Chris Brown domestic violence documentary in the works by same network behind ‘Quiet on Set’
Chris Brown and his lengthy history of legal troubles and alleged abuse will be the subject of an upcoming documentary by the ID Network, the same Network that took on Nickelodeon’s dark past in the docuseries “Quiet on Set.” “Chris Brown: A History of Violence,” premiering Oct. 27 on ID at 9 p.m. ET, will […]
Kamala Harris reacts to attacks on her race: ‘I don’t listen to it. I’m really clear about who I am’
In a new interview with the popular sports podcast, “All The Smoke,” Vice President Kamala Harris reacted to attacks on her racial identity that falsely questioned her Blackness. When asked by co-host Matt Barnes, the former NBA player, who himself was born multiethnic with an Italian mother and Black father, about how she’s been misrepresented […]
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 4, Episode 9: Rest in Power to the realest (bad mother) in 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. There is A LOT I could nitpick about the penultimate episode of “Power Book II: Ghost,” but I’m going to use my time on stage to big-up one of the realest characters ever in […]
Marlon Wayans condemns Boosie Badazz’s remarks about his queer daughter while ‘holding space’ for him and his family
Marlon Wayans is urging the public to “hold space” for Boosie Badazz as he continues to navigate life with a queer child. The Baton Rouge rapper, 41, is facing backlash after he said he didn’t want his 22-year-old daughter, who identifies as a lesbian, to “contaminate” his other children during an appearance on Yung Miami’s […]
Donald Trump suggests ‘one rough hour’ of policing will end retail theft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump has suggested that “one rough hour” of law enforcement action would tamp down retail theft, an echo of his longstanding support for more aggressive and potentially violent policing. “One rough hour — and I mean real rough — the word will get out and it will end immediately, you know? It […]
Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58. His family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor. The […]
‘I love you but I hate you.’ What to do when you can’t stand your long-term partner
It’s often said there is a thin line between love and hate, but is it OK to sometimes hate your long-term partner? If you ask actress Jamie Lee Curtis, it’s practically necessary. Asked about the secret to her 40-year marriage to actor Christopher Guest, she recently said the key includes patience, perseverance and “a really […]
Prince fans can party overnight like it’s 1999 with Airbnb rental of ‘Purple Rain’ house
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For a short time, up to 100 Prince fans visiting the music superstar’s hometown will have a place to stay when the party’s over that will let them go crazy over his cultural legacy, a home featured in the film “Purple Rain.” Although the white, two-story home with brown trim in Minneapolis looks unassuming […]
CBS News says it will be up to Vance and Walz to fact-check each other in veep debate
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News, hosting vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz for the general election campaign’s third debate next week, says it will be up to the politicians — not the moderators — to check the facts of their opponents. The 90-minute debate, scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday in […]
5 Latina Changemakers Who Are Making a Difference
What does it mean to be a changemaker? It means stepping up to bat for what you believe in. It’s the willingness to fill leadership roles, promising to advocate for and shedding light on the unrepresented and undervalued. These people are innovators, groundbreakers and resistors. They’re not afraid of change and demonstrate their dedication through […]
