Fear, Survivors Remorse, and Determination 72 hours After Fort Lauderdale

No training, nor any experience with guns or gun violence could prepare me for the fear I encountered January 6th at Fort Lauderdale Airport. In a country where we are spoon fed a fear of terrorism on what seems like a daily, your mind is subconsciously already on high alert. Sitting in Terminal 1 watching events unfold in the next terminal I felt a sense of safety. Sadden by the report of 1 known death at the time, I patiently waited for my flight to board. Before I knew it, shots were fired and Read more […]

The Ultimate Blueprint Tour with Vivica Fox, Wendy Raquel, Towanda Braxton & more!

Out with the old in with new! The new year is loved not because of the fireworks, the overload of alcohol, or the free kisses at midnight. No, the new year is loved because of the fresh start it gives everyone. Although many strive to be a better person each day, its something about January first that says clean slate. On social media I saw a flood of status updates, tweets, and memes, that said the same thing: “Today is the first page of your 365 page book.” People began their career journeys, Read more […]

Houston Dynamic-Duo Urban Swank Goes “Undercover” in New Bravo Tv Reality Show!

Houston dynamic-duo bloggers of URBAN SWANK make their debut tonight at 9pm on Bravo! Felice “Swanky Girl” Sloan & Shanna “Urban Girl” Jones star as “Undercover Diners” at four Austin restaurants in the new reality show Best New Restaurant. Although new to Tv, this isn’t the ladies first rodeo as they have been dining in and reviewing restaurants for over 3 years. They have been contributing to Houston and surrounding areas guide to the best brunches, happy hours, dinner, lunches, breakfast Read more […]

The 2015 Governors Ball Music Festival Line Up Released

The 2015 Governors Ball lineup has just been announced, with Drake, The Black Keys, and DeadMau5 as headliners. Did you go last year? If not here’s a 2014 recap:   Check out the full list of musical acts below:   Tickets are on sale now, with the cheapest options going for $260 for the full weekend. Pricier VIP options for $595 and $2000 include special VIP viewing areas, lounges, a backstage open bar, and a merchandise pack. For information: www.govball.com Follow Read more […]

National Roots Day!

Holidays are a time when many get together with their loved ones. Food, laughter, and stories are shared. Generations gather around to hear the elders in their family recant history. Which is why it is so fitting that Nation Roots Day is Dec 23. Its a day to look into your family history. Peering into genealogy can not only give us ancestral dates, but can paint a picture and give us stories. We find clarity in our own lives as we come to understand our culture, values, and morals that were set in Read more […]

10 Life Changing Lessons Learned at Oprah’s Life You Want Tour: Houston

I have to say I wasn’t feeling my best when I got the invite to attend probably this biggest classroom held in the Toyota Center and by “THE” Oprah Winfrey herself. “Who turns down Oprah”, I thought. I had been seeing commercials for a while about the multi-city arena tour that was to engage, encourage, and empower the audience. So despite feeling ill, I decided to go to the sold out “The Life You Want Tour” that was being held Oct. 17-18th. What a great decision I made. Oprah and her Read more […]

Giveaway: Bounce Boat (NYC) this Friday with Mike Hawkins + Designer Drugs

This Friday, Bounce Boat (World’s Premiere Dance Music Cruise) returns with a one of a kind show that’s sure to be a night to remember…. or forget 😉 Headlining the Main Stage is Danish producer DJ Mike Hawkins, who will be making his NYC debut performance during a stop on his own North American REVOLT tour – named after his innovative and hard-hitting progressive house tune (out now via Doorn Records.) Hawkins is donating all of the proceeds from the single to UNICEF – an organization that Read more […]

Houston Goes 2 for 2 with New Reality Show: Houston Fit

On October 30, 2013 The Oprah Winfrey Network aired the first episode of Houston Beauty, launching Houston on the “Reality” TV scene. Now Houston goes for round 2 with a different approach: Houston Fit. Houston often gets a bad rep for being one of the fattest cities in America. MensFitness.com listed Houston on its 2014 Fattest Cities List as number 31. Houston Fit plans to combat that. Not just another reality show full of tears and weight-loss, the creators of the show really mean business! Read more […]

O.V.O. (Drake) Presents H.A.W

Its not secret that Drake love’s Houston. I mean can you name a song where the Canada native doesn’t mention in someway, a street, local native, or area of the metropolitan city? Me either! The Multiplatinum Recording Artist/Actor along with his record label O.V.O. Sound have decided to show a little Appreciation to the city he was discovered in by presenting H.A.W (Houston Appreciation Week). H.A.W will take place June 12-15 kicking off with the launch of October’s Very Own (O.V.O) Thursday Read more […]