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Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken’
Read full article: Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken’Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both died on the same day, the singer said Monday.
Actor/singer Constantine Maroulis chats latest musical project ‘Next To Normal’ at the Hobby Center
Read full article: Actor/singer Constantine Maroulis chats latest musical project ‘Next To Normal’ at the Hobby CenterThe Tony Award-winning musical ‘Next To Normal’ is heading to the Hobby Center this weekend, and it stars American Idol alum Constantine Maroulis who’s chatting all about it.
The stars of the Tony-winning musical ‘The Cher Show’ stop by Houston Life
Read full article: The stars of the Tony-winning musical ‘The Cher Show’ stop by Houston LifeThe story of Cher's legendary life and career comes to life on stage in "The Cher Show" -- now playing at Theatre Under the Stars at Hobby Center in downtown Houston. The three stars of the show -- Morgan Scott, Catherine Ariale and Ella Perez -- sat down with Houston Life's Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera to chat about what it was like stepping into such an iconic role.
Meet the inspiring woman behind the commercial you’ve seen hundreds of times
Read full article: Meet the inspiring woman behind the commercial you’ve seen hundreds of timesDerrick and Tessa chat with Deanna Colón, the 50 year old singer, songwriter and actress who found unexpected fame in a colorful commercial -- and her mission to promote love and positivity.
Houston’s first-ever sober music festival “Recover Out Loud: Sober Fest 2023″ happening this weekend
Read full article: Houston’s first-ever sober music festival “Recover Out Loud: Sober Fest 2023″ happening this weekendIf you love music, but want to party in an alcohol-free environment, get ready to rock out sober this Sunday at White Oak Music Hall.
A first-look at the popular production of ‘Tosca,’ opening at the Houston Grand Opera April 21st
Read full article: A first-look at the popular production of ‘Tosca,’ opening at the Houston Grand Opera April 21stIt's one of the world's favorite operas, and it will run in Houston form April 21st - May 5th.
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat chats new tour, new music, and favorite Houston artist
Read full article: Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat chats new tour, new music, and favorite Houston artistWatch as Colbie chats about her new tour, including a stop in Houston next week.
Cowboy, country music singer grateful to be alive after rodeo injury
Read full article: Cowboy, country music singer grateful to be alive after rodeo injuryMany of you may recognize Josh Ward as a Texas country music star. However, in August, he was doing what he truly loves, riding horses, when he was badly injured.
Legendary soprano Sarah Brightman bringing ‘A Christmas Symphony’ to Smart Financial Centre this month
Read full article: Legendary soprano Sarah Brightman bringing ‘A Christmas Symphony’ to Smart Financial Centre this monthSarah is bringing her first-ever holiday tour to Sugar Land on December 18th.
Grab some tissues because Adele’s new song is out and everyone is crying
Read full article: Grab some tissues because Adele’s new song is out and everyone is cryingWe all knew Adele was going to break our hearts when her single from the highly anticipated new album debuted, but wow -- we didn’t think it was going to hurt this bad!
People send well-wishes after fall put legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez on ventilator in ICU
Read full article: People send well-wishes after fall put legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez on ventilator in ICUIconic singer Vicente Fernandez, known colloquially as the king of Mexican music, is in the ICU after he fell at his home in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Family, friends of singer killed in Westpark wrong-way crash demanding justice
Read full article: Family, friends of singer killed in Westpark wrong-way crash demanding justiceThe family and friends of an aspiring singer killed in a wrong way crash are outraged after the alleged man responsible is able to bond out.
CTS Band - Queen of Tejano & Latin Tribute pays homage to Selena for her 50th birthday
Read full article: CTS Band - Queen of Tejano & Latin Tribute pays homage to Selena for her 50th birthdayCristina Amaro is an energetic and versatile performer! Selena Tribute Artist, Singer and Character Entertainer. Trained in contemporary singing, classical singing and dance. Multilingual (Spanish, English, Italian).
Local singer Bill Nash gets candid about writing songs for country music legends
Read full article: Local singer Bill Nash gets candid about writing songs for country music legendsHOUSTON – He has penned songs for country stars such as Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Diamond Rio, and Larry Gatlin. Now singer-songwriter, Bill Nash, looks back at his extraordinary career in music in his newly released autobiography, Saint Sinner Singer: An Unexpected, Redirected, Resurrected Life. Bill Nash and Kris Kristofferson in 1974 on the Phil Everly show (Bill Nash)The song is called “For the Good Times,” and you can see both artists performing the song in the video below. Bill and Kim Nash with country singer Reba McEntire (Bill Nash)“There were 5,000 songs that Reba listened to for two slots on that greatest hits album and ours was just picked at random. AdNash’s memoir, Saint Sinner Singer: An Unexpected, Redirected, Resurrected Life, is available now for sale.
Houston singer Dana Monique gets a spot on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Season 20
Read full article: Houston singer Dana Monique gets a spot on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Season 20HOUSTON – There’s a new season of NBC’S The Voice and a 41-year-old Houstonian won a coveted spot on the popular singing competition. Her name is Dana Monique, a former cruise ship headliner, who caught the attention of coaches with her rendition of “Freeway of Love” by Aretha Franklin. THE VOICE -- Season: 20 -- Contestant Gallery -- Pictured: Dana Monique -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC) (2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC.) Dana Monique performing on a cruise (Dana Monique)Make sure to tune into ‘The Voice’ Monday and Tuesday nights on KPRC 2. To connect with Dana Monique, click here.
Musician overcomes physical obstacle to inspire others
Read full article: Musician overcomes physical obstacle to inspire others“It’s kind of an outlet to express myself and how I’m feeling,” says Victoria Chiantella. Strumming her songs on a ukulele, Chiantella’s songwriting is a little different than most. It has a really nice warm sound,” she says. There is also something unique about the way Victoria strums her instrument. “Ever since I was really little.
‘I Am Woman’ singer Helen Reddy, ’70s hitmaker, dies at 78
Read full article: ‘I Am Woman’ singer Helen Reddy, ’70s hitmaker, dies at 78FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2015, file photo, Australian-born singer Helen Reddy attends the 2015 G'DAY USA GALA at the Hollywood Palladium, in Los Angeles. Reddy, who shot to stardom in the 1970s with her feminist anthem I Am Woman and recorded a string of other hits, has died at age 78. Reddys children Traci and Jordan announced that the actress-singer died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Los Angeles. Reddy’s children Traci and Jordan announced that the actor-singer died Tuesday in Los Angeles. In 2017 she performed “I Am Woman” at a Women’s March in Los Angeles, singing alongside actor Jamie Lee Curtis.
Nakitta Foxx on her emotional experience singing at George Floyd’s funeral | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2
Read full article: Nakitta Foxx on her emotional experience singing at George Floyd’s funeral | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Nakitta Foxx on her emotional experience singing at George Floyd’s funeral | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: July 1, 2020, 2:08 pmNakitta Foxx’s powerful performance at George Floyd’s funeral service last month was a moving moment for people watching around the world. The gospel singer, who calls Houston home, shared with Houston Life how she felt performing at this soul-stirring event.
Katy Perry Considered Suicide After 2017 Split From Orlando Bloom
Read full article: Katy Perry Considered Suicide After 2017 Split From Orlando BloomKaty Perry is opening up about a rough time in her life when both her personal life and career weren't going as planned. If things get really, really hard, when I'm in a shi**y mood -- which, I can swing -- I just walk around and go, 'I'm grateful, I'm grateful! Even though I am in a shi**y mood, I am grateful. At one point in the song, Perry sings, "Couldn't take it anymore I looked in the mirror and decided to stay / Wasn't gonna let love take me out that way." Meanwhile, in January, Perry also talked to Vogue India about 2017 to 2018 being a tough period in her life. "I've never had a partner who was willing to go on an emotional and spiritual journey like Orlando.
Miley Cyrus Says Her Family's History Influenced Her to Stay Sober
Read full article: Miley Cyrus Says Her Family's History Influenced Her to Stay SoberMiley Cyrus is opening up about her decision to get sober. The 27-year-old singer appeared on Variety's Big Ticket podcast and discussed how both a surgery and her family's history led to her sobriety. Though the sobriety began as a necessity of the surgery, which Cyrus now views as "the biggest blessing," the singer decided to stay the course after thinking about her family's history in therapy. "I did a lot of family history, which has a lot of kind of addiction and kind of mental health challenges. Though she's certainly content in her decision to stay sober, Cyrus admitted that it's a "really hard" lifestyle to maintain as a young person.
Katy Perry Dishes on How Excited Fianc Orlando Bloom Is to Become a Girl Dad
Read full article: Katy Perry Dishes on How Excited Fianc Orlando Bloom Is to Become a Girl DadKaty Perry is sharing how excited her fianc, Orlando Bloom, is ahead of the couple welcoming their baby girl and where they are with baby names. "I think he's really excited for a little girl," she said. "They say that little girls are, you know, daddy's little girl. "I've been overwhelmed, I've been anxious, I've been happy, I've been overjoyed, I've been depressed -- I've been all of it," she said. Due to be released Aug. 14, she joked that shes unsure which will come first -- her baby girl or the album.
Cassie Mourns Death of Her Grandfather in Heartfelt Post
Read full article: Cassie Mourns Death of Her Grandfather in Heartfelt PostCassie is mourning the death of her grandfather. I pray that you can feel my heart," Cassie wrote alongside a photo of herself cuddled up to her grandfather, with them smiling from ear to ear. Cassie's husband, Alex Fine, commented on her post, "Such a great man." Cassie and Alex got engaged last August and married just two weeks later in an intimate ceremony in Malibu, California. Diddy and Cassie were romantically linked as far back as 2007, and, just two months after a source told ET they had broken up, Cassie and Alex went public with their relationship.
Kelly Rowland Holds Back Tears Discussing Social Injustice in the Black Community (Exclusive)
Read full article: Kelly Rowland Holds Back Tears Discussing Social Injustice in the Black Community (Exclusive)Kelly Rowland is feeling "hurt" and "anger" about racial injustice in the United States. [I'm] feeling for the families that have to go through all this. She's hosting Friday's episode of the eight-part Amazon Prime docuseries, Regular Heroes. "It just feels good to know that there's good people out there. Rowland's episode of Regular Heroes is now streaming on Amazon Prime.