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Issa Rae of HBO series “Insecure” celebrates Golden Globe nomination

Insecure fans celebrate as our girl Issa Rae gets a well-deserved Golden Globe nomination! Issa, the creator of Youtube series Awkward Black Girl, has turned HBO upside down in a major way while taking viewers on a journey in the day-in-the-life of a black woman just trying to get it right and find her way in a weird, confusing and frustrating world. The self-proclaimed "Awkward Black Girl" was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical Series for the hit series. ... Read More...

Fly and flashy is in!!! Future
 releases A/W 2016 Freebandz clothing collection!

Billboard chart-topping, 2x American Music Award nominee and rap superstar, Future, has announced the official release of his August/Winter 2016 Freebandz Clothing Collection just in time for the holidays. The highly recognizable fashion influencer has collaborated with Freebandz creative director Fred Foster to introduce the new seasons line of limited edition pieces all seen being worn by Future during the highly successful “Summer Sixteen” tour with Drake. Click here to see Future's fly fashions! ... Read More...

Let’s Get It On!!! Jamie Foxx gets the blessing by Marvin Gaye’s family to star in series

Playing a musician seems to be a breeze to singer and actor Jamie Foxx! He is now executive producing the story and also playing the character of Marvin Gaye in a new television series based on the late vocalist’s life. This series is the first to get the approval of Gaye’s family. According to Gaye’s son, Marvin Gaye III, the series “will be a powerful and definitive telling of Marvin Gaye's life story.”... Read More...

Lady Gaga gets real about her battle with PTSD in an open letter

This seems to be a season where many of our favorite celebrities are getting real with the effects that trauma has on our minds and emotions. Unfortunately, many stressful and and disturbing experiences can result in mental illnesses and disorders that several people are afraid and ashamed to discuss. Lady Gaga has broken yet another barrier by speaking about her experiences while living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Read the open letter she wrote on her experience with this mental illness here. ... Read More...

Shirley Caesar files lawsuit over viral #UNameIt Challenge

She's got beans, greens, potatoes and tomatoes, but now filing a lawsuit has been added to that list! Legendary gospel singer and pastor Shirley Caesar is now suing DJ Suede over the video challenge that led to many remixes and tons of laughter! Although Caesar was overwhelmed with joy due to the popularity of her famous, unexpected line while performing the song “Hold My Mule,” she is showing much disapproval for DJ Suede’s unauthorized remix of the song. Suede made a video that included drinking and unfavorable dancing that ultimately upset Caesar.... Read More...

Spring ISD Homeless Resource Center serves students in need

Officially launched at the start of the 2016-2017 school year, the Spring ISD Homeless Resource Center is helping to overcome some behind-the-scenes barriers to education regularly faced by students in the district. The center, which is a joint effort between the district’s Federal and State Programs Department and Harris County Community Youth Services (CYS) caseworkers assigned to the district, provided backpacks, school supplies, school uniforms and personal hygiene products directly to almost 300 district students during the early weeks of the school year, and continues to serve additional homeless students weekly.... Read More...