‘Stick to sports’: Joy Reid slams Stephen A. Smith over his reaction to Renee Good shooting and critiquing prominent Black people
Joy Reid is taking the gloves off against Stephen A. Smith. After Smith’s interview with Linsey Davis on ABC regarding various statements made against him by prominent Black women and his thoughts on politics at large, Reid took to her Substack live show to address Smith’s comments toward her and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The award-winning […]
Tyler Perry’s new Netflix film features a beloved character taking center-stage in ‘Joe’s College Road Trip’
Tyler Perry‘s Madea cinematic universe has showered love on The Browns and other characters over the course of 14 movies, dating back to 2005. Now, a longtime character is getting his turn to lead a film. Netflix has teased “Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip,” a new film which follows Joe, Madea’s older brother, as […]
Stephen A. Smith explains why he is ‘dead serious’ about considering run for president in 2028
Stephen A. Smith said he is seriously considering a run for president in 2028, explaining in an exclusive clip obtained by theGrio from a sit-down interview with “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” that it would be his “pleasure” to debate the political establishment. “I’m considering it in all seriousness, because I’ve had very, very […]
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star opens her home for young filmmaker
Many will forever know her as Hilary Banks, the stylish, spoiled darling of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” But these days, Karyn Parsons is stepping into a role that feels closer to Aunt Viv than the socialite of Bel-Air. Alongside her husband, filmmaker Alexandre Rockwell, Parsons has opened up her Providence, R.I., home to support […]
L.A. Reid settles Drew Dixon sexual assault lawsuit on day trial was set to begin
Music executive Drew Dixon’s lawsuit against music mogul Antonio “L.A.” Reid has reached a conclusion, on the very day opening statements were set to be made in the trial. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Dixon, known for helping create the seminal hip-hop love ballad “All I Need” by Method Man and Mary J. […]
‘Shame on you’: Mo’Nique defends Claressa Shields against social media critics
Just as Claressa Shields stands toe to toe with opponents in the boxing ring, Mo’Nique is going to bat for the women’s boxing champion in the virtual ring of social media. Like many public figures, Shields has been the subject of social media scrutiny, with users criticizing everything from her appearance to her boxing skills. […]
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman won’t be charged after battery allegation stemming from son’s high school wrestling match
Days after Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman was accused of battery following an incident at his son’s high school wrestling match in Indiana, the Mishawaka Police Department is declining to press charges. Freeman, who was joined by his wife, Joanna, was on hand to support his son, Vinny Freeman, at the Al Smith Wrestling […]
‘Section 8 ghetto’: Attack on Republican Rep. Byron Donalds by Florida opponent slammed as racist
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds was on the receiving end of a racist attack by his opponent in the Florida Republican gubernatorial primary. In a social media post, candidate James Fishback slammed Donalds, a frontrunner in the race for Florida governor, intentionally mispronouncing his name as “By’rone” and claiming that the Republican congressman endorsed by President […]
The Kid Mero to succeed ‘Ebro In The Morning’ at Hot 97 in latest urban radio flip
The Kid Mero is taking over the airwaves of New York City. On Monday (Jan. 12), Hot 97 announced that Mero will become one of the faces of the station and the host of the station’s morning show starting on Tuesday (Jan. 13) with “Hot 97 Mornings with Mero.” “Hot 97 is the station—it’s been […]
Damson Idris addresses speculation he’s in line to play the next T’Challa in ‘Black Panther’
Damson Idris is finally addressing all of those rumors around whether he could be next in line to play T’Challa in Marvel’s “Black Panther” franchise. Speaking with Variety on the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday, the 34-year-old actor responded to rumors that he may be in talks to step into the role made iconic by […]