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August 11, 2019
With over 10 movies premiering this week, “Hobbs & Shaw” managed to remain in the top spot for the second week in a row.
August 11, 2019
In April, Phoenix’s mom, Monique Goldring, took her off life support at only 8-months-old, but Goldring’s “miracle baby” survived, and is set to celebrate her first birthday on August 25.
August 11, 2019
Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., accused President Trump of running a campaign of terror in the US against illegal immigrants.
Nipsey Hussle thegrio.com
August 11, 2019
Nipsey Hussle’s family shared his celebration of life with the world, but is deciding to celebrate his birthday privately.
Bill Cosby thegrio.com
August 11, 2019
Bill Cosby will be back in a Pennsylvania court again on Monday to appeal his sexual assault conviction.Other celebrities such as Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey have also been named in the #MeToo era, but Cosby is the first to stand trial and be convicted.
An athlete poses for the judges during the bodybuilding competition
August 11, 2019
A new sport debuted at the Pan American Games on Saturday in Lima,Peru – Bodybuilding.Muscle precision, symmetry and harmony were just some of the things judges looked for in the first ever bodybuilding competition.
Beto O'Rourke
August 1, 2019
Democrat presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is the first to discuss his plans around reparations during 2020 Democratic debate on Tuesday.
August 1, 2019
The once highly successful rap act is now embroiled in an ugly lawsuit in which founding members Salt and Pepa say they never tried todisenfranchise their popular turntablist
Chance the Rapper
August 1, 2019
Delving into his spiritual side, the MC explained that the woman who became his wife entering celibacy was the catalyst for a turnaround for him
August 1, 2019
HUD Secretary Ben Carson thought it was a good idea to hold a press conference on vacant church property, but was quickly shown off of it
A$AP Rocky
August 1, 2019
A$AP Rocky took the stand in a Swedish courtroom to testify about his actions in a confrontation with another man as an act of self defense.
In this April 18, 1995, file photo, pop star Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, behind him at left, walk with children that were invited guests at his Neverland Ranch home in Santa Ynez, Calif. The co-executor of Jackson's estate says he's confident the late superstar's supporters will be able to protect his legacy and brand in the wake of HBO’s "Leaving Neverland," a documentary detailing allegations of sexual abuse. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) thegrio.com
July 28, 2019
The late-singer’s legacy continues to suffer from explosive allegations by two former proteges in the “Leaving Neverland” documentary.
Lena Waithe
July 28, 2019
“Lena is a powerhouse writer and producer who also has a gift for identifying exciting and authentic voices,” said head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salke.
A$AP
July 28, 2019
Rebecca Kanter was arrested on Tuesday outside of the Swedish embassy in Washington, D.C., after allegedly threatening to blow up the embassy.
Black Rag Doll
July 28, 2019
New Jersey state legislator Angela McKnight discovered the dolls at a store in Bayonne, N.J., and found them “offensive and disturbing on so many levels.”
Michelle Obama voting, NBA, WNBA thegrio.com
July 28, 2019
Trump’s rant came Saturday after U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings criticized conditions of ICE and border patrol facilities along the Mexican border.
A$AP Rocky
July 20, 2019
Trump’s tweet to guarantee the rapper’s bail comes just a day after he announced plans to call the Swedish prime minister to see how he could help A$AP.
R. Kelly breaks down in CBS interview with Gayle King. (CBS News) thegrio.com
July 20, 2019
The charges against R. Kelly came down on Friday, alleging that he systematically recruited young girls at concerts across the country for sexual abuse.
prisoners in jail thegrio.com
July 20, 2019
More than 3,100 inmates in custody of the Bureau of Prisons were released beginning Friday under the First Step Act, passed by
July 20, 2019
Police told Jermaine, 35, he couldn’t enter the building. But he took it upon himself to rescue her “because that’s my mother. There’s no limits.”