‘That’s not normal’: Amber Riley reflects on ‘Glee’ pilot and how the show helped catapult her to stardom
Riley revealed plenty of easter eggs about the show’s pilot episode, including the feeling that it was ordained to succeed…
How Are Crime Scenes Handled and Cleaned in Modern Society?
Discover the latest regulations and standards for cleaning up crime scenes. Learn why specialized cleanup professionals are necessary for these…
Trump says ‘I Guess’ Americans should be worried about Iran retaliation: ‘Like I said, some people will die’
“When you go to war, some people will die,” the president reiterated when asked whether Americans should be concerned about…
New book digs into the little-known gallery that brought Modern art to America
Exhibition of Maria Martins at the Valentine Gallery in May 1942 Collection of the authorWhen the F. Valentine Dudensing Gallery…
Netflix to no longer invest in Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever
The partnership, which began last year, featured the launch of various items tied to the Dutchess of Sussex including teas,…
UK presenters Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret and unauthorised £250,000 profit' made from Banksy prints
Ant McPartlin and Declan DonnellyCourtesy WikiThe UK television personalities Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly—known together as Ant and Dec—have won…
Michael B. Jordan’s brother is going viral—but talent runs through the entire Jordan family
Oscar nominee Michael B. Jordan’s creativity runs in the family. Meet his mom and siblings, Dona, Jamila, and Khalid Jordan.…
Michael B. Jordan Got A Texturizer To Play Smoke And Stack In 'Sinners'
Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo and Miles Caton underwent major hair transformations to get into character for 'Sinners.'Each day we…
Tehran’s Unesco-listed Golestan Palace reportedly damaged by US-Israeli strikes
Due to recent protests and the threat of attacks, Golestan Palace's artefacts were relocated to safe storage and its chandeliers…
Wake–And Baked Goods? Girl Scout Troop Selling Cookies Near NJ Dispensary Stirs Controversy
March 6, 2026The Girl-Scout-cookie-to- dispensary-pipeline is not new.A New Jersey Girl Scout troop has garnered national attention for setting up…
Grambling State secures trademark for iconic ‘G’ logo after near 30-year legal battle
The logo, made famous by the Grambling State University football team and head coach Eddie Robinson, now has full control…
The Best Beauty Products That Make You Feel Luxurious Without Breaking The Bank
Looking to upgrade your beauty routine without draining your wallet? Some of the best and luxurious feeling beauty products can…
There are 306 Black-owned bookstores in the US, and now you can easily track all of them
This week, the National Association of Black Bookstores launched its National Black-Owned Bookstore Directory.Here at theGrio, spotlighting Black-owned businesses is…
A Francis Bacon self-portrait and a Surrealist avian painting: our pick of the March auctions
Francis Bacon, Self-Portrait (1972) Courtesy of Sotheby’sFollowing the sudden death of his longtime partner and muse George Dyer in 1971,…
DOJ releases Epstein files containing accuser’s sexual assault allegations against Trump
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the “completely baseless accusations, backed by zero credible evidence.”After reports that the Epstein…
Mathew Knowles Considering Legal Action After Tina Knowles Question Clip Leaks, Tina Timely Shares Resumé Reminder
Beyoncé's parents are once again the topic of conversation after an awkward moment in a sitdown has gone viral!A pretty…
Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal in harrassment case, awaits sentencing
The disgraced football coach faces sentencing on April 14 as he faces up to a year in jail.Former Michigan head…
In case you were wondering, Queen Latifah is alive and ‘100% A-Ok’
Queen Latifah reminds fans you “can’t believe what you read on the internet,” shutting down social media death hoaxes about…
Florida Group Chat Full Of Racists Talks About Killing Black People Exposed
A group chat created by the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party became a safe space for racist and…
Smells like teen spirit: inside the world’s first scent-lending library
A taxidermy peacock guards the reference section at Seattle’s Scent Lending Library Photo: Bess LovejoyThe artist Donna Lipowitz says she…
‘I’m tired y’all’: CBS producer Shawna Thomas leaves network to prioritize rest
“Y’all, this is not a bad thing. I’m going to miss everyone, but I need to go find a beach,”…
Then There Was 1: Why The Light Of GOP’s ‘Starting 5’ Black Congressmen Is Slowly Diminishing
March 6, 2026In a matter of months, the strong alliance of “America’s Starting Five” of conservative Republican Black leaders is…
Tee Grizzley plans to give back to Detroit with multi-million dollar housing development
The rapper, born on the city’s west side, looks to add to a revitalized area of the city which just…
Wes Moore reflects as he pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, visits Selma for Bloody Sunday anniversary: ‘We can’t stop fighting’
“We were built for moments like these,” the Maryland governor tells theGrio, as advocates fret about modern-day threats to equal…
He Broke, I’m Up: Stefon Diggs’ Mom Attends Cardi B Concert Despite Reports The Rapper Dumped Her Son
Stefon Diggs‘ mother, Stephanie Diggs, was excited to post about attending Cardi B’s concert—despite reports the rapper broke up with…
Don Lemon says Paramount’s new deal to buy former employer ‘not my favorite’
During the GLAAD awards, Don Lemon celebrates Kristi Noem’s firing and speaks out after Paramount announces it’s buying Warner Bros.After…
War in the Middle East, the Whitney Biennial, and a newly-discovered Rembrandt in Amsterdam—podcast
The 400-year-old Golestan Palace reportedly sustained damage from a nearby missile blastFrom breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and…
Tuskegee University Retires Kusamae Draper’s Basketball Jersey As School Continues Playoff Run
March 6, 2026The first player to have his number retired as he leading his team in their current playoff runThe…
Governor Wes Moore skeptical of Trump’s military operations in Iran: ‘I lost friends because of wars like these’
“I’m just seeing a whole series of contradictions,” Moore told theGrio of President Trump’s justification for the widening war in…
Tichina Arnold secures first-look deal with CBS
As she celebrates 20 years with CBS, Tichina Arnold secures a first-look deal with the network for her company, Queens…
Once someone who used to tease ‘woo-woo’ girls, SZA just spent 30 days at an ashram in India
SZA is opening up about the time she spent her birthday healing herinated discs at a meditation and yoga retreat…
‘No one was really interested in finding those works’: major Brazilian art theft still unsolved as statute of limitations expires
Claude Monet’s Marine (1880-90) was among the works stolen in 2006 Public domain via Wikimedia CommonsTwo decades after one of…
Shaq Surprises Paralyzed Teen With VIP Basketball Dream Trip
March 6, 2026Dream On 3, along with Shaq and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, made it happen.The Henry County (GA)…
The belief Judge Glenda Hatchett’s father instilled in her that led to her historic success: ‘I still believe him’
Judge Glenda Hatchett is gearing up to release a new children’s book, “Goal Girls,” to guide readers to dream big.Before…
My father fought a mob during Ax Handle Saturday in 1960—I learned about it at 42
OPINION: I was 42 when I learned that Dr. Arnett Elyus Girardeau Sr. stood between Black teenagers and a white…
Cardi B Surprises Houston Crowd By Bringing Out Megan Thee Stallion Onstage
We love to see a Hottie-Bardi moment.The Bardi Gang and Hotties got a surprise they definitely weren’t expecting.On March 4,…
Serena Williams unveils new Barbie and what she loves most about it
Serena Williams dishes about playing Barbies with her daughters and celebrates getting her own doll for International Women’s Day. This…
Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory Bails Out 3 Inmates Address Jail Overcrowding, ‘I Did My Part’
March 6, 2026Mo Ivory is continuing her annual tradition of posting bail for three people who cannot afford their small…
Number of Black Republicans in Congress continues to shrink after March primaries
With two Congressmen involved in gubernatorial races and two members due to exit Congress in 2027, the chambers are likely…
Here Are Some NFL Combine Standouts To Keep An Eye On For The Draft
As we inch closer and closer to next month's draft, check out the players who put themselves on the radar…
Henry Moore and Dorothea Tanning set records at Christie's triple-header sale in London
Henry Moore's King and Queen (1952-53) sculpture set a new record for the artist at Christie's 20th/21st century evening sale…
White Woman Facing Civil Rights Complaint After Shooting Man Because He Was ‘Black’
March 5, 2026A white woman in New Hampshire is facing a civil rights complaint after admitting to shooting a Black…
New England Patriots Cut Stefon Diggs & Social Media Calls It Cardi B Karma
After losing the Super Bowl, splitting with Cardi B, and facing assault charges, Stefon Diggs was informed by the New…
Mathew Knowles Is ‘Evaluating All Legal Remedies’ Over Interview Where He Appears To Dismiss Tina Knowles’ Efforts
March 5, 2026Mathew Knowles is reportedly considering taking legal action over a recent interview where he allegedly appears to dismiss…
Water Polo Player At Elite LA High School Claims He Was Sexually And Racially Abused
A high school athlete has leveled accusations of sexual abuse and racial abuse against his former school, the principal, his…
The many faces and identities of Frida Kahlo are explored in exhibition catalogue
Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait (in a Velvet Dress) (1926), painted before the artist embraced Indigenous clothing in the 1930s © 2025…
Terrence Howard says Denzel Washington called out his aggression 20 years ago
Howard also claimed he’s been blacklisted from the industry after he attempted to sue 20th Century Fox Film and Disney.…
Referee Knocked Out During Women’s NCAA Basketball Brawl
A heated fourth-quarter confrontation between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina spiraled into chaos, with multiple ejections and an official accidentally…
President Trump Ousts DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
March 5, 2026Trump is already moving on by nominating Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. President Donald Trump…
How Josh Levi is Redefining R&B with the Hydraulic Tour
Copyright © 2026 Interactive One, LLC. All Rights Reserved.Rising R&B star Josh Levi is pushing the boundaries of R&B with…
Innocent mistake? Italy's prime minister appears as a cherub in Rome church
An image of an angel with a face resembling the right-wing Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has been erased from…
‘A walking miracle’: Billy Porter details life-threatening battle with sepsis
The Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winner says a routine medical check turned into a terrifying health crisis that left him…
Michael B. Jordan Got A Texturizer To Play Smoke And Stack In ‘Sinners’
Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo and Miles Caton underwent major hair transformations to get into character for 'Sinners.'Each day we…
Essence’s annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon reaches 19 years
Essence Ventures announces the 19th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon hosted by Marsai Martin on March 12.After nearly…
Royal Ontario Museum picks new leader
The new director and chief executive of the Royal Ontario Museum, Nicholas R. Bell Courtesy Royal Ontario Museum, TorontoWith the…
Usher, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, And John Hope Bryant Invest In Ever-Growing ATL
March 6, 2026The project is expected to include residential towers, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail space.Financial literacy advocate John…
Illinois Reparations Reports Puts The State’s ‘Harms’ Against Black Residents On Front Street
March 6, 2026ADCRC Chair Marvin Slaughter, Jr. said “confronting the truth of our state’s history is a necessary first step…
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Signs Executive Order to Protect Immigrant Rights
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a new executive order on Wednesday aimed at strengthening public safety while reinforcing protections for…
Profile | Pierre Rosenberg, the former Louvre president, on his long-awaited four-volume Poussin catalogue—and forthcoming museum
Pierre Rosenberg in his Paris home © Stephane de Sakutin/AFP via Getty ImagesOn any given day, around 25,000 visitors crowd…
The National Civil Rights Museum Hosts Tamika D. Mallory For Women’s History Month
March 6, 2026Her return to Memphis is meaningfulWritten By Lillien Cirino The National Civil Rights Museum is hosting social justice…