Travel

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

16 July, 20140

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 [...]

Highlights, Music, Travel

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

19 June, 20140

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 [...]

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

4 June, 20140

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 [...]

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4 Reasons to Attend The 4th Annual Houston Beer Fest!

2 June, 20142

That's right! This weekend, June 7&8, from 12pm-10pm Houston Beer Fest returns for its 4th year at Sam Houston Park (Not to be confused with Sam Houston Race Park). Everything is BIGGER and better this year! Here's 4 intoxicating (see what I did there) reasons why YOU should attend! 4. Red Solo Cups  Beer Pong! HBF will bring you the Tournament of Champions Beer Pong and Flip Cup tournaments this year. Beer Pong is like a right of passage for beer drinkers (and college freshmen). If you Read more [...]

Celebrity, Food/Drink, Highlights, Music, Travel

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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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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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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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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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