Why Michelle Obama’s ‘Later Daters’ is the most bingeworthy show on Netflix
I hadn’t heard about “The Later Daters” series on Netflix until I saw an Instagram post saying Michelle Obama was the executive producer. Naturally, if our forever first lady was involved, I had to check it out and see what the show was all about. To my delight, “The Later Daters” has been one of […]
LL Cool J said he’s the most important rapper that ever existed. Sure, I’ll buy that
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. LL Cool J, the multi-hyphenate entertainer who in 2024 released his 14th studio album, “The FORCE,” nearly 40 years after releasing his debut album, “Radio,” recently sat down for an interview on Apple Music’s […]
Snoop Dogg shares a heartwarming video of his grandkids’ reaction to his version of ‘Elf on the Shelf’
Snoop Dogg holds many titles — award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and television personality, but one he carries with pride is his title as grandpa. In honor of the holiday season, ”Papa Snoop” is making sure his grandchildren stay off Santa Claus’ naughty list. This week, the rapper shared a video of two of his seven grandchildren […]
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris announces engagement
Paris Jackson is engaged! Michael Jackson’s only daughter disclosed her big news early on Friday morning as she posted a birthday tribute to her boyfriend — and now fiancé — music producer and engineer Justin Long, who she fondly refers to as “Blue.” “[D]oing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and [I] […]
Trump’s plans for mass deportations and tariffs could severely cost Black households
“The economy of Los Angeles will come to a halt,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as the city prepares for the incoming Trump administration’s threat of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants soon after Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025. Economists note that migrant labor critically supports the national economy, particularly in U.S. […]
Am I part of Beyoncé’s Beyhive? According to my Spotify 2024 Wrapped, it appears so
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of my favorite times of the year is when the musical streaming services unveil their individualized year-end recaps that allow listeners to see their most-listened-to songs and artists. It’s always revealing — and […]
Cynthia Erivo talks Elphaba’s micro braids, long nails and the subtle nuances of her ‘Wicked’ character’s Blackness
For the last few weeks, “Wicked” has certainly had a “Barbie” effect, taking over what feels like just about everything. In the sea of pink and green merch and gravity-defying musical riffs, Cynthia Erivo’s depiction of Elphaba in the musical’s newest adaptation sheds a unique light on Black women and their experiences in the world. […]
Flavor Flav says his ‘spirit is broken’ after NBC made him leave the Backstreet Boys’ dressing room at the Rockefeller Tree Lighting
Rapper Flavor Flav is well known for his charismatic personality, which has recently charmed a new generation, along with his ubiquitous clock. After radiating fun, supportive uncle vibes throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics and beyond, the rapper and his social media followers were dismayed when the same network that exclusively broadcasts the international sports competition […]
US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from October, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Friday’s report […]
Memphis’ mayor pushes back against feds’ calls for major reforms of city’s police force
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis’ mayor pushed back Thursday against the need for a Justice Department deal to enact reforms in light of the scathing findings of an investigation into the Memphis Police Department, saying the city has already made hundreds of positive changes since the beating death of Tyre Nichols. Although he didn’t rule out […]
