Pearland’s new Klaw‑Oke Kingdom pairs claw‑machine plush hunts with private karaoke rooms. Rooms rent by the hour and party packages include BYOB options for adults.

Beyoncé has become a billionaire, earning her place alongside other music legends and her husband Jay-Z, with significant revenue from her tours and merchandise sales, alongside profits from her business ventures and music rights.

Houston creator H‑Town Frankie’s hip‑hop synchronized front‑yard light show went viral this week; a larger H‑Town Holiday Lights installation runs at Discovery Green through Jan. 4.

Velocity's new Sawyer Yards lounge lets Houstonians take on a near‑perfect virtual 610 Loop on 16 motion rigs, with food, cocktails and 30‑ or 60‑minute sessions.

Rising rapper OsamaSon cut his Houston set short after fans repeatedly threw shoes at 713 Music Hall, walking off after just three songs.

Houston is set for a lively Thanksgiving with various events including parades, an ice-skating rink, performances of "A Christmas Carol," 98 Degrees concert, potlucks, Erykah Badu show, salsa music, holiday-themed foods, and a "Spartacus" screening.

Houston offers diverse upcoming events, including George Clinton's funk concert, Erykah Badu's shows, Houston Ballet's "The Nutcracker," a live radio play of "It’s a Wonderful Life," and performances by Los Lonely Boys and Kat Edmonson.

Houston's H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade features new floats, including a FIFA soccer ball and character inflatables, blending nostalgia and modernity for attendees.

Viral creator H‑Town Frankie has installed a synchronized holiday light show at Discovery Green, blending oversized props and a Houston soundtrack with nightly shows through Jan. 4.

RodeoHouston's 2026 music genre lineup features a strong country presence, with additional Latin, R&B, regional Mexican acts, and a closing act by Cody Johnson. Tickets go on sale January 15.

"Selena Y Los Dinos" is a Netflix documentary that features never-before-seen footage and personal insights into the life of music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

Four R&B legends have added six new arena dates to The Queens tour, kicking off Feb. 12 in Jacksonville with presales starting Nov. 13. The expanded run includes Charlotte, St. Louis, New Orleans, Houston and Fort Worth.

The Lone Star Rally in Galveston Island drew a massive crowd of motorcyclists and enthusiasts, emphasizing brotherhood and safety, and significantly boosted the local economy.