Blue Telusma, Author at TheGrio

About Blue Telusma

Blue Telusma is a Senior Writer at theGrio, whose viral think pieces have been featured on CNN, HuffPost, Buzzfeed, USA Today, BET, and several other national news outlets. Her work mainly focuses on dissecting pop culture, promoting emotional intelligence, and fostering activism through the arts.

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Featured Local News True Story September 17, 2021

Alabama mom arrested for allegedly fighting her kid’s bully on school bus

A mother in Alabama was taken into custody this week after she stepped on a school bus and allegedly assaulted an

Entertainment Featured September 17, 2021

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face backlash for ‘airbrushed’ Time 100 cover

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no strangers to controversy, but now the polarizing duo is facing backlash for gracing

Entertainment Featured September 16, 2021

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart reunite for new Halloween TV show

Fans of Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart are in for a treat this fall as the dynamic duo is reportedly

Entertainment Featured September 16, 2021

Nicki Minaj claps back after White House denies invites her to visit

This week a White House officially stepped forward to refute Nicki Minaj‘s claims that she was invited to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue after

Featured Opinion Opinions True Blue September 16, 2021

What Nicki Minaj reveals about the anti-vax wars

I have to admit when Nicki Minaj became a mother my heart softened towards her. After years of writing about

Entertainment Featured September 13, 2021

Maya Rudolph makes history as second Black woman to win back-to-back Emmys

Over the weekend Maya Rudolph nabbed her second voice-over Emmy for her role as Connie The Hormone Monstress in Big

Featured Top Stories September 13, 2021

Michelle Obama reflects on where she, Malia and Sasha were on 9/11

This weekend marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and as public figures across the country reflected on the sobering moment in history,

Featured Opinion Opinions True Blue September 13, 2021

Why do women like Chlöe Bailey and Lizzo really piss y’all off so much?

This weekend the force of nature known as Chlöe Bailey snatched the wigs off everyone with wifi via her first performance

Celebs Featured September 10, 2021

Steph and Ayesha Curry unveil new ‘Eat. Learn. Play.’ venture for education, ending hunger

NBA star Steph Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry unveiled their “Eat. Learn. Play.” bus to a crowd of cheering

Entertainment Featured September 10, 2021

Karl-Anthony Towns defends Jordyn Woods amidst weight loss backlash: ‘This is all-natural’

This week, Jordyn Woods launched her new fitness app, FrstPlace, and was met by backlash from fans who accused her

Entertainment Featured September 10, 2021

Tyler Perry addresses complaints about the wigs on his shows: ‘Stop asking me about some damn hair’

Tyler Perry is once and for all addressing everyone on social media who has cracked jokes about the dubious wigs

Featured Politics September 9, 2021

Barack Obama appears in ad opposing California recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom

Former President Barack Obama joined the list of high-profile public figures stepping forward in support of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Entertainment Featured Television September 9, 2021

Original ‘Blue’s Clues’ host goes viral after sending heartfelt message to now-adult fans

This week, the original host of the popular children’s show Blue’s Clues woke up the inner child in many of

Featured September 9, 2021

Bill Cosby comedy tour canceled due to ongoing sexual assault lawsuit

Looks like Bill Cosby‘s plans to go on tour have been canceled indefinitely. Thursday, the actor’s rep, Andrew Wyatt, informed TMZ

Entertainment Featured August 27, 2021

Eddie Murphy to star opposite Jonah Hill in Kenya Barris-directed comedy

It looks like Kenya Barris is teaming up with Netflix again to direct a new comedy, and he’s been able

Entertainment Featured August 27, 2021

Drake reveals ‘Certified Lover Boy’ release date in cryptic ‘SportsCenter’ video

After several months of waiting for Drake’s Certified Lover Boy album, could the rapper have finally dropped the release date

Featured Politics August 27, 2021

GOP congressman facing backlash after comparing vaccine mandates to Holocaust

A GOP lawmaker has found himself in hot water this week after his social media post comparing vaccine mandates to

Featured Media Politics Top Stories August 26, 2021

Candace Owens sued for $20M in defamation lawsuit

Conservative talking head Candace Owens has never been one to mince words and now that’s gotten her into some legal

California siblings expelled from school after refusing to wear masks in class full of students

A brother and sister have been expelled from a charter school in California after they staunchly refused to wear masks

Entertainment Featured Music August 26, 2021

Lizzo confirms Drake reached out to her over flirty ‘Rumors’ lyric about him

When it comes to Lizzo and Drake, all the rumors just might be true! Earlier this month singer and songwriter