The second installment of ‘Wicked,’ slated for 2025, gets new title
“Wicked” fans have something else to get excited for. This week, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and director Jon M. Chu revealed the official title for the second installment of the two-part film adaptation of the classic Broadway musical on Instagram. Elphaba and Glinda’s adventures will continue in “Wicked: For Good,” previously known as “Wicked Part […]
Experts predict Trump’s SoftBank $100B AI investment will bring few jobs to Black and Brown Americans
Tech experts are questioning President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son’s announcement that the Japanese investment holding company would invest $100 billion in the United States, creating a “minimum” of 100,000 jobs. Trump championed the “historic investment” as a “monumental demonstration of confidence in America’s future.” The incoming president said the SoftBank commitment would […]
Federal judge rejects Diddy’s accusation that government leaked video of 2016 assault on Cassie
This week, a federal judge re-emphasized that the court of public opinion has no impact on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming federal trial. On Monday, Judge Arun Subramanian issued a ruling on the music mogul’s request for an evidentiary hearing to investigate his claims that the government has leaked information about his case, including the infamous […]
Fans react to first teaser trailer for CBS’ new all-Black daytime soap ‘Beyond the Gates’
CBS released the first official teaser trailer for the upcoming new all-Black soap opera “Beyond the Gates.” The teaser trailer for the highly anticipated daytime drama doesn’t disappoint. It opens with a shot of a regal-looking lawn leading up to a grand mansion with dramatic violins playing in the background. A montage of melodramatic scenes, […]
Lawsuit accuses State Department of creating loopholes for Israel on military aid and human rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has carved out loopholes for Israel that give the close American ally a pass on U.S. law that restricts aid to foreign militaries over human rights abuses, a lawsuit from a group of Palestinians in Gaza and American relatives asserts Tuesday. Former State Department officials and crafters of the 1997 Leahy law were among those […]
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry give a new glimpse of their children on their holiday card
It’s that time of year again. Christmas music is playing in all of the stores, holiday movies are taking over streamers and channels alike, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have dropped their annual holiday card. This year, the card, obtained by People magazine, CNN, ABC News, and others, includes six photos of the Duke […]
Travis Hunter and his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, should take notes from Katt Williams — haters are gonna hate; you have to live your life
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. First off, congratulations to Travis Hunter, the two-way player for Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders’ University of Colorado football team, for winning the Heisman Trophy, college football’s highest honor. Hunter’s career in college football has […]
Michelle Obama shares her family’s tropical holiday traditions and her secret to gift shopping
Former first lady Michelle Obama does not play about the holidays. During an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the former first lady revealed that she goes all out with Christmas decor, despite her husband’s opinion. “[The holidays] are my favorite times,” Obama told the talk show host. “I love it. I mean, I’m one […]
Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps
CHICAGO (AP) — Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when a chance encounter gave him an idea for a new way to carpool. On the way across Chicago, El-Amin’s daughter spotted a classmate riding with her own dad as they drove to their selective public school on the city’s North Side. For 40 minutes, they […]
Americans’ trust in nation’s court system hits record low, survey finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of heightened political division, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and courts dropped to a record low of 35% this year, according to a new Gallup poll. The United States saw a sharp drop of 24 percentage points over the last four years, setting the country apart from other […]
