There's going to be a raucous party in Brooklyn, NY tonight. Janet Jackson headlines the seven musical acts being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Barclay's Center. The Cure, Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music and The Zombies are also joining esteemed Hall. Artists become eligible for nomination 25 years after the release of their first recording. This was Jackson's third time being nominated, while Def Leppard, Nicks and Roxy Music were on the ballot for the first time. Jackson's induction comes after her third time as nominee and many saw it as overdue, given her prowess as a hitmaker with "All For You," ''That's the Way Love Goes," ''Nasty," ''Together Again" and "What Have You Done For Me Lately." Jussie Smollett makes a statement after appearing in court where prosecutors dropped all charges against him. (Published Tuesday, March 26, 2019) Her career has suffered from the fallout after the infamous 2004 Super Bowl appearance where her … [Read more...] about Jackson, Def Leppard Headline 2019 Class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
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Astronaut, WWII veteran among new Texas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees
By Andrea Leinfelder Updated 7:20 pm CST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 The Waltrip Hangar houses restored aircraft in a 30,000 square foot space in the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas. (Leslie Plaza Johnson/Freelance) The Waltrip Hangar houses restored aircraft in a 30,000 square foot space in the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas. (Leslie Plaza Johnson/Freelance) Photo: Leslie Plaza Johnson, Freelancer Photo: Leslie Plaza Johnson, Freelancer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The Waltrip Hangar houses restored aircraft in a 30,000 square foot space in the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas. (Leslie Plaza Johnson/Freelance) The Waltrip Hangar houses restored aircraft in a 30,000 square … [Read more...] about Astronaut, WWII veteran among new Texas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees
Abbott honors Laura Bush, Simone Biles and Tammie Jo Shults as Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees
AUSTIN — On a sunny Thursday afternoon at the Governor’s Mansion, Gov. Greg Abbott and wife Cecilia toasted champagne to honor the accomplishments of former first lady Laura Bush and six other Texas women. The newest members of the 2018 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame include Bush, who was awarded for her commitment to public service, Tammie Jo Shults, the pilot who made an emergency landing on plane headed for Dallas, and U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.“Today we recognize seven extraordinary women whose strength, perseverance and passion embodies what it means to be a Texan,” Abbott said. “Each woman has left her mark on our state, and Texas is better because of their contributions.”The governor said the honorees have inspired women in Texas and across the nation and have shaped the next generation of leaders.Bush, who lives in Dallas and was unable to attend the luncheon, has created global healthcare innovations through the Woman’s … [Read more...] about Abbott honors Laura Bush, Simone Biles and Tammie Jo Shults as Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees
Meet the 2019 San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame inductees
By S. M. Chavey, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Published 10:01 am CST, Friday, December 14, 2018 Fourteen women will be inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. Click ahead to meet these women. Fourteen women will be inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. Click ahead to meet these women. Photo: Courtesy Of San Antonio Women's Hall Of Fame Photo: Courtesy Of San Antonio Women's Hall Of Fame Image 1 of / 40 Caption Close Image 1 of 40 Fourteen women will be inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. Click ahead to meet these women. Fourteen women will be inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. Click ahead to meet these women. Photo: … [Read more...] about Meet the 2019 San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame inductees
Andre Johnson, Greg Swindell among Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees
By David Barron, Houston Chronicle Published 2:33 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Texans owner Bob McNair, left, welcomes back Andre Johnson, the franchise's standard-bearer at wide receiver, on the day he became the first player to enter the team's Ring of Honor. Texans owner Bob McNair, left, welcomes back Andre Johnson, the franchise's standard-bearer at wide receiver, on the day he became the first player to enter the team's Ring of Honor. Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 6: Greg Swindell #21 of the Houston Astros pitches during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on August 6, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 6-4. less SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 6: Greg Swindell #21 of the Houston Astros pitches during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on August 6, 1993 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The ... … [Read more...] about Andre Johnson, Greg Swindell among Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees