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Making COVID-19 Vaccination Less ‘Like The Hunger Games’ (Jan. 26, 2021) – Houston Public Media

On Tuesday’s show: Inside the county’s new vaccine system, a conversation with Jenn White of the program 1A, and previewing local events tied to the Sundance Film Festival. On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says a new online system should make getting a COVID-19 vaccine less "like The Hunger Games." Harris County Vaccine PortalAlso this hour: Houston City Controller Chris Brown takes your questions about the city’s finances. Then Jenn White talks about her work hosting the public radio show 1A (which can be heard weekdays at 11 a.m. on News 88.7). And we preview the drive-in screenings and virtual events as the Sundance Film Festival comes to Houston Jan. 28–Feb.

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SWAT officers called to eviction scene in Deer Park after person pulls gun, police say

DEER PARK, Texas – A SWAT team was deployed to an eviction scene in Deer Park after a person pulled his gun on deputies, officials said. At approximately 5 a.m. Friday, deputies with the Precinct 8 Constables Office were in the area of E P and Parkglen Streets in Deer Park, Texas to serve a court-ordered eviction. The deputies backed away from the home to a safe distance and Deer Park Police Department S.W.A.T. Authorities are now “working jointly to bring this to a safe conclusion for all involved,” said Lt. Chris Brown with the Deer Park Police Department. Deer Park Elementary nearby underwent lockdown procedures as a precaution.

Eminem apologizes to Rihanna on new album

Fifteen-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Eminem released a new surprise album, "Music to Be Murdered By," Thursday night. The release is a companion to his 11th studio album that features 16 new songs, including a track tilted "Zeus," in which the rapper apologizes to Rihanna for his controversial lyrics about Chris Brown that leaked in 2019. Eminem made reference to the felony assault Chris Brown pleaded guilty to following the altercation between then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. Eminem's words were striking to fans as Rihanna and Eminem have collaborated on many projects through the years and landed the No. Eminem addresses several other issues throughout his album, ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub

He said music from his fifth studio album “Changes” was wrongly viewed as a pop album, rather than an R&B project. “I set out to make an R&B album,” he wrote on Instagram. It is not being acknowledged as an R&B album, which is very strange to me.”Bieber was nominated in the categories for best pop solo performance, best pop duo/group performance, best pop vocal album and best country duo/group performance. The singer said he loves pop music, but he wants to be respected for his work. “I grew up admiring R&B music and wished to make a project that would embody that sound,” he said.

12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out

And it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts — is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's “Lockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife Beyoncé and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year — as an art director.

Texas-Kansas among 6 major college games postponed by virus

22 Texas at Kansas was among six games postponed Wednesday by COVID-19 problems as the virus took another chunk out of this weekend’s major college football schedule. Last week, 15 of the 59 games scheduled were not played. Texas-Kansas was just the second Big 12 conference game to be postponed this season and was rescheduled for Dec. 12. UNLV at Colorado State scheduled for Saturday will not be played, but there is a possibility it could be made up. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Rattler TD pass in 4th OT sends OU past No. 22 Texas 53-45

The Oklahoma freshman threw a 25-yard scoring pass to Drake Stoops in the fourth overtime and the Sooners survived a late rally from No. It was just the second four-OT game in 25 seasons of the Big 12, joining Kansas State's 53-50 victory over Texas A&M in 2011. The Longhorns (2-2, 1-2) also left themselves little hope of playing for a Big 12 title, much less being part of the College Football Playoff conversation. “I was kind of surprised when I came out at first,” said Rattler, who was tied for the Big 12 lead with four interceptions coming in. POLL IMPLICATIONSConsecutive Big 12 losses, the first for Oklahoma since 1998, sent the Sooners tumbling from No.

Racist, offensive language spray-painted in Deer Park ditch

DEER PARK, Texas – The Deer Park Police Department said they are angry after an officer found racist and offensive language spray-painted in a ditch Saturday. Officers said they were dispatched to the 1300 block of E. Pasadena Boulevard after receiving a report of vandalism. When officers arrived at the scene, one of them discovered the graffiti spray-painted on a concrete ditch line belonging to Harris County Flood Control. The graffiti had BLM in a circle with a strike-through line followed by, “WHITE MEN UNITE KEEP N------ OUT OF DEER PARK.”Officers said Deer Park Parks and Recreation department responded and painted over the offending graffiti. “The City of Deer Park and the Deer Park Police Department does not tolerate hate speech/action, racism or discrimination of any kind,” DPPD said in a Facebook post.

McCartney appointed AP's entertainment & lifestyles editor

Anthony McCartney, newly appointed global entertainment and lifestyles editor for the Associated Press, appears during a portrait session on May 8, 2017. McCartney will oversee the APs entertainment team of text and visual journalists on three continents from Los Angeles, the first time the position has been based there. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Anthony McCartney, The Associated Press' West Coast entertainment editor who as a reporter covered the legal aftermath of Michael Jackson's death and many celebrity trials, has been appointed the news cooperative's global entertainment and lifestyles editor. He has served as West Coast entertainment editor since 2017, overseeing film, television, celebrity and awards season coverage, as well as breaking news. Before joining the AP, McCartney worked at The Tampa Tribune in Florida and The Huntsville Times in Alabama.

BET Awards 2020: See the Full Nominations List

The nominations for the 2020 BET Awards are in! He's followed closely behind by Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch, who each received five nods. JHENE AIKOKEHLANILIZZOSUMMER WALKERBEST MALE R&B/POP ARTISTANDERSON .PAAKCHRIS BROWNJACQUEESKHALIDTHE WEEKNDUSHERBEST GROUPCHLOE X HALLECITY GIRLSEARTHGANGGRISELDAJACKBOYSMIGOSBEST COLLABORATIONCHRIS BROWN FT. DRAKE - "NO GUIDANCE"DJ KHALED FT. NIPSEY HUSSLE & JOHN LEGEND - "HIGHER"FUTURE FT. DRAKE - "LIFE IS GOOD"H.E.R. RELATED CONTENT:2020 BET Awards Will Go Virtual With June BroadcastBET Awards 2019: Get All the Details on the Best Beauty Looks -- Rihanna, Lizzo & More! Cardi B Slays in 3 Fabulous Outfits at 2019 BET Awards -- See All Her Looks!

Grammys make awards changes, address conflicts of interest

The Recording Academy is making changes to several Grammy Awards categories, including the often-debated best new artist title, as well as having nomination review committee members sign disclosure forms to prevent conflicts of interest. The academy announced new rules Wednesday that will affect the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which will air live on Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)NEW YORK The Recording Academy is making changes to several Grammy Awards categories, including the often-debated best new artist title, and having nomination review committee members sign disclosure forms to prevent conflicts of interest. The new rules announced Wednesday will affect the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which will air live on Jan. 31, 2021. Dugan had said the awards show was rigged and muddled with conflicts of interest.

Man charged with theft after lying to customers about raising money for his sick daughter, police say

A man is accused of collecting money for his sick daughter but then never making good on those promises. Pasadena Police and Deer Park Police departments said the man, identified as Chad Skelton, 30, preyed on people's humanity and kindness. Police said he targeted small businesses in Deer Park, La Porte and Pasadena, and they found more than 20 alleged victims to his scheme. We found victims since 2016," Deer Park Police Lt. Chris Brown said. One victim, identified as Brooke, said Skelton told her that his child had Leukemia and needed life-saving surgery.

Chris Brown posts home address on social media while promoting yard sale at Los Angeles home

LOS ANGELES, California -- Chris Brown held a yard sale at his home in Los Angeles Wednesday and promoted the event by sharing his address with his more than 88 million followers on Instagram and Twitter.The controversial singer, songwriter and actor posted details about the sale on Tuesday, encouraging fans to buy "significantly marked-down, high end designer items. "The sale is being held until 7 p.m. PST at Brown's home, according to the flyer. According to the statement, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to several non-profit organizations that Brown supports.Los Angeles police said officers had been assigned to the location, and security guards were also on hand. "Just getting a chance to come here is just all fun within itself," he said. "Other fans said they were looking to profit off of the sale.

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Singer Chris Brown draws crowd for his yard sale

Chris Brown performs at 2018 BET Experience Staples Center Concert at L.A. Live on June 22, 2018, in Los Angeles. (CNN) - When most people hold a yard sale to get rid of stuff, they post on Craigslist. The singer just dropped a note to his almost 89 million followers on social media inviting them to a yard sale at his home in Los Angeles. Brown posted a flyer Tuesday on both his official Twitter and Instagram accounts announcing a yard sale at his house in Tarzana, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. Brown's house on Citrus Ridge Drive has been the scene of much activity before.

Redevelopment project begins on Terminal C at IAH

HOUSTON - Shovels are finally digging dirt at Bush Intercontinental Airport on the much-discussed International Terminal Redevelopment Project, or ITRP. For nearly a year, Channel 2 Investigates has reported on challenges facing the project. "At the rate we are going, we are spending a lot of money with not a lot to show for it," Brown said. "It couldn't handle many of the big planes, the big-body planes," Turner said. The cost is now $1.2 billion, which is still $300 million to 500 million more than originally planned.

Lamb TDs, defense lift No. 6 OU past 11th-ranked Texas 34-27

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 12: CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners is tackled by Chris Brown #15 of the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter during the 2019 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 12, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (PhotoDALLAS - Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma's defense sacked Sam Ehlinger nine times and the No. 6 Sooners never trailed in a 34-27 victory over 11th-ranked Texas on Saturday. The Longhorns (4-2, 2-1) are likely relegated to a spoiler role if there's a second consecutive Big 12 title game between the rivals. Leading Texas receiver Devin Duvernay had a quiet day -- except for several questionable decisions on punt returns that hurt field position for Texas.

Questions continue to swirl around public money being used to fund terminal expansion at IAH

HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tried his best Wednesday morning to dodge KPRC 2 Investigates. Turner was attempting to avoid questions surrounding the controversial International Terminal Redevelopment Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The project has already burned through $111 million public dollars with no real construction to show. We initially asked over a week ago for proof of the work being done by any of the public relations firms associated with the project. Late Wednesday afternoon, the airports spokesman emailed KPRC 2 Investigates, again stating a company named HillDay Industries is actually doing business as HillDay Public Relations.