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Camila, Matthew McConaughey's kids make rare red carpet appearance at Paris Fashion Week

Matthew McConaughey's wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, was joined by the couple's oldest two children during a rare appearance on the red carpet during Paris Fashion Week.

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Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in 1st ever live Netflix special

A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he โ€œtook that hit like Pacquiao.โ€.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck'

Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves were told to expect another rocky flight after experiencing severe turbulence on a Lufthansa flight that left seven people hospitalized.

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Camila Alves McConaughey on turbulent Lufthansa flight that 'dropped almost 4,000 feet' and hospitalized 7

Camila Alves McConaughey confirmed she was on a Lufthansa flight that left Texas for Germany but had to be diverted to Washington, D.C., because of turbulence that "kept on coming."

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Matthew McConaughey poses with lookalike sons in rare family photo shared by Camila Alves

In a rare photo shared to social media, Matthew McConaughey is seen with both his sons, Levi and Livingston, cutting his younger son's hair. Both boys are the spitting image of their father.

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Signed bill sets Nov. 14 memorial for Marshall plane crash

West Virginia's governor has signed a bill setting Nov. 14 each year as a day to remember the worst sports disaster in U.S. history.

Matthew McConaughey Announces New Book and Fans Are Thrilled

Actor Matthew McConaughey is releasing a new book in the fall. Just Because is a children's picture book that will be released in September.

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Is Kevin Costner Is Leaving 'Yellowstone'? Here's What We Know

Recent reports say Kevin Costner is 'Yellowstone' and a new show will star Matthew McConaughey. Here's what the network had to say.

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See Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey's 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' Reunion

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey's iconic rom-com movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" premiered 20 years. See their iconic reunion here.

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Matthew McConaughey says he and Kate Hudson were 'legitimately kind of pissed off at each other' while filming the iconic 'You're So Vain' scene for 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'

During an Instagram Live chat, the stars looked back on making the famous rom-com in celebration of its 20th anniversary.

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Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson agree they 'kiss nicely,' share secrets of 'How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days'

Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson spoke with one another via Instagram Live, discussing their film "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," as well as kissing one another on-camera.

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'Uncle' Woody Harrelson photobombs Matthew McConaughey's daughter at birthday party

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves' daughter Vida McConaughey celebrated her thirteenth birthday this month -- with "Uncle" Woody Harrelson watching over her shoulder.

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Kate Hudson reveals her best on-screen kiss and which co-star should be 'canceled' after their smooch

Kate Hudson revealed which former co-star she had her favorite on-screen kiss with and why she doesn't think her "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" character Andy should be canceled.

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Former president Donald Trump releases statement on Mike Leach's death

Mike Leach endorsed and had a relationship with former President Donald Trump. Trump released a statement Wednesday regarding Leach's death.

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McConaughey's bourbon-themed Texas getaway supports good cause

McConaughey has partnered with Waldren Retreats, a luxury 96-acre private property along the Pedernales River's cliffs, with his Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon for a good cause.

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โ€˜We have to do better for our kidsโ€™: Matthew McConaughey discusses Uvalde activism as he becomes one of the โ€œPeople of the Yearโ€ in 2022

A grieving actor Matthew McConaughey and a pair of little girlโ€™s Converse sneakers with a heart: those are one of the searing images imprinted on many Americansโ€™ minds in the wake of the grisly, devastating mass shooting of children and their teachers at Uvaldeโ€™s Robb Elementary School in May.

McConaughey, Kunis among People magโ€™s โ€˜People of the Yearโ€™

Matthew McConaughey, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Hudson and โ€œAbbott Elementaryโ€ creator and star Quinta Brunson have been named People magazineโ€™s 2022 โ€œPeople of the Year.โ€.

Matthew McConaughey is teaching a new course at the University of Texas โ€“ this one about commericals

The actor is returning to University of Texas at Austin to teach a course on commercials, where students will study his latest commercial work.

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McConaughey, Kunis among People mag's 'People of the Year'

Matthew McConaughey, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Hudson and โ€œAbbott Elementaryโ€ creator and star Quinta Brunson have been named People magazineโ€™s 2022 โ€œPeople of the Year.โ€.

Nude Matthew McConaughey Wants You to Look At His Pickle

The Magic Mike and Dallas Buyers Club actor celebrated National Pickle Day on social media with a revealing throwback pic โ€” and we're not complaining!

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Camila Alves McConaughey hurts neck falling down stairs, says she's OK: 'Sh** Happens''

Camila Alves McConaughey, wife of Matthew McConaughey, said she hurt her neck when a loose flowing pantleg wrapped around her shoe as she was descending a staircase.

foxnews.com

Our 6 Favorite Films at the Banff Mountain Film Festival

Here are the shorts and features screening at annual celebration of outdoor books and movies that we think should be on your radar

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Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Dress up as one of these famous Texans

Oct. 31 is right around the corner and some people may still not have a Halloween costume pinned down. That said, for people in the Lone Star State, dressing up as one of these famous Texans might be the perfect last-minute Halloween costume idea.

lmtonline.com

Jeff Goldbum turns 70: A look at Hollywood 'Zaddys'

Hollywood stars, including Christopher Meloni, Jeff Goldblum and Matthew McConaughey, have been described on social media as "Zaddys," confident older men.

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Jeff Goldblum turns 70: A look at Hollywood 'Zaddys'

Hollywood stars, including Christopher Meloni, Jeff Goldblum and Matthew McConaughey, have been described on social media as "Zaddys," confident older men.

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โ€˜SNLโ€™ takes on Texas: 16 times show took on the Lone Star State, its people, policies and more

NBCโ€™s legendary show โ€œSNLโ€ has taken on Texas issues numerous times in its lengthy run, most recently the Texas woman who wouldnโ€™t let her kids watch โ€œHocus Pocus 2โ€ณ because she feared it would โ€œunleash hell on your kids.โ€

Every Time J.Lo Got Married in Movies

Before saying I do to Ben Affleck for real, actress Jennifer Lopez had some practice on screen

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Matthew McConaughey as US president could get country out of current 'mess,' says Andrew Yang

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang believes that actor Matthew McConaughey could potentially get the United States out of its current โ€œmessโ€ if he runs for president in 2024. Speaking with comedian guest Shane Gillis while recording an episode of Yangโ€™s podcast โ€œForward with Andrew Yangโ€ on Monday, the 47-year-old businessman-turned-political candidate opened up about the state of the countryโ€™s two political parties. During the segment of the podcast episode that asked, โ€œDo voters want an authentic president?,โ€ Yang, who joined CNN as a political commentator in 2020, spoke about the Democratic Party, describing it as a group that expects people to follow rules and โ€œact a certain way.โ€

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What Celebrities Really Smell Like

If youve ever wondered what Beyonceฬ smells like โ€” youre not alone!

people.com

Matthew McConaughey, โ€˜gun responsibilityโ€™ lobbyist, reveals his D.C. reform efforts

Spurred by the shooting tragedy in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, Matthew McConaughey reveals he lobbied on Capitol Hill to urge centrist gun reform.

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Do Democrats Already Have Their Own Trump That Could Win in 2024?

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyThe worst-kept secret in American politics is now on full display. After interviewing nearly 50 Democratic officials about 2024, The New York Times has a message for Joe Biden: Get out!No hard feelings, though, Uncle Joe. The party isnโ€™t angry with Biden. Itโ€™s worse than that. The party โ€œseems to feel sorry for him,โ€ according to the Timesโ€™ reporting. Thatโ€™s right, Biden has reached the โ€œpityโ€ stage of his presidency.Just listen to wh

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โ€˜Enough is enoughโ€™: Thousands demand new gun safety laws

Thousands of people are rallying on the National Mall and across the rest of America in a renewed push for gun control measures after recent deadly mass shootings.

March for Our Lives returns with a renewed gun control push

Angered by the unrelenting toll from gun violence, tens of thousands of people are expected at rallies this weekend in the nationโ€™s capital and around the United States demanding that Congress pass meaningful changes to gun laws.

Uvalde pediatrician begs Congress to pass gun laws

The sole pediatrician in Uvalde, Texas testifies before members of Congress on the horrific scene he encountered when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire inside Robb Elementary School with an AR-15-style rifle, killing 19 children and two teachers. (June 8)

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AR-15s useful to shoot prairie dogs, GOP leader says, as gun talks intensify

Senate Minority Whip John Thune's remarks follow arguments from other Republicans in the weeks after the mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, Tex., and Tulsa that Americans use AR-15s to kill feral pigs, hunt hogs and get rid of raccoons.

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Actor Matthew McConaughey Calls For Gun Legislation At White House

McConaughey said he and his wife drove to Uvalde the day after the shooting and spent time with the families of some of the victims.

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Jesse Watters 'Self-Owns' With Jab At White House For Hosting Matthew McConaughey

The Fox News host, who in April chatted to DJ Pauly D about inflation, mocked the White House for hosting the actor to discuss gun control.

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Uvalde school police chief absent from city council meeting amid criticism over response to shooting

The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety has said Pete Arredondo made the "wrong decision" to not order officers to breach the classroom more quickly to confront the gunman.

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Matthew McConaughey says the GOP's views on gun control 'address the root of the problem' but 'we also need to lean into not allowing the bad guy' to get a gun 'before we have to catch him'

McConaughey has become an outspoken figure for gun reform following the school shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, where 21 people were killed.

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The story of a Uvalde victim's green shoes captures the White House's attention

Maite Rodriguez, a lover of animals and the environment, dreamed of being a marine biologist. She was killed during the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

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How to watch the House Jan. 6 committee public hearing

"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell will lead prime-time coverage.

cbsnews.com

School police chief a no-show at Uvalde City Council meeting

UVALDE (AP) โ€” The school district police chief criticized for waiting too long before ordering law enforcement to confront and kill the gunman during a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school did n[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Actor McConaughey calls for gun legislation at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” Academy Awardโ€“winning actor Matthew McConaughey made an appearance at the White House Tuesday to call on Congress to โ€œreach a higher groundโ€ and pass gun control legislation in honor[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Matthew McConaughey urges Congress to reform gun laws during emotional White House speech โ€“ Houston Public Media

The Uvalde native said he met with the families of the 19 kids and two teachers killed last month at Robb Elementary School.

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Matthew McConaughey Has Something Real To Say About Guns

The Uvalde native went to the White House to speak about the victims of the Robb Elementary School shootingโ€”and call for change.

texasmonthly.com

School police chief a no-show at Uvalde City Council meeting

The school district police chief criticized for waiting too long before law enforcement confronted and killed the gunman during a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school did not appear at a City Council meeting in Uvalde on Tuesday, despite being newly elected to the panel.

School police chief a no-show at Uvalde City Council meeting

The school district police chief criticized for waiting too long before law enforcement confronted and killed the gunman during a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school did not appear at a City Council meeting in Uvalde on Tuesday, despite being newly elected to the panel.

McConaughey urges gun measures in emotional White House appearance

Actor Matthew McConaughey, a Uvalde native, made an unexpected stop in the White House press briefing room Tuesday, urging Congress to act on gun control. McConaughey, who spent several days in Uvalde after the shooting, held up artifacts from the slain children.

washingtonpost.com

'They want to make their loss of life matter:' Matthew McConaughey calls for gun control action at White House

McConaughey asked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on...

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Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun control legislation from White House briefing room

He and his wife visited Uvalde families after the shooting and showed mementos of the victims, as he told their stories to the White House press corps.

cbsnews.com

Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun control legislation from White House briefing room

He and his wife visited Uvalde families after the shooting and showed mementos of the victims, as he told their stories to the White House press corps.

cbsnews.com

Uvalde native McConaughey calls for gun legislation at White House in wake of deadly school shooting

Academy Awardโ€“winning actor Matthew McConaughey has offered an emotional call on Congress to โ€œreach a higher groundโ€ and pass gun control legislation.

Matthew McConaughey makes powerful appeal for gun control at White House

In an emotional appearance at the White House briefing room on Tuesday, actor Matthew McConaughey made an emotional appeal for greater gun control measures, at once evoking anguish and hope.

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Watch live: Actor Matthew McConaughey joins White House press briefing on guns

Actor Matthew McConaughey will join White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for the administration's daily press briefing.

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Hopes for quick gun deal fade as Senate negotiators plead for patience

A small bipartisan group of senators continues delicate talks on a legislative package that could include the first significant new federal gun restrictions in three decades.

washingtonpost.com

Son of Buffalo victim pushes Congress: 'What are you doing?'

The son of an 86-year-old woman killed in the racist Buffalo mass shooting is calling on Congress to act against domestic terrorism.

Texas wildlife documentary features elusive, endangered ocelots in the Rio Grande Valley

McConaughey lends his star power and trademark Texas twang to tell the story of the Texas wilderness. โ€œThereโ€™s parts that are really dramatic. Thereโ€™s parts that are really funny. Thereโ€™s parts that are sad. Thereโ€™s parts that are full of hope.

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Matthew McConaughey: There's a difference between gun control and gun responsibility

I'm from Uvalde, Texas. The debate about gun control has delivered nothing but status quo.

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โ€˜Deep in the Heartโ€™ Gives Texas the โ€˜Planet Earthโ€™ Treatment

The visually stunning new nature documentary, narrated by Matthew McConaughey, is a delight.

texasmonthly.com

Go Wild for New Texas Nature Documentary Narrated by Matthew McConaughey

From the makers of 'The River and the Wall,' the film showcases the wildlife of West Texas and other parts of the state

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Matthew McConaughey visits hometown of Uvalde after shooting to meet with families

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey visited Uvalde, Texas, his home town, following theย mass shootingย on Tuesday that killed 19 children and 2 adults, according to Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales.

Matthew McConaughey returns to hometown of Uvalde to pay respects to shooting victims

The Uvalde native met with school staff just three days after the Robb Elementary School...

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Harry Styles to partner with Everytown for Gun Safety during North American tour dates

Styles pledged to donate to the nonprofit organization and share "their suggested action items."

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Matthew McConaughey says โ€˜action must be takenโ€™ after school shooting in his hometown

Matthew McConaughey is calling for an end to gun violence.

Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS team

Actor Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccerโ€™s Nashville team ahead of Sunday's opening of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium.

'Dallas Buyers Club' director Jean-Marc Vallรฉe dead at 58

Director and producer Jean-Marc Vallรฉe, who won an Emmy for directing the hit HBO series โ€œBig Little Liesโ€ and whose 2013 drama โ€œDallas Buyers Clubโ€ earned six Oscar nominations, has died.

โ€˜Spider-Manโ€™ surpasses $1B globally in second weekend

Even with some mighty competition from new Matrix and Sing movies and rising concerns over the omicron variant, โ€œSpider-Man: No Way Homeโ€ stayed in the No. 1 spot, with $81.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Nov. 29

Here are things to know for Monday, Nov. 29:

Matthew McConaughey says he wonโ€™t run for Texas governor

The actor said in a video Sunday that โ€œpolitical leadershipโ€ is a โ€œpath that Iโ€™m choosing not to take at this moment.โ€

โ€˜Sing 2โ€ฒ ready to get everyone to the big stage when it hits theaters December 22

The follow-up to the wildly popular 2016 film, directed by Garth Jennings, drops on December 22.

Democrat Beto Oโ€™Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022

Democrat Beto Oโ€™Rourke is running for governor of Texas.

Greg Abbott leads Beto Oโ€™Rourke by 9 percentage points in hypothetical matchup, UT/TT Poll finds

The poll also found that potential candidate Matthew McConaughey is not universally beloved by Texans. About a quarter of respondents had an unfavorable opinion of the movie star who has flirted with running for governor.

Beto Oโ€™Rourke on Matthew McConaughey: โ€œI donโ€™t know how he feels about any of the issuesโ€

In a Texas Tribune Festival interview, the former member of Congress discussed the fight for voting rights, his takeaways from his last two runs for office and speculation about his becoming a candidate for governor.

New poll reveals where Gov. Abbott stands against potential challengers Beto Oโ€™Rourke, Matthew McConaughey

A new poll reveals that support for Gov. Greg Abbott is declining in comparison to his potential challengers Beto Oโ€™Rourke and Matthew McConaughey.

Matthew McConaughey responds to Gov. Greg Abbott testing negative for COVID-19

Texasโ€™ own Matthew McConaughey took to Twitter last Saturday to wish Gov. Greg Abbott a speedy recovery after he was tested positive for COVID-19.

Stevie Wonder, Common team for cancer fundraising TV special

Stevie Wonder and Common will perform together for the seventh Stand Up To Cancer telethon.

Texas Democrats see walkout as the way out of party slump

Texas Democrats are starting a second week of holing up in Washington to block new voting laws back home.

Poll shows Gov. Greg Abbott holds slight lead over potential challenger Matthew McConaughey

Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slight lead over potential challenger Matthew McConaughey in a hypothetical race for governor, a new poll released Sunday by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler shows.

VIDEO: โ€˜Weโ€™re basically going through pubertyโ€™: Inside Matthew McConaugheyโ€™s birthday wish to America

Matthew McConaughey left a few of his followers somewhat โ€œDazed and Confusedโ€ after he posted a video on his Instagram on Americaโ€™s 245th birthday.

Matthew McConaughey leads sold-out crowd during Austin FCโ€™s first home game

Texasโ€™ own Matthew McConaughey dons green and black attire while getting Austin FC fans fired up for their first home game of the season.

Could Beto be back? Oโ€™Rourke mulling bid for Texas governor

Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Beto Oโ€™Rourke is contemplating a new political decision.

Could Beto be back? O'Rourke mulling bid for Texas governor

Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Beto Oโ€™Rourke is contemplating a new political decision.

NASCAR's Elliott still chasing 1st win of season in Texas

NASCAR is set to race the Circuit of the Americas for the first time and all eyes are on Chase Elliott and a wet weather forecast that could make the inaugural Texas Grand Prix a wild one.

Special Program: โ€œA Celebration of Reading 2021โ€ณ

KPRC 2 proudly partnered with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation for a second year to bring viewers โ€œA Celebration of Reading: A Vision of Literacy For All.โ€

Celebrity politicians test voter interest in post-Trump era

From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, thereโ€™s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics.

Who is Matthew McConaughey? What you might have not known about the beloved Texas native

Heโ€™s an award-winning actor, producer, and college professor and โ€œMinister of Cultureโ€ at the University of Texas at Austin, but above all, heโ€™s one the most beloved Texansโ€“ Matthew McConaughey.

TribCast: Weighing whether the Legislature will expand Medicaid and if voters would elect Matthew McConaughey

State representatives discuss budget amendments from their desks on the House floor on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for the Texas Tribune

5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, April 20

Here are things to know for Tuesday, April 20:

Could Matthew McConaughey be the next Texas governor? Polls show he has a good chance

Matthew McConaughey may be a viable candidate for Texas governor as more registered voters say they favor the actor over the incumbent Greg Abbott, according to a poll by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler.

Celebrities make a stand for COVID vaccines on TV special

President Joe Biden and celebrities including Billy Crystal and Lin-Manuel Miranda are part of a TV special aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccination rates.

Poet Amanda Gorman revisits inaugural triumph with Oprah

In this combination photo, Oprah Winfrey, left, attends the premiere of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" on April 18, 2017, in New York and Amanda Gorman attends Porter's 3rd annual Incredible Women Gala on Oct. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. Gorman revisits her inaugural poem that wowed observers, among them Oprah Winfrey, in the Apple TV+ series "The Oprah Conversation." (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, left, and Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ€“ Amanda Gorman revisits her inauguration day poetry reading that wowed observers, among them Oprah Winfrey, in the Apple TV+ series โ€œThe Oprah Conversation.โ€The 23-year-old Gorman โ€œstepped into a moment in history with enormous grace and dignity,โ€ Winfrey said in a statement. The first National Youth Poet Laureate and the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, Gorman recited โ€œThe Hill We Climbโ€ for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Others who have been interviewed for โ€œThe Oprah Conversationโ€ include former President Barack Obama, Matthew McConaughey, Stevie Wonder and author Ibram X. Kendi.

Matthew McConaughey is flirting with a run for governor. But his politics remain a mystery.

The Austin-based actor Matthew McConaughey is again making headlines for flirting with a run for Texas governor โ€” and this time he says he is serious about the possibility. And he has declined to say whether he would run as a Democrat, a Republican or something else. McConaughey has been fielding questions about running for governor while promoting his memoir, "Greenlights," which published in October. McConaughey initially sparked rumors he could run for governor last year when he left open the possibility in a November interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. In the same interview, McConaughey offered a more direct position on another hot-button issue โ€” gun control โ€” saying it is "too easy to get a gun sometimes, that there should be that background check."

5 takeaways from โ€˜The Balanced Voice Podcastโ€™ with Matthew McConaughey

HOUSTON โ€“ This morning on the today show Matthew McConaughey sat down with Al Roker and opened up about his possible run for governor. But before he sat down with Al, the Hollywood A-lister joined โ€˜The Balanced Voice Podcastโ€™ to share more about his life. The host of the podcast and CEO of Crimestoppers of Houston, Rania Mankarious shares the 5 takeaways from the interview. You can find Raniaโ€™s full interview with Matthew McConaughey below:

Megan Thee Stallion, Jonas Brothers added to McConaugheyโ€™s lineup for virtual concert benefiting Texas storm victims

On Thursday, Matthew McConaughey announced that heโ€™s adding some really big names to his virtual benefit concert โ€œWeโ€™re Texas.โ€McConaughey described the event as a โ€œvirtual revival where we can all come together to help Texas recover from the winter storm.โ€In a post on social media, McConaughey announced that these A-list celebrities had been added to the line-up:Angie HarmonChip and Joanna GainesClayton KershawDak PrescottJamie FoxJoe RoganThe Jonas BrothersJordan SpiethLiza KoshyMegan Thee StallionMichael StrahanSelena GomezStone Cold Steve AustinWoody HarrelsonTroy AikmanOn March 12, McConaughey announced the initial line-up which included music performances by Willie Nelson, Don Henley, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Kelly Clarkson, Khalid, Kirk Franklin, Leon Bridges, Lyle Lovett, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone and others. The event will be hosted by McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey and will benefit the Just Keep Livin Texas Relief Fund. The concert will stream live on McConaugheyโ€™s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. on March 21. Adโ€œ100% of all the donations will benefit so many organizations on the ground now and in the months to come,โ€ wrote McConaughey in a social media post promoting the event. To donate or learn more, visit jklivinFoundation.org.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, March 12

Actor Matthew McConaughey attends 'Der Mandant' (The Lincoln Lawyer) - Berlin photocall at Hotel de Rome on April 6, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Here are things to know for Friday, March 12:1. Several employees like bus drivers and restaurant workers are wondering when they will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccination. These additional retail locations bring to 180 total CVS Pharmacy locations administering a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas. Legal experts say the additional charge helps prosecutors by giving jurors another option to find Chauvin guilty of murder.

โ€˜A true consideration:โ€™ Matthew McConaughey hints at possibly running for Texas governor

HOUSTON โ€“ Matthew McConaughey said he was truly considering a run for Texas governor during an interview with Crime Stoppers Houston. โ€œIโ€™m looking into now, what is my leadership role?โ€ asked McConaughey. โ€œBecause I do think I have some things to teach and share. Adโ€œI donโ€™t know,โ€ McConaughey said. It would be up to the people more than it would be me.โ€Republican Greg Abbott currently holds the governorโ€™s seat in Texas, but re-election in the state happens in 2022.

Matthew McConaughey planning a virtual benefit to help Texans suffering from the winter storm

Texasโ€™ own Matthew McConaughey announced via his social media on Sunday evening that heโ€™ll soon be holding a virtual benefit to aid those in Texas needing assistance after the recent winter storms. In his message, McConaughey encouraged people to help others if they were capable of it. โ€œRight now is the best time to safely check on your neighbors,โ€ McConaughey said. In your neighborhood, across the street, wherever you can get to if you can and it is needed, please do. โ€œ(The winter storm) left a whole lot of people without power, without water, and without a whole lot of basic necessities,โ€ he added.

10 Texas books that defined 2020

None of us will forget the year 2020, but hopefully a part of these memories will be of books we read for solace and comfort during these strange times. Below are a handful of recommendationsโ€”each with a Texas connectionโ€”for holiday gifts or for your own to-read list. Two nonfiction books shed the proverbial spotlight on one of the stateโ€™s favorite actors, Matthew McConaughey, while other titles introduce fresh perspectives and voices that explore Texas landscapes and identities in new and unexpected ways. Nights When Nothing Happened by Simon Han (Riverhead)Hanโ€™s debut novel animates the struggles of an immigrant family from Tianjin, China, living in the Dallas-area suburb of Plano. Simon the Fiddler follows Boudlinโ€™s adventures and missteps throughout South and East Texas during the late 19th century, amid the chaos and turmoil of Reconstruction.

Governor McConaughey? Actor says he wouldnโ€™t rule it out

Matthew McConaughey in the future? The actor and Texas native said heโ€™s not ruling it out. The 51-year-old Oscar winner touched on his political ambitions during an interview on โ€œThe Hugh Hewitt Showโ€ about his best-selling book โ€œGreenlights.โ€โ€œI donโ€™t know,โ€ McConaughey said. โ€œI mean, that wouldnโ€™t be up to me. McConaughey said he would like to help โ€œrebind social contractsโ€ and get Americans to start trusting each other again.

Marshall remembers lives lost in worst US sports disaster

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 1970, file photo, a fireman looks over the wreckage of a plane in Kenova near Huntington, W.Va. Marshall will mark the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that killed all 75 aboard on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, on the campus in Huntington. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin, File)

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