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Why we’ve all fallen for ‘Forever’ on Netflix

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s official—the people have fallen in love with “Forever,” the new Netflix series from acclaimed showrunner Mara Brock Akil. A coming-of-age love story centered on two Black teens in Los Angeles,

R&B singer Cassie set to testify in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial

The R&B singer Cassie could testify as soon as Tuesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, as the Bad Boy Records founder faces charges that he orchestrated a deviant empire of exploitation that forced women into drugged-up sex parties called “freak-offs.” Testimony in the trial began Monday. Prosecutors told jurors that,

Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage

Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season. “I am so excited to see

Tariffs may have pushed up inflation a bit in April, government report to show

Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months. Consumer prices are forecast to have risen 2.4% in April compared with a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet, the same as in

Tory Lanez reportedly stabbed in prison altercation and rushed to the hospital

Rapper Tory Lanez has been rushed to the hospital after reportedly being stabbed in prison, per TMZ. The outlet reports that another inmate stabbed the rapper, born Daystar Peterson, during an altercation at the California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi. Multiple sources told the outlet that though the stabbing was not

Why we’ve all fallen for ‘Forever’ on Netflix

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. It’s official—the people have fallen in love with “Forever,” the new Netflix series from acclaimed showrunner Mara Brock Akil. A coming-of-age love story centered on two Black teens in Los Angeles,

R&B singer Cassie set to testify in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial

The R&B singer Cassie could testify as soon as Tuesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, as the Bad Boy Records founder faces charges that he orchestrated a deviant empire of exploitation that forced women into drugged-up sex parties called “freak-offs.” Testimony in the trial began Monday. Prosecutors told jurors that,

Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage

Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season. “I am so excited to see

Tariffs may have pushed up inflation a bit in April, government report to show

Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months. Consumer prices are forecast to have risen 2.4% in April compared with a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet, the same as in

Tory Lanez reportedly stabbed in prison altercation and rushed to the hospital

Rapper Tory Lanez has been rushed to the hospital after reportedly being stabbed in prison, per TMZ. The outlet reports that another inmate stabbed the rapper, born Daystar Peterson, during an altercation at the California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi. Multiple sources told the outlet that though the stabbing was not