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R&B Crooner Tay Bell’s “2 Dozen Roses” Available Now on Tidal, Apple Music, Spotify and More
Singer and songwriter Tay Bell is R&B’s rising star. Though, Bell has already had success penning for artists such as Ashanti, Mario, Jamie Foxx and more, he is ready to reveal himself to the world as a solo artist. Tay’s latest EP Chivalry Sessions has been a major success. The EP was released earlier this year and has resulted in over 4,000 downloads and performances throughout the country.
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Family Members of South Carolina Church Shooting Support Independent Film “Broken”
Surviving family members of victims from the Emanuel AME South Carolina Church shooting have spoken out in support of a short independent film entitled “Broken” produced and written by La Trycee Fowler. She also stars in the film.
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Magic Theatre Remembers Sam Shepard
Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Sam Shepard passed away on Thursday, July 27 of complications from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Shepard spent a decade as playwright-in-residence at San Francisco’s Magic Theatre, where he premiered his masterworks Buried Child (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 1979), True West (1980), and Fool for Love (1983, starring Ed Harris and Kathy Baker). Shepard returned to Magic in 2000 to direct the world premiere of his new work The Late Henry Moss, starring Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, and Cheech Marin.
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Finalists Announced In The 2017 Eggland's Best "Foodtography" Contest
Eggland's Best Turns to Fans to Help Vote for the Ultimate Eggland's Best "Foodtographer"
Eggland's Best (EB) is excited to announce the four finalist photos in the 2017 Eggland's Best "Foodtography" Contest. From unique takes on the much loved breakfast sandwich to mouthwatering appetizers, main courses and desserts, the finalists represent the most passionate EB fans who also happen to have an eye for taking beautiful photos of their delicious and healthy EB dishes.
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In a Nutshell, Human Error (and peanut butter) Caused Alabama Jailbreak
Authorities in Alabama have finally put the lid on an unusual jailbreak. A dozen inmates at the Walker County Jail in Jasper made a run for it on Sunday night. Most were quickly caught.
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Rice 360˚ Neonatal Technology Meets Development Grand Challenge
NEST 360˚ jaundice diagnostic device wins grant for continued development
NEST 360˚, a Rice University-affiliated international team working to end preventable newborn deaths in Africa, got a boost when one of its life-saving neonatal technologies won funding support.
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5 Things for Wednesday, August 2: Trump, North Korea, Tax Reform, Hot Car Deaths, College and Race
How to break out of jail in Alabama: Confuse the new guard ... and use peanut butter. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Texas Black Women’s Expo Welcomes Ashley Turner, Houston’s First Daughter
With Speed Networking Breakfast, EMI Awards Reception, “Black Fashion Week”, Children’s Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!
Visionary Business Owner and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, is proud to announce the inaugural Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWe) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. City of Houston’s First Daughter, Ashley Turner will serve as this year's Honorary Chair and will do the honors and host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Expo. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to see, hear and experience direct economic empowerment through prominent and influential individuals from all over the world.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Appears in Spanish Court Over Alleged €14.7M Tax Evasion
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said he has "never hidden anything" and denied allegations of tax evasion during an appearance at a Spanish court on Monday.
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Fibromyalgia: Surviving An Invisible Misery
Do you ache all over? Do you find yourself exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Does just the slightest touch on certain spots on your body make you want to scream in pain?
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Scaramucci's 250 Hours of Drama as Trump's Communications Chief
Standing behind a crush of reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Anthony Scaramucci displayed few outward signs his unbridled tenure as President Donald Trump's communications director was about to end.
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5 Things for Tuesday, August 1: Trump, Scaramucci, Venezuela, Climate, Health Care
Steve Bartman was once vilified by Cubs fans. Now he's got a World Series ring. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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2018 RODEOHOUSTON Season Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
A limited number of season tickets for 2018 RodeoHouston will go on sale to the public, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at 10 a.m. With the purchase of season tickets, RodeoHouston fans are guaranteed the same seats for all 20 Rodeo and concert performances, including access to all Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo activities across NRG Park. Season Ticket prices start at $360, plus shipping and handling.
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Barack Obama Look-Alike Says He is Constantly Being Mistaken as the Former U.S. President
Nationwide — It’s been said that everyone has a twin, and that may just be true. One man, Jose Oliveira, says he can’t leave his house without people thinking that he’s the former U.S. President Barack Obama. He says he is bombarded all the time with selfie requests.
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Grammy Award Winner Esperanza Spalding Joins Harvard’s Department of Music as a Professor
Esperanza Spalding is at the top of her field. She’s won just about every award a musician can win: four Grammys, a Smithsonian award, an NAACP Image Award, a Frida Kahlo award, a Boston Music Award — we could go on for ten minutes. And now, according to a press release from Harvard University, Spalding is going to teach others how she did it.
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Bagwell Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame Today
Became second player ever to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros
On January 18, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially announced that former Astros All-Star first baseman Jeff Bagwell would be a part of the Hall’s Class of 2017. This afternoon in Cooperstown, NY, that became a reality as Bagwell was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez. He is the second player to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros, joining former teammate Craig Biggio, who was inducted in 2015.
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Vivica A. Fox Stars in the New Season of Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Edition
Food icons Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray return to lead a star-studded culinary boot camp for cooking-challenged celebrities this summer with a brand-new season of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, premiering Wednesday, August 23rd at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network. Anne and Rachael each lead a team of recruits through the intense kitchen challenges, but only the most improved star wins a $25,000 grand prize for the charity of their choice and bragging rights for their team master. The new celebrity recruits are: Nora Dunn, Carmen Electra, Erik Estrada, Vivica A. Fox, Perez Hilton, Carson Kressley, Sean Lowe and Melissa Peterman.
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Astros Acquire LHP Liriano From Toronto
In exchange for outfielders Aoki, Hernandez
The Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielders Norichika Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today. Liriano is scheduled to join the Astros in Houston on Tuesday.
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'13 Reasons Why' Tied to Rise In Suicide Searches Online
When it comes to the hit Netflix series "13 Reasons Why," many viewers find themselves on either side of a controversial debate.
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Ravens Owner Says 'pray for us' Over Possibility of Signing Colin Kaepernick
The Baltimore Ravens are still considering signing controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick even though team owner Steve Bisciotti has admitted the acquisition would "upset some people."