Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best albums of 2024.

Did you have a “Brat summer” this year.

Beyoncé set to perform for fans at halftime of Texans vs. Ravens game December 25

Texas’ strict abortion bans made it “ground zero” for Democrats hoping to rile up their base, but voters prioritized economic issues.

It looks like the 2025 Grammy Awards may be a different kind of award show.

On the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities turned out in force for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

Country music has become a dominant force, bleeding into pop music’s mainstream.

Tina Knowles will have a memoir out next spring with a title that will not surprise her many admirers.

Harris spoke to a packed audience at Shell Energy Stadium.

Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for president.

Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday.

Morgan Wallen tops the 2024 Country Music Association award nominations with seven.

Would she be there or not.

Beyoncé's team has reportedly issued a cease-and-desist order to the Trump campaign following the unauthorized use of her song “Freedom” in a social media post, according to Rolling Stone.

Taylor Swift once again tops the MTV Video Music Award nominations.

Teenage Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland sung for the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee | Check out the footage from 1999!

Broadway has had great success with “Hello, Dolly.”.

Let the debate begin.

Drake is the leading nominee for next month’s BET Awards, followed closely by Nicki Minaj.

Drake and Kendrick WHO!? This beef between Charles Barkley and the city of Galveston is the only beef we need to be talking about!

"You better watch it sucker! 😂😂Our water might not be blue, but it is still the beach and we love it!"

KPRC 2's Bill Barajas surprises his fiancée Carla Salinas with a romantic proposal in the beautiful Positano, Italy.

Beyoncé's latest album, "Act II: Cowboy Carter", just reached the top of the Billboard Country Albums chart, making her the first Black woman to achieve this milestone since the chart's inception in 1964! 🙌🏽👑

From the outside, a friendship between Beyoncé and Jack White seems as unlikely as any, but if you’re a true fan of their music, you know this duo has collaborated and worked with each other for years.

🎵 New music alert! 🤠🎶 Beyoncé has dropped her latest album, "Cowboy Carter," and it's a wild ride through the world of country music! 🌵🎸 Yeehaw! 🤠 #Beyonce #CowboyCarter #NewMusic #CountryVibes

First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia — making a statement without saying a word.

On Wednesday, Beyoncé shared the track list for her forthcoming album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter.”.

SHE'S COMING!!!!!

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncé's “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and “Madu,” a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer.

Beyoncé will appear at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards to receive the show's innovator award.

HOT GIRL SEASON LOADING!!!🔥😜

Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, dropped yet another one.

Bun B brought some heavy hitters to the star stage this year!🙌

Beyoncé is no stranger to giving back to her hometown of Houston, and she’s done it again by announcing that her foundation will be giving deserving students in our area a chance to chase their dreams.

BeyHive, it’s time for us to gather our coins AGAIN!!!

When the Super Bowl halftime show was born, college marching bands were the main on-field attraction.

Coco Jones went from being a Disney child star to reshaping her image and finding her musical voice en route to five Grammy nominations, including best new artist.

A family is reportedly safe Monday morning after a massive fire broke out inside of their home near the Third Ward.

This year’s five Associated Press Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year includes actors and musicians who flowered in 2023.

At the multiplex, “Barbenheimer” ruled.

A documentary chronicling Beyoncé‘s just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday.

Overnight, the Queen herself made another highly-anticipated announcement.

It’s a big weekend in Houston.

First it was Taylor Swift — a three day eras tour takeover in Houston. Then Drake announcing H-Town as his new home.

This one is for the Beyhive! Beyoncé is coming home this weekend for her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR and its time to talk travel.

Rebuilding ceremony to take place at the Knowles-Rowland House after 2021 fire

Three KPRC 2 Insiders won tickets to see Queen Bey this weekend, and KPRC 2 surprised them with the good news as part of our “Beyoncé Ticket Extravaganza!”

Thousands of people from across the country are expected to visit Houston this weekend for the Beyonce concert.

The hotel is offering two public yoga classes highlighting Queen Bey with an amazing, 360-degree view of the city!

If you’re going to experience Beyoncé's Renaissance tour this weekend, you more than likely have your silver and metallic fashions ready!

We're celebrating Beyonce's return to Houston with three drinks inspired by her Renaissance World Tour that will leave you 'Crazy in Love.'

H-TOWN! YOU READY?

The Beyhive is buzzing!

The Countdown is on until the one and only Queen hits the stage in Houston, and we MUST be prepared!

Actress Sarah Francis Jones, best known for her role in 2007′s “Hairspray” went into labor during Beyoncé’s birthday concert in Los Angeles on Labor Day.

Beyoncé shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night.

Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards next month.

Virgo season is upon us and Houston’s favorite Virgo, Beyoncé, 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.

Beyoncé ensured her fans were able to get home safe after attendees of her Aug. 6 show in Washington, D.C.’s FedEx Field were forced to shelter in place due to heavy rain and lightning.

The fatal stabbing of a gay man after a confrontation between a group of friends who were dancing to a Beyoncé song and a group of young men who apparently took offense has outraged New York City’s LGBTQ community and spurred Beyoncé herself to post a tribute.

Queen Bey, as she’s known to her legions of fans, is now credited with increasing inflation in the Scandinavian country.

Tens of thousands of fans have descended upon the Swedish capital of Stockholm to celebrate the opening show of Beyoncé’s new world tour.

The Houston legend came through swingin’ the first night of her Renaissance World Tour overseas.Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is locked and loaded as she begins her highly anticipated cross-country tour.

When Beyoncé announced that tickets would soon be available for the Renaissance World Tour, many members of the “Beyhive” braced themselves for chaos.

Harry Styles has won four prizes including album of the year at the U.K.’s leading music awards, the Brits.

Tickets for the first concert of Beyoncé’s upcoming “Renaissance” world tour have sold out.

The 65th Grammys were back in full swing Sunday.

Bow down.

Can you believe the Grammys are almost here?

Could Beyoncé make Grammy history this year.

The Grammys will pay homage to lives of Loretta Lynn, Migos rapper Takeoff and Christine McVie with star-studded performances during Sunday's show.

The rumors are true, Beyoncé is touring again.

Get those wallets ready, Beyhive!

Trevor Noah says he feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former “The Daily Show” host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncé, Adele and Harry Styles looking on.

Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah.

Beyoncé has been crowned the most Grammy-nominated person in history — tying her husband and rapper Jay-Z with 88 nominations apiece.

She has been featured in "New York Magazine”, “In Style," "Nylon," and “Forbes” Magazine.

Reports of Beyoncé's newest album being leaked have left fans at the “Beyhive” quite disturbed.

Houston’s own Beyoncé became the latest artist to join TikTok this week, and she’s bringing her music along.

Monday on Houston Life, Dr. Mathew Knowles joins us live in studio. Knowles is best known for being Dad to Beyoncé, Solange Knowles and the manager of Destiny’s Child. He’s 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.

After two year of setbacks caused by the ongoing pandemic, 2022 RodeoHouston is gearing up for an epic comeback!

Megan Thee Stallion has been named “Woman Of The Year” by Glamour Magazine.

Bun B will make his solo debut at the Houston Rodeo on Friday, March 11, 2022, for Black Heritage Day.

Beyoncé said saddle up.

Beyoncé says this summer is flex time.

17-year-old Tyla-Simone Crayton started her business from her home kitchen, and now her sauce is sold in over 21 cities around the country.

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 Tomball’s 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. Beyoncé, Megan thee Stallion show out for Houston at the GrammysBeyoncé and Megan thee Stallion came to the Grammys to collect.

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)Beyoncé, 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 “I Can't Breathe” 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 “Savage” 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.

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 – Beyoncé 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 — Hugh McIntyre (@PopBangHugh) March 14, 2021this beyonce and megan thee stallion interaction 🥺🥺🥺pic.twitter.com/8MGiqxS81Q — christianˣ (@UNGODLYERA) March 15, 2021blue ivy winning a grammy is 100% what we all needed on this sunday afternoon — Scott Hoying (@scotthoying) March 14, 2021

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 – 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. Beyoncé broke the record with her victory Sunday night for best R&B performance for “Black Parade,” surpassing the 27 Grammys won by Alison Krauss. DaBaby says he “feels like it’s going to touch everybody.”Ad— Marcela Isaza at the Grammy Awards (@misaza)___3:15 p.m.Brandi Carlile is excited to perform at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, even if there isn’t an audience. “Jojo Rabbit” and the “Joker” soundtrack also won Grammys in the segment of the show that awarded music created for visual media.

Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 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.

Lyric “Yhung” 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 – Lyric “Yhung” 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, Houston’s own Beyoncé and Trae tha Truth shared emotional tributes to the 13-year-old Instagram sensation, who reached over 240,000 followers. Beyoncé released a cappella medley of her hit songs “Brown Skin Girl,” “Halo” and “Love on Top,” along with an emotional video montage in celebration of Lyric’s life. Lyric also developed a close relationship with Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth, who became a significant figure in her life.

HOUSTON – Beyoncé, 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 Beyoncé'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.

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 – 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. Beyoncé’s “Black Is King," which aired on Disney+, is nominated for best music film while “Brown Skin Girl,” 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.

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 – Beyoncé, through her nonprofit BeyGOOD, continues to provide ways to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyoncé 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.

NEW YORK – Beyoncé is bringing her Black parade to the Grammys: The pop star’s anthem about Black pride scored multiple nominations Tuesday, making her the leading contender with nine. A winner of 24 Grammys, Beyoncé becomes the second-most nominated act in the history of the awards show with 79 nominations. Beyoncé 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 Beyoncé’s songs: He co-wrote “Black Parade” and “Savage,” 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 Beyoncé as the second-most nominated acts.

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 DaBaby’s international hit “Rock Star,” helping him become the show’s overall top nominee. ________FOLKS LOVE FOLKLORETaylor Swift’s last two albums, “Lover” and “reputation,” didn’t earn nominations for album of the year. The seven-member group’s hit “Dynamite” 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.

Beyoncé 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.

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 Beyoncé even though I really don’t know her at all. I hope you’re wrong.’ But he’s absolutely right.”_________CALL ME MAYBESpeaking of friends Stevie Nicks have been in touch with — don’t count the members of Fleetwood Mac. I’m really, really good friends with Mick,” she said. That’s really good too because that kind of keeps you in sort of that mindset also,” she said.

HOUSTON – Have you ever wondered how pop icon Beyoncé received her name? Well, her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson shared the story behind the naming of her daughter on the podcast “In My Head With Heather Thomson.”She said Beyoncé is actually her maiden named, spelled incorrectly by people that didn’t bother to correct it. “It’s interesting because a lot of people don’t know that Beyoncé is my last name,” Knowles-Lawson said on the podcast. My name was Celestine Beyoncé, 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.