In the world of corporate sponsorships, Kim Skildum-Reid is the kingmaker. Her innovative company, Power Sponsorship, approaches sponsorships in a radically new way, transforming sponsorship properties to create a win-win-win approach for rights holders, fans and brands. Her passionate dedication to proven strategies and no-sugarcoating approach to client consultation have

A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride in 2022 have won a $310 million verdict against the attraction’s Austrian builder. Late Thursday, the Orange County jury ordered that the manufacturer Funtime pay $155 million each to Tyre

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of using a deadly chokehold on an unruly New York subway passenger dismissed the top charge in the case on Friday at prosecutors’ request, allowing jurors to consider a lesser count after they deadlocked on whether Daniel Penny was

I hadn’t heard about “The Later Daters” series on Netflix until I saw an Instagram post saying Michelle Obama was the executive producer. Naturally, if our forever first lady was involved, I had to check it out and see what the show was all about. To my delight, “The Later

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. LL Cool J, the multi-hyphenate entertainer who in 2024 released his 14th studio album, “The FORCE,” nearly 40 years after releasing his debut album, “Radio,” recently sat down for

Snoop Dogg holds many titles — award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and television personality, but one he carries with pride is his title as grandpa. In honor of the holiday season, ”Papa Snoop” is making sure his grandchildren stay off Santa Claus’ naughty list.  This week, the rapper shared a video of

Paris Jackson is engaged! Michael Jackson’s only daughter disclosed her big news early on Friday morning as she posted a birthday tribute to her boyfriend — and now fiancé — music producer and engineer Justin Long, who she fondly refers to as “Blue.” “[D]oing life with you these last years has been

“The economy of Los Angeles will come to a halt,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as the city prepares for the incoming Trump administration’s threat of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants soon after Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025. Economists note that migrant labor critically supports the

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of my favorite times of the year is when the musical streaming services unveil their individualized year-end recaps that allow listeners to see their most-listened-to songs and artists.