Clear majority needed: Local state legislative seats set for runoffs
The Democratic Party’s nomination for State Senator District 27 and House District 37 will be decided in a runoff election May 24, after no candidate in either race drew a clear majority of votes in Tuesday’s primary elections.
myrgv.comHealth contractors vetted stars' politics for US virus ad
This photo combination shows from left: musician Christina Aguilera in Los Angeles, March 29, 2012, comedian George Lopez in Los Angeles, Dec. 25, 2012, and actor Jack Black in Las Vegas, April 25, 2012. Public relations firms hired by the Department of Health and Human Services vetted the political views of hundreds of celebrities, including Aguilera, Lopez, and Black, for a health education advertising campaign on the coronavirus outbreak. That's according to documents released Thursday by a House committee.
US vetted stars' politics to showcase Trump virus response
Director Judd Apatow believes Trump “does not have the intellectual capacity to run as president,” according to a list of more than 200 celebrities compiled by one of the firms. “I have ordered a strategic review of this public health education campaign that will be led by our top public health and communications experts to determine whether the campaign serves important public health purposes,” Azar told the subcommittee, which is investigating the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Because public health policy around the coronavirus pandemic has become so politically polarized, it’s unclear how well a confidence-building campaign from the government would play. And Trump has alienated much of the medical establishment with his dismissive comments about basic public health measures, such as wearing masks. Antony and Quaid were among just a few celebrities who were approved for the campaign, according to the documents.
San Antonio author Shea Serrano joined Biden/Harris panel with George Lopez Tuesday
San Antonio author Shea Serrano, who is not shy about expressing his distaste for President Donald Trump on social media, recently joined a Joe Biden and Kamala Harris panel with George Lopez to urge Latino men to vote. On Tuesday, the two were featured on the virtual roundtable series, "Luchadores con Biden," a segment that focuses on Hispanic men. The author said he has family members who are working every day and going to school during the pandemic. Serrano concluded the video by delivering a message to those who are not sure who to vote for in the election. Watch the video of the full virtual roundtable below:Priscilla Aguirre is a general assignment reporter for MySA.com | priscilla.aguirre@express-news.net | @CillaAguirre
mysanantonio.comSan Antonio author Shea Serrano featured in official Biden campaign event
click image YouTube / Joe BidenIn the final run-up to the election, San Antonio writer and Twitter star Shea Serrano made his case for Joe Biden during a livestreamed panel.On Tuesday, theauthor was featured alongside comedian George Lopez, senior Biden advisor Cristóbal Alex, former U.S. Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez and EMT Dreamer Jesus Contreras in a streamed roundtable urging Latino men to vote.The stream is part of the Biden campaign's voter mobilization program The Luchadores, which is targeted at Hispanic men. The effort includes digital ads in battleground states, social media initiatives and partnerships with Spanish-language and Latinx-focused radio stations in battleground states, according to"Latinos are poised to be difference makers in Florida, Arizona and Texas, but also in Nebraska, where we're turning out Latino voters in South Omaha," Alex told. "The same is true in Pennsylvania, where there are Latinos with real political muscle. "The stream certainly had some of Serrano's fans energized. "I should be paying attention to class but I think @SheaSerrano would agree that this is more important," Edwin Gonzalez tweeted along with a screenshot of the stream, which is available to view on YouTube "ayyyyyyyye your boy grew up stealing pan dulce from HEB on the south side of san antonio and now they got me in these official presidential campaign events lol what a world," Serrano responded in a quote retweet.Anyone curious what Serrano had to say can check out the full stream below:
sacurrent.comBiden was speaking to George Lopez in widely shared video
Yes, Biden did say “George,” which some social media users concluded was a reference to former President George W. Bush. Biden and his wife, Jill, were being interviewed by actor and comedian George Lopez during the virtual “I Will Vote” concert Sunday. The full video, which Biden tweeted, shows the former vice president was being interviewed by actor George Lopez as part of a virtual concert being held in support of the Democratic candidate by the Biden Victory Fund. “WATCH: Joe Biden confuses President Trump with George Bush,” the Trump War Room, one of the official Trump campaign Twitter accounts, tweeted Sunday night. “Joe Biden called me George yesterday,” he said.
George Lopez Talks Remaining Authentic in His First Netflix Comedy Special (Exclusive)
Like many of us, George Lopez is stuck in quarantine, the only difference is that he has an exciting new Netflix stand-up special, titled George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half, out now. Lopez, meanwhile, is excited about his first Netflix special. We'll Do It for Half is his first stand-up special since 2017, but he's been in the comedy biz for over two decades. George Lopez: Well Do It for Half premieres globally on Netflix on June 30. RELATED CONTENT:EXCLUSIVE: George Lopez 'Assisted' Prince's Family Following the Late Singer's DeathHere's Where Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Stand on MarriageNicki Minaj Describes Her Marriage as 'Refreshing and Calming'ExclusiveExclusiveImageBylineLiz CalvarioTue, 06/30/2020 - 17:16
Ha Comedy Festival Host Anjelah Johnson Says Latino Comedians Are More Interested Today in Authenticity Not Stereotypes
Courtesy of Anjelah JohnsonStandup comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson is hosting and headlining the Ha Comedy Festival in San Antonio from February 21-23. I would watch it even though they would say bad words and I wasnt allowed to say bad words. I didnt know of any Latino comedians before him.Comedy in general has changed, not just Latino comedy. People would ask her, Why do you have a stereotype of a Latina woman playing your mom? She would say, Thats not a stereotype. Were going to be reminded of how we are all similar.For a full lineup of events during the Ha Comedy Festival, visit hacomedyfest.com February 21-23, Prices, times and venues vary, hacomedyfest.com
sacurrent.comGeorge Lopez under fire for joking about rumored $80 million bounty on Trump
Comedian George Lopez has come under fire for leaving an inappropriate comment on an Instagram post about President Trump. The pop culture Instagram account Chicano World Star posted erroneous claims that Iran had an $80 million bounty on Mr. Trump. The short comment received nearly 800 replies in less than 24 hours, and Lopez started trending on another social media platform, Twitter. When a media outlet share an erroneous claim that there as an $80 million bounty on Trump's head, Lopez said "we'll do it for half." @ChicanoWorldStar/InstagramAside from perpetuating violence against the president, Lopez, 58, also perpetuated a rumor.
cbsnews.com11 Latinx Actors Who Made History in Film and Television
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out some of the Latinx stars who made history in film and television. His first film, 1948s Joan of Arc, earned Ferrer an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actor. Jharrel JeromeGetty ImagesJeromes unforgettable performance in Ava DuVernay's When They See Us, earned him an Emmy Award, and a spot in Hollywood history. Her depiction of the famed artist made film history in 2003 when Hayek became the first Latina and first Mexican actress to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. In 2002, Ferrera became the first and only (as of 2019) Latina actress to win a Best Actress Emmy for starring in a TV series.
5 fun events to check out in the San Antonio area this weekend
George Lopez performs during Nashville Comedy Festival on April 21, 2018 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Outback Concerts)SAN ANTONIO - Just because school is about to start for some next week doesn't mean you can't have fun this weekend. Lobster Festival: This fun event takes place in Fredericksburg Friday and Saturday. Restaurant Weeks: This Saturday marks the start of Restaurant Weeks. This two-week event will take place at several restaurants in San Antonio, New Braunfels and Boerne.
Sometimes San Antonio Hater George Lopez Stopping at the Majestic for 'The Wall World Tour'
click to enlarge Courtesy of the Majestic TheatreTelevisions favorite Mexican American comedian is visiting the Majestic Theatre for a performance of his latest stand-up routine, George Lopez: The Wall.Though our freshest memories of George Lopez may date all the way back to his self-produced, eponymous TV sitcom, hes kept himself sharp since the show ended in 2007. His late-night talk show Lopez Tonight aired for two seasons, hes made several appearances in films since and, most recently, TV Land ran two seasons of his semi-autobiographical sitcom Lopez, which concluded in 2016.If youre a fan of Lopezs stand-up but havent had a chance to catch his most recent HBO special, which first aired two years ago, you may want to keep it that way and see him live instead.
sacurrent.comGeorge Lopez buys plane ticket, helps military member make it home for child's birth
George Lopez recently bought an airline ticket for a member of the military who couldn't afford to fly home to see the birth of his first child, Lopez said on social media. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Lopez said he met the man at an airport bar. The man told the comedian that he had to go out of his way to report before taking his leave and then would have to take a bus home because he couldn't afford another plane ticket. Another post from Lopez Thursday showed a screenshot of a conversation between Lopez and the service member. Lopez said he posted it in response to a Fox News reporter's story about the incident that used the phrase "Lopez claims."