Tiffany Haddish is clearly enjoying her time filling in for Jimmy Kimmel on his popular late-night talk show while he is away — but she likely didn’t think her hosting stint would incur the wrath of Donald Trump. Throughout her weeklong term at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Haddish has spoken about Trump various times, specifically about…
Kristi Noem‘s marriage has long been the subject of rumors, but this time the speculation appears to have taken a dramatic turn. For years, whispers about trouble behind the scenes were dismissed as political gossip. Now, according to someone at the very center of the family, those rumors have become something far more real. Her…
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 27: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. Republican senators gathered to introduce legislation to fund construction of a White House ballroom as a secure alternative event space following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association…
Donald Trump made headlines around the world for his appearance at this past week’s international NATO summit. However, most of the news to come out of the Turkey surrounding him was for all the wrong reasons. In addition to the host of awkward moments that Trump generally finds himself the center of, a viral photo…
Tyra Banks unveiled the mask when she sat down for a Netflix documentary to address criticism of her modeling show. The three-part series, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” explores its cultural impact and the controversies that occurred behind-the-scenes. In response to the backlash over the damaging documentary, Banks kept quiet and later filed a…
Sometimes the first battle in a legal fight has nothing to do with proving innocence or guilt. For many defendants, it’s making sure the evidence is still there when the case finally reaches court. That’s exactly the position former CIA Director John Brennan finds himself in after suing the Trump administration this week to preserve records…
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 05: Brandy speaks onstage during the ESSENCE Black Women In Music Luncheon on July 05, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE) The singer was recently honored when her hometown of McComb announced plans to create a music museum and major tributes. But questions about…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been swamped for weeks with his press tour for the live-action film “Moana,” where he plays the demigod Maui. He’s been on a 10 city global tour which he kicked off in Hawaii. He’s greeted thousands of fans in countries like Sydney, Australia, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He also…
In American politics, few gestures are more symbolic than deciding whose name deserves to live on a public landmark. Bridges, highways, airports, and monuments often become battlegrounds over legacy, power, and history. One recent dedication in Tennessee proved this to be true. Trump claimed to be #1 on TikTok, ranked Taylor Swift #11, and once…
Getty Images In an exclusive interview with theGrio, the Legacy Music Group co-founder reveals how a publishing catalog, two milestone anniversaries, and Missy Elliott’s creative vision came together to honor one of R&B’s most enduring icons. When thousands of fans rose to their feet inside the Caesars Superdome for ESSENCE Festival’s all-star tribute to Aaliyah,…
