Renée Elise Goldsberry opens up about miscarriages, motherhood, and miracles in new doc ‘Satisfied’
While many know the miracle of Renée Elise Goldsberry’s career, few may know the miracle of her family. Her new documentary, “Satisfied,” which began its limited theatrical run on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, puts both stories side by side. The 54-year-old actress and singer—best known for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton,” a […]
DNC comes to HBCUs this homecoming season in an effort to earn back trust of Black voters
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is taking its party message to HBCU campuses this homecoming season in an effort to engage young Black voters, whose support for the Democratic Party waned in the 2024 election. The DNC confirmed with theGrio that throughout October, several activations will be held at the campuses of Hampton University, Norfolk […]
Taraji P. Henson joins Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’ cast
Angela, Marcus, Mike, Sheila, Terry, and Diane are getting a new friend in the upcoming “Why Did I Get Married?” series: Taraji P. Henson. The Academy Award-nominee has officially joined the cast of “Why Did I Get Married Again?,” the highly anticipated third installment of Perry’s hit film series. She’ll star alongside original cast members […]
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ winner Joshua Allen dies at 36 after being struck by train
The professional dance world and Black Hollywood are mourning after the news that actor and dancer Joshua Allen has died. On Tuesday, September 30, his family confirmed with TMZ that the “So You Think You Can Dance” winner died in Texas near his home after he was hit by a train. He was 36. After […]
Kamala Harris commends DL Hughley for owning up to his spread of misinformation during her campaign
It’s often said that actions speak louder than words, but sometimes words can be just as powerful, especially when those words are “I’m sorry.” Former vice president Kamala Harris recently revealed how much those words meant to her during her presidential campaign. While speaking to Scott Evans on his show “House Guest,” Harris shared how […]
Cassie urges judge to deliver tough sentence for Diddy: ‘He will always be cruel and manipulative’
As Sean “Diddy” Combs and others in his corner attempted one last time to have judges reconsider his convictions ahead of sentencing, Cassie Ventura sent a letter of her own. On Tuesday, September 30, the 39-year-old singer sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian pleading with him to move ahead with sentencing that […]
Killer Mike admits mistake after dissing Ayesha Curry, praises Steph for defending his wife
Killer Mike isn’t the first person to put his foot in his mouth by saying something he didn’t mean on social media about Ayesha Curry, but he is one of the few to apologize as publicly as he messed up. On the latest episode of “Club Shay Shay,” the Atlanta-rapper, podcaster, and activist sat down […]
‘Quit it!’: Maxine Waters shuts down MAGA reporter who confronted her over government shutdown GOP talking point
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., refused to take the bait after she was confronted by a pro-MAGA reporter on the steps of the U.S. Capitol over the government shutdown that took effect early Wednesday. After a news conference on the then-looming shutdown with the Democratic caucus on Tuesday, Waters was asked by conservative LindellTV reporter […]
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj feud reignites as kids get dragged into the drama
Cardi B may not be the drama, but she’s certainly in some right now. The Bronx rapper dropped her sophomore album, “Am I the Drama?” on September 19, and while it’s been climbing the charts, the rollout has been overshadowed by an all-too-familiar scene—her long-running feud with Nicki Minaj. On social media this week, the […]
Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prison
Key witnesses against Sean “Diddy” Combs, including longtime ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, are urging a federal judge to reject leniency for the hip-hop mogul at his sentencing Friday, saying they fear for their safety if he is freed. Prosecutors included letters from R&B singer Cassie, her parents and four others with a written submission Tuesday as […]