Lizzo’s lawyers slam lawsuit by former wardrobe assistant as ‘meritless’ in motion to dismiss the case
Lizzo’s legal team has fired back against a lawsuit from a former wardrobe assistant alleging discrimination and wrongful termination, calling it “meritless.” According to court documents filed on Friday, July 18, the 37-year-old singer’s lawyers have claimed the plaintiff, Asha Daniels, is a “brazen liar,” and a “disgruntled” ex-employee with “an inflated ego,” People magazine […]
Trump accuses Obama of trying to ‘lead a coup’ against him. Dems say he’s distracting from Epstein scandal
President Donald Trump doubled down on his attacks against former President Barack Obama, again accusing his predecessor, without evidence, of personally targeting him with a federal investigation of his 2016 presidential campaign and its communications with Russia related to election interference. On Tuesday, while in the Oval Office with the president of the Philippines, Trump […]
Tracee Ellis Ross, Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, and more celebrities react to Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death
Black Hollywood is grieving the loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Yesterday, the internet collectively gasped at the news of the “The Cosby Show” actor’s death after a drowning accident in Costa Rica. Leaving behind a wife, daughter, and a litany of family and friends, Warner also leaves a legacy that spans generations of television viewers who […]
Ayanna Pressley says Trump release of MLK files reflects more sinister attack on Black leadership and history
The Trump administration’s release of the MLK files is being met with skepticism from the family of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., advocates, and Democratic elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, who told theGrio she believes the abrupt release is part of a more sinister tactic rooted in anti-Blackness. Martin Luther King […]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner found his greatest role off-screen as a husband & father
Beyond his captivating acting skills and lyrical poetic abilities, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a husband and father. Just as his talents brought joy to viewers across generations, Warner’s wife and daughter brought him immense joy. Though the actor never publicly posted their faces or names, he was not shy about talking about the impact fatherhood and […]
Mom sues Chicago Public Schools, alleges daughter was racially bullied, sexually assaulted at school
A Chicago mother is suing the city’s public school system after her daughter experienced what she claims was “extreme” racial bullying and sexual misconduct, as school officials did nothing to curb the abuse. During a press conference on Wednesday, July 16, Sher’Ron Hinton, along with her attorneys, shared that her daughter, now 13-years-old, became a […]
Bill Cosby and other ‘The Cosby Show’ co-stars react to Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death
It’s been a tough 24 hours for Hollywood and Black TV lovers, as we grieve the loss of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Warner was first introduced to audiences as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” and has remained Black culture’s cousin Theo for decades after the show’s ending. So just as fans flooded timelines with their […]
Not just ‘Theo’: Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death feels like a personal loss to Black America
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Monday was a very sad day in Black America. Sometime in the early afternoon of July 21, a great many of us were startled by the news that Malcolm-Jamal Warner had died. He was […]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner died of asphyxia in Costa Rica after ocean current pulled him under; bystanders tried to save him
Beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. Authorities in Costa Rica confirmed that Warner drowned after being swept away by a strong ocean current near Cocles Beach in the Limón province. According to a statement obtained by People from […]
‘Building the Band’—Netflix’s newest reality TV competition show—puts Kelly Rowland back in the judge’s chair
Kelly Rowland, who has been a judge on shows like “X-Factor” and “The Voice,” is back in the judge’s seat on Netflix’s latest reality TV competition show, “Building the Band.” The show, which dropped its first episodes on Wednesday, July 9, with the final set arriving Wednesday, July 23, is hosted by AJ McLean and […]
