‘There is a fine line between what is funny and disrespectful.’ In a new cover story for W Magazine, Zendaya reflects on the derogatory comments made about her faux dreadlocks by former Fashion Police co-host Giuliana Rancic at the 2015 Academy Awards. theGRIO previously reported, while critiquing Zendaya’s Oscar red carpet look, Rancic commented on…
James Kobel used his work laptop and iPad to make the disturbing racial remarks Former NYPD Deputy Inspector James Kobel attempted to cover up his racist rants by lying on several occasions to investigators. According to the NY Daily News, it was recently discovered that he used his work laptop and iPad to make disturbing racial remarks. Read…
HFPA pledges to admit at least 13 Black members to it’s organization in response to the backlash. Individuals involved with Black-led projects like Bridgerton, Girls Trip and Queen & Slim, decry requests to hold press conferences for the three major projects were denied by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which is the organization behind the…
Megan Thee Stallion and her boyfriend Pardison Fontaine are already serving couple goals. After enjoying a night of winning awards and performing at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, March 14, Megan Thee Stallion celebrated even more over dinner with Fontaine, who also goes by Pardi. On March 16 the “Backin’ It Up” rapper…
Thirty-five-year-old Atlanta entrepreneur Ray Mills has given back to the elementary school that he says helped keep him safe and influenced his successful path as an entrepreneur and youth mentor. The businessman, real estate investor, and author who was brought up by his grandparents, was educated at Love T. Nolan Elementary School during his first-…
Yaphet Kotto — the Black actor who portrayed one of the most beloved James Bond villains — has died at the age of 81. Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, first announced his death in a loving Facebook post that was shared to his public page on Monday, March 15. “I’m saddened and still in shocked of…
“He is the answer to why this show worked. He’s a legend who deserves all of his flowers.” Chris Rock’s TV show, Everybody Hates Chris is set to return on CBS as an animated series. The first season of the show initially aired on UPN as a chronicle of Chris Rock’s teenage years and coming…
The former Navy sailor is believed to have murdered his wife to stop her from leaving him This month, Matthew Sullivan was found guilty of murdering his wife, hiding her body in a freezer and then dumping it in San Diego Bay before skipping town. Read More: Texas GOP introduce slew of voting restriction bills…
OPINION: High school senior Tariah Hyland dreams of being at Howard University, but a lack of financial support makes it difficult for her and other Black students to attend HBCU campuses I just got into my dream school — Howard University — but I’m afraid I won’t be able to go. You wouldn’t believe how…
‘If it wasn’t for you, there wouldn’t be no me. That’s why I’ma rock with y’all forever,’ the Canadian artist shared. Drake celebrated his latest career milestone and thanked rapper Bow Wow for opening the doors for his success. Read More: Drake surprises teen fan battling brain cancer with birthday message theGrio reported the Take…
