Tag Archive: houston

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 [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Music, Travel

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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 [...]

Health, Highlights, News, Technology, Travel

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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 [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, News, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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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 [...]

Beauty/Hair, Fashion/Style, News, Travel

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Family Affair? Beyonce & Jay-Z On The Run

16 April, 20140

On the Run? Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been performing together since 2002. The two have been making "New Rules" within the music industry. Jay-Z released his latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail via the Samsung App in July of last year. Beyoncé "one-upped" her mogul husband by releasing her audio/visual album with no promotion later that year. The power couple who just ended their own tours are now rumored to tour together. According to Page Six, "Bey-Z" could launch a stadium tour together. Read more [...]

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Keyshia Cole X Steve Madden

8 April, 20140

While her personal life lies under the media microscope, the multi-platinum recording artist Keyshia Cole keeps it all business. She celebrated her Keyshia Cole x Steve Madden collection with an appearance at Dillard's Post Oak-Galleria in Houston, TX on Saturday, April 5th. Cole’s first collection for Steve Madden features fun prints, sky-high heels, platforms, wedges, and knee-high gladiator sandals. Supporting her #SMxKeyshia line, she donned one of her new items from the collection, the KC-TELME Read more [...]

Celebrity, Fashion/Style, Highlights, Music, Shoes

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LIGHT IT UP BLUE!

2 April, 20140

Today, April 2nd, 2014 Is the seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day! Every year, autism organizations world-wide celebrate the day with multiple fundraising and awareness-raising events. This year, the autism community is asking you to track your celebrations throughout the world wide web by using social media "hashtags" such as: #AKA (Autism Kindness Acts), and #LIUB (Light It Up Blue). You can share your pictures and tweets by visiting the Autism Speaks Website. Autism is a disorder of Read more [...]

Celebrity, Health, Highlights, Non-Profit, Social Media, Travel, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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Matthew Knowles Parts with I.C.E. Artistry Showcase

2 April, 20140

It's So hard to say Goodbye! According to the I.C.E. Showcase Facebook page, the following message was written: "Hi All, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday!  Mathew Knowles of MusicWorld Entertainment and myself Ashley Brooks of I.C.E. Artistry have decided to part ways and pursue some other avenues individually.  However I.C.E. Artist Showcase will be back up and running VERY soon, with a NEW look, NEW venue, and RENEWED purpose! Thank you so much for your support of my showcase!  We Read more [...]

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