“The Memory Librarian and other stories of Dirty Computer” will drop in April. Janelle Monáe‘s music has always been at the forefront of Afrofuturistic storytelling. Now, the eight-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter is taking her stories to the page with a science fiction anthology book based on her album, Dirty Computer. Monáe revealed the news on her…
This Saturday, the channel kicks off free streaming for a doubleheader match-up between Howard University and Hofstra University. As America’s historically Black colleges and universities continue to carve out their niches as powerhouses in educational and sports programs, one digital platform is making sure that their games will get the airtime they deserve. Media mogul…
Prime Video’s highly anticipated series “Harlem” premieres this weekend, as well as numerous holiday specials. With the holidays officially underway, it can be hard to find the perfect program to watch over the weekend. This week, theGrio has you covered with some exciting films, specials, and more to curl up and watch this weekend. (Photo…
Check out the top reasons to tune into Prime Video’s latest series, starring Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Tyler Lepley and more Harlem, created and executive produced by Tracy Oliver, follows “four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem NYC, the mecca of Black culture in America. Together, they level up from their 20s into the next phase…
Tracee Ellis Ross‘ beauty became a topic of conversation on Dec. 2 after sharing a behind-the-scenes look at her Elle Magazine Mexico cover shoot. The 49-year-old, who was on the December edition of the publication, is seen wearing a bejeweled Miu Miu bodysuit, donned with Tiffany & Co. jewelry accessories, black Wolford stockings and Paris…
Maralee Nichols has reportedly moved to Los Angeles and is suing Thompson for child support before she even gives birth NBA star Tristan Thompson, a professional athlete perhaps better known for his off-the-court exploits, is reportedly expecting another child with his personal trainer, Maralee Nichols. According to a story in The Daily Mail, which featured…
AUP EP#30 TRANSCRIPT Transcribed: Cameron Blackwell Completed: 12/1/21 Cortney Wills: [00:00:03] Hello and welcome to Acting Up the podcast that dives deep into the world of TV and film that highlights our people, our culture and our stories. I’m your host, Cortney Wills, Entertainment Director at theGrio, and this week we’re sitting down with the…
The victim’s family says the little girl and her four siblings were abused almost every day A Texas father has been jailed on aggravated assault charges after causing fatal injuries to his three-year-old daughter. Billy Ray Joiner, 22, is also charged with evading arrest after he was detained on Monday in connection with the injuries…
50 Cent is walking back his trolling comments aimed at Madonna’s recent attempt at being provocative on social media. The pop icon found herself being trolled by 50 when she posted multiple photos of herself in fishnet stockings and lingerie that proudly showcased her figure. 50 found a shot of the “Like a Virgin” singer’s…
Source: Museum of New Mexico / Museum of New Mexico There are so many lost black stories hidden inside the crevasses of American history. Some of these stories are fascinating, but to find them you’ve got to do some serious digging. History books paint a bleak existence for blacks in America during the end of…
