South Africa is battling a surge of COVID-19 cases after a new mutation of the virus was discovered in the country. Officials believe the variant, known as 501.V2, has a higher viral load than other strains, meaning there would be higher amounts of the virus in an infected person’s blood. Experts believe it is easier…
Ciara and Vanessa Bryant carved out some time for another girls trip, with this one leaving them all bundled up and ready to take on some snow. On Sunday, Dec. 27, Ciara uploaded a photo on Instagram smiling big next to her friend Vanessa Bryant as they stand geared up and ready to go skiing….
The fan favorite character is based in truth Bridgerton, Netflix’s first official show from Shondaland, has captured the world by storm, becoming a trending topic on Twitter in its debut weekend alone. Fans and critics alike have praised the series for its on-screen diversity, specifically in casting Black actress Golda Rosheuvel as the Queen. But…
Hubert took exception to Loughlin only spending barely two months in prison for her crime Lori Loughlin was released from prison after serving almost two months for her part in a college admissions scandal and Janet Hubert blasted the “privilege” of it all. The Full House actress and husband Mossimo Giannulli pled guilty in May…
The episode marks the first in the royal couple’s exclusive partnership with Spotify The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have certainly had a monumental year. Now, almost 12 months after the couple’s highly-profiled “step back” from their royal duties, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have dropped their first Holiday podcast episode featuring a cameo from…
The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act will stop evictions in New York for two months. The New York State Senate passed a bill to extend the state’s eviction moratorium beyond New Year’s Day, and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed it on Monday. The bill, called the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act, will…
Actor Tyler Lepley is directly dismissing rumors he is gay by also addressing claims that have been thrown around concerning his co-worker and director, Tyler Perry. Lepley recently appeared on Angela Yee’s podcast “Lip Service,” during which Yee and her co-hosts mentioned hearing speculation about his sexuality on Instagram, and the “P-Valley” star responded. Tyler…
Exclusive: Nikki Giovanni just released her latest collection, ‘Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose’ and shares her thoughts on the election, Black Lives Matter and growing older Nikki Giovanni is one of the most world-renowned and celebrated poets, activists, and literary giants. A pioneer during the Black Arts Movement, her award-winning writings has permeated through…
EXCLUSIVE: The vice president-elect also urged the Senate to pass a bill that would increase relief stimulus checks to $2,000 Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made a plea to the public at the United Medical Center in Southeast Washington D.C., a predominantly Black community, where she received her first dose of the Moderna vaccine. TheGrio was on…
For many people, 2020 has brought heartbreaking and unexpected deaths and a pandemic that will change life as most know it moving forward. With 2021 around the corner, many are ready to put this year behind and set forth toward new ambitions. That includes reality TV star Angela Simmons. On Monday, Dec. 28, the “Growing Up…
