Missy Elliott’s song ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’ transmitted to planet Venus, NASA announces
Missy Elliott can now be heard in space. The rapper’s song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly” was transmitted at the speed of light — approximately 158 million miles — from Earth to Venus, which is her “favorite planet,” NASA’s Deep Space Network announced on Friday. Elliott is the first rapper to ever have a song […]
Prince documentary may not be released because of ‘dramatic’ factual inaccuracies: reports
A nine-hour documentary about the late singer Prince has been put on pause because of differences between his estate and the doc’s production team. The film, which was originally going to stream on Netflix, is “dead in the water” after the “Kiss” singer’s estate viewed the project and claimed it was littered with “‘dramatic’ factual […]
Isabella Strahan is officially cancer-free and ‘everything is great’
This week, Michael Strahan’s 19-year-old daughter Isabella bid the hospital farewell as she shared a positive update about her treatment. In a new segment of her YouTube series documenting her health journey, Strahan announced that she is officially cancer-free. “It was a great, great scan,” she said in the video after her doctors reviewed her […]
I haven’t bought a new pair of sneakers in months. I’m doing OK, thanks for asking.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. February 17, 2024. February 17, 2024, was the last time I bought a pair of shoes. It took me a second to remember this because I disliked the shoes I bought on that date […]
Ever wonder why adult friendships feel so challenging? This ‘friendship coach’ has advice
Making — and keeping — friends as an adult can be daunting, especially when you are over age 30. Danielle Bayard Jackson, a friendship coach and expert, and author of “Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women’s Relationships,” explained how several factors can make it difficult to keep friends around. […]
Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman who called 911
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman inside her home, a death that led to protests about justice for the Black victim. Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call early on July 6, State’s Attorney John […]
Shonda Rhimes enters her ‘golf girl era’ as a new owner of the Los Angeles Golf Club
Television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes is stepping off the set and onto the golf course as the newest part-owner of the Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC). Created to pioneer the future of golf, the California club is the inaugural team in Tiger Woods’ golf league, TGL, which integrates advanced technology into the sport to […]
Army private who fled to North Korea is in talks to resolve military charges, lawyer says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for an Army private who fled to North Korea and was later charged with desertion and possessing sexual images of a child said Wednesday that he was in negotiations with military prosecutors to resolve the case against his client. Army Pvt. Travis King had been scheduled for a preliminary hearing […]
Watch: Tips to help you network on LinkedIn | Life Hacks
Andrew McCaskill, a LinkedIn career expert, joins theGrio’s “Life Hacks with Liana” to share some do’s and don’ts to help professionals network on LinkedIn. “I think some of the biggest do’s and don’ts are don’t just assume that because you engage with somebody one time, you’re one and done,” McCaskill tells theGrio. “That’s number one. […]
Angel Reese has a knack for double-doubles and upsetting hordes of racists in her run for WNBA Rookie of the Year
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Nearly half of the WNBA season remains with another two months left on the schedule. That’s plenty of time for a player to get hot or go cold, ample time to post historic numbers […]
