The documentary is set to take a deep dive into the superstar’s life, covering big moments like her Super Bowl and Inauguration performances Netflix is about to get the J. Lo treatment. That’s right, the streamer has announced Halftime, a documentary promising an “intimate peek behind the curtain” in the life of Jennifer Lopez. Before…
“All of those things happened to me, but I own it. And it’s a part of who I am,” said Davis. In her new memoir to be released later this month, Viola Davis opens up about her childhood trauma, growing up in poverty, and enduring sexual abuse along with her oldest sisters. “I count it…
“The cop was on his knees, pulled out the gun, and shot him in the head,” said the family’s interpreter. The unedited dashcam video of the fatal police shooting of Patrick Lyoya has been released by the Grand Rapids Police Department. As reported by NBC News, the GRPD had been facing increasing pressure to release…
New York authorities have arrested Frank R. James, 62, for Tuesday’s subway attack that wounded at least 10 and injured 13 others, according to reports. Although authorities said the motive is still unclear, James has made YouTube videos ranting about New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the city’s mental health system, preparing for a “race…
Patrick Lyoya, 26, was killed outside a house in Grand Rapids, Michigan A Black man face-down on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Michigan police officer, the violent climax of a traffic stop, foot chase and fight over a stun gun, according to videos of the April 4…
The 82nd annual Peabody Awards honor achievement in digital media, television, and podcast/radio. The nominations for the 2022 Peabody Awards were announced and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Colin Kaepernick, and Barry Jenkins all received nods for the ceremony that honors achievements in television, digital media, and podcast/radio. Thompson is the lone nominee in the Arts category…
While the world awaits to hear what actions if any, the Academy will take against actor Will Smith after the Oscar winner slapped comedian Chris Rock while onstage, actor David Oyelowo worries about the effect it’ll have on inclusion of diversity in Hollywood. In a guest column the “‘Selma” actor wrote for The Hollywood Reporter,…
TheGrio explores the impact of former Lt. Gov. Benjamin’s indictment on the gubernatorial race and whether he can ever make a comeback. New York is embroiled in political controversy after former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was indicted on federal corruption charges and subsequently resigned just two months before the state’s primary election. Benjamin was indicted…
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced their merger in February. Now JetBlue plans to take Frontier Airlines out of that deal by pursuing their bid for Spirit Airlines. In February, there was major news that Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines were merging to create a massive budget carrier line. However, last week, JetBlue decided to…
The Tennessee House of Representatives has approved a measure that would require Black history to be taught in the state’s K-12 public schools. The legislation was approved 80-2 on April 7 and must still be approved by the state Senate and the governor. The bill’s main sponsor, Democratic Rep. Yusuf Hakeem of Chattanooga, said the…
