What to stream this weekend: Beyoncรฉ, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'
This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncรฉ's โAct ll: Cowboy Carter,โ a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and โMadu,โ a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer.
Beyoncรฉ's BeyGOOD Foundation to give $250K in scholarships to aspiring cosmetologists in Houston following Cรฉcred launch
Beyoncรฉ is no stranger to giving back to her hometown of Houston, and sheโs done it again by announcing that her foundation will be giving deserving students in our area a chance to chase their dreams.
โMost fabulous silver fashionsโ: Beyoncรฉ shares birthday wish for fans attending Renaissance World Tour
Virgo season is upon us and Houstonโs favorite Virgo, Beyoncรฉ, who turns 42 on Sept. 4, has shared her birthday wish for fans who plan to attend her upcoming dates on her Renaissance World Tour.
A dancer is fatally stabbed after a confrontation in New York, prompting a tribute from Beyoncรฉ
The fatal stabbing of a gay man after a confrontation between a group of friends who were dancing to a Beyoncรฉ song and a group of young men who apparently took offense has outraged New York Cityโs LGBTQ community and spurred Beyoncรฉ herself to post a tribute.
The Queen is BACK๐๐๐ถ Hereโs a first look at Beyoncรฉ's โRENAISSANCE WORLD TOURโ debut night in Stockholm, Sweden
The Houston legend came through swinginโ the first night of her Renaissance World Tour overseas.Mrs. Beyoncรฉ Knowles-Carter is locked and loaded as she begins her highly anticipated cross-country tour.
Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness
Trevor Noah says he feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former โThe Daily Showโ host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncรฉ, Adele and Harry Styles looking on.
Mathew Knowles in studio
Monday on Houston Life, Dr. Mathew Knowles joins us live in studio. Knowles is best known for being Dad to Beyoncรฉ, Solange Knowles and the manager of Destinyโs Child. Heโs also the head of Music World Films & TV, an author and college professor. Knowles joins us live in studio to talk about his next big projects Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, March 15
Tomball City Manager dies in single-vehicle crash in Waller CountyTomball City Manager Rob Hauck died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in Waller County, according to a release from the Tomball Police Department. Hauck had been selected as Tomballโs City Manager in 2018. Houston Texans make 2 trades SundayNew Texans General Manager Nick Caserio had a busy Sunday, completing two trades. AdAccording to multiple reports, the Houston Texans traded linebacker Benardrick McKinney to the Miami Dolphins for pass-rusher Shaq Lawson and a swap of late-round picks. Beyoncรฉ, Megan thee Stallion show out for Houston at the GrammysBeyoncรฉ and Megan thee Stallion came to the Grammys to collect.
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers
Beyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Beyoncรฉ, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards. Just as joyously, dozens of creators largely sidelined for a year due to the pandemic got to make music again. 's topical โI Can't Breatheโ won song of the year and Megan Thee Stallion was named best new artist. Further crowding the family trophy case is husband Jay-Z, whose songwriting on โSavageโ earned him his 23rd Grammy on Sunday, and even their 9-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who won best music video together with mom.
Beyoncรฉ, Megan thee Stallion show out for Houston at the Grammys
Beyonce, left, and Megan Thee Stallion accept the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)HOUSTON โ Beyoncรฉ and Megan thee Stallion came to the Grammys to collect. Megan thee Stallion, a 26-year-old Houston rapper, received the first televised Grammy Sunday night for best new artist, the first female rapper to win the honor since Lauryn Hill in 1999. I want to say thank you for always being with me, being by my side. #GRAMMYs โ Hugh McIntyre (@PopBangHugh) March 14, 2021this beyonce and megan thee stallion interaction ๐ฅบ๐ฅบ๐ฅบpic.twitter.com/8MGiqxS81Q โ christianหฃ (@UNGODLYERA) March 15, 2021blue ivy winning a grammy is 100% what we all needed on this sunday afternoon โ Scott Hoying (@scotthoying) March 14, 2021
The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at Grammys
Billie Eilish arrives at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK โ The Latest on the Grammy Awards (all times local):8:45 p.m.Billie Eillish has won the Grammy Award for record of the year for the second straight year. Beyoncรฉ broke the record with her victory Sunday night for best R&B performance for โBlack Parade,โ surpassing the 27 Grammys won by Alison Krauss. DaBaby says he โfeels like itโs going to touch everybody.โAdโ Marcela Isaza at the Grammy Awards (@misaza)___3:15 p.m.Brandi Carlile is excited to perform at Sundayโs Grammy Awards, even if there isnโt an audience. โJojo Rabbitโ and the โJokerโ soundtrack also won Grammys in the segment of the show that awarded music created for visual media.
Who run the Grammys? Beyoncรฉ becomes most decorated female act in Grammy history
Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncรฉ โ with her 28th win โ became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter โ who won best music video alongside her mother โ became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the showโs 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
Beyoncรฉ, Trae tha Truth pay tribute to 13-year-old girl that fought brain cancer optimistically
Lyric โYhungโ Chanel stole the hearts of thousands of people for her strength and resilience during her years-long battle with brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma. HOUSTON โ Lyric โYhungโ Chanel stole the hearts of thousands of people for her strength and resilience during her years-long battle with brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma. After Lyric died on Friday, Houstonโs own Beyoncรฉ and Trae tha Truth shared emotional tributes to the 13-year-old Instagram sensation, who reached over 240,000 followers. Beyoncรฉ released a cappella medley of her hit songs โBrown Skin Girl,โ โHaloโ and โLove on Top,โ along with an emotional video montage in celebration of Lyricโs life. Lyric also developed a close relationship with Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth, who became a significant figure in her life.
Beyoncรฉ, Adidas offering up to $1,000 to those impacted by winter storm
HOUSTON โ Beyoncรฉ, through her nonprofit BeyGood, and Adidas are partnering to give up to $1,000 to those suffering as a result of the winter storms, according to Beyoncรฉ's official website. The funds are for those living in Texas or any state affected by the storms, per the announcement. The application form requires including phone number, email address, race, household size, employment status and grant request amount. The form also asks for parties to describe their emergency hardship. AdThe funds are not designed to address ongoing financial challenges and are not a loan requiring reimbursement, per the application form.
Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
FILE - The red carpet appears prior to the start of the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020. The step comes some five months after the Academy made changes to several Grammy Awards categories, including renaming the best urban contemporary album category as best progressive R&B album. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. Beyoncรฉโs โBlack Is King," which aired on Disney+, is nominated for best music film while โBrown Skin Girl,โ a song dedicated to dark- and brown-skinned women, is nominated for best music video. The BET Awards was the first major awards show during the pandemic and was a success thanks to its artsy, highly produced, well-crafted pre-taped performances.
Beyoncรฉ foundation to donate $500K to families facing eviction amid COVID-19
FILE - This July 9, 2019 file photo shows Beyonce at the world premiere of "The Lion King" in Los Angeles. Beyonce announced Thursday, April 23, 2020 that her BEYGood charity will partner with Twitter's Jack Dorsey's Start Small campaign to provide $6 million in relief funds. In partnership with UCLA, the funds will go organizations providing mental wellness services. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)HOUSTON โ Beyoncรฉ, through her nonprofit BeyGOOD, continues to provide ways to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyoncรฉ has also directed resources to Houston, including providing more than 500 COVID-19 tests, partnering with a local church for a drive-thru food distribution site and supplying basic necessities to those in need through local organizations.
A 'Black Parade' Grammys: Beyoncรฉ leads with 9 nominations
NEW YORK โ Beyoncรฉ is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop starโs anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. A winner of 24 Grammys, Beyoncรฉ becomes the second-most nominated act in the history of the awards show with 79 nominations. Beyoncรฉ is only behind her husband Jay-Z and Quincy Jones, who have both earned 80 nominations each. Jay-Z picked up three nominations this year for his contributions to Beyoncรฉโs songs: He co-wrote โBlack Paradeโ and โSavage,โ thus earning nominations for song of the year, best R&B song and best rap song. Instead, multiple nominations went to Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Roddy Ricch, who each earned six nominations and followed Beyoncรฉ as the second-most nominated acts.
And the Grammy nomination goes to ... Megan? Harry? Weeknd?
Others who may earn nominations include Lewis Capaldi, Summer Walker, Morgan Wallen, Doja Cat, BLACKPINK, Ingrid Andress, Snoh Aalegra, Skip Marley, Mickey Guyton and CNCO. Ricch should also earn nominations for his guest appearance on DaBabyโs international hit โRock Star,โ helping him become the showโs overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swiftโs last two albums, โLoverโ and โreputation,โ didnโt earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member groupโs hit โDynamiteโ could snag a nomination for best pop duo/group performance, and their latest album could compete for best global music album. 3 on pop charts, should earn a nomination for best country performance and best country song.
Beyoncรฉ drops new Adidas x Ivy Park collection, Drip 2
Beyoncรฉ drops her second collection from Adidas x Ivy Park collaboration, dubbed Drip 2. The gender-neutral athleisure line features matching sets, sports bras, jackets, hoodies, leggings, bodysuits and bike shorts in vivid shades of orange, green, yellow and blue. In footwear, the collection features six shoes, including a bold highlighter-yellow called the UltraBoost OG shoes. The collection ranges from $25 for accessories to $200 for shoes. You can purchase the collection at: Adidas, ASOS, DTLR, Finish Line, Foot Locker, GOAT, Sneakersnstuff and SSENSE.
Outtakes: Stevie Nicks on Petty, Prince, Beyoncรฉ and Harry
FILE - Harry Styles, right, presents a trophy to Stevie Nicks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York on March 29, 2019. I feel like I know Beyoncรฉ even though I really donโt know her at all. I hope youโre wrong.โ But heโs absolutely right.โ_________CALL ME MAYBESpeaking of friends Stevie Nicks have been in touch with โ donโt count the members of Fleetwood Mac. Iโm really, really good friends with Mick,โ she said. Thatโs really good too because that kind of keeps you in sort of that mindset also,โ she said.
Tina Knowles-Lawson tells how an inaccurate birth certificate lead to Beyoncรฉ's iconic name
HOUSTON โ Have you ever wondered how pop icon Beyoncรฉ received her name? Well, her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson shared the story behind the naming of her daughter on the podcast โIn My Head With Heather Thomson.โShe said Beyoncรฉ is actually her maiden named, spelled incorrectly by people that didnโt bother to correct it. โItโs interesting because a lot of people donโt know that Beyoncรฉ is my last name,โ Knowles-Lawson said on the podcast. My name was Celestine Beyoncรฉ, which at that time was not a cool thing, to have that weird name. When she asked her mother why her last name was spelled incorrectly, her mother said that is what they put on the birth certificate.
Houston pastor collaborates with Beyoncรฉ to open food distribution site for COVID-19 relief efforts
HOUSTON โ Beyoncรฉ has teamed up with a Houston pastorโs organization by opening a drive-thru food distribution site for COVID-19 relief. The distribution site is at St. Johnโs Downtown Houston every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is also offering free COVID-19 testing. โNow, we are taking another step forward with the mental health of our community by putting caseworkers on the ground. Thatโs where we will specialize,โ Rasmus said. โRight now what you are seeing is 700 people coming through this line to get fresh food through our partnership with the Houston Foodbank,โ said Owens.
Beyonc demands justice for George Floyd
Beyonc is asking her legions of fans to take action after the death of George Floyd. The Grammy-winning artist is one of several celebrities using their social media platforms to demand change in the wake of Floyd's death in Minneapolis last week. Floyd was arrested by Minneapolis police on Monday and died while being restrained by officers. In the video, Beyonc went on to say, "No more senseless killings of human beings. Beyonc ended the video by asking fans to visit a page on her website which includes links to several petitions.
This Houston non-profit got a major boost from Beyoncรฉ and Megan Thee Stallion | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2
This Houston non-profit got a major boost from Beyoncรฉ and Megan Thee Stallion | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: May 8, 2020, 2:36 pmBread of Life, Inc. has been feeding the hungry in our city since 1992 Last week Houstonians Beyoncรฉ and rapper Megan Thee stallion broke the internet with their "Savage Remix," a collaboration that helps a local organization that's been feeding the hungry. And since the COVID-19 crisis started, the help is needed more than ever. Dr. Rudy Rasmus, founder of Bread of Life and pastor from St. John's Downtown, explained the efforts theyโve been making to help families struggling to put food on their tables.
7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live music
Some experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncรฉ's โHomecoming,โ her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncรฉ transformed Coachella into โBeychella,โ and weโre lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlakeโs music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.
Beyoncรฉ Makes Surprise Appearance on 'Disney Family Singalong' to Sing 'When You Wish Upon A Star'
The singer made a surprise appearance during The Disney Family Singalong hosted by Ryan Seacrest on Thursday. The songstress -- rocking gorgeous curls -- began with some words of encouragement before singing "When You Wish Upon A Star" from Pinocchio. I'm very proud and honored to be a part of the Disney family and to help present The Disney Songbook Singalong, in partnership with Feeding America," she began. Later in the evening, Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to gush over the performance. "Beyoncรฉ sounds so beautiful," she wrote.