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Tiffany Haddish ‘Is Ready’ to Join the 2018 ‘Aces of Comedy’ Series in Las Vegas

Tiffany Haddish, who is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after comedic talents in television and film, will bring her “She Ready” tour to The Mirage Hotel & Casino Sunday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, March 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. PST and start at $39.99 plus tax and service fees.

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Beyonce Shuts Down Woman Wanting $10 Million So She Can Trademark Her Daughter Blue Ivy’s Name

Beyonce is not singing the blues after she turned down a $10M offer to claim the Blue Ivy trademark from a wedding planner.

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HOUSTON TEXANS YMCA CELEBRATES THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans YMCA is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a week of celebrations to reflect on the success and contributions they have made to the Houston community throughout the last decade.

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Kanye West grabs 10th No. 1 album on Billboard

Kanye West has hit lucky No. 7 with his 10th No. 1 album. His latest, "Donda," has debuted at the top of Billboard's Top 200 albums chart, making him the seventh artist to have 10 No. 1 albums, according to Billboard.

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Houston Health Department reveals city's top baby names for 2023

More than 60,800 babies born in Houston in 2023

Houston’s most popular baby names for 2023 are Emma, Mia and Camila and Liam, Noah and Mateo, the Houston Health Department.

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US State Department offers $10 million for information on ransomware gang that attacked US hospitals

The US State Department on Thursday announced a $10 million reward for information on the leaders of a notorious ransomware group accused of extorting more than $100 million from hospitals, schools and other victims in the US around the world.

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Tomball German Christmas Market, Tomball, TX, December 9 - 11, 2022

An estimated 160 unique and interesting street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets, selling German Heritage items, arts and crafts, and much more.

Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience – Gemütlichkeit – of this unique music/street festival with three stages of live music and an open-air market along with antique shops in the old town area.

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Fort Bend County Hosts Home for the Holidays Mega Pet Adoption Event

Partners with Houston Humane Society of Pet Pantry Distribution

Fort Bend County Animal Services has teamed up with Petopia, Best Friends, Rosenberg Animal Control & Shelter, the cities of Sugar Land, Missouri City, and Stafford to host the Home for the Holidays Mega Pet Adoption Event. The county-wide pet adoption event will take place on Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Building B), 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court

Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, her lawyers confirmed to CNN on Thursday.

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Children's Museum Houston Hosts Valentine's Sensory Friendly Event

Children's Museum Houston to host a heartwarming Valentine's Sensory Friendly event on Feb. 12.

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Single Mother and PhD Student Uses GoFundMe to Help with NASA Internship in Houston

Have you ever been so close to your dreams you could taste it but there was just one thing holding you back? India Jackson of Decatur, Georgia knew that feeling. After being selected to intern for NASA at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Jackson's excitement was dwindled by the costs associated to take the internship.

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Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour Coming to NRG Stadium!

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning, global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced details for the North American leg of his “+ - = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “The Mathematics Tour”), hitting stadiums across the continent for the first time since his history-making “Divide Tour” in 2018, which officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time by its completion.

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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.

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Rouxbe Offers World-Class Culinary Instruction For High Schools

New platform helps educators raise a new generation with advanced understanding of cooking, nutrition, local sourcing and reducing food waste

Rouxbe, the world's leading online culinary school, recently introduced an updated platform designed to bring a modern approach to cooking courses in high schools across the country. The new offering is an expanded, more accessible, and innovative version of what Rouxbe has provided hundreds of high schools to-date with great success. As of today, any educator can use the online culinary instruction to complement their existing classroom curriculum or provide courses school-wide as an extended learning opportunity. The cost is just $399.99 a year per school.

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Mystery of the 'mylk' drove alum nuts

Rice University freshmen help entrepreneur find the right mix for shelf-stable vegan coconut milk

She had a lovely bunch of coconuts, but what Jennifer Thai really wanted was coconut flaxseed milk. And she got it right, exactly once.

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Common to Inspire PVAMU Students with a Message of Wellness and Self-Care

Prairie View A&M University will be graced by the presence of Common, the multi-talented icon, who will share his profound journey towards wellness, detailed in his upcoming book, "AND THEN WE RISE"

Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomes Common, the acclaimed artist, actor, author, and activist, to a packed auditorium eager to hear his transformative story.

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One of a Kind Children’s Adventure Book Series Helps Black Youth Understand Their Unique Roots

Haunted by headlines of slavery, Black on Black crime, and recent police shootings, the Demarcus Jones adventure book series is a breath of fresh air for Black youth. Layered with stories of ancient African civilizations and diaspora world contributions, this book series delivers the rich history that today’s youth deserve to know.

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Here are 3 more hurricanes that aren't named Florence

All eyes are on Hurricane Florence and its path toward the Carolinas, but several other hurricanes are brewing as well.

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Florence isn't the only one. There are 3 more hurricanes brewing

All eyes are on Hurricane Florence and its path toward the Carolinas, but several other hurricanes are brewing as well.

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Debra L. Lee, Media Industry Influencer and Former Chairman and CEO of BET Networks, to Speak at Prairie View A&M University’s Commencement

Debra L. Lee, one of the most influential female voices in the entertainment industry will deliver the address at Prairie View A&M University’s 23rd fall commencement on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will take place at Berry Center of Northwest Houston, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Lee served as the Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, the leading provider of entertainment for the African-American audience and consumers of Black culture globally.