A former star of Tyler Perry’s series “The Oval” is accusing the billionaire film and TV mogul of sexual assault and workplace harassment in a new multi-million-dollar lawsuit that Perry’s attorney is calling a “scam.” According to TMZ, Derek Dixon claims Perry, 55, made unwanted sexual advances in text messages

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Democratic leader of the House of Representatives, is “strongly” urging the Republican Speaker of the House to increase the funding allowance for security to protect members of Congress following the political assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband that left another lawmaker and

The possibility that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs might testify at his federal sex trafficking trial all but vanished Tuesday after his lawyer predicted a defense presentation lasting as little as two days and a judge said jurors could begin deliberations as early as next week. Attorney Marc Agnifilo offered the hint

Will Smith, who is a father to three adult children, is admitting to at least one major parenting mistake. While promoting his upcoming tour for his new album “Based on a True Story” in the UK, the 56-year-old actor and rapper opened up about the one major mistake he considers

Jodie Turner-Smith understands the importance of a mother in a child’s life, especially a Black mother in a biracial child’s life and she’s not letting her divorce interfere with that. As previously reported by theGrio, the “Queen and Slim” actress finalized her divorce from her husband of four years, Joshua

On a recent visit to “GMA” in support of their upcoming series on Disney+, “Ironheart” stars Dominique Thorne, who plays Riri Williams/Ironheart, and Anthony Ramos, who plays Parker Robbins/The Hood, received a message from one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) most recognizable faces—Robert Downey Jr.  Downey Jr., who has

Nas’ record label, Mass Appeal, has just settled a lawsuit brought by a former white employee who alleges she faced racial discrimination during her tenure at the company. On Friday, June 13, Mass Appeal settled with Melissa Cooper, the company’s former head of development, outside of court and filed a

On Sunday, Grammy-winning vocalist Chrisette Michele took to Instagram to share something deeply personal: she’s been diagnosed with autism. “I just learned I’m autistic. Official diagnosis. They used the word ‘severely,’” Michele captioned the post. “I’ve been quiet on here. But… I’ve been outside. Singing. … but learning to strip

by Keka Araújo June 17, 2025 As Caribbean Heritage Month unfolds, it presents a pivotal opportunity to immerse young readers in the vibrant narratives and rich cultural legacies of the Black Caribbean diaspora.  Representation in children’s literature is not merely about seeing oneself on a page; it is about fostering

by Mitti Hicks June 17, 2025 Women now make up 30% of bourbon drinkers, and that number is growing.  Good Trouble Bourbon founder Dee M. Robinson is one of the few women of color at the forefront of a new era: more women are drinking bourbon than ever before.  Bourbon,