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Black America Web
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Flawed But Fearless: Meet The Women Of OWN's New Docuseries ‘Heart & Hustle: Houston' + Official Trailer
Source: Courtesy / OWN This week (July 10th), OWN shared exciting news regarding their new series Heart & Hustle: Houston. The show, which follows an incredible sisterhood of Black women thriving in the heart of Houston, Texas, will premiere on Saturday, August 2nd at 9pm ET/PT. Along with the premiere date announcement, the network released the trailer for the season. Continue reading to check it out! These women are redefining what it means to be a boss, a wife and a mother while navigating entrepreneurial life plus a labyrinth of unique daily challenges. Despite appearing to have it all, they face insecurities and pressures to stay on top in a competitive town while maintaining a perfect image. But through it all, their unbreakable bond of sisterhood and support inspires them to rise above the chaos, reminding them it's okay to be perfectly imperfect. ' Heart & Hustle: Houston brings a fresh, dynamic perspective—one that centers Black women not just in conflict, but in community, healing, and growth. It's a powerful look at ambition, resilience, and the bonds that hold friendships together, even through life's toughest moments,' said Tina Perry, President of OWN. Through vulnerability, a little competition, and a lot of laughter, this group proves that with the right people around you, your very best self will shine. Welcome to Heart & Hustle: Houston – where the hustle never stops, but the heart always leads. Check out the trailer for the Emmy award winning Jesse Collins Entertainment produced series. Navigating the complex city of Houston on their own terms and with hearts wide open, meet the dynamic women of Heart & Hustle: Houston below! Flawed But Fearless: Meet The Women Of OWN's New Docuseries 'Heart & Hustle: Houston' + Official Trailer was originally published on Source:OWN 'H-Town's Glam Girl' Alaina is the visionary founder and CEO of Color du Jour, a beauty empire known for elevating the artistry game and empowering the next generation of makeup artists. With years of influence in the industry, she's more than a businesswoman: she's a mentor, a trailblazer, and an inspiration to thousands. As a loving mom and devoted leader, she balances boss life and family with heart, hustle, and humility. After nearly 15 years of marriage, she's stepping into a new chapter with strength, clarity, and love. Alaina is simultaneously working on finding herself while trying to preserve her marriage. However, having it all is never easy and at times these two goals are causing conflict rather than peace, forcing Alaina to have to make hard decisions between her happiness and her marriage. Proud mother of two kids, Alaina is known for her warm spirit and fierce work ethic and aims to bring beauty, inside and out, to every space she enters. Source:OWN 'The Straight Shooter' Chloe Cook was THE premiere event planner of Houston; everyone knew if they wanted an event to pop off Chloe was going to make that happen. However, after the tragic loss of her husband, Chloe had to take a step back from her event business so that she could be more present for her young daughters. Chloe's natural ability to make any stranger feel like her best friend coupled with her brilliant personality makes her an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Chloe is finally getting back to her fun, vibrant self which includes her recent relationship with a much younger man, Jordan. However, this relationship is causing a rift between Chloe and her eldest son, Neiko, who is only three years younger than Jordan. Although she cares deeply for her son, Chloe is determined to find the balance between being a good mom and having her own happiness. Source:OWN 'The Hopeless Romantic' Best known for her award-winning company, Lemon-Lime Light Media, and her admired philanthropy work, La'Torria Lemon is what some have described as a force in the entertainment, hospitality, and PR industry. Kicking off her PR career at 19, La'Torria has been dominating ever since. With her infectious personality and determination there is no challenge too big for La'Torria Lemon. However, don't be fooled by her loving personality and charm. If someone tries to come for her, she is quick to make sure they remember who she is. After the sudden loss of her father who was also her best friend, La'Torria is determined to find the love of her life and begin to settle down. Wanting 5 kids total, she is feeling the pressure getting older and realizing that no one man measures up to how great her dad was. La'Torria hopes to inspire those that she encounters and continue to help others live out their dreams, all while making hers come true. Source:OWN 'The Southern Belle' LeBrina Jackson is a woman who knows what she wants, goes for it and won't let anything stop her. Her passion, drive and compassion are what make her a loving force to be reckoned with. As an owner of an elite spa in Houston, LeBrina has begun to solidify herself as one of the few black women in the spa and wellness space while simultaneously creating an empire built to last. LeBrina has a unique ability as the caregiver of the group and can make anyone feel as if it is just her and them in a room full of hundreds of people. As a wife, a mother, a business owner, sister and friend, LeBrina can and will do it all. She can be the life of the party or the best friend holding your feet to the fire, and either way she'll ensure you always feel loved. As a mother of two children and a loving wife, she is determined to learn from her past and her family's history and use that wisdom to break generational curses and build a better future for her family. Source:OWN 'Mrs. Perfect' Muneera Page is a multi-faceted powerhouse: a devout wife, mother of four beautiful daughters (including a set of twins), and an influential career woman whose journey embodies the power of faith, resilience, and boundless ambition. With a remarkable career spanning two decades in the oil and gas industry as a highly regarded Electrical Engineer, Muneera's career trajectory took a transformative turn as she boldly pivoted into the world of content creation. Muneera's exceptional influence has been recognized on an international scale, having partnered with over 500 major brands across multiple industries. Through her work, Muneera continues to inspire countless individuals around the world, demonstrating that success is not just about professional achievements, but about living a life of meaning, purpose, and transformative impact. Personally, Muneera is embracing a powerful season of evolving, leaning into vulnerability and unlearning the emotional walls she was once taught to build. Each day brings her closer to the balance she's redefining on her own terms. Source:OWN 'Nightlife Queen' Roe Grady-Pichardo is a powerhouse entrepreneur, hospitality innovator, and cultural curator who's redefining the art of connection. Known for her sharp business instincts and magnetic presence, Roe has built a reputation as a leader in the restaurant and nightlife world, transforming concepts into iconic destinations. As a single mother, Roe embodies resilience, ambition, and heart. Her journey in the male-dominated hospitality industry has understandably created a tough exterior, which has allowed her to thrive and dominate in that space. However, those who truly know her see the depth beneath the tough exterior, a woman with a sweet soul who loves deeply. Her biggest personal goal is to be more vulnerable with those she loves and learn how to be softer with her friends and family. After leaving her last restaurant, Roe is currently building more businesses through her consulting company, Organized Chaos Group, and she's ready to take them to the next level.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five quirky stories you missed this week as woman receives reply to message after 30 years
A woman who received a reply more than 30 years after she threw a message in a bottle into the sea is one of our five bizarre local news stories you may have missed this week. The Daily Record reported how Alaina Beresford, from Portknockie in Scotland, was shocked to receive a postcard from someone who had found the bottle washed up on a beach in Norway. Elsewhere, a seagull in Cornwall was caught on camera stealing a maintenance worker's mug, and a lollipop man in Yorkshire has been ordered not to give high fives to children he helps cross the road. You can read the full version of each of our selected articles through the links under each story – or read more top headlines from around the UK's regions on the Yahoo UK local news page. A woman who sent a message in a bottle as a girl has received a reply from 2,000 miles away - over 30 years after chucking it into the sea. Alaina Beresford was just 12 years old when she wrote a message and popped it into an empty bottle of iconic North East drink Moray Cup. And now, 31 years later, Alaina received the surprise of her life when that message got a response. Read the full story from the Daily Record A popular Stokesley pub has been named among finalist for the Best Pub for Dogs Award. The owner of The Mill, Alex Cook, says it was his own personal experience that led the way in creating a truly dog-friendly pub environment. The 43-year-old and his team are in the running for another award at The Great British Pub Awards, which takes place in September. In recent years, the pub has committed to catering for dog owners making it an experience for pups stopping by at the end of their walks. Read the full story from Teesside Live A beloved lollipop man has been told he can no longer give 'high fives' to children as they cross the road. Neil Cotton, 57, who assists primary and secondary pupils in Howden, near Hull, East Yorkshire, claims he's been instructed to stop the friendly gesture as it "upsets some drivers having to wait another ten seconds". Read the full story from Yorkshire Live A Herefordshire shop dealing in medals and military antiques is displaying another fascinating piece of history. War & Son Medal and Military Antiques based in Leominster have a piece of Adolf Hitler's marble map table from the Chancellery in Berlin at the end of the Second World War, thanks to the family of a British war veteran. Read the full story from the Hereford Times A maintenance man who had been bird-proofing a Cornish harbour town found himself the victim of a very unusual 'mugging', when a seagull got its own back - by flying off with his coffee mug. The caffeine-craving winged menace was pictured in full flight, with his victim's mug still hanging out of its beak. Read the full story from Cornwall Live
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I got the surprise of my life after throwing empty bottle into sea decades ago'
When Alaina Beresford was 12, she committed her message to the sea in an empty bottle of Moray Cup fizzy pop and now decades later she has received the surprise of her life When Alaina Beresford chucked a message in a bottle into the sea aged just 12, she though little of it. But she was staggered this week - 31 years on - to received a postcard explaining her old message had been found. It washed up nearly 725 miles away on a beach in Norway and was eventually discovered this week by Pia Brodtmann, who was volunteering with a charity on the sand. The 27-year-old woman replied, sending a postcard alongside a montage of fascinating photographs. These include pictures of the message in a bottle, the boat Pia is living on (called the Nemo), and the area she's working in. Amazed to see her note had been discovered and was still legible, Alaina, 43, said: "When I went and checked my mail and thought 'what's this, a postcard?' - not something you see a lot - and when I turned it over it had my name on it. "The message from Pia said she'd found my message in a bottle near on a tiny island called Lisshelløya near Vega in Norway. She's there working as a volunteer doing beach cleaning with a charity called In the Same Boat for four months. The postcard was a wonderful, a montage of photos showing my message in a bottle, the boat she's on, the Nemo, and the area she's working in." Alaina, from from Portknockie, Moray, now intends to keep in touch with Pia on Facebook. She continued: "I was just so shocked that somebody had found the message I sent all those years ago. It was amazing that my note was still perfectly legible - even the old Moray Cup bottle was in good shape! "As far as I can remember we were doing a project on water with our P7 teacher Ann Bruce and part of that was doing a message in a bottle. I think her husband was a fisherman and he threw the bottle into the sea when he was out with the boat." Alaina added that she would love to get in touch with her former teacher but does not have an address or contact details. READ MORE: Prestwick Beach horror find as leg still wearing shoe and sock washes ashore For Pia herself, finding the bottle on Lisshelløya was something of a prophecy. She explained: "The day I found the bottle we cleaned two small exposed islands, Lisshelløya and Storhelløya, although we didn't finish Storhelløya. "I found the message between some rocks on Lisshelløya. I had already noticed before I picking it up, that the bottle wasn't broken or full of water like so many other bottles I had found that day. "It looked a bit different, probably because of the paper inside. When I picked it up and saw the folded paper with the little text 'To the finder" inside, I knew this one would be special. "It's kind of funny, though, because I said at the start of the clean up something like 'If we don't find a message in a bottle on this island, then I don't know where else we would'. "I said that because in just the first few minutes we had been finding almost only bottles and some fishing gear. I read the message during our lunch break with my crewmembers. "I wasn't too surprised that it had come all the way from Scotland because I have already found some stuff from Scotland before, but I felt really happy about the little message, especially because the address was still readable. I was just curious when it had been written. Writing a reply was never in doubt for Pia. She continued: "I thought Alaina would be really happy to know that her bottle had been found. She wrote in her note that she wanted to know who found it and where exactly it was found. "I wanted to give her this information and make her day special, like she made my day special. Also I just like the idea of people randomly getting in touch this way. And maybe I was hoping for a pen pal across borders, because I enjoy the old ways of communicating like postcards and letters. "Everyone is happy if there is something unexpectedly nice in the mail, while getting something digital via WhatsApp is less special and it can stress you out. "When Alaina told me how old the message was, I almost freaked out. The idea that this bottle had been out there, either in the ocean or lying on the island, for over 30 years is just really crazy. "It looked like it had been thrown in the sea something between some months and five years ago. The first thing I said after reading Alaina's replay was something like 'Wow, what were the chances that she still lives in that house?!', but after she sent me some pictures from the coastline literally right in front of her home, I could totally understand why she is still living there. It's just beautiful." Pia has been with the Norwegian In the Same Boat project since April this year and will remain with them until the end of July. Having recently finished her bachelor's degree she wanted to travel around Europe and improve her English. A love of the rugged Scandinavian landscape and a drive to do something to help the planet drew her to the project, which aims to fight marine pollution - especially plastic - along the Norwegian coastline. Pia added: "The main method In the Same Boat uses to fight marine litter, besides raising awareness, is beach cleaning, but 'beach' in Norway isn't really the right word. "Norway's coastline is mostly rocky, wild and remote, not a sandy beach. So we hike, climb and sometimes even crawl over and under rocks to collect the plastic before it becomes microplastic. "Then we carry all the heavy bags of trash to the next spot, where the workboat can come and pick it up. The organisation is made up of employed skippers and volunteers. "We all live together on sailboats, which allows us to move directly into the polluted areas. That saves time, emissions and costs. Lisshelløya, the tiny island where I found the message in a bottle - is so tiny that you can probably walk around in just five minutes. we picked and removed 1020kg of marine litter. Even though the island probably hadn't been cleaned before, this amount of trash is just insane."
Daily Record
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots woman received response to message in a bottle 30 years after releasing
"The postcard was a wonderful, a montage of photos showing my message in a bottle, the boat she's on, the Nemo, and the area she's working in." A woman who sent a message in a bottle as a girl has received a reply from 2,000 miles away - over 30 years after chucking it into the sea. Alaina Beresford was just 12-years-old when she wrote a messaged and popped it into an empty bottle of iconic North-East drink, Moray Cup. And now, 31 years, later Alaina received the surprise of her life when that message got a response. Alaina, from Portknockie, was shocked to find a postcard had arrived for her one day. She explained: "When I went and checked my mail and thought 'what's this, a postcard?' - not something you see a lot - and when I turned it over it had my name on it." Pia Brodtmann, a 27-year-old from Germany, wrote to Alaina saying she had found the message in a bottle, which had washed up on a Norwegian beach. Alaina added: "The message from Pia said she'd found my message in a bottle near on a tiny island called Lisshell ya near Vega in Norway. She's there working as a volunteer doing beach cleaning with a charity called In the Same Boat for four months. "The postcard was a wonderful, a montage of photos showing my message in a bottle, the boat she's on, the Nemo, and the area she's working in. I was just so shocked that somebody had found the message I sent all those years ago. "It was amazing that my note was still perfectly legible - even the old Moray Cup bottle was in good shape! As far as I can remember we were doing a project on water with our P7 teacher Ann Bruce and part of that was doing a message in a bottle. "I think her husband was a fisherman and he threw the bottle into the sea when he was out with the boat." Alaina added that she would love to get in touch with her former teacher but does not have an address or contact details. She is also keeping in touch with Pia via Facebook. For Pia herself, finding the bottle on Lisshell ya was something of a prophecy. She explained: "The day I found the bottle we cleaned two small exposed islands, Lisshell ya and Storhell ya, although we didn't finish Storhell ya. "I found the message between some rocks on Lisshell ya. I had already noticed before I picking it up, that the bottle wasn't broken or full of water like so many other bottles I had found that day. "It looked a bit different, probably because of the paper inside. When I picked it up and saw the folded paper with the little text 'To the finder' inside, I knew this one would be special. "It's kind of funny, though, because I said at the start of the clean up something like 'If we don't find a message in a bottle on this island, then I don't know where else we would'. I said that because in just the first few minutes we had been finding almost only bottles and some fishing gear. "I read the message during our lunch break with my crewmembers. I wasn't too surprised that it had come all the way from Scotland because I have already found some stuff from Scotland before, but I felt really happy about the little message, especially because the address was still readable. I was just curious when it had been written. Writing a reply was never in doubt for Pia. She continued: "I thought Alaina would be really happy to know that her bottle had been found. She wrote in her note that she wanted to know who found it and where exactly it was found. "I wanted to give her this information and make her day special, like she made my day special. Also I just like the idea of people randomly getting in touch this way. And maybe I was hoping for a pen pal across borders, because I enjoy the old ways of communicating like postcards and letters. "Everyone is happy if there is something unexpectedly nice in the mail, while getting something digital via WhatsApp is less special and it can stress you out. When Alaina told me how old the message was, I almost freaked out. "The idea that this bottle had been out there, either in the ocean or lying on the island, for over 30 years is just really crazy! It looked like it had been thrown in the sea something between some months and five years ago. "The first thing I said after reading Alaina's replay was something like 'Wow, what were the chances that she still lives in that house?!', but after she sent me some pictures from the coastline literally right in front of her home, I could totally understand why she is still living there. It's just beautiful." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Pia has been with the Norwegian In the Same Boat project since April this year and will remain with them until the end of July. Having recently finished her bachelor's degree she wanted to travel around Europe and improve her English. A love of the rugged Scandinavian landscape and a drive to do something to help the planet drew her to the project, which aims to fight marine pollution - especially plastic - along the Norwegian coastline. Pia added: "The main method In the Same Boat uses to fight marine litter, besides raising awareness, is beach cleaning, but 'beach' in Norway isn't really the right word. "Norway's coastline is mostly rocky, wild and remote, not a sandy beach. So we hike, climb and sometimes even crawl over and under rocks to collect the plastic before it becomes microplastic. "Then we carry all the heavy bags of trash to the next spot, where the workboat can come and pick it up. The organisation is made up of employed skippers and volunteers. We all live together on sailboats, which allows us to move directly into the polluted areas. That saves time, emissions and costs. "Lisshell ya, the tiny island where I found the message in a bottle - is so tiny that you can probably walk around in just five minutes. we picked and removed 1020kg of marine litter. Even though the island probably hadn't been cleaned before, this amount of trash is just insane."
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
Lauren Alaina welcomes baby girl and releases emotional new song
Beni Doll Arnold was born on June 11, 2025. 3:28 Country singer Lauren Alaina has a new reason to sing and celebrate. The artist announced the birth of her first child, a daughter named Beni Doll Arnold, born on June 11, 2025. Alaina shared the news in an Instagram post on Friday, writing: "Beni Doll Arnold 6.11.25. 7 lbs 13 oz. 19 inches long." Alongside the birth announcement, she offered a heartfelt caption about the life-changing moment she first held her baby girl: "Parts of my heart that I didn't even know existed were unlocked at 8:44 am when they laid you on my belly for the first time. I will never be the same." Alaina and her husband, Cam Arnold, whom she married earlier this year, are overjoyed by the arrival of their daughter. "We are honored God chose us to be your parents," she added. "You, to your dad and me, are absolute perfection." In a special tribute to her newborn and late father, the singer also surprised fans by releasing a brand-new song titled "Heaven Sent." Alaina explained the song was inspired by the emotional journey of learning she was pregnant shortly after the loss of her dad. "I wasn't sure when I would share 'Heaven Sent,' but watching my own husband become a father the last couple of days has made me want to share it with you now," she wrote. Beni's birth just days before Father's Day adds deeper meaning to the release. "It's my first without my own father. A day that will forever be hard to me, but I now have a new and perfect reason to celebrate it. Beni's daddy. My sweet and steady husband."
