Wendy Williams is still fighting for her freedom amid guardianship
Wendy Williams wants her life back. Since 2022, the former talk show host has been living under a court-ordered guardianship that has left her feeling isolated and powerless. After years away from the spotlight, Williams reemerged last year in the bombshell documentary “Where Is Wendy Williams?,” which raised concerns about her health and well-being. Now, […]
Boyz II Men, backed by hundreds of artists, delivers letter to lawmakers pushing for passage of American Music Fairness Act
The members of legendary Grammy Award-winning R&B group Boyz II Men visited Capitol Hill on Thursday to meet with lawmakers and deliver a letter on behalf of and signed by over 300 artists requesting passage of the American Music Fairness Act, according to a press release shared with TheGrio. According to the American Federation of […]
Shonda Rhimes steps down from Kennedy Center Board following Trump’s election as chair
Shonda Rhimes is officially stepping down from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the award-winning writer and producer confirmed her resignation. Her decision follows Donald Trump’s appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center, a move that also saw him ousting 18 board members previously appointed by […]
Naya Rivera’s ex reveals son believed he could’ve saved her during drowning death in 2020
Nearly five years after actress Naya Rivera died unexpectedly at the age of 33 in 2020, her ex, Ryan Dorsey, is speaking out for the first time. In his first interview since her death, the 41-year-old actor let People Magazine in on how he’s been managing and how Rivera’s death — from a freak drowning […]
Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing orders to drop case against New York City Mayor Adams
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday rather than obey a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The resignation of Danielle Sassoon, a Republican who was the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, was confirmed by a spokesperson for the office. Her […]
Proud Boys leader pardoned by Trump wants to return to scene of the crime as member of Congress
A leader of the white nationalist group the Proud Boys — who was convicted for actions related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol — is now eyeing a return to the scene of the crime. After being pardoned by President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, Henry “Enrique” Tarrio was released from […]
The Wayans family are the latest inductees in the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
This year’s NAACP Image Awards will be a family affair. Today, the NAACP announced that the legendary Wayans family will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards ceremony. The Hall of Fame Award celebrates pioneers in their respective fields whose influence continues to shape their industry […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country. Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to elevate the scion […]
Black church selling ‘Proud Boys’ merch after winning trademark, vows to ‘never’ let the group use their name again
The Proud Boys logo has officially been repurposed to benefit the same Black community they once terrorized. After winning the official trademark for the “Proud Boys” name, Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal, a historic Black church in Washington, D.C., has started selling merch with the revamped logo. Presently, there are two limited edition shirts up for […]
Elon Musk calls for the US to ‘delete entire agencies’ from the federal government
Elon Musk called on Thursday for the United States to “delete entire agencies” from the federal government as part of his push under President Donald Trump to radically cut spending and restructure its priorities. Musk offered a wide-ranging survey via a videocall to the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, of what he described as the […]
