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May 17, 2012
What to Expect When You're Expecting
The narrow world view of the parent trap.
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March 21, 2012
Who Should Induct Axl Rose And Guns N' Roses Into The Rock Hall?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is coming up quick on April 14, and the presenters for the event have been announced, except for one artist. Just who will speak about and induct Guns N' Roses? Who is even qualified? Rapper Chuck D will induct the Beastie Boys, while funnyman Ch ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
Verizon Wireless Theater Now Known As Bayou Music Center
Verizon Wireless Theater will no longer be known under that name, because owner Live Nation's sponsorship deal with the communication provider has expired. The venue, which holds about 3,000 people within downtown entertainment complex Bayou Place, will now be known as Bayou Music Center. Rocks Off ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
The End Is Near: 11 Great Second-To-Last Songs
I'm not a linguist but I'll confess that I'm fascinated by jargon. Ever heard the phrase the 11 O'Clock Number? It's theatrical shorthand for the big show stopping musical number late in act two. If your musical starts at 8:30 p.m. and you want the crowd awake for the finale then you better have a g ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Top 5 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Every couple of weeks, someone on Facebook inevitably poses the question, "Which podcasts should I be listening to? Not This American Life." It's the second most frequent post after "I lost all my numbers. Text me ur cell." If you are one of these curious people, or have a friend who is, then this i ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Top 10 Music Video Parodies (Not All By Weird Al)
Weird "Al" As Lady GagaTwo weeks ago while we were sifting through videos to make our 25 Most Influential Music Videos Of All Time list, we came across plenty of parodies of those 25 clips, mostly by Weird "Al" Yankovic and various Muppets, but there were a few crafty homemade ones as well. I ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
“The Black List Project, Volumes 2 and 3, Portraits by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders”
Weird "Al" As Lady GagaTwo weeks ago while we were sifting through videos to make our 25 Most Influential Music Videos Of All Time list, we came across plenty of parodies of those 25 clips, mostly by Weird "Al" Yankovic and various Muppets, but there were a few crafty homemade ones as well. I ... More >>
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January 17, 2011
MLK Boulevard, Houston: In Pictures
Photos by Dawn McGeeToday, of course, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It seems every American city of any decent size (and minority population) has a street named after him. Writer Rob Walker has a blog featuring pictures of MLK Boulevards around the nation. We decided to do our part.
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November 18, 2010
Louis C.K.: Word
Photos by Dawn McGeeToday, of course, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It seems every American city of any decent size (and minority population) has a street named after him. Writer Rob Walker has a blog featuring pictures of MLK Boulevards around the nation. We decided to do our part.
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October 7, 2010
The Top 10 Female-Friendly Rap Songs
streethop.comLadies Love Cool James: LL Cool J on The ViewChris Rock once said that women don't pay attention to rap lyrics. Truth be told, most casual hip-hop fans - male and female - rarely pay attention to lyrics. As long as the beat is catchy, they'll drop down and get their eagle on all ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
Why Aren't There Any Good Conservative Comedians?
It's a valid question, even in light of the specter of Satanism rearing its seven heads over Delaware last week. Actually, maybe that's the quick and dirty answer to my question: the reality of the Tea Party is funnier than any airplane food joke Christine O'Donnell could tell at the Improv. ... More >>
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September 14, 2010
The Top Five Saturday Night Live Musician Impressions
In the wake of the recent news that feted comedian/actor/YouTube sensation Jay Pharoah - above, known for his spoofs of A-list bait like Drake, Chris Tucker, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Eddie Murphy, and President Obama - will join the cast of Saturday Night Live when its 36th season premieres September ... More >>
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August 25, 2010
Five Terrible Rap-Related Business Ideas
If you believe the bean counters at Forbes, rhyme still pays and the 2010 hip-hop cash kings (Jay-Z, Diddy, Eminem, etc.) are cashing major checks from their business ventures. But cashing in on rap commercialism is no cake walk. If you have no intention of ever making Forbes' Cash Kings list ... More >>
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June 14, 2010
Grown Ups: Win Free Preview Passes, And Revel In Adam Sandler's Five Best Cameos
"Are you too good for your home, ball?"Grown Ups, as anyone who's watched any of the NBA Finals can yell you, stars Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade.That is all you need to know. You will either like this movie, perhaps love it, or you will not go to see it even if by watchin ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
SUMMER GUIDE: (100) Days of Summer Movies
Enjoy the great indoors!
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February 16, 2010
New DVDs This Week: Good Hair by Chris Rock
This is bad hair: that ratty, tatty, tangle of hair that has been relaxed, greased and flattened to within an inch of its life sitting atop the heads of lots of African American women (and some men). Since it won't do anything even slightly Vanessa Williams-like (no bouncing curls or windswept ... More >>
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June 18, 2009
Tony Rock
Chris Rock's younger brother has his own brand of politically incorrect humor
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June 5, 2009
Aftermath: New York Dolls & Black Joe Lewis at the House Of Blues
Photos by Daniel Kramer Aftermath is not going to purport to know what the New York Dolls were like live, in their Thundered and Killer-ed heyday of kitsch and campy kiss-offs. We weren't even in Pre-K when Buster Poindexter was singing "Hot Hot Hot" on Saturday Night Live. But for chrissakes ... More >>
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April 9, 2009
The Lonely Island: Incredibad
Photos by Daniel Kramer Aftermath is not going to purport to know what the New York Dolls were like live, in their Thundered and Killer-ed heyday of kitsch and campy kiss-offs. We weren't even in Pre-K when Buster Poindexter was singing "Hot Hot Hot" on Saturday Night Live. But for chrissakes ... More >>
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November 6, 2008
What History Tells Us: Five Black Presidents
Photos by Daniel Kramer Aftermath is not going to purport to know what the New York Dolls were like live, in their Thundered and Killer-ed heyday of kitsch and campy kiss-offs. We weren't even in Pre-K when Buster Poindexter was singing "Hot Hot Hot" on Saturday Night Live. But for chrissakes ... More >>
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August 14, 2008
“The Black List Project: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders and Elvis Mitchell”
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston hosts an art exhibit and documentary film about the African-American experience
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June 19, 2008
Katt Williams
This pint-sized comedian continues his crude crusade with It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ Tour
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April 3, 2008
Louis CK
Nothing is off-limits to this comic -- he pokes fun at his family, gays and white trash
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March 27, 2008
Chris Rock
The comedy giant rolls through Houston
Film
November 1, 2007
Bee Movie
No wonder all the bees are dying — Seinfeld's movie is embarrassing
Music
November 30, 2006
Where Do You Buy Your Hair?
...and other questions reporters can't ever ask
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July 13, 2006
Pretty in Pink
...and other questions reporters can't ever ask
Music
July 21, 2005
Christmas in July
Six dozen of Houston's finest bands for a mere $7
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May 26, 2005
Animal Crackers
Plot-light Madagascar still manages clever gags for grown-ups
Culture
May 26, 2005
Excess Hollywood
In the season of sequels and Happy Meal toys, '05 may be a pleasant surprise.
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June 24, 2004
Queen of Smack
Ray Charles, Bill Cosby -- even herself -- Wanda Sykes dogs 'em all
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May 27, 2004
This Week's Day-by-Day Picks
Ray Charles, Bill Cosby -- even herself -- Wanda Sykes dogs 'em all
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November 27, 2003
Oh, Say Can You See
The Star Spangles regurgitate the best of a punky rock stew
Music
October 23, 2003
O.J. All Over Again
Charm trumps evidence with accused pedophile R. Kelly
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May 15, 2003
No Blue Balls
Performing live, comedian Louis C.K. gets instant gratification
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January 16, 2003
Norman Mitchell
Friday, January 17
Best of Houston
September 26, 2002
Best Open-Mike Comedy
Laff Stop
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June 6, 2002
Worse Company
The latest terrorist flick isn't just insensitive -- it's downright senseless
Culture
May 16, 2002
Pie Kids
How two American filmmakers made a very British Boy
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December 27, 2001
This Thing On?
Jamie Foxx brings his Ugly Wanda shtick to town
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July 19, 2001
Days of Thunder
All D. Freemon is keeping the comedy train rolling
Music
May 17, 2001
George's Jungle
Author sees women and Europe surpassing men and New York as the prime exponents of black culture
Film
February 15, 2001
Dead on Arrival
Chris Rock's third-generation copy of Here Comes Mr. Jordan barely registers
Film
September 7, 2000
State of the Union
Nurse Betty explores our national ennui and insanity through the fantasies of its lead characters
Film
August 17, 2000
Just for Laughs
Spike Lee's gloriously unpolished concert film focuses on the yuks -- to our great amusement
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June 24, 1999
Hard as a Rock
Spike Lee's gloriously unpolished concert film focuses on the yuks -- to our great amusement
Film
December 31, 1998
Year of Yearning
The old were bold in an era of Hollywood mainstream misses
Music
October 23, 1997
Rap Gets Puffy
Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop
Music
September 25, 1997
Bully Boys
Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop
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September 15, 1994
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