LA Mayor Karen Bass and Democrats face criticisms over California wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism from political opponents amidst the California city’s deadly wildfires that have left at least two people dead and many homes and businesses badly burned. Bass, who was out of the country in Ghana at the start of the wildfire disaster, was on the ground Wednesday with local […]
AI in Your Kitchen: How Samsung’s Smart Fridges Are Changing Grocery Shopping
The kitchen is no longer just a space for cooking; it’s becoming a hub for cutting-edge technology. Samsung’s latest AI-powered refrigerator takes innovation to a new level, acting as a grocery assistant and a meal planner. Equipped with Vision AI and integrated with Instacart, the smart fridge can track inventory, suggest recipes and even handle […]
‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations as many big names are snubbed
“Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. Out-of-control wildfires that swept across Los Angeles and Southern California on Tuesday night forced the Screen Actors Guild to cancel its plans to announce the nominations live Wednesday morning. […]
Why Patti LaBelle is reportedly heartbroken by being portrayed ‘as a villain’ in Luther documentary
Patti LaBelle adored Luther Vandross and supported him right up until the end. However, viewers of CNN’s Luther Vandross documentary “Never Too Much,” which aired on New Year’s Day, may not walk away with that understanding. Sources close to the matter told Page Six LaBelle is heartbroken about being portrayed in the film as one […]
Brandy to go ‘beyond the fame, the music and the spotlight’ in her upcoming memoir
In addition to her accomplishments as a Grammy Award-winning singer and the first Black actress to portray Cinderella, Brandy is now adding “author” to her impressive résumé. The “I Wanna Be Down” singer has officially announced plans to release her memoir this fall. The untitled book, due October 7, 2025 through Hanover Square Press, will […]
Stephen tWitch Boss’ widow, Allison Holker, responds to backlash for revealing intimate details of his private life
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s widow, Allison Holker is under intense scrutiny after revealing intimate details about the late professional dancer’s private life. As previously reported by theGrio, in a cover story for People magazine on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Holker announced her forthcoming memoir, “This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light.” In both […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph is reaching her biggest career milestones in her 60s; now, she’s telling fans ‘Don’t give up’
Sheryl Lee Ralph is a testament to the fact that success has no time limit. At 66 years old, Ralph inspired viewers as she received her first Primetime Emmy Award in her decades-long career. Now, two years later, the actress is celebrating another milestone as she prepares to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk […]
NAACP President: With two weeks until Inauguration Day, we’re calling on Biden to take urgent action
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio In 2020, when he was officially declared as the next president of the United States, Joe Biden sent a clear message to Black America: I have your back. Now, with less than two weeks to go until […]
5 thoughts, prayers and concerns about the young woman shamed for her out-of-wedlock pregnancy and the church community that shamed her
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. If you spend any amount of time on social media (and you’re Black), then there is a better than 50% chance that you’ve seen a video floating around of a young woman apologizing to […]
Does Trump have the authority to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’? Obama did it first, but for this noble reason
President-elect Donald Trump had many scratching their heads when he shared an unexpected proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico — the stretch of seawater connecting the U.S. south, Mexico and parts of the Caribbean — the “Gulf of America.” “[It] has a beautiful ring,” Trump said during a Tuesday press conference at his Mar-a-Lago […]
