Jay-Z’s Roc Nation pledges over $15 million if they win Hell’s Kitchen casino bid
Jay-Z is ensuring the people of New York City will benefit if Roc Nation and Caesars Entertainment win one of the three highly coveted casino licenses currently up for grabs in New York City. The music mogul and Roc Nation have announced they will commit over $250 million in grant money for Hell’s Kitchen if […]
Watch: Lee Merritt says police reform must take ‘different’ path after years of federal inaction
TheGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” recently spoke with state Rep. Justin J. Pearson of Tennessee, Lee Merritt, a national civil rights attorney, and Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change. The political leaders discussed the importance of activating the vote only weeks before the Nov. 5 election. They also talked about what voters can […]
Eboni K. Williams announces birth of her baby girl, Liberty Alexandria
Eboni K. Williams can now add mother to her array of accolades. This week, theGrio host announced the arrival of her first child on Instagram. While the carousel post gave Williams’ followers a glimpse of the newborn, the post’s caption revealed that Liberty Alexandria was born in August. ”Forevermore, I’m changed,” Williams captioned the post. […]
Trina McGee shares she had a miscarriage after announcing she was pregnant at 54
Three months after announcing she was expecting her fourth child at 54, Trina McGee has shared she experienced a miscarriage. During an appearance on the “Tamron Hall” show, the actress revealed she lost the pregnancy. “It wasn’t expected, it was closer to the end of the first trimester. We don’t have any real reasons why,” […]
Watch: How to prepare for homeschooling | Life Hacks
If you’re a parent considering homeschooling, Pamela Smith, an entrepreneur and homeschool coach, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to discuss homeschooling and offer tips for parents transitioning their children to homeschooling this school year. Smith opened up about her personal journey, transitioning her kids from traditional education to homeschooling. “It was a tough transition because […]
Victoria Monét reveals the end of her relationship with John Gaines
Victoria Monét and John Gaines are no longer together. This week, the “On My Mama” singer revealed that she and Gaines ended their romantic relationship 10 months ago. In a joint statement posted on their social media pages, the duo admitted that they were “avoiding a formal statement” about their breakup. However, in light of […]
What we know about the investigations surrounding New York City’s mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year after FBI agents seized his phones, New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces an expanding constellation of federal inquiries involving his administration. In recent weeks the investigations have produced a drumbeat of subpoenas, raids and whiplash-inducing developments for the first-term Democrat. Federal investigators have visited more than a […]
The Rise Of Ghost Jobs
Finding a job has become increasingly difficult. Unemployment rates rose to 4.1% in June, and Americans are staying unemployed for longer. With all the factors involved, job hunting can often feel like a full-time job in itself. But one look at all the job openings on recruiting platforms and LinkedIn suggests a different story. Why? […]
Man convicted of sending his son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock gets 31 years to life
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man convicted of sending his 17-year-old son into a restaurant to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock was sentenced Monday to 31 years to life in prison. Judge Connie Quinones handed down the sentence to Freddie Trone, 42, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. A jury on Aug. 7 found Trone guilty of one […]
Diddy’s music streams jump after arrest and indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ vast music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his arrest last week and the unsealing of an indictment against him. Under his many musical monikers — including Diddy, Puff Daddy and P. Diddy — the industry data and analytics company Luminate said the mogul’s music saw an average 18.3% increase in […]
