‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theater debuts
NEW YORK (AP) — With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office that has struggled lately, leading to one of the busiest moviegoing weekends of the year. Jon M. Chu’s lavish big-budget musical “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114 million domestically and $164.2 million globally […]
Halle Berry is used to hearing she’s ‘so pretty.’ She wants women to want more
As any woman in or approaching middle age can tell you (this writer included), there’s a certain sense of invisibility that sets in, no matter how “pretty” you may be or have been. For Halle Berry, now 58 and arguably considered one of the world’s most beautiful women at any age, that invisibility has manifested […]
Kendrick Lamar drops video for ‘Squabble Up,’ continuing his run of culturally intentional, super-West Coast videos
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. When I was a kid in the ‘80s and ‘90s—you know, back in the 1900s—when you did something amazing, somebody would always say, “he must have eaten his Wheaties today!” alluding to the breakfast […]
Kanye West sued for allegedly assaulting model Jenn An during a 2010 music video shoot
Kanye West is facing another lawsuit. On Nov. 22, former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Jenn An’s lawyers filed a complaint against the rapper in New York federal court. In the lawsuit, the model claims that West staged “his own production” while filming the music video for La Roux’s “In for the Kill” remix featuring […]
Singer Khalid confirms his sexuality after being ‘outed’ on social media
Khalid is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and he’s not ashamed. In a series of posts on X on Friday, Nov. 22, the 26-year-old singer confirmed his sexuality after he said he was outed. He kicked off the admission with a post on X featuring a rainbow emoji followed by three exclamation points, and […]
Kamala Harris considers 2026 run for governor and 2028 presidential comeback
After a devastating and decisive loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris is keeping her “options open” about her political future once she leaves office next year. Harris has told her advisors and close allies, “I am staying in the fight,” Politico reports. What that fight looks like, however, […]
Behind a beauty backlash: Mielle Organics founder claims viral controversy was fueled by paid misinformation
2024 has been an interesting year for Mielle Organics. After its rosemary growth oil went viral in 2023 and the brand announced its partnership with Procter & Gamble Beauty, the narrative around the once-beloved Black-owned haircare company shifted dramatically. Earlier this year, Mielle Organics found itself embroiled in social media controversy when customers began alleging […]
Sade shares rare glimpse into her family life in new music video celebrating her son Izaak
Sade is celebrating her son, Izaak Adu. In the new music video for her first single in six years, “Young Lion,” released Friday, Nov. 22, the 65-year-old Nigerian-British music legend gives a rare glimpse into her family life. Through the song’s lyrics, she also reveals her perspective as a mother raising a trans son. The […]
Bernice King explains why she’s ‘glad’ Trump’s inauguration is on Martin Luther King Day
When Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, it will coincidentally fall on the federal holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic opponent in the 2024 presidential election, had hoped that the day […]
Destiny’s Child reunites to celebrate Michelle Williams’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ debut
It’s been just over 20 years since Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams declared their “Destiny Fulfilled” with Destiny’s Child’s final studio album, but the trio still ardently supports each other in their respective destinies. On Thursday, Nov. 21, it was Michelle Williams’ turn to be celebrated, as her former bandmates showed up at […]
