Highlights

Coming Never: Run

19 May, 20140

RocNation & Parkwood Entertainment Present "Run" Jay Z & Beyoncé are back at it again with a promo trailer for their world "On The Run" tour. The star-studded four-minute video featured Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Rashida & Kidada Jones, and Guillermo Diaz. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, "Run," is designed like your regular silver-screen movie trailer with explosions, car chases, gunfire, robbery, bad guys, good girls, and plenty Read more [...]

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Why call it My Black Is Beautiful?

13 May, 20140

A close friend of mine (of non-black decent) asked me; why isn't it titled ALL HUMANS ARE BEAUTIFUL? I paused at first, as I shared her same feelings. Then, unlike her, I began to think about the harshness and racism I experienced as a child and as an adult. Racism from people who are not black, and racism from people who ARE black. As much as I wanted to say racism and the color of ones skin is a thing of the past, I couldn't ignore the cries of help from a world sick with it. From the Donald Sterling situation, Read more [...]

Beauty/Hair, Fashion/Style, Highlights, News, Non-Profit, Travel

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Dynasty Complete? XXIILIX Reveals The Queen Collection

13 May, 20140

"Your Dynasty ain't complete without a chief like me!" words said by Beyoncé in her song Upgrade You. Well there is another Dynasty on the rise in Bey's hometown of Houston, Texas; Dynasty XXIILIX. Owned by artist and free-spirit Manuela Gomez, Dynasty was born after the loss of her father to cancer. Gomez (aka MarilynMonrolex) decided to go after her dream of fashion by joining forces with two of her long time friends who shared her same love for fashion. One of those friends being her Read more [...]

Fashion/Style, Highlights, Non-Profit, Social Media

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I AM RAW: Alexa Ferr

9 May, 20140

The Up & Coming "Rugged" pop artist joins the RAW Showcase in Los Angeles, June 5th. This morning, 19 year old Alexa Ferr tweeted that she will be taking her talents to RAW's Los Angeles Showcase this June. I personally met the "First Class" diva last year thru mutual friends and was extremely blown away! When singing her fun-filled pop songs her love for Lady Gaga seeps thru; when belting out a soulful ballad I feel the presence of Amy Winehouse. The multi-talented singer and songwriter Read more [...]

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Road Trippin’ with Tony Rock

29 April, 20140

Anthony "Tony" Rock is a New York native American actor known for his role as Dirk Black on the UPN/CW sitcom All of Us. Born 9yrs after older brother Chris Rock, Tony decided to follow in his footsteps as a stand-up comedian. Now with 13yrs of experience and much success, Rock is introducing a new docu-series. “Road Trippin,” a docu-series that follows Actor/Comedian Tony Rock during his Standing Ovation tour.  Go behind the scenes with Tony, to learn about life on the road and growing Read more [...]

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Happy Anniversary Houston B-Cycle!

28 April, 20142

Houston's First Bike Share Program Celebrates 1 Year! On May 2, 2012 Houston joined San Antonio, Chicago, and 12 other U.S. Cities when Houston B-Cycle launched a pilot bike share program with only 18 bikes and three stations. On April 3rd, 2013 they went live with the program expanding to 21 stations and 175 bikes. A year later, they have 29 stations and over 220 bikes! The bike share program is intended to be used for short trips in and around downtown Houston and surrounding urban areas. Want Read more [...]

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Keke Palmer to Make History as the Youngest Talk Show Host!

21 April, 20140

We cannot get enough of Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer! The Illinois born and raised actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and activist, can now add TV host to that long list of titles! Palmer burst onto the scene in 2004 when she gained her first film role in Barbershop 2: Back in Business, in which she played the niece of American rapper and actress Queen Latifah. Today, 20 year old Keke took to social media and posted a picture with the following Read more [...]

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Mr. Monday Returns! Season 4 of “Single Ladies” to be picked up by Centric

17 April, 20140

When VH1 announced season 3 as the last season (due to ratings) for Single Ladies, people were outraged. Fans took to social media begging for its return, they even requested spin-offs just to get some form of the show. The romantic comedy is about three best friends’ vantage points on love, relationships and business. VH1 thanked their fans for their support of the show since its debut in 2011, and on March 24th, 2014 they said goodbye. Well fans can now say HELLO to Season 4 of the sexy, fashion Read more [...]

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Press Release: LILY RAIN OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE IN RICE VILLAGE

16 April, 20140

Houston, TX – On March 30th, Lily Rain unveiled its flagship location in historic Rice Village, one of Houston's oldest and best-loved shopping destinations since the 1930s. With a goal of bringing an entirely new shopping experience to Houston and with a focus on lifestyle retail, Lily Rain’s 3,000 square ft., first ever location is all about mixing the best of high and low, offering customers a fun, and relaxing escape into the world of Lily Rain. “Style is personal and meaningful – Read more [...]

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Jay-Z Announces Made in America Festival in Los Angeles AND Philadelphia

16 April, 20140

From the "City of Brother Love", to the "City of Angels", Jay-Z in connection with his headline sponsor (Budweiser) made the following statement via twitter: "We're proud to announce @Budweiser #MadeInAmerica 2014 - Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia AND Los Angeles...Early bird tickets for both cities are on sale right now!" - Budweiser The festival, held on the same dates on both coast, will take place at the following locations: Philadelphia: Ben Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA Sat, Read more [...]

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