WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 28: Honoree Rashida Jones, President, MSNBC speaks onstage during Voto Latino’s “Our Voices” Celebration at Decatur House on April 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Voto Latino)Photo by: Jemal Countess / Getty Images History-making executive Rashida Jones will serve as CEO of “Uncensored,” Piers Morgan’s new…
Many Americans are beyond feeling shocked by the antics and behavior of Trump administration officials, including President Donald Trump himself, watching incident after incident of standard norms and protocols blown out of the water just over a year into his second term in office. From threatening allies and foes alike, attacking foreign countries without approval…
Photo: Jamilah Lemieux/”Black. Single. Mother” (2026) In a candid conversation with TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, the writer and cultural critic reflects on motherhood, identity and the cultural narratives surrounding Black women raising children. Jamilah Lemieux didn’t set out to write a manifesto, but reading the pages of “Black. Single. Mother.” may inspire you to go…
“Beetlejuice” star Winona Ryder still has her bold style, or so some think. The 55-year-old American actress has a mixed aesthetic when it comes to fashion, experimenting with different styles, from long to mid-length, and even trying out blond in her normally dark brown tresses. Ryder was synonymous with a pixie cut hairstyle in the…
(Photos: Getty Images) Cardi B, Latto, Kehlani, Brandy, Monica and Patti LaBelle are among the first artists announced for the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture. The countdown to Essence Festival of Culture is officially on. And in honor of Women’s History Month, organizers are giving fans an early taste of what’s to come in 2026—starting…
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Stephen A. Smith speaks at SiriusXM on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX on February 04, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) The opinionated ESPN commentator and host of ‘First Take’ previously offered thoughts on running and a desire to stand on a…
National Napping Day is usually reserved for memes about snoozing alarms, third cups of coffee, and coworkers pretending to “rest their eyes.” But this year, President Donald Trump somehow became the unofficial face of the holiday after a clip surfaced that critics say caught him looking a little too relaxed at the wrong time. Within…
Carla Hall attends the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for ESSENCE) “Top Chef” star Carla Hall is opening her latest restaurant venture, Bumblebirds, in Washington, D.C., after nearly a decade. “Top Chef” star Carla Hall is…
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Michelle Buteau attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 28, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The comedian first brought Mavis Beaumont to screens in 2023 and after three seasons, plus a few awards, the show is set to conclude with its…
SZA attends the Dior Homme Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 21, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurore Marechal/Getty Images) SZA opened up about whether the “magic and the love” will end with her or if not having children is the “end of a karmic cycle.” SZA has…
