To think that George Lopez — the funny man who penned jokes like, "Barack Obama may be black, but John McCain is the first albino presidential candidate: he's completely see-through" — has a serious side is inconceivable to those who know the comedian from his stand up routines and his TV series.
But to think that he doesn't is just silly.
When Lopez stopped over in Houston sign copies of his released tome, I'm Not Gonna Lie: And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50, he showed a different side of his personality, one that's seasoned with the triumphs and challenges that come with being a high-profile entertainer.
Looking back at what he's learned, Lopez dishes recommendations for joining the fifth decade club. His sage advice? Take control of your health, eat right, work out regularly and live in the moment.
And whatever you do, never forget to enjoy yourself.
Check out Houston Style Magazine's video interview, hosted by reporters Samantha Vallejo and Manuela Gomez at Brazos Bookstore, in which Lopez chats about the ground rules that have helped him stay on track for so many years.
Editor's note: Hidden Houston, an interactive multimedia series, aims to reveal the many things that are unique about the Bayou City and its surrounding areas.
A$AP Rocky will perform at the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday, June 20.
Fresh off an appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, rapper/aspiring actor A$AP Rocky will go on the road with his 2026 Don’t Be Dumb World Tour, which will include a stop at the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday, June 20.
The 42-date tour will start in Chicago on May 27, with the 25-city North American leg lasting through July 11.
There will be three Texas stops in the middle — Houston will follow Dallas on June 18 and Austin on June 19.
The tour is named after A$AP Rocky's new album, Don’t Be Dumb, his first full-length release in eight years.
Rocky's first two albums went to No. 1 on Billboard's overall 200, R&B/Hip Hop, and Rap charts, while 2018's Testing took a slight step back, still finishing in the top five of all three.
The rapper gained big notice as an actor in 2025, co-starring in two A24-produced films - Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee, and the Golden Globe-winning If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
Rocky's appearance on SNL included a cameo in a sketch alongside host Finn Wolfhard, as well as him performing “Punk Rocky” and a medley of the album’s title track and “Helicopter$."
Rocky also served as co-chair of the 2025 Met Gala, was announced as the creative director for Ray-Ban, and was appointed as Chanel’s new house ambassador.
To participate in A$AP Rocky’s Artist Presale in North America on Friday, January 23 at 10 am, fans must sign up at livemu.sc/asaprocky by Wednesday, January 21 at 9 pm.
Artist Presales for this tour are hosted by multiple ticketing sites but anyone who signs up can join the sale. For Artist Presales on Ticketmaster, no code is needed - access is tied to a user's account.
There will also be a presale for Cash App Card customers starting on Wednesday, January 21 at 10 am.
The global general on sale will go live on January 27 at 9 am at ASAPROCKY.COM.
Don’t Be Dumb World Tour 2026 North American Dates
