The CEO of Allen Entertainment Group, the parent company of theGrio, has purchased ABC affiliate WJRT-TV in Flint Michigan for $70 million Byron Allen continues to expand his entertainment empire. The media mogul who is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Allen Media Group — the parent company of theGrio — purchased his 24th TV…
This year marks the most Black nominees in the history of the awards Nominees for the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced and this year’s list is Blacker than ever. 37 Black creatives nabbed nominations, setting a record for people of color being recognized on television’s biggest night — and it’s about time. We…
“Dr. Dabber” reached out to Richardson with the lucrative offer, which, if accepted, would make her an official “resident doctor” of the company While Sha’Carri Richardson may not be running in the Olympics this year, she still has plenty of opportunities coming her way. The sports star has reportedly been offered a $250,000 ambassador role…
After 28 years of being together, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” actor Don Cheadle and his now-wife Bridget Coulter have decided to make their union official by saying “I do.” In a Tuesday, July 13, interview with “Entertainment Tonight,” Cheadle made a quick joke about what it was that made him finally want to tie…
Now more than ever, the cannabis plant has been in the news. Recently, the conversation centered on athlete Sha’Carri Richardson, who was denied participation on the U.S. Olympic team after testing positive for marijuana. Richardson says she used marijuana to help her cope with her feelings after her mother’s death. According to the U.S. Department of…
Gabrielle Union shocked millions of her fans with her curvier physique on Tuesday, July 13, after the actress shared an upload of still shots that included her husband, Dwyane Wade. The initial 3-for-1 post shows the former basketball player grabbing his wife’s backside as they both gazed into each other’s eyes. Union also shared two similar photos…
OPINION: The viral video of Abigail Elphick is yet another example of white people always weaponizing their privilege and power to keep Black folks and others in their metaphorical place By now, you’ve likely seen the latest video(s) of a crazed “Karen” at a Victoria’s Secret store located at a mall in New Jersey. The…
Most of the encounter was captured by the police officer’s body camera and was used during the two trials A jury in Virginia has awarded a Black woman $300,000 after she sued a police officer for excessive force and false arrest. Monica Cromartie, 54, was yanked from her vehicle and forced face-down onto the pavement…
As Americans across the country get back to life as usual following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Gayle King is continuing to take no chances when it comes to protecting her health; and no one is excluded, including family. The “CBS This Morning” co-host was joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday, July 12, to discuss…
OPINION: While William’s intervention was commendable, many wondered why that same energy had not compelled him to speak out in support of Meghan Markle Last summer, the U.S. and much of the world experienced a racial reckoning as George Floyd’s murder reignited the Black Lives Matter movement sparking protests around the globe. Somehow the British…
