Janet Jackson says she wanted ‘to go to college,’ but dad Joe told her ‘you’re gonna sing’
Janet Jackson is opening up about her days as a child star. The singer, 58, revealed in an interview with the BBC that she initially had no desire to perform or work in the entertainment industry, instead preferring to attend college and pursue business law. When her father, Joe Jackson, heard her sing her first […]
Tyler Perry calls out ‘highbrow negroes’ who criticize his films: ‘Who are you to be able to say which Black story is important?’
Tyler Perry is not here for any criticism about his films. The media mogul spoke out against those who find fault with his movies and his filmmaking process during a recent appearance on the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast. Critics, including comedian and TV personality Loni Love, have called out Perry for previously refusing […]
Trump’s nephew claims the former president used the N-word, as racism muddies election against Harris
In a new book, the nephew of Donald Trump claims he heard the former president and current Republican presidential nominee use the N-word decades before he entered the political scene. In his tell-all book, “All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got to Be This Way,” Fred Trump recalls his uncle using the […]
Harris campaign bolstered by Black sororities and civil rights groups
Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, is receiving widespread support from Black Greek letter organizations and civil rights groups. The historic organizations and the “Divine Nine” are masterminding plans to increase the Black vote in November and ensure little to no irregularities at the polls for this presidential election cycle. “The momentum of this […]
Kamala Harris earns praise with first presidential campaign ad championing ‘Freedom’
The newly configured Harris for President campaign has launched its first digital ad from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, titled “We Choose Freedom.” The nearly minute-and-a-half video features a voiceover from Harris and footage from her record-breaking and first campaign rally in Milwaukee on Tuesday. “There are some people who think we should be […]
Angel Reese joins other WNBA stars in new professional basketball league
At the start of her professional career, Angel Reese is already proving she can do it all. From NCAA championships to modeling campaigns, the 22-year-old WNBA rookie’s resume only continues to grow as she announced plans to join the new Unrivaled Basketball league. This week, the Chicago Sky player announced the news in an Instagram […]
What are Kamala Harris’ race and identity? ‘DEI’ attacks show what Black women face in politics
One of the oddest criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris floating around on the internet is that she’s not a Black woman — or as one internet commenter wrote, “only wants to be Black when it’s convenient.” It’s a criticism we’ve seen before in politics, steeped in the complexities of identity politics and concerns about […]
Wayne Brady reveals the newest addition to his ‘Family Remix,’ a son
Wayne Brady is proud to share his life experiences, no matter how unconventional. In his new reality series, “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix,” the multi-hyphenate star gives viewers an inside look into his and his blended family’s personal lives. In the show, which premiered on Wednesday, Brady and his family reflected on the moment in […]
Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price turned her passion into a side hustle into the American dream
Lisa Price is living the American dream — but only because she took a huge risk. I interviewed her for the next episode of “Masters of the Game” on TheGrioTV, and it was a joy to talk about Carol’s Daughter, the brand she built, because I have been using it for my hair for 20 years. I’ve […]
Global men’s hoops on the come up with US Olympic geezers on the way out
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Our oldheads have shined and hung around for so long — LeBron James played in his first Olympic Games 20 years ago — now, they’ll compete against a new world order before finally calling it quits. […]
