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Houston fashion designer Deanna Laster will bring an eclectic blend of classic and cutting edge fashions to the runway as she unveils her women’s apparel line, The DEANNAMICHEL Collection.This invitation-only event, with sponsorships from Style on Demand, The Root Boutique Hair Salon and LAMIK Beauty, will take place 3-6 p.m. on February 28 at a private venue. The fashion showcase will give attendees the first look at the emerging designer’s highly anticipated clothing line. Pieces from her DEANNAMICHEL Read more [...]
4 Ways to Love Being Single on February 14th
Here we are 3 days removed from the day the entire world celebrates love. But lets be honest, it is also a day that singles get ostracized, and sometimes not on purpose. Statistics still show a heightened percentage of depression around this time of the year. What makes it even worst, is that we live (even more so today) in a social media centered world. Singles may feel forced to have to validate why they are single, why they aren't sad that they are not getting surprised gifts of candy, teddy Read more [...]
It’s National DJ Day!
They keep us on our feet IF they are good! It's National Disc Jockey Day!
According to Wikipedia, a disc jockey (abbreviated D.J., DJ or deejay) is a person who mixes recorded music for an audience; in a club event or rave, this is an audience of dancers. Originally, “disc” (uncommonly spelled “disque” or commonly “disk” in American English) referred to phonograph records, not the later compact discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter which medium is used. 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
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Spa Week® Fall 2014 Event Commemorates 10 Years of Wellness
[Release] National Event’s affordable $50 services bring relaxation and rejuvenation to the masses
New York, NY (September 15, 2014): Spa Week® is back and the buzz is bigger than ever because the Fall 2014 Event marks 10 years of wellness for the iconic brand. From October 20th – 26th, just in time to get fresh for fall, you can enjoy $50 treatments at the most exclusive and luxurious spa and wellness facilities across the country. Spas, fitness studios, weight-loss and nutrition centers Read more [...]
S. Epatha Merkerson Challenges You to Know the ABCs of Diabetes
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 [...]
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 [...]
Coming Never: Run
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 [...]
Why call it My Black Is Beautiful?
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 [...]
Keke Palmer to Make History as the Youngest Talk Show Host!
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 [...]