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Iconic Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell dies

Andre Harrell, the founder of Uptown Records best known as the man who turned Sean "Diddy" Combs into a music mogul, died Fried at the...

By aframnews
May 9, 2020

Culture, Entertainment, National, News

‘Architect of Rock ‘n Roll’ Little Richard dead at 87

Black history legend and music icon "Little Richard" died Saturday after a battle with bone cancer. He was 87....

By aframnews
May 9, 2020

Business, Community, Entertainment, Health, Local, National, News, Texas

Tina Knowles Lawson, Beyoncé launch Houston campaign to fight COVID-19

Philanthropist, entrepreneur and fashion designer, Tina Knowles Lawson, has created the #IDIDMYPART campaign to encourage residents in her beloved home city of Houston to get...

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May 4, 2020

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Houston girl new face of Blue Bell, gives free ice cream to hospital staff

Nothing brings a smile to a person's face more than a cool taste of ice cream, and no one understands that more than a child...

By aframnews
May 2, 2020

Arts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local

Living Legend: Eileen J. Morris

Eileen Morris, the artistic director for The Ensemble Theatre, has produced over 87 productions which include eight world premieres, over 64 regional premieres, and has...

By aframnews
April 19, 2020

Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, Local, News

TSU hosts virtual watch party with DJ Paul “PD” Davis

HOUSTON – Join Texas Southern University on Facebook Live Saturday for a Virtual Gathering connecting fellow Tigers during this global pandemic. KTSU DJ Paul “PD”...

By aframnews
April 18, 2020

Arts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local

14-year-old comedian, kidpreneur: “You are not going to outwork me!”

Funny, talented, real, raw and humble are words many use to describe someone who's "lived more than a few years," but speaking to 14-year-old TJ...

By aframnews
April 12, 2020

Arts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Local

The Ensemble Theatre virtually ‘feed souls’ of the community with one pot of gumbo

“We are all in this together. This pot of gumbo is to feed everybody,” said Eileen Morris, artistic director for Houston’s legendary The Ensemble Theatre....

By aframnews
April 12, 2020

Arts, Community, Education, Entertainment, Local

Carver High School’s Theater Director inducted Into Texas Thespian Hall of Fame

Carver High School theater director Roshunda Jones has been recently inducted into the Texas Thespian Hall of Fame. It is an honor granted to educators...

By aframnews
April 12, 2020

Community, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Mo’Nique’s new ‘Houston Equalizers’ brings professional co-ed basketball to Bayou City

Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique and her husband, Sidney, are reppin' Houston in a major way while adding sports team owners to their repertoire....