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Here's who is presenting at the Oscars so far
The lineup is coming together for the 2022 Oscars. With less than one week until the big show, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan have lined up some major star power to take the stage.
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The Moran CityCentre Hosts Monica's Bidi Bidi Tribute at Fireside
Enjoy light bites, craft cocktails and a tribute to the queen of Tejano
Celebrate the queen of Tejano as The Moran CITYCENTRE hosts Monica’s Bidi Bidi Tribute on Saturday, March 11. The evening will feature an a la carte menu of light bites, craft cocktails from Moran Hotel mixologists and a tribute concert!
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Here Are the Confederate Memorials That Will Be Removed After Charlottesville
More than 150 years after the Civil War ended, the Confederacy is memorialized with statues, monuments and historical markers across the United States.
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7 Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know for a Successful Lift Off in 2017
It's 2017, and with a New Year brings a "New You." With that being said, successful entrepreneurship remains at the forefront in today's economy. Entrepreneurship is the fastest way to generate residual income and wealth; however, being your "own" man or woman can come with its own set of challenges and consequences.
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Cancer is striking more people in their 30s and 40s. Here's what you need to know
Cancer deaths are on the decline in the United States, and the outlook for winning the war against this deadly disease is both good and bad.
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Grammy-Nominated, Stellar Award-Winning Sensations The Walls Group with New Single "My Life"
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GRAMMY®-nominated and double Stellar Award-winning sensations The Walls Group continues to shatter expectations as one of the most imaginative breakout artists in inspirational music today, as the hitmaking four siblings (Darrel Walls, Rhea Walls, Paco Walls, Ahjah Walls) release their new single “My Life” (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), available now at all digital providers and going out to radio. With eager high anticipation for new music, The Walls Group launches “My Life” as the first single from their upcoming new album THE OTHER SIDE, helmed by super producers Warryn Campbell and Eric Dawkins.
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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
“Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be held in the Ballroom of the Americas at the Hilton Americas Hotel, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by the program and dinner at 7:00 pm. This year’s featured entertainment will be Texas Southern University.
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May 15 Declared Earnest Pugh Day in Houston; Concept Video for "I Need You To Breathe" Released Today!
May 15 Proclaimed “Earnest Pugh Day” In Houston, Texas
Coming off of the heels of a lavish red carpet affair attended by luminaries including the Mayor of Houston, Earnest Pugh announces the release of the “I Need You to Breathe” concept video. The resplendent clip was directed by Keith Williams, President and Creative Director, EPM Music Group.
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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala
Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala “Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”
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Chris Brown vs. Soulja Boy in First Celebrity Feud of 2017
Chris Brown and Soulja Boy have started the first celebrity feud of 2017. Brown became infuriated with the rapper after he liked an Instagram picture of Brown's ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran.
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Here’s The Top 10 Nike Air Max Releases Of All Time
As we continue to inch towards Air Max Day 2017, Stadium Goods has taken the time to investigate the most coveted Air Max grails of all time.
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Kandi Burruss, ‘No Scrubs’ Writers Given Credit For Ed Sheeran Song
On the website for performance rights organization ASCAP, Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle aka and Kevin Briggs have been added as co-writers of “Shape of You,” co-written by Sheeran, Steve Mac and John McDaid.
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Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper get 'Holy' in a star-studded new video
Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper have released a new track, "Holy," with a five-minute video starring Ryan Destiny from Fox series "Star" and Wilmer Valderrama from "NCIS."
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Desilu Studios to Bring "V The Movie" to the Big Screen
Desilu Studios, Inc announced today that it will bring the long awaited sci-fi feature film "V The Movie", a big-budget treatment of the highly successful, critically-acclaimed 80's mini-series to movie screens worldwide. The film will be written and directed by the original's creator, Kenneth Johnson and produced by John Hermansen and Barry Opper.
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'Mission complete': Sully the service dog to accompany Bush one last time
Sully H.W. Bush, a yellow Labrador service dog who worked with the late former President George H.W. Bush, will be traveling with Bush's casket on his flight to Washington, DC, according to a source familiar with the plans.
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Meet Sherrie Silver, 23, the Choreographer Behind Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’ Video
Imagine if all the themes of an era were compacted in a sensory journey of rhythm, lyrical controversy, props, symbolism, and movement…. well Donald Glover has done it. His latest hit “This is America” is the whole package as it dissects the current state of a mixed nation under the tyrannical boots of discrimination, capitalism, and internalized stratification- and almost all his projects are collaborative, his work reaches volumes as it lets others shine.
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5th Circuit Halts Elective Abortions in TX Pending Appeal as Lawmakers Fight COVID-19
Pro-life Leaders Urge Public Officials to Protect Vulnerable Lives Put at Risk by the Abortion Industry’s Radical Agenda
Today the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed temporary enforcement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order stopping elective procedures, including abortions, pending appeal. The order is part of the state’s efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19.
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Sayonne Brings the Heat With the Edgy "Hot Sauce"
It's "HOT SAUCE-PALOOZA" with SAYONNE as she comes to Facebook Live and Instagram Live on Friday, (4/10) at 3 pm EST.
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Interim COVID-19 Stimulus This Week, Larger Bill Possible Later
Right now, Members of Congress and the Trump Administration continue to negotiate a $450 billion “interim” COVID-19 bill that could be passed this week. The new bill could provide an additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses and nonprofits (the program ran out of funds last Thursday). House and Senate Democrats are pushing to direct some of the funds to minority-owned and rural businesses, and to add more for hospitals and enhanced COVID-19 testing capacity. The interim bill is smaller than the $2 trillion CARES Act signed in late March. For more, see the New York Times, CNN & Politico.
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Court Ruling Slashes More Than $40 Million in Medicare Prescription Drug Payments to Hospitals
Congressional action needed to ensure continued drug affordability and access to care
Judge Rudolph Contreras of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today ruled in favor of the federal government to dismiss hospitals’ case against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop scheduled Medicare reimbursement cuts for outpatient prescription drugs. The case, American Hospital Association v. Hargan, was filed by the AHA, Association of American Medical Colleges and America’s Essential Hospitals. The Texas Hospital Association and approximately 30 other state and regional hospital associations joined in an amicus brief.