Music
November 8, 2021
After the Astroworld Disaster, a Reckoning for Music Festivals
International crowd-safety experts say better planning could have prevented the eight deaths and dozens of injuries at last week’s Travis Scott concert.
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Music
September 25, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: The Travis Scott Meal Is Wreaking Havoc on McDonald’s
Plus, Liv Tyler won’t return to Fake Austin, Selena Gomez expands her moguldom, and Audie Murphy gets his own TV series.
Film & TV
August 21, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Travis Scott Wants to Bring AstroWorld Back to Houston
Plus, Megan Thee Stallion gives away $1 million, ‘Supernatural’ and the Alamo Drafthouse plot their returns, and Barack Obama puts Texas on his playlist.
Music
March 25, 2020
With ‘Heaven or Hell,’ Don Toliver—Travis Scott’s Protégé—Has Arrived
The 25-year-old singer hails from Houston, yet doesn’t borrow influences from a city that oozes a distinctive musical legacy.
Film & TV
February 21, 2020
Hollywood, Texas: Relive the Astros Cheating Scandal as a TV Series
Plus, Will Ferrell makes a movie about Collin Street Bakery, Tye Sheridan levels up, and meet Travis Scott’s AI replacement.
Music
December 18, 2019
The Best of Texas Music in 2019
Texans had a banner year for inimitable music releases.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Smile on the Rocks
Houston celebrity jeweler Johnny Dang makes toothy accessories that shine big and bright.
Music
November 12, 2019
Travis Scott Proves His Festival’s Staying Power at the Second Annual Astroworld
The Houston rapper's homage to his hometown's bygone theme park included performances by many musical luminaries.
Music
September 3, 2019
Travis Scott’s Documentary Situates Astroworld, and Houston, Front and Center
‘Look Mom I Can Fly’ traces the rapper’s ascent and his efforts to elevate Third Coast hip-hop.
Music
February 15, 2019
Travis Scott May Manifest His ‘Astroworld’ Dreams Into an Actual Amusement Park
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner appeared onstage at the Toyota Center to present the rapper with the key to the city—and teased the promise of roller coasters.
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Music
November 19, 2018
Travis Scott Capped His Wild Year at Houston’s Astroworld Festival
His redefinition of his hometown's sound culminated with a celebration of all things Houston.
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Music
November 18, 2018
The Power Issue: Beyoncé, Solange, Travis Scott & Khalid Are Telling the World That Texas Isn’t What People Think It Is
How three R&B singers and a rapper turned themselves into Texas’s biggest brand ambassadors.
Music
August 22, 2018
People Shouldn’t Have to Turn to Travis Scott and Lemonade Stands for Our Social Safety Net
The rapper’s generosity allowed a fan to bury his mom. That says more about the state of affairs in our country than it does about Travis Scott.
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Music
December 22, 2017
Travis Scott Finally Dropped His Album With Quavo From Migos
Trappy Holidays, everybody.
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