Matthew Allen
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What to watch out for at the 2023 Oscars
TheGrio highlights five things for viewers to look out for ahead of the "95th Academy Awards" ceremony on Sunday. → Read More
Fans react to Keke Palmer's new son's name, Leodis
Palmer and her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, welcomed their first son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, this month. → Read More
Rihanna rises and shines during Super Bowl halftime performance — and reveals she’s pregnant with second child
The nine-time Grammy-winner treated fans to a medley of her hits and a baby bump reveal while performing on an elevated platform. → Read More
Ramsey Lewis, legendary pianist and composer, dead at 87
Lewis, a three-time Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer who helped jazz cross over in the 1960s, died at his Chicago home. → Read More
Mike Tyson accuses Hulu of stealing his life story with forthcoming series, 'Mike'
Mike Tyson calls out Hulu over forthcoming unauthorized biographical limited series, "Mike," saying "they stole my life story." → Read More
'Round Midnight Review: Beyoncé's 'Renaissance'
Matthew Allen writes his initial thoughts on Beyoncé's new album, "Renaissance," released on Friday, based on first listen. → Read More
Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Kendrick Lamar make Barack Obama’s summer playlist
Former U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled his 2022 summer playlist, including songs from Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Burna Boy and others. → Read More
Beyoncé releases track list, songwriting credits for 'Renaissance' album
Beyoncé unveiled the track list for her forthcoming album, "Renaissance," on her Instagram stories on Wednesday. → Read More
Netflix releases special of Dave Chappelle addressing his critics at former high school
In Netflix's new Dave Chappelle special, 'What's in a Name,' the comedian addresses the controversy behind his special, 'The Closer.' → Read More
Beyoncé releases cover art, inspiration for new album, 'Renaissance'
Beyoncé posted the cover art for her forthcoming album, 'Renaissance,' as well as her intent in the creative process. → Read More
Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West on hand for Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'BET Awards 2022' tribute
Jocedi, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West on hand for Sean “Diddy” Combs Lifetime Achievement tribute at BET Awards → Read More
5 biggest moments at the 'BET Awards 2022'
TheGrio highlights five of the biggest moments from the "BET Awards 2022" on Sunday, including performances from Brandy and Kirk Franklin. → Read More
Lil Wayne added to BET Awards performers, presenters are announced
BET officials say Lil Wayne has been added as a performer at the 2022 BET Awards, while Big Freedia is included among its presenters. → Read More
Netflix drops trailers for projects from Kid Cudi, Lena Waithe, Wanda Sykes
Netflix releases trailers for season two of "The Upshaws," Lena Waithe's film "Beauty," and Kid Cudi's animated series, "Entergalactic." → Read More
'Death of a Salesman' Broadway revival starring Wendell Pierce announces dates, theater
The Broadway revival of "Death of a Salesman," starring Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke, finds a theater home, announces preview dates. → Read More
Atlanta rapper Trouble killed at age 34
Trouble, an Atlanta rapper who collaborated with Drake and The Weeknd, was killed on Sunday during a home invasion. → Read More
Jennifer Lopez thanks people ‘who lied to me’ in MTV Movie & TV Awards acceptance speech
Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez won the Generation Award at the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards, thanking those "who lied to me" in speech. → Read More
Mary J., plush couches, savory supper, make theGrio’s DC family affair more than just fine
Held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, theGrio's "A Seat at the Table," honored White House correspondent April Ryan. → Read More
Does jazz need a rebrand? Why the genre’s greatest icons resented the word ‘jazz’
On International Jazz Day, theGrio examines the racist origins of the term 'jazz' and the rejection of it by music legends. → Read More
Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads guilty in sexual misconduct case
Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. enters a guilty plea of misdemeanor forcible touching in his sexual misconduct case. → Read More