From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ To ‘Ocean’s 8,’ Here’s How Hollywood Cast Summer’s Biggest Comedy Ensembles
A $10,000 wig. A squandered “First Wives Club” reunion. The last-minute addition of Rihanna’s joints. A lot can happen when…
Tragedy in Philadelphia leaves SWAT officer shot in face in critical condition and homeowner shot dead
(Photo: Stock) In a tragic turn of events, a veteran Philadelphia cop who was serving a warrant was shot in…
The Reagan-Era Artist Who Spat In The Face Of American Civility
NEW YORK ― A now-iconic photo from 1988 reemerged on social media this year. It shows a man, his back…
LeBron James praised by hometown school district
AKRON, OH – JULY 30: LeBron James addresses the crowd during the opening ceremonies of the I Promise School on…
LeBron James praised by hometown school district
AKRON, OH – JULY 30: LeBron James addresses the crowd during the opening ceremonies of the I Promise School on…
Amy Poehler And Nick Offerman’s ‘Making It’ Is Handcrafted For This Age Of Feel-Good TV
Moments into its first episode, “Making It,” NBC’s new competition show celebrating the talents of eight crafting enthusiasts, establishes itself…
When all Black lives don’t matter: Who’s fighting for Gemmel Moore?
Democratic donor Ed Buck has been accused in the death of Gemmel Moore, who died from a crystal meth overdose…
Everyday hero: Nigerian man drowns after rescuing 13 people when boat capsizes
Joseph Blankson died rescuing victims of a boating accident. (Courtesy of Twitter) When his boat got into an accident and…
Black Twitter rejoices over Sanaa Lathan in the trailer for ‘Nappily Ever After’
Wait until you see Sanaa Lathan take it all off in “Nappily Ever After” (Courtesy of Netflix) If the response…
all the Black celebs on September magazine covers
For the fashion world, nabbing a September cover is the ultimate win and this year, there’s more melanin than ever…
Black doll found hanging at Philadelphia playground was a prank, teens say
(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) There used to be a time when kids enjoyed playing in the park and cruising…
Trump lashes out at Lebron James and Don Lemon over CNN interview
LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 5, 2012 in Atlanta,…
Brooklyn firefighter is being investigated for allegedly screaming “you black b**ch”
Image via FaceBook A white Brooklyn firefighter is being investigated for allegedly screaming “you black b**ch” at an EMT while…
Rain or shine, the show must go on at Beyoncé and Jay-Z concert
(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Beyoncé and Jay Z made a stop in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night…
Subway manager fired over use of racial slur
Image via Facebook and Antuan Pace In yet another new report about Black customers being harassed and asked to leave…
Happy Birthday Barack Obama: Illinois celebrates annual holiday
U.S. President Barack Obama walks to Marine One on the south lawn of the White House October 19, 2014, Washington,…
A Shadowy Fan Campaign Is Taking Credit For ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Announcements
A group of fans who believe they can convince Disney to remake “The Last Jedi” is taking credit for the…
Chris Rock set to star in season 4 of ‘Fargo’ on FX
Getty Images FX has announced that Chris Rock will star in season 4 of its hit drama, Fargo. The network…
Reading Between The Lines Of ‘White Oleander’ Almost 20 Years Later
It has been almost two decades since Janet Fitch published her debut novel, White Oleander, about a girl separated from…
Producer of Nelly’s ‘Tip Drill’ video defends the infamous card swipe scene by blaming the model
Nelly, “Tip Drill” | Screenshot In a recent interview, Kareem Johnson, the producer of Nelly‘s “Tip Drill” rap video, defended…
Family of Nia Wilson sue Oakland transit agency over fatal stabbing
Nia Wilson | John Cowell The accused killer of Nia Wilson, who was brutally stabbed at an Oakland’s MacArthur BART…
Vanderbilt University officials speak out after racist email rocks campus
Vanderbilt University officials and students alike are speaking out to condemn a racist email promoting white supremacy rocked the prestigious…
Olympic champ Simone Biles triumphs in return to competition
By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports WriterCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The jitters were obvious and unmistakable. A step out of bounds…
Florida A&M enlists first female drum major
Instagram Cori Bostic will be slaying the frontline as the first woman named as drum major for the famed Florida…
Exclusive: Jaden Smith Explains His Cryptic Tweets
If mirrors aren’t real, what are we to make of Jaden Smith’s tweets? The rapper and actor has been perplexing…
Alabama opens voter fraud investigation to attack the power of the Black vote
(Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) A voter fraud investigation is underway in Alabama after a July 17 primary saw a…
#UberWhileBlack: White woman calls cops on Black woman waiting for ride in the rain
A white woman in Brooklyn recently had a panic attack and called the police simply because she spotted a Black…
Netflix announces Quincy Jones documentary directed by daughter Rashida Jones
Netflix Netflix is gearing up to release QUINCY, an intimate look into the life of iconic music man, Quincy Jones.…
Op/Ed: The future of Michigan is Abdul El-Sayed and the Black women warriors pushing to get him elected as governor
Far too often, Black and brown voters are asked to head to the ballot box for politicians that do not…
Toledo chief defends police in wake of Lamar Richardson shooting and high number of officer-involved deaths
(Photo: Fotolia) TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our…
Toledo chief defends police in wake of Lamar Richardson shooting and high number of officer-involved deaths
(Photo: Fotolia) TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our…
Rihanna Flaunts Skinny Eyebrows On British Vogue Cover. The Cycle Begins Anew.
On July 31, 2018, we began again. Rihanna was the messenger, communicating to her loyal followers that things would not…
Advocates shine a light on the maternal health crisis killing Black women
There’s a crisis going on right before our eyes and a small group of Black women who are working to…
5 Things to know about Tyler Mitchell, the 23-year-old photog Beyoncé reportedly hired for the September Vogue cover
Tyler Mitchell | Instagram The internet has been buzzing the past few days with reports that Beyoncé will be taking…
7 things we learned about Tiffany Haddish + see her skills on #LevelUpChallenge
Tiffany Haddish is ready for her close up on the cover of the latest issue of Glamour and the comedienne…
Zendaya and Storm Reid to star in HBO show produced by Drake
(Instagram: Champagne Papi) Even though Drake is busy killing the music game it seems he has time to add a…
Rihanna is the first Black woman to cover British VOGUE’s September issue
Instagram Rihanna just made history as there first Black woman to grace the cover of British VOGUE’s coveted September issue.…
Jennifer Lopez will receive MTV’s Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images). Jennifer Lopez has been hard at work across many platforms including television, feature films, and…
What’s Bigfoot’s Dick Like? And Other Questions Inspired By Denver Riggleman (NSFW)
Warning: This article contains detailed drawings of Bigfoot’s penis and may not be appropriate for work. Priscilla Frank/HuffPost On Sunday…
Jermaine Dupri announces So So Def Reunion Tour featuring Bow Wow
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Bow Wow recently suggested he plans to quit music and get a job at Game…
The Secret History Of Gay Hollywood Finally Gets Its Movie
Matt Tyrnauer was at Gore Vidal’s home in the Hollywood Hills a few years before his death when Vidal suddenly…
Congressman John Lewis released from hospital after health scare
Georgia Rep. John Lewis, was released from the hospital on Sunday after a health scare and the civil rights icon…
Amazon facial recognition software matches Black lawmakers with mugshots
(L-R) Rep. Jose Serrano (D-NY), Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), Rev. Al Sharpton, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) rally with…
Sandra Bland’s mother says she can’t watch HBO doc on her daughter’s death in Texas jail ‘I see my baby in the cell, lying on the ground’
(HBO) TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our reporters…
Octavia Spencer brings hair mogul’s story to Netflix
Actor Octavia Spencer attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 5, 2018…
Chrissy Teigen calls out Meghan Markle’s dad after he trashes his daughter saying ‘I made her the Duchess she is today’
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 25: Meghan Markle, the US fiancee of Britain’s Prince Harry, attends an Anzac Day dawn service…
LeBron James says he regrets giving his son his name
(Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) Having the namesake of an icon can have many drawbacks, and when your father is…
LA Sheriff’s office investigating ‘secret societies’ of deputies with tattoos linking them to gang activity
(Photo: Fotolia) TheGrio has launched a special series called #BlackonBlue to examine the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans. Our…
Missionary from Virginia sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing a Haitian child
James Daniel Arbaugh James Daniel Arbaugh, a Mennonite missionary from Virginia, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for…
Paramedics under fire for telling mother she couldn’t afford ambulance bill for her daughter who later died
(Photo via Aaron Kohr, Fotolia) Four fire and rescue paramedics in Florida are under investigation after a mother said her…
Ex-Biscayne Park Police Officer Guillermo Ravelo charged in fake arrest scheme
(Photo: Biscayne Park Police Department; Shutterstock) A case involving a crooked Florida police chief, charged with ordering his rank-and-file to…
Florida Man Struck by Car doing Drake #InMyFeelings challenge
Florida man struck by car doing #InMyFeelings challenge (YouTube Screenshot) Drake’s “In My Feelings” challenge has just about everyone hopping…
Alleged serial killer Danueal Drayton met victims on Tinder
Danueal Drayton (NYPD Handout) The NYPD have in custody an alleged rapist, who confessed to killing six women that he…
Michelle Williams feeling better after depression bout
(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Michelle Williams says she is doing better after checking herself into a mental health facility, PEOPLE…
Omarosa warns Trump to ‘come clean’ before White House tell-all drops in August
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Omarosa Manigault-Newman is already teasing that her upcoming tell-all book will be off the hook.…
Tina Turner says final goodbye to son: ‘My saddest moment’
Tina Turner bids final farewell to son (Twitter) Tina Turner shared the intimate and heart-wrenching moment she said her final…
Black customer at Portland food truck forced out by co-owner, who called police
Portland’s Chicken & Guns restaurant (Facebook) A Portland eatery is getting slammed after a Black customer said he was discriminated…
Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott calls national anthem protests inappropriate
NFL Player Dak Prescott attends the NFL Honors at University of Minnesota on February 3, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo…
LaLa Anthony partners with BET for explosive doc on black market plastic surgery
TheGrio A new documentary called “Killer Curves: Bodies To Die For” will delve into the dark side of women altering…
Starbucks claims racial bias training caused sales decline
Starbucks sales took a hit after the coffee chain closed its door in May for racial bias training. —Paramedics under…