Byron Allen says he wants to bring ‘change throughout the world’ at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
EXCLUSIVE: TheGrio also talked to Allen’s mother, Carolyn Folks, who shared that as a child Allen was always “creating his…
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Byron Allen receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘You can live your dreams’
The coveted star of TheGrio’s Allen is placed next to Johnny Carson’s — who gave the media mogul his big…
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Deja Riley leaps from dance to fitness with an emphasis on representing Black women
The daughter of mega-producer Teddy Riley joins fitness brand Lululemon as a global ambassador Deja Riley grew up surrounded by…
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Shaun Robinson on longevity and ’90 Day Bares All’
EXCLUSIVE: The host of “90 Day Bares All” sat down with theGrio and opened up about her lengthy career In…
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Wendy Williams’ hiatus from talk show to continue into November
Comic-producer Whitney Cummings will host “The Wendy Williams Show” next week, and Sherri Shepherd will helm it the first week…
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Flava Fav arrested for domestic battery after allegedly grabbing, throwing woman
The Public Enemy co-founder was booked on Oct. 5 by the Henderson PD in Nevada Rapper Flavor Flav was arrested…
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Adele to give a tell-all interview with Oprah for CBS special
The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter will also perform new songs from her forthcoming album, ’30,’ during a CBS special on November 14.…
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5 reasons we can’t wait to watch ‘Queens’
The series, starring Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velazquez premieres Oct. 19. Queens on ABC is finally here, and…
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Amara La Negra reveals she suffered miscarriage: ‘I cried for days’
The singer took to Instagram to update her fans about her pregnancy status Love and Hip Hop: Miami star Amara…
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Blackness comes to ‘The Great White Way’: 5 reasons to get excited about New York theater
As Broadway begins to reopen, theGrio highlights five current or forthcoming productions created by Black creatives. The presence of Black…
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BET announces 2021 Soul Train Awards to take place at the Apollo Theater
The legendary venue will be home to the 33rd annual show for the first time Two legendary entertainment entities are…
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Sanaa Lathan stars on season 3 of ‘Succession’ and fans are loving it
The veteran actress plays Lisa Arthur a powerful corporate attorney who comes into the Roy family’s orbit The hit HBO…
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Will Smith led ‘King Richard’ to open ABFF’s 25th year
The film about Serena and Venus’ father, Richard Williams, will be released in theaters and stream exclusively on HBO Max…
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Raven-Symoné says she was ‘catfished’ into joining ‘The View’
The ‘That’s So Raven’ star was a short-lived co-host on the daytime chatfest Raven-Symoné has never been one to mince…
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Torrei Hart says she is keeping ex-husband Kevin Hart’s last name
The comedienne says that she will keep her famous exes last name until she decides she does not want to…
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Cardi B says backlash discouraged her from voicing political views
The 29-year-old rapper revealed she was “bullied” by conservatives and even shunned by those whose political opinions she advocated for…
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Dorothy Steel, known for role in ‘Black Panther,’ dies at 95
Steel pursued an acting career at the age of 88, which led to her participation in the groundbreaking project that…
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Eve, displaying baby bump, announces pregnancy
The rapper/actress who stars in the new show ‘Queens’ displayed her bump on social media Rapper and actress Eve Jihan…
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Africa’s largest film festival kicks off in Burkina Faso
The weeklong FESPACO festival showcases works by African filmmakers and works produced on the continent Africa’s largest film festival kicks…
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Garcelle Beauvais says Lisa Rinna upset she ‘brought race’ into ‘RHOBH’
“Garcelle. I would never say that by the way,” Lisa Rinna said, denying the claims Garcelle Beauvais has quickly become…
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Halle Berry dominates in first trailer for Netflix’s ‘Bruised’
The veteran actress cracked two ribs while shooting the film Netflix has released the first trailer for Halle Berry’s MMA…
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Ava DuVernay on ‘Home Sweet Home’: ‘It’s a show about respect’
EXCLUSIVE: The acclaimed director/showrunner/creator sat down with theGrio and chatted about her new NBC docuseries After creating a series like…
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Richard Pryor Jr. speaks on crowdfunding campaign to pay for his living, medical expenses
EXCLUSIVE: The 59-year-old son of late stand-up comedian Richard Pryor spoke with TheGrio about contracting COVID multiple times, how the…
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5 things to know about ‘The Morning Show’ star Desean Terry
EXCLUSIVE: Terry recently appeared on theGrio’s Acting Up podcast, where he teased season 2 of “The Morning Show” and broke…
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Ray J released from hospital following pneumonia battle
The 40-year-old reality star’s illness was reportedly not related to COVID-19, but he once required oxygen to assist his breathing.…
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Robin Givens is back as Darlene in ‘Head of the Class’ reboot
Givens played Darlene in the original run of the series from 1986 to 1991. Head of the Class fans, rejoice!…
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A look at the Argungu fishing festival of Nigeria, Africa’s biggest fishing celebration you must attend
It was all joy recently in Argungu, a town located in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria when people gathered for Africa’s…
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Yvonne Orji apologizes to fan after sharing encounter at women’s empowerment event
“I’m saddened that’s how you left the event feeling after an encounter with me,” the ‘Insecure’ actress responded. Insecure actress…
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Nicole Brown family upset at Kim K ‘SNL’ OJ jokes
Brown’s sister, Tanya Brown, told TMZ that the jokes surrounding OJ Simpson and Nicole were “distasteful” Kim Kardashian’s stint on…
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Meek Mill’s album cover art depicting Black women sparks strong opinions
Reviewers have called “Expensive Pain” one of Mill’s best works. It’s the LP’s colorful cover, by a Black woman artist,…
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