Lupita Nyong’o on why voicing a shipwrecked robot in ‘The Wild Robot’ made her think of her parents
Lupita Nyong’o’s upcoming animated film with DreamWorks, “The Wild Robot,” in which she voices a shipwrecked robot tromping around a wild island, might be one for the mothers. In the film, out in theaters Friday, Sept. 27, robot Roz, as voiced by Nyong’o, ends up responsible for a newly hatched duckling. The film’s story spans […]
Now that ‘How to Die Alone’ is hitting its stride, let’s talk about it
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I’m a huge fan of Natasha Rothwell. Full stop. She was my absolute favorite character on “Insecure” because she was in many of my absolute favorite scenes on the show. In fact, whenever something […]
‘Choosing Motherhood,’ episode 7: Eboni K. Williams pushes back on negative perceptions of single motherhood
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. So why are some women choosing to do it alone? A growing trend among some women is choosing to do motherhood by themselves, taking on all the responsibilities — mentally, emotionally and financially. Single motherhood is still considered by many to be taboo […]
T.I., Tiny, and OMG Girlz win $71 million following lawsuit against toy manufacturer
This week, T.I. and Tiny are celebrating a win against toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment. On Sept. 23, a jury in Orange County, California, ruled in favor of the couple’s claim of intellectual property violation, awarding the couple $71 million. The lawsuit was filed against the manufacturer for their collection of “OMG” dolls, which T.I. and […]
Could AI help detect a condition disproportionately impacting Black people?
Artificial intelligence can be a controversial subject, especially in Hollywood or among artists. Many who contend with AI express concern about its potential for harm instead of good, like eventually being able to detect brain health. In June, the National Institute on Aging reported that one day, researchers working alongside AI computer programs may be […]
Watch: 5 questions with Vic Mensa
Season 3 of “Bel-Air” may have ended, but we’re still discussing this season’s impressive list of guest stars. In a recent “5 Questions,” lead actor Jabari Banks, who plays Will, discussed the dynamic the guest stars brought to this season. He mentioned characters played by Marlon Wayans, who plays Will’s dad Lou, Joseph Marcell, OG […]
10 years after the loss of my husband brings a mix of remembrance, reflection — and hope
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. For many people, September is a time of endings and new beginnings — the start of a new school year, the last days of summer or leaves changing colors. For me, September is the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ children address ‘untrue’ rumors about their late mother, Kim Porter
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ children are breaking their silence. In a joint statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Diddy’s sons Quincy, 33, and Christian, 26, and his twin daughters, D’Lila and Jessie, 17, shut down the “many hurtful and false” conspiracy theories spreading about their parents and specifically Combs’ relationship with former model and actress Kim […]
‘Politics Explained’: What is the Electoral College? How the way we pick presidents is like a bad family cookout
You might think that in America, whoever wins the majority of votes in an election wins. But when it comes to presidential elections, that isn’t true. Look no further than Al Gore and Hillary Clinton to see how America’s way of picking presidents can leave the majority of voters disappointed. In this week’s episode of […]
Amazon Mandates a Return to Office 5 Days a Week: Will Other Companies Follow Suit?
It’s a debate that has raged on since the early pandemic days: Employers vacillate between giving employees remote, flexible working options and worrying about their productivity levels and whether they are missing out on the benefits of in-person collaboration. This pendulum swing has ended for Amazon. On Sept. 16, Amazon announced a “return to work” […]
