The Academy Awards celebrates living legends like Jackson and Glover who are long overdue for their Oscar moment Elaine May was the last to arrive and the first to leave at the Governors Awards on Friday in Los Angeles. Her fellow honorees, Samuel L. Jackson, Liv Ullmann and Danny Glover, all arrived hours earlier, each…
Over the last year and a half, Ciara has documented every milestone her youngest son Win Wilson has accomplished, including his first words and steps. On March 24, the singer continued the routine by uploading a clip of the toddler catching an attitude with her and his sister Sienna Wilson. In the Instagram post, the trio were seen going to an…
OPINION: The Brooklyn Nets guard is just a selfish and irresponsible teammate who’s supremely talented. He could’ve avoided all the drama by getting vaccinated, just like 97 percent of fellow NBA players. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Conflicted feelings are a part…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty News spread Friday afternoon of the demise of the Black News Channel. The outlet shut down effective Friday afternoon after news reports of the network not paying workers their most recent paycheck. Activist and commentator Marc Lamont Hill, who hosted the BNC show “Black News Tonight,” tweeted that the billionaire…
Tiffany Haddish has been known to use her social media accounts as a form of comic relief, whether it is posting Instagram filter games with quirky remarks or uploading a similar birthday message to her ex-boyfriend Common. The actress decided to take a different approach on March 24. The Instagram upload, which at first talked about Haddish attempting to move…
A California mother and daughter have filed a lawsuit against police officers for excessive force. Mariah Hereford and her mother Monet Hereford said Hemet Police violently arrested them and Mariah’s fiancé in front of their home while her children watched. The incident was captured on video and also witnessed by neighbors. “Help! Help! You’re hitting…
The Roots co-founder and Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove confusing former president Barack Obama for a Postmates delivery service person may make for one of the wildest stories to hit the internet this week. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published earlier this week, Questlove, whose real name is Ahmir Thompson, said the incident happened…
“He sacrificed much in the struggle to get blacks behind the camera, into production and into positions that are taken for granted today,” Mitchell’s brother said. Comedian and actor Scoey Mitchell has died at the age of 92. Mitchell’s brother confirmed he died Saturday, March 19, of kidney failure during his stay at a healthcare…
The two played opposite each other in “King Richard,” one of the Best Picture nominees at this year’s Oscars Will Smith is lifting up his King Richard co-star during this week’s 15th Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood ceremony. The actor showed up in support of Aunjanue Ellis, an honoree at this year’s luncheon, according…
“We’re excited to announce our partnership with Nike is going to continue!” Vanessa Bryant said in a statement Kobe Bryant‘s estate will continue its partnership with Nike after announcing in 2021 the decision not to renew its contract with the apparel giant. “We’re excited to announce our partnership with Nike is going to continue!” Vanessa…
