Soul Icon Frankie Beverly, Frontman of Maze, Passes Away at 77
Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B, and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 77.
HBCU Culture and Unity Shine at 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands 10th Anniversary
Pepsi National Battle of the Bands brought together over 43,500 attendees to NRG Stadium, creating a moment full of music, unity, and tradition that honors the rich history and influence of HBCUs.
Celebrating 30 Years of the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans
The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® was a spectacular event, drawing about 500,000 attendees to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
NFL Players Choir Hits a High Note at the Essence Fest 30th Anniversary
This iconic all-NFL choir took the stage at the 30th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Juneteenth with Concert and New Initiatives to Honor Black History
The White House planned to mark Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration on the South Lawn on Monday, June 10.
Mark Your Calendar: Juneteenth Events to Enjoy this Year
Houston has a variety of Juneteenth events planned for 2024, celebrating African American culture, history, and freedom.
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Shell Freedom Over Texas to Include Live Concerts, Fireworks and Family Fun
This year’s Freedom Over Texas will be an event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and live concert stages, along Allen Parkway.
2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands to Feature PVAMU, TSU
Get ready for a weekend of incredible music from some of the greatest musicians that historically Black colleges and universities have to offer, Houston!
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Celebrate Freedom Fest Happening at Houston’s Emancipation Park in Honor of Juneteenth
Join the Houston community in June for the official Juneteenth Celebration at Emancipation Park.
Ensemble Theatre’s Young Performers Program Summer 2024 Offering Top-Quality Training
The Ensemble Theatre’s theatre arts training program — the Young Performers Program (also known as YPP) Summer Sessions — is offering top-quality training in the areas of theatre, dance, vocal performance, music theory and technology this year.
Airbnb Introduces ‘Icons’ Extraordinary Experiences with Celebrities and Cultural Legends
Airbnb announced the launch of a groundbreaking new category called “Icons.” The category will offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences hosted by renowned figures from music, film, television, art, sports, and more.
2nd Annual Empire State Jazz Festival Returns to Discovery Green this Saturday
The Second Annual Empire State Jazz Festival returns to scenic Discovery Green in downtown Houston this Saturday, May 11 with an impressive lineup of renowned jazz artists from across the nation.
Mary J. Blige and A Tribe Called Quest to Be Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024
The Rock Hall has announced one of its most significant inductions yet with the R&B queen and hip-hop legends joining a prestigious roster that includes Kool & The Gang, Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Gallops to No. 1, Making History on Billboard 200 Music Chart
With an impressive 407,000 equivalent album units, “Cowboy Carter” secures Beyoncé’s eighth chart-topping album, solidifying her status as a musical powerhouse. Fans and critics alike said the remarkable feat reflects her artistry’s enduring appeal and influence.
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Houston Actor Kedrick Brown Set to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie,’ Educates Theatre Students in Cy-Fair ISD
Kedrick Brown is committed to nurturing the next generation of actors and performers, and his dedication to the Cy-Fair Independent School District reaffirms his commitment to inspiring and empowering young artists.
Beyoncé Releases ‘COWBOY CARTER’
Houston native and world-renowned superstar Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, COWBOY CARTER, is available worldwide now.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black Man to Win Oscar for Supporting Actor, Dies
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for movie ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ has died at age 87.
Houston’s Main Street Theater Produces World Premiere of ‘Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word’ by Thomas Meloncon
Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by nationally-acclaimed Houston playwright Thomas Meloncon.
The ‘Love Hard’ Tour Coming to Houston This March
The ‘Love Hard’ Tour is stopping by Houston’s Toyota Center on Friday, March 22, so get ready to groove to the smooth sounds and electrifying beats of world-class artists.