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December 1, 2021December 3, 2021

Issa Rae partners with Black-owned game studio for ‘Insecure’ mobile game

The grind never stops for executive producer and media mogul Issa Rae, who’s building her media empire with underrepresented Black creatives. Her projects are a...

by Nevaeh Richardson

November 30, 2021December 2, 2021

Black Girl Magic reigns supreme: Miss Kentucky crowned 2021 Miss USA

We are sending some major Black Girl Magic congratulations to Miss Kentucky Elle Smith, who just won the 2021 Miss USA pageant. Smith is a...

by Editor-in-Chief

Entertainment National News

Jury selection to begin in case against ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollet

After three years, the trial for Jussie Smollett is about to begin this week after the actor allegedly staged a hate crime attack to get...

by Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2021November 30, 2021

Community Entertainment Family Local News

PHOTOS: Aww-mazing! New ‘Winter Wanderland’ attraction spans Bagby Street Corridor in downtown Houston

This holiday season, the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) invites Houstonians and visitors to enjoy “Winter Wanderland,” a series of unique illuminated attractions along...

by Staff November 26, 2021November 30, 2021

Entertainment National News

Jon Batiste leads with most 2022 Grammy noms, including album of the year

Internationally acclaimed musician, Jon Batiste, received 11 nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards, making him the most nominated artist this year. Birthed during the first...

by Staff November 26, 2021November 29, 2021

Community Fashion

Local power couple announces “Jackets Required” series to empower and give back to young executives

Premier custom tailor and business owner Lawrence McQueen and celebrity hairstylist Kimberly Aitch, of Kim Aitch’s Camera Ready, announced their latest philanthropic community initiative, “Jackets...

by Alexandria Green-Jones November 14, 2021November 18, 2021

Entertainment

Maxwell set to receive the Soul Train Legend Award: 5 times Maxwell solidified his legendary status

The Soul Train Awards prides itself on celebrating R&B and soul’s most influential and pioneering artists. The Soul Train Awards reserves its “Legend” award for...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 5, 2021November 15, 2021

Beauty Fashion

Houston’s own Megan Thee Stallion graces cover of Glamour Magazine

It’s been an eventful year for the Head Hottie In Charge, Megan Thee Stallion. In January, she became the first female rapper since Lauryn Hill...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 4, 2021November 15, 2021

Beauty Fashion Lifestyle

Tracee Ellis Ross gives advice on aging, happiness, and using your voice for November 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross graced Harper’s Bazaar’s November 2021 issue with big billowing dresses and even bigger and much-needed advice. She covers her time on...

by Nevaeh Richardson October 29, 2021November 5, 2021

Entertainment National

Minnesota congressional delegation proposes bill to honor Prince with Congressional Medal of Honor

Prince may be posthumously awarded the highest medal given to United States citizens, the Congressional Gold Medal. Supported by Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan...

by Nevaeh Richardson October 28, 2021November 5, 2021

Entertainment Fashion

Steve Harvey’s new drip has the internet buzzing

You can add ‘fashion icon’ to Steve Harvey’s long resume as his newfound taste in fashion has the internet in a buzz. People just can’t...

by Nevaeh Richardson October 25, 2021November 5, 2021

Entertainment

ABC limited series ‘Women of the Movement’ follows Mamie Till-Mobley’s story after the death of Emmett Till

Thursday, ABC announced the premiere date of their newest highly anticipated limited series, Women of the Movement. The six-episode series will air in three parts starting...

by Nevaeh Richardson October 22, 2021October 29, 2021