Celebrity Invasion

Hollywood heroes and rising stars light up sizzling Texas Film Awards

Celebrity Invasion

Hollywood heroes and rising stars light up sizzling Texas Film Awards

Amber Heard, Johnny DeppPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Robert Rodriguez, Richard LinklaterPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Jesse Garcia, Zane Holtz, Wilmer ValderramaPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Mac DavisPhoto by Shelley Neuman
David Gordon Green, Danny McBridePhoto by Shelley Neuman
Eiza GonzálezPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Priscilla PresleyPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Richard Linklater, Austin Film Society executive director Rebecca CampbellPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Robert Rodriguez and From Dusk Till Dawn cast members.Photo by Shelley Neuman
Luke WilsonPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Robert RodriguezPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Amber HeardPhoto by Shelley Neuman
DJ MahealaniPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Timeca Siretti, Tameca JonesPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Anna Garcia, Brittani GipsonPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Sara Grauerholz, Jessica DonohoPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Larissa Mori, Rob Tedman, Todd Sheridan Perry, Ben CochranPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Sassy DeLurePhoto by Shelley Neuman
Cherie LouisePhoto by Shelley Neuman
Emma Tilda LovePhoto by Shelley Neuman
Money ChichaPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Ryan BoggusPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Heather Alden, Stephanie Perrone, Louisa CrosbyPhoto by Shelley Neuman
Amanda Peters, Erica Mirehouse, Adriana McDonaldPhoto by Shelley Neuman

Big-deal celebrities joined the silver screen's rising stars for the annual Texas Film Awards on March 6 in Austin. Presented by the Austin Film Society, the event serves as an unofficial kickoff to the SXSW Film Festival.

Actor and St. Mark's Luke Wilson acted as master of ceremonies for the prestigious awards program. He was joined on the red carpet by Texas filmmaking heroes Robert Rodriguez and Richard Linklater, as well as legends Johnny Depp and Priscilla Presley.

During the ceremony, Amber Heard, who recently starred in Machete Kills and All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, was presented with the Rising Star Award. Lubbock native Mac Davis received the Soundtrack Award, while Rodriguez was honored with the Star of Texas Award (a timely delivery, given the premiere of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series at SXSW on March 8).

After the Texas Film Awards, guests partied the night away at the debut of the Texas Party, a signature after-party event held at Austin Studios Stage 7. Entertainment was provided by Money Chicha and DJ Mahealani.

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Matcha News

Dallas TikTok star Keith Lee crafts matcha drink for flood relief

Keith Lee hoists his special matcha drink. Instagram

The devastating floods that swept across Central Texas on July 4 are bringing out all kinds of charitable endeavors — and that includes a limited-edition beverage from Dallas' favorite TikTok food influencer Keith Lee.

Lee, a social media sensation whose online food reviews have benefited hundreds of small restaurants, is partnering with Dallas-based La La Land Cafe on a special drink: Called the La La Land X Keith Lee Latte, it's a matcha drink in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Kerr County flood relief.

La La Land is the coffee chain founded in Dallas in 2019 with a mission to provide opportunities for fostering youth and individuals in need. It now has 10 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, plus three in Houston and six in Southern California.

The new Keith Lee Latte will consist of double ceremonial matcha, with secret syrup, matcha cloud, a whole fresh strawberry, flaky salt, and matcha powder. (Lee can be seen enjoying the beverage in this video.)

Matcha is the Japanese green tea powder that has experienced a surge in popularity, appearing in everything from drinks like the matcha latte to desserts like matcha mousse.

Keith Lee Latte is a matcha drink.Instagram

Lee, who relocated to Dallas in 2024, has been on a matcha kick ever since he tried it in Chicago, which he says "led me down a rabbit hole," and it has become his trademark drink. In May, he visited seven cafes across DFW in search of the perfect matcha in town, and that included La La Land, where he ordered a matcha with almond milk.

He also has a charitable history, including a special visit he made to Taste Project in Fort Worth to donate $4,000 to support the nonprofit's mission to fight food insecurity.

The Keith Lee Latte will be available at all La La Land cafes beginning Friday July 11, for a limited time only. From July 11-27, 100 percent of all proceeds will support flood relief efforts in Kerr County - "a community in our home state that’s hurting," La La Land Cafe says.

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