Tag Archive: Actress

LisaRaye McCoy Brings Her Vision Board Workshop To Houston!

8 August, 20170

Houston, Texas – August 8, 2017 – Join LisaRaye McCoy for a full day of inspiration, empowerment and motivation at the Life Rocks Vision Board Workshop on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Actress, LisaRaye McCoy is an entertainer, astute business woman, and philanthropist. Voted one of the “Top Five Rising Female Stars” by Ebony Magazine and twice voted “Sexiest Woman of the Year” by Black Men Magazine, McCoy’s film credits include The Players Club, Beauty Shop, Love Chronicles, The Wood, Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, News

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ANNE BURRELL AND RACHAEL RAY RETURN TO TRANSFORM CELEBRITY COOKING DISASTERS INTO CULINARY MASTERS IN BRAND-NEW SEASON OF WORST COOKS IN AMERICA: CELEBRITY EDITION

1 August, 20170

NEW YORK – July 21, 2017 – Food icons Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray return to lead a star-studded culinary boot camp for cooking-challenged celebrities this summer with a brand-new season of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, premiering Wednesday, August 23rd at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network.  Anne and Rachael each lead a team of recruits through the intense kitchen challenges, but only the most improved star wins a $25,000 grand prize for the charity of their choice and bragging rights for Read more [...]

Celebrity, Food/Drink, Highlights

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Sisters In Power: A Unique Panel Discussion

9 November, 20160

Sisters In Power brings influential women to Houston for a unique panel discussion! Sisters in Power provides a thought provoking panel discussion with influential panelist, Elise Neal, Toya Wright, Tami Roman, Shaunie O’Neal, Vanna Collins, Wendi J. Turner & More! November 9, 2016 (HOUSTON, Texas) – Sisters in Power(SIP) kicks off their tour in Houston on November 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM with a phenomenal panel of six influential women to discuss careers, business, gender equality and various Read more [...]

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

5 January, 20160

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 [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Travel, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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

20 October, 20140

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 [...]

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S. Epatha Merkerson Challenges You to Know the ABCs of Diabetes

14 August, 20140

Numbers have and will always be an essential part of life. At an early age you learn how to count, and then you put into memory birth dates, phone numbers, etc. As you get older, some numbers become more important than others such as SSN, driver’s license or weight. Well there is another number you can commit to memory and that is your A1C. Do you know your A1C number? Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, and 4-time NAACP Image Award winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson says that it is a very important number Read more [...]

Celebrity, Health, Highlights, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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PRESS RELEASE: Wells Fargo Brings African American Treasures from The Kinsey Collection to The Houston Museum of African American Culture

15 July, 20140

"In observance of the fiftieth anniversary of the Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Kinsey exhibition poised to dispel myths and encourage dialogue around African Americans in the making of America"    Houston, TX July 15 2014- As the nation observes the fiftieth anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act, Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and the Houston Museum of African American Culture readies the opening of, African American Treasures from The Kinsey Collection, on August 2, 2014. The Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, News, Non-Profit

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5 of My Favorite Maya Angelou Poems

10 June, 20142

This past Saturday one of the worlds most renowned poets, Dr. Maya Angelou was laid to rest by her loving family and friends. She was honored by FLOTUS Michelle Obama, Oprah, Lee Ann Womack, and former POTUS Bill Clinton. The influential poet, mother, author, educator, dancer, actress, student, singer, and philanthropist passed away quietly in her home May 28th, 2014. Since the news of her death I had been torn on what to post as Pulitzer Prize-nominated Dr. Angelou is truly an icon. Her voice 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 [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, News, Social Media, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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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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