FEATURE
Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?
June 16, 2009 · 1 Comment
One sister supporting the other Proposition 8 may have the nation abuzz, but the Houston area has remained quiet when it comes to how the gay marriage ban will affect local Houstonians. The law went into effect November 5, 2008 and said in essence that marriage would only be recognized between a man and woman, nullifying any gay marriage after that date. Many in the gay, bi-sexual, lesbian and trans-gendered community felt it was enough of a setback in the fight for equal rights for GLBT persons that rallies were organized... [Read the full story]
NEWS | INFO
Michael Jackson, THE AMERICAN ICON, passes at age 50
June 26, 2009 · 4 Comments
NO NEED FOR US TO REHASH THE NEWS STORY. IN ORDER TO KEEP HIS SPIRIT ALIVE…… Please share with us your favorite Michael Jackson experience. If you have any memorable photos, stories, or even a favorite video or song…feel free to share and we will post your comment along with any photos you send to us. SEND US YOUR ENTRIES HERE PEACE AND BLESSINGS Crystal Patton- “We are the World …. Real music….meaningful lyrics….words that actually touched lives and made a difference. I... [Read the full story]
STYLEWATCH
Haute Summer
June 16, 2009 · 10 Comments
Oven heat is the last source of inspiration from the minds of fashion makers for men’s wear this summer. As a true testament of the limited amount of comfortable summer fashions for “hot as hell” cities like Houston; men sporting old college t-shirts and cargo shorts just to keep cool are not a rarity. Although comfort is understandably priority for the weekend and after hours, stepping up the professional to business casual attire can be cumbersome, but corporate wear is and will be cumbersome if you allow it. Corporate... [Read the full story]
LOVE JONES
SEXTING in 2009
June 1, 2009 · 3 Comments
“If those pictures turn out to be hers, it will prove to me that she lacks self love…”.- Huffington Post “Ri, you silly donut. Didn’t you think these were going to haunt you some day? Keep your knickers on, petal.” – Gawker “She’s the perfect role model….I’d want my daughter to look up to her definitely……*eye roll*” – Perez Hilton Women have been a strong artistic focus when expressing beauty and sexuality through art and nudity. Our earliest form of art represents... [Read the full story]
AWWW DAMN!
Getting AIDS on the job!?
June 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Remember career day in elementary school? You and your fellow classmates may have dressed up as Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Nurses, and I even remember one boy who dressed up as a Preacher. No one would think that these promising careers would put you at risk to catching a disease like HIV and/or AIDS. Well, some people have a different idea of a career and some have chosen to become actors in adult films. They say do what you love and the money will come, well these actors are doing exactly what they love for a living,... [Read the full story]
CONTENT ROLODEX
Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?
[caption id="attachment_2005" align="alignleft" width="461" caption="One sister supporting the other"][/caption] Proposition 8 may have the nation abuzz, but the Houston area has remained quiet when it comes to how the gay marriage ban will affect local Houstonians. The law went into effect November 5, 2008 and said in essence that marriage would only be recognized between a man and woman, nullifying any gay marriage after that date. Many in the gay, bi-sexual, lesbian and trans-gendered community felt it was enough of a setback in the fight for equal rights for GLBT persons that rallies were organized across the country to protest the appeal ...
Haute Summer
Oven heat is the last source of inspiration from the minds of fashion makers for men’s wear this summer. As a true testament of the limited amount of comfortable summer fashions for “hot as hell” cities like Houston; men sporting old college t-shirts and cargo shorts just to keep cool are not a rarity. Although comfort is understandably priority for the weekend and after hours, stepping up the professional to business casual attire can be cumbersome, but corporate wear is and will be cumbersome if you allow it. Corporate hours can be long and draining. Whether a top executive ...
Domy Books
Inside Domy Books, you will find modern artwork hanging on the walls as well as dope ass photography. The contemporary books and periodicals they sell are on culture and progressive subject matter. Any day of the week you can sit on their patio and enjoy food from the neighboring restaurant Brasil, which is also owned by Domy Books owner, Dan Fergus. Also, you can enjoy any of the independent films and cult classics that they feature in the evenings Monday through Friday on the screen out side on the patio. Domy Books www.domystore.com 1709 Westheimer Rd. Photography by, Jamie Lockard
Skills Like This
So, a couple of weeks ago I went to the Angelika Theater to see Skills Like This with the girls from the BLVD. It was a pleasant surprise to see an Indy film and not have my movie going experience oppressed with sub titles and hidden meanings. In fact, the movie made the premise and the resolution very clear. What do you do if you suck at the thing you love? Skills Like This directed by Monty Miranda is hilarious, witty and cleverly directed. Spencer Berger co-wrote this film and also stars in it. His performance is as crafty as it ...
Trey’s: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
During this exciting NBA playoff season, many Houstonians’ were enthusiastic about cheering on the home team.. The Rockets hung tough, but were eliminated in game seven leaving the field wide open for the Cavs, the Nuggets and other teams we won’t mention. Because of all of this excitement, many are looking for a place to eat, drink and watch the game. Often times, the search for a good spot to watch the games leads to a place with no available seats, over priced food and drinks, and even a cover charge just to get inside. This is not the ...
TRENDWATCH
photo credit via: whowhatwear.comSequins continues to hit the red carpet this spring and summer. I suggest pulling this look off at night. Sparkles never look appealing during the day, especially in hot weather. Try wearing a nice pair of skinny jeans, a sexy white tank, and a fly sequins jacket paired with metallic stilettos. I bet you will get those stairs you love so much! Check out what Houston’s Wearing! [gallery link="file" columns="4"]
Lets Welcome the New Kids!
Just when you thought the rap game couldn’t get any better, in comes a fresh new crew, with a fresh new perspective on the rap game. These newcomers have not only made their niche on rap/hip hop charts, but are now topping the pop charts, making them universal. These are only a few of the new kids switching it up: Kid Cudi Claim to Fame: He first appeared on the mainstream scene with his mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, Made known by: Kanye West, signed the rapper to his G.O.O.D Music record label. Official debut: The world was officially introduced to Kid Cudi when ...
In Cold Blood on a Hot, Houston Day
Rice Village is home to a unique bookstore dedicated exclusively to mystery, espionage, crime and detective fiction. It’s hard to drive past this place without stopping in, especially with a name like Murder by the Book. Since 1980, Murder by the Book has been feeding the literary appetites of the Houston area bookworms who enjoy a good mystery or crime story. They have fiction mystery books and for you non-fiction readers who are looking for a good story, they also have a large selection of true crime novels. The staff is welcoming and extremely knowledgeable of the inventory. If you’re looking ...
HEAVY ROTATION
Too Cool for NASA
DJ duo Kabanjak & Dogu must have traveled to outer space to get inspiration for their debut album,... [Read more]
Heavy Rotation
EVENTS
Texas Heat Music & Arts Festival | July 4th & 5th
This festival on the Fourth of July weekend will feature Indie rock bands, DJ’s, and some of the... [Read more]
UPCOMING EVENTS
GROOMING
Houston Hair Help
Growing up in Houston Texas has provided more benefits for my career than I could have imagined. What... [Read more]
GROOMING
HOT SPOTS
Trey’s: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
During this exciting NBA playoff season, many Houstonians’ were enthusiastic about cheering on the... [Read more]
HOT SPOTS
REFRESH
Gardening Aint Like Bingo!
With this cool spin on “Going Green”, will gardening be a trend in youth culture?”Going Green”... [Read more]
REFRESH
HOLE IN THE WALL
Missouri City Car Care
Missouri City is home of one of the longest lasting car shops, Missouri City Car Care. Don’t come... [Read more]
HOLE IN THE WALL
FAMILY APPRECIATION
SHOOTIN' THA SH*T
SO there I was……. I’m done with rapping. I’ve evolved. I had a great time. If I am respected... [Read more]
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Who: De la Soul Where: House of Blues(map) 1204 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77002 When: August 2,2009 Price:... [Read more]
Who: Brian McKnight When :Jul 9, 2009 Where:Arena Theatre (map) 7326 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX Price:... [Read more]
Who: Asher Roth & Kid Cudi When: July 31, 2009 Where: House of Blues(map) 1204 Caroline St Houston, TX 77002 Price: ... [Read more]
Who: Coldplay When: July 22, 2009 Where: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Drive The... [Read more]
Toyota Center is proud to welcome Beyoncé back to Houston on Saturday, July 4! In the most heavily anticipated... [Read more]
THE EATERY
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade and then you mix it with 1 1/2 oz of Jeremiah Weed Sweet... [Read more]
Last week, I stumbled across a quaint restaurant tucked away in a town center off of Westheimer. I was... [Read more]
In Houston, any given Spring day can lead you all over the city, and in a town known for its superb... [Read more]
If you are an inner looper (Galleria hopper, Rice Village dweller, or Heights tenant), then you... [Read more]