Kanye West drops controversial song featuring his daughter North West and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Kanye West has made yet another controversial move. This weekend, the artist released a new song, “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” in a since-deleted post on X. In addition to the surprise of the star releasing new music for the first time in years, fans were particularly surprised to see his 11-year-old daughter North […]
Rep. Bennie Thompson says he lives ‘rent free’ in ‘criminal’ Trump’s mind amid Biden J6 pardon claims
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., slammed President Donald Trump after the commander in chief suggested that pardons for him and other members of the House of Representatives January 6th Select Committee that investigated Trump are not legally enforceable after saying the pardons were signed by an autopen with former President Joe Biden’s signature. “The “Pardons” […]
Beyoncé adds yet another tour stop on the ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ as it nearly sells out across all dates
Despite the recent rumors that suggest otherwise, Beyoncé’s upcoming “Cowboy Carter Tour” is shaping up to be the horse to bet on. Roughly a month after pre-sale tickets launched, Live Nation has revealed in a press release obtained by multiple sources, including People magazine, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, that the tour is 94% sold out […]
‘Raising Kanan’ Season 4, Episode 2: Everybody has decisions to make!
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Part of the reason that I love “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” so much is because, at its core, the show is really just a family show where the family business happens to be […]
Harvard to offer free tuition to families with household income under $200,000
For some families, Harvard University just got a little bit cheaper. The Ivy League institute located in Cambridge, Massachusetts—which costs about $83,000 annually in 2024—recently announced tuition will be free for families whose income is below $200,000 per year. If you’re a family whose household income is less than $100,00, the venerated institution will basically […]
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. Retail sales rose just 0.2% in February, a small rebound after a sharp drop of 1.2% in January, the Commerce Department said Monday. Sales […]
‘America’s Next Top Model’ alum Yaya DaCosta addresses the backlash surrounding the show and Tyra Banks with grace and forgiveness
Model and actress Yaya DaCosta doesn’t harbor any ill feelings towards Tyra Banks for her experience on the hit competition show “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM). Recently, DaCosta and the ANTM creator crossed paths at Essence’s “Black Women in Hollywood” ceremony –– and it was not as awkward as one would expect. Over the past […]
Candiace Dillard Bassett reveals she spoke to Karen Huger before she was sentenced to jail
Candiace Dillard Bassett confirmed she’s been in Karen Huger’s corner leading up to her sentencing. After Huger revealed during a special video update for “The Real Housewives of Potomac” season 9 reunion that Dillard Bassett had been among her ardent supporters, the 38-year-old “RHOP” alum told People magazine that the two reality stars were in […]
LSU star Flau’Jae Johnson is helping Louisiana families get out of debt this March Madness
Louisiana State University’s star, guard Flau’Jae Johnson, took a step back from March Madness to help families reach financial freedom. Ahead of the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament that is set to kick off on Thursday, Johnson joined Experian as a company spokesperson, working to relieve $5 million of consumer debt among 5,000 families in […]
Hundreds come out to pay their respects to Caleb Wilson during celebration of life and funeral services
On Saturday, well over 700 people descended upon the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Kenner, La., to pay their respects at the funeral of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old college junior who died in late February. Wilson, a Southern University and A&M College mechanical engineering student and trumpet player in the school’s marching band, was honored during […]
