The highs and lows of Free Press Summer Festival 2017

by Payton Campbell - June 6, 20170

Houston's annual outdoor music festival, Free Press Summer Festival, was held downtown at Eleanor Tinsley Park this past weekend from June 3rd to the 4th and boy was it memorable! There was a lot of good but also a lot of bad at this highly anticipated event. With a line up

The XX warms the hearts of many at Revention Music Center

by Ysenia Bonilla - May 10, 2017May 11, 20170

British band The XX performed at Revention Music Center Tuesday, May 9th and there was not an open seat or dry eye left in the house. 19375

The Promise caught in a love triangle

by Gisselle Balderas - April 25, 2017April 25, 20170

The Promise directed by Terence "Terry" George (director of Hotel Rwanda) takes on a tough story of the Armenian Genocide. This setting takes place before the world ward 1 begins. 19155

21 Savage Issa Tour leaves a memorable impression on Houston fans

by Myion Chatman - April 2, 20170

21 Savage put on an extravagant performance at The House of Blues during his Issa Tour. He kept the room full of energy and made sure to leave a memorable impression that made fans wanting more. Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known professionally as 21 Savage, is an American hip hop recording artist

Zac Brown Band concludes the Rodeo season

by Roberto Rodriguez - March 29, 20170

Despite being a proud Texan, I’ve never been fond of Country music. I'd say it sounds all alike lacking in variety. But, I am proud to say that I was proven wrong when I heard the musical talents of Zac Brown Band. 18927

Blink-182 vibes were strong at the Rodeo

by Roberto Rodriguez - March 29, 2017March 29, 20170

Words cannot describe the pure happiness I felt while watching Blink-182 in concert. Before even knowing what the term music was, my father would past his Blink-182 albums 18883

Dierks Bentley puts on his 7th show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

by Payton Campbell - March 26, 2017March 27, 20170

Country music artist, Dierks Bentley, put on his 7th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo concert on Friday night. His songs illuminated the NRG Stadium when he sung from his newer and older albums 18910

Sam Hunt performs on his first rodeo stage

by Payton Campbell - March 23, 2017March 27, 20170

Sam Hunt blew the roof of of the NRG Stadium Monday the 13 of March during his debut performance at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. He performed many songs from his album, Montevallo; with fan favorites 18907

Demi Lovato returned to her home state, Texas!

by Gisselle Balderas - March 21, 20170

Demi Lovato, the American singer, songwriter, and actress finally made her way to Houston, Texas. Lovato performed at the NRG Stadium on March 14, 2017. Lovato is known for her confidence and there is no doubt she shared it with the crowd that night when she played songs, "Confident" and "Cool for the

Luke Bryan almost takes a tumble

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by Ysenia Bonilla - March 21, 20170

As a frequent Rodeo Houston performance, Luke Bryan is known to put on an amazing show and last Thursday he did just that and almost took a tumble as well. 18870

Why Thomas Rhett’s performance was cut short

by Ysenia Bonilla - March 21, 20170

Country artist Thomas Rhett's performance was cut short at Rodeo Houston this year by an alleged shooting at the carnival. Rhett put on a great performance of his hit songs shich seemed rushed 18856

Dj’s take Rodeo Houston for the first time

by Ysenia Bonilla - March 21, 2017March 21, 20170

Sunday, March 9th The Chainsmokers took the stage at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as the first Dj performers to do so. 18852

Fifth Harmony steals the show even with only four members

by Roberto Rodriguez - March 20, 2017March 21, 20170

Even though this group is one member short of their name sake, that doesn't change the fact that they made a total bang at Rodeo Houston. Despite Camila Cabello’s departure from the group in 2016, it does not change the fact that they delivered a performance that is worthy of five

Big Sean I Decided Tour

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by Myion Chatman - March 20, 2017March 21, 20170

Big Sean kicked off his I Decided Tour last night in Houston at the Revention Music Center. Houston was the first city of the tour and he sure did open it up with a bang. 18818

Alicia Keys takes the stage at Houston’s livestock show and rodeo

by Payton Campbell - March 14, 2017March 21, 20170

After the dust settled from the full evening of rodeo festivities, Alicia Keys took center stage to perform on the Black Heritage Night of the Houston 2017 rodeo. Her voice uplifted the audience as her soulful voice filled NRG stadium. She performed plenty of fan favorites as well as songs

Get Out leaves a lasting impression on audience members

by Payton Campbell - February 26, 2017April 25, 20170

The movie, Get Out, will make you want to get out of the theater. Many emotions were felt when watching the movie. Although it was labeled as a horror/thriller movie, it was also humorous and at times uncomfortable. Under the untouchable direction of Jordan Peele, the movie brings up the ideas

The Houston Symphony debuts the spectacular show, R&B Mixtape

by Payton Campbell - February 21, 20170

The Houston Symphony along with vocalist, N’Kenge and Ryan Shaw put on a spectacular evening to remember by the debut of the show R&B Mixtape. The award winning orchestra under the direction of composer, Steven Reineke, made sure guest danced and sang the night away. Many groovy hits from renowned artist

There were more cures than the one for wellness

by Roberto Rodriguez - February 16, 2017February 27, 20170

A Cure for Wellness is the latest manifestation of the brilliant director, Gore Verbinski, whose resume sports amazing films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango, and my all-time favorite, The Ring. 18483

“Mahalia” takes audience members to church

by Payton Campbell - February 12, 2017February 13, 20170

The Ensemble Theater, a performing arts theater highlighting the works and arts of African Americans, is currently showing the play, Mahalia, under the direction of Shirley Marks Whitmore and musical direction of Melanie C. Bivens. It is included in the theater's collection of plays celebrating their 40th year in business. This

John Wick: Chapter two

by Bertha Chavez - February 12, 2017February 13, 20170

John Wick: Chapter two opened on February 10, 2017. Lets say its just a continuation of what has already occurred in the first chapter. It's really a sort of trailer promotion for John Wick: Chapter three according to critics. 18426

Valentine’s Night Vs. Netflix Night

by Gisselle Balderas - February 12, 2017February 13, 20170

Okay. Repeat after me. "Valentine's Day is near and I will be proudly watching Netflix." Just kidding, but on a more realist note whether you’re planning a fancy night out at an expensive restaurant or flopping onto the couch with your single friends, let’s face it, at some point you will be watching Netflix. So

The Space Between Us is an understatement

by Roberto Rodriguez - February 9, 2017February 17, 20170

Get ready for another cliche “relationship goals” movie. The Space Between Us, is brought by the studio, STX Studios, and The Space Between Us is their first film that they have produced in theaters. 18324

Chaotic Nomadic was a success?

by Ysenia Bonilla - February 6, 2017February 6, 20170

There were many skeptics surrounding the infamous three-story nightclub Nomadic that was set to be showcasing in Houston surrounding the Super-bowl. 18278

Beyoncé maternity photos

by Myion Chatman - February 2, 2017February 2, 20170

Beyoncé's big announcement yesterday broke the internet. She announced that she was pregnant with twins on Instagram. She now has the most likes ever on an Instagram photo. She also was trending world wide on twitter. Here are some of my favorite maternity photos that she shared.