Natasha Rothwell reflects on her connection to Reesa Teesa’s ‘Who TF did I Marry’ story
Natasha Rothwell is ready to step into her upcoming role as “Reesa Teesa.” As previously reported by theGrio, the actress is scheduled to star in the TV adaption of the viral “Who TF did I Marry” TikTok saga. While fans reportedly envisioned her playing in a Hollywood adaptation of the viral 52-part series, Rothwell says […]
Queen Latifah developing a biopic with Will Smith about her life
Dana Elaine Owens, better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is gearing up to develop her life story into a feature film with Will Smith. On Thursday, HarbourView Equity Partners, founded by Sherrese Clarke Soares, announced its plans to develop “a slate” of hip-hop biopics in an Instagram post. “We are excited to join […]
What childhood stardom cost Raven-Symoné and Kenan Thompson
Raven-Symoné and Kenan Thompson are discussing the cost of childhood stardom. The two joined other child stars, including Christina Ricci, Drew Berrymore and Alyson Stoner, who rose to fame dancing alongside Missy Elliott in the 2000s, in Hulu’s new documentary “Child Star” co-directed by Demi Lovato. Symoné, who started her career at 3 years old […]
Former Bad Boy rapper Shyne says Diddy ‘destroyed’ his life
Rapper turned politician Moses “Shyne” Barrow has broken his silence about former mentor Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest. After federal agents arrested Combs in New York on Sept. 16, Barrow, who currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives, shared his thoughts on the man who “in a sense testified” […]
Robinson will not appear at Trump’s North Carolina rally after report on alleged online comments
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will not speak or appear at former President Donald Trump‘s rally on Saturday in the eastern part of his state following a CNN report about his alleged posts on a pornography website’s message board, two people familiar with the matter said Friday. Robinson is not expected to attend […]
Justice Department opens civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office after torture of 2 Black men
Some of the officers were part of a group so willing to use excessive force they called themselves the Goon Squad. All six were sentenced in March, receiving terms of 10 to 40 years. The charges followed an Associated Press investigation in March 2023 that linked some of the officers to at least four violent encounters since […]
Joseph Sikora: The man behind ‘Tommy’ and his journey to TV fame on POWER
While his break-out role is arguably Tommy Egan in the “Power” series, Joseph Sikora‘s acting credits date back to the 80s. As a child, Sikora even appeared in a commercial that starred musical icon Michael Jackson. Find out more about television, film and stage star Joseph Sikora below. Joseph Sikora’s Personal Life Jospeh Sikora is part […]
Watch: 5 questions with Jocko Sims
Hulu’s newest series, “How to Die Alone,” is the perfect blend of comedy with little nuggets of life lessons tucked in between. The show’s creator, Natasha Rothwell, most known for playing Kelly on HBO’s “Insecure,” is the executive producer and co-showrunner who writes and stars in the series. “How to Die Alone” follows Mel (Rothwell), […]
The Budget Roller Coaster
Sixty-four million Americans freelanced in 2023, whether full time or for gig work, according to an Upwork study. That not only represents a new high for that category of work but also a significant percentage: 38% of the American workforce is earning income on a per-job basis. Freelancers often trade in traditional 9-to-5 jobs for […]
Sam Jay became a master of comedy later in life. She explains how on ‘Masters of the Game’
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Sam Jay is the most unlikely new star the comedy world has. She started doing standup at 29, she’s from Boston, she’s a Black lesbian and now she’s a widely beloved master of the craft of standup. […]
