The family of a beloved 96-year-old Bronx woman wants to know who her killer is and bring them to justice. Leonora Campbell was hit and killed by a motorcycle on June 29, reports show. The retired nurse and great-grandmother of nine was on her way to pick up lunch for a child in need. Her…
Karoline Leavitt tried to lecture American 20-somethings about hard work, and it blew up right in her face. After serving as national press secretary for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, she became the youngest White House press secretary at age 27. Her personal life has moved just as quickly as her political career. During her first…
Missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize hasn’t stopped President Donald Trump from chasing another ego-driven spectacle. Mount Rushmore has long been reserved for four presidents historians credit with fundamentally shaping the nation. No one campaigns for a place, and there is no nomination process — and Trump wants in. Donald Trump claps after his…
Melania Trump made one of her rare appearances alongside President Trump over the weekend. The First Lady returned after a two-week hiatus to attend her husband’s July 4th event. Beyond the fireworks, the Founding Fathers, and Trump’s patriotic speech, cameras captured Melania and Trump having a cozy family moment. Melania Trump’s return beside President Donald…
Naomi Osaka of Japan acknowledges the crowd following victory against Laura Siegemund of Germany during the Women’s Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 to…
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Brandy and Monica perform onstage during 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture® Presented By Coca-Cola® at Caesars Superdome on July 04, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for ESSENCE)Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Images Leon Thomas channeled a young D’Angelo, Patti LaBelle checked…
Rapper and actor Vic Mensa stopped by theGrio to discuss his role on Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air,’ what artists he has his eye on, and more. Vic Mensa is speaking out on behalf of Megan Thee Stallion, arguing she’s become a test case for how society treats Black women who are victims of violence. Vic Mensa is…
Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton) Keri Hilson music can harm tweet: The “Pretty Girl Rock” singer addressed her cryptic post on X at the 2026 Essence Festival, stopping short of naming Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” but making her position on music’s influence…
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has tried to shut down negative chatter claiming he’s broke and owes millions to other people. The boxing legend is facing several lawsuits alleging fraud and breach of contract over fights that were expected to be big paydays. Mayweather kept quiet in recent months, letting the headlines speak for him until…
President Donald Trump is still trying to weasel out of a multi-million-dollar judgment in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, even after the U.S. Supreme Court slammed the door on his appeal. The court issued a ruling June 29, declining to hear Trump’s case and allowing the verdict and judgment to stand. But in a…
