Rihanna’s daughter Rocki makes her debut dripped in Dior, here’s why we’re not surprised
Rihanna’s daughter isn’t even one, and she’s already out in Paris sporting Dior. In some of the first images of the 37-year-old music mogul since she fled her home in Los Angeles following a shooting in March, she was spotted out and about in Paris with her baby daughter, Rocki Irish, in tow, dressed nearly […]
‘You, Me & Tuscany’ producer Will Packer talks creating a heartfelt Black love romantic comedy: “No trauma needed”
As the room buzzed at Jazz at Lincoln Center Wednesday night, packed with fabulous fits, lush florals and Aperol spritzes for an Italian vibe, Hollywood producer, Will Packer, was seeing a dream come true, right on time. “This movie is hopeful, it’s about joy,” Packer told TheGrio on the red carpet. “It is a romantic […]
Issa Rae partners with TikTok for new microdrama series ‘Screen Time’
Issa Rae is expanding her footprint in digital storytelling with a new short-form series developed in partnership with TikTok. Her production company, Hoorae Media, has announced its first microdrama project titled “Screen Time,” marking a shift toward content designed for mobile-first audiences, according to TheWrap. The announcement was made during TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit, […]
K. Michelle admits to past romantic relationship with R. Kelly
K. Michelle says that she was once in love with R. Kelly. Fans of the singer and reality star, whose full name is Kimberly Michelle Pate, have long speculated that she and the disgraced R&B artist had previously engaged in a romantic relationship, but speaking to Jason Lee on BET Network, she admitted to it […]
ICE’s use of spyware raises concerns for Black and brown citizens’ privacy rights
Spyware tools being used by ICE are raising concerns about the privacy rights and safety of U.S. citizens, particularly more vulnerable Black and brown Americans. According to an NPR report, Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, confirmed in a letter that the immigration enforcement agency, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is using various spyware […]
Stefon Diggs attends Cardi B concert in D.C. after reported breakup
Stefon Diggs was seen enjoying a night out at a concert by Cardi B in Washington, D.C., in a moment that caught fans’ attention given the pair’s recent split, according to TMZ. According to footage circulating online and reports from the event, Diggs attended the show alongside his mother and brother. The trio appeared relaxed […]
Dr. Dre joining the Forbes billionaire list reveals trend in how Black Americans are getting rich
Dr. Dre has officially joined one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, the Billionaires’ Club. In March, the 61-year-old music mogul, born Andre Romelle Young, landed on Forbes’ billionaire list as only the second rapper to do so, right behind Jay-Z. Alongside the growing value of his music catalog, real estate, and investments, […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ prison sentence faces scrutiny as appeals court questions length of punishment
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are asking a federal appeals court to overturn his conviction on prostitution-related charges, arguing that his actions were protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Though the 3-judge panel did not issue a ruling after the early morning hearings, according to the Associated Press, it did question […]
DHS considers halting international traveler processing at airports in sanctuary cities
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering a controversial move that could stop the processing of international travelers at major airports located in so-called “sanctuary cities,” according to officials, as reported by Reuters. Newly installed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the idea is under review as part of broader tensions between the federal […]
U.S. military to automatically register eligible men for draft by year’s end
The U.S. Selective Service System is set to automatically register eligible men for the military draft starting by December 2026, following changes approved under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Under the new rule, most male U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 will no longer need to manually sign […]