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After taking the world by storm with her talent, glamour, confidence, and celebrity, the life story of the late, world-famous dancer, singer, actress, and activist Josephine Baker is headed to the silver screen. On Monday, May 11, it was announced that Grammy-winning singer FKA twigs is gearing up to play
For all the success “Michael” has had at the box office, there were still some tough moments for star Jaafar Jackson as he portrayed his uncle. In a recent episode of “Sneaker Shopping” with Complex, the young star revealed the physical toll it took to portray Michael Jackson in one
For a brief moment, Kendrick Lamar‘s chart-topping 2024 album “GNX” was nowhere to be found on Apple Music. Not only was the album temporarily removed, but so were music videos for songs like “Luther” and “Not Like Us.” While the album remained on Spotify, it was also temporarily removed from
The White House announced actions to address maternal health issues facing millions of American women; however, it failed to acknowledge the Black maternal mortality crisis, as Black women continue to die of childbirth or pregnancy complications at disproportionate levels. On Monday, the Trump administration launched the government website, Moms.gov, dedicated
Byron Allen is adding another major digital brand to his portfolio: BuzzFeed. On Monday, the digital media brand announced it had entered into a transaction agreement with Allen Family Digital, LLC, an affiliate of Allen’s family office, under which Buzzfeed would accept a majority investment valued at $120 million. Allen
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. From the jungles of Costa Rica to the beaches of Puerto Rico, the islands of Hawaii, the short-term rental homes of Georgia, and beyond, many Black communities know the name
During both of President Donald Trump’s presidencies, he has often sparred with Black women journalists. From Yamiche Alcindor to April Ryan, Jemele Hill, and Abby Phillip, Trump has, on several occasions, referred to them as “second-rate” or “losers” for merely asking pertinent questions about his own actions. Alcindor and Ryan were frequent
In 2017, Tamron Hall made the bold decision to walk away from her seat on the coveted “Today Show.” Though she launched her own successful talk show years later, Hall’s decision to walk was a pivotal moment in her career. In a recent conversation with Scott Evans, the journalist opened
The Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after winning Sunday night’s NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, marking a major turning point for a franchise deep in rebuilding mode, according to the Associated Press. Washington entered the lottery tied for the best odds at
A retired veteran from Virginia named Vanessa just made history on “The Price is Right,” walking away with more than $240,000 in cash and prizes during a special Mother’s Day episode on Friday. According to Fox 8, Paramount officials confirmed the win is “the largest prize won in a single