Cabinet even though they can’t stop them. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video of his remarks can be found here.
Russell Simmons’ RushCard Fined $13 Million For 2015 Outage
Federal regulators ordered hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons‘ company RushCard to pay $13 million in fines and restitution related to a 2015 outage that cut off tens of thousands of its customers from their money.
President Obama's Legacy and Defining Moments Are Revealed in The Obama Years: The Power of Words
Over eight years, President Obama delivered more than 3,500 speeches and statements – officially ending his era with a farewell address on Tuesday in Chicago. His speeches ranged from redefining patriotism, candidly addressing race relations, inspiring hope and healing, and turning divisive moments into an opportunity for national unification. But which are the moments that history will remember?
Lala Anthony Expands Production Deal With IVT America
La La Anthony has deepened her relationship with reality producer ITV America.
Tamron Hall Quits NBC After Megyn Kelly Replaces Her On ‘Today’
NBC said Wednesday that news anchor Tamron Hall is leaving the network, the first casualty of its decision to sign Megyn Kelly away from Fox News Channel.
Rep. Maxine Waters: Trump's Actions 'Leading Himself' To Impeachment
Rep. Maxine Waters said Monday that President Donald Trump's actions are "leading himself" to possible impeachment.
Bill Cosby Judge To Hear Defense Request For Outside Jurors
Bill Cosby‘s lawyers will make oral arguments this month on their bid to move the actor’s sexual assault trial to another Pennsylvania county.
Imposter Punks Media, Lists Drake’s Home For $20M
An impostor who pretended to be Drake’s manager put the word out the rapper was putting his lavish estate on the market … and the move punk’d the media, TMZ reports.
Abrams, A Trump Critic, Considered For Key State Department Post
Elliott Abrams, a neoconservative Republican insider, is emerging as President Donald Trump's choice be Deputy Secretary of State -- a pick that could test Trump's willingness to work with members of a foreign policy establishment that didn't back him during the campaign, according to sources familiar with the situation.
50 Cent Sues Ex Lawyers For $32M
50 Cent is suing his ex-lawyers in the Lastonia Leviston sex-tape case for $32 million, accusing them of numerous misdeeds that put him at a disadvantage in the woman’s lawsuit against him.
Terrence J Signs First Look Deal With MTV/VH1
TV personality Terrence Jenkins (aka Terrence J) has signed a first-look production and talent deal with MTV and VH1, reports Deadline.
Police Investigating Double Shooting At SW Houston Club
Post-Super Bowl festivities reportedly led to a double shooting at a club in southwest Houston early Monday morning.
Young Patriots Fan Tries, Fails To Meet Tom Brady
She and her seven-year old brother, with the help of their mother Sugei Cardenas, tried and failed to meet Tom Brady earlier in the week.
Roads To Stay Closed As Crews Dismantle Super Bowl Live
Sunday was the last day for Super Bowl Live at Discovery Green, but some of the road closures will stay in place for at least a couple of days as crews dismantle the setup.
Message Of Inclusion, Equality Is Delivered In Super Bowl LI
As the first major international event of Donald Trump’s presidency, Super Bowl LI presented corporations, performers and protesters with a platform unlike any other to speak out against Trump’s controversial decisions and policies, including his immigration ban, if they chose to do so.
Tom Brady Suspects Super Bowl Jersey Was Stolen After Game
Tom Brady suspected that his Super Bowl game-winning jersey was stolen from the New England Patriots locker room in the aftermath of the team's remarkable victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI on Sunday.
This Fan Is An Iron Man, Pro Houston Football Games Since 1971?
Bishop, the station's managing editor, is one of the few people around to go to both Houston Super Bowls. First as a kid, in 1974, for Super Bowl VIII between the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.
Anti-Trump Protests Kick Off At Hermann Park
More than five hours ahead of Super Bowl LI, before the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons even arrived NRG Stadium, the anti-Trump protests kicked off.
Super Bowl 'Party with a Purpose' raises money for food banks
One of the Super Bowl 51 parties happening this weekend is for a good cause.
NFL Awards $50K To 3 Startups To Develop Safety Technology
With player safety under the microscope, the NFL and the Texas Medical Center held a competition Saturday for startups making innovative products geared toward improving the game.
Weekend Recap: Super Bowl LIVE Reaches Capacity, Fans Turned Away
Fans were turned away from Super Bowl LIVE in downtown Houston after the event reached capacity Saturday evening.
Weekend Recap: M. Night Shyamalan's "Split" Holds No. 1 In US Box Office.
M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller Split was the No. 1 movie this weekend at the US box office. It extends its streak to three straight weeks at No. 1, dating back to its debut on January 20.
Imelme Umana Becomes 1st Black Woman President of the Harvard Law Review
On Sunday, Harvard Law School‘s black law students’ association announced on Twitter that Imelme Umana, HLS ’18, had become the first black woman to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Becomes Reality
Federal parks officials have formally established the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in upstate New York. Members of the state’s congressional delegation joined U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell in Washington, D.C., for the official signing ceremony last month that makes the park part of the National Park Service system. It encompasses the site of Tubman’s old home on the outskirts of Auburn, about 25 miles west of Syracuse, and a nearby church where she worshiped.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: The Best New Films to Watch this February
f you’ve ever seen or read an August Wilson play, you know that writing is how the late playwright processed the world around him – a magnificently black world filled with funk and nuance in which language plays a central role.
Black Television News Channel to Launch in Top 25 African American TV Markets Via Charter Communications
Black Television News Channel (BTNC), the nation’s only African American news network, is announcing a multi-year carriage agreement with Charter Communications, a leading broadband communications company and the second largest cable operator in the United States.
L.A. Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Takes Consulting Position with Former Team to Advise Ownership
In his first public comments since being hired as an advisor to Lakers governor and co-owner Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson tread softly about the Lakers executive of whom he has been most critical through the years. His role, he said, was simply to help in any way he could.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Inspiring Stories of African Americans to Air on Disney Channel this February
To cultivate kids’ deeper interest in history and inspire them to feel their own significance in the present and future, stories about distinguished men and women including the Tuskegee Airmen Chief Civilian flight instructor Charles Alfred “Chief” Anderson, the history-making commercial airline pilot Stephanie R. Grant, animator and Disney legend Floyd Norman, and physician, role model and activist Dr. Myiesha Taylor, will be presented as part of Disney|ABC Television Group’s “Be Inspired” interstitial series during Black History Month on Disney Channel, Disney 😄 and Disney Junior.
Chance the Rapper Honors Obama Family With #ThankUObama Fashion Line
Chance the Rapper and his black-boy joy just doesn’t quit. And this time he’s using his notoriety and fan base to pay tribute to the Obama family with a new clothing line. Chance announced the project Thursday on Twitter with a link to ThankUObama.us.
Lady Gaga Joanne World Tour
Tickets on sale starting Feb. 10th
Lady Gaga will be traveling the globe with the Joanne World Tour starting on August 1st in Vancouver, BC and September 22nd in Barcelona with a series of concert dates throughout Europe and the UK before returning to North America in November and December this year.
Pro-Vision Academy in Sunnyside Receives NFL Grant
Pro-Vision Academy has received a grant for a new football stadium and track through the National Football League’s Super Bowl Legacy Grant program.
Nail Your Team Spirit with Nail Wraps by Jamberry
NFL Collection by Jamberry is a capsule collection for all 32 NFL teams. The nail wrap designs are branded with official logos and colors for each team and are available for purchase through the NFL 2016-2017 season. Each sheet of nail wraps yields two to three manicures.
Gabrielle Union Steps into the Hair Care Business Flawlessly
When electrifying beauty and unsurpassable talent join forces, Flawless by Gabrielle Union is born. A hair care line designed specifically to cater to the needs of textured hair, the collection boasts the perfect everyday solutions for achieving both healthy hair and styling versatility.
No Funds for “Sanctuary City” Austin, Says Texas Governor
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott blocked funding over so-called “sanctuary cities” for the first time Wednesday after Austin’s sheriff said the city’s jails would no longer honor most federal immigration detainers.
