Dana Jackson

John Rudley, president of Texas Southern University, announced at Saturday’s commencement ceremony that he will be resigning after 8 1/2 years. He’s done a lot for the university in his tenure, aggressively expanding programs and raising standards. He proudly leaves TSU in better shape than it was when he took over in 2008 after the […]

Veteran lawmaker Sylvester Turner won a close run-off election Saturday against businessman Bill King for the office of Mayor for the City Of Houston. According to results, Turner received the majority with 50% of the votes compared to King’s 49%. The margin was slightly more than 4000 votes. Turner has previously run for mayor twice. […]

With the increase of Network reality television shows by major networks in the last several years, Netflix has found its niche in original programming. Several of their shows have become extremely popular, largely due to variety and the fact that viewers can watch their favorite shows whenever they want. I know each season of the […]

Though Wickett Crickett primarily promoted raps shows and was a huge part of the Houston rap scene, many people know him from his charity work around the city. He had a bigger than life personality and an even bigger heart. Always willing to help an artist gain exposure for their music and quick to donate […]

Moira Smith was a police officer who lost her life in the 9/11 attacks after rushing into the south tower. She was posthumously awarded the Woman Of The Year Award by Glamour Magazine a month after her death. This year the award was given to transgendered woman Caitlyn Jenner aka Bruce Jenner. Officer Smith’s husband […]

Singer and actress Brandy Norwood recently moved to New York because she is appearing on Broadway in Chicago, The Musical. While incognito, she thought it wold be fun to belt out a song on a crowded subway. She sang her heart out to the tune of “Home” from “The Wiz”. To her surprise, no one […]

Saturday morning a 12 foot, more than 800 pound alligator was found  in a parking lot at First Colony Mall. Apparently, it’s not unusual to see an alligator in the area because of Oyster Creek which runs behind the mall. However, one of this size is extremely rare. The alligator was blind one eye and […]

Lalah Hathaway, daughter of one of the Godfathers of Soul, Donny Hathaway, has released her long-awaited live cd and if you’re a true Lalah fan, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll be entertained by her lush live performances of her deep catalogue of hits over the years, plus a cover of her father’s Little Ghetto Boy […]

Beyonce looks amazing in just about anything, right? Imagine her as a superhero. Ciara and Russell Wilson recently threw a superhero themed Halloween costume party and Beyonce stunned everybody arriving dressed as Storm from the X-Men comic book series. The host and hostess dressed as Cat Woman and Batman. Click here to read more.

Actor and former pro football player, Terry Crews is the adorable and funny big guy we have all come to know and love thanks to his roles in television and film. He’s always been an open book when it comes to his family and home life. He had a reality TV show featuring his wife, […]

Recently, singer, actress and reality star Monifah sat down with Houston’s Only Singing DJ, Dana Jackson to talk about Baby Hold Onto Me, Gerald Levert, and what’s going on in the world of Monifah! Check out the behind the scenes interview below! Part 1 Part 2

The southern hummingbird, Tweet last released an EP entitled Simply Tweet in 2013. She’s back with a new project and for Tweet fans, you may find that it goes back to the acoustic sound of her first cd, Southern Hummingbird. Check out It Won’t Hurt Me below and let us know your thoughts.