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About Brandon Caldwell

Brandon Caldwell is a writer whose work has been featured in ESPN, Pitchfork, NPR, Vulture and more.

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November 14, 2025
Cynthia Erivo is giving new meaning to "leaving it all out there," revealing she had a 103-degree fever after her…
Diddy transferred to fort dix federal prison
November 12, 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be released from prison in May of 2028 according to Federal Bureau of Prisons records.
Marshawn Kneeland, Catalina Mancera, NFL, Dallas Cowboys,
November 12, 2025
Marshawn Kneeland was a soon-to-be father. The Cowboys revealed the news on Wednesday, a week after the NFL player took…
D'Angelo, Swayvo Twain, Michael Eugene Archer Jr.,
November 12, 2025
Swayvo Twain, the eldest son of D'Angelo opened up about his father and what his death has meant to him…
thegrio, eddie murphy, sidney poitier, number one on the call sheet, denzel washington
November 12, 2025
Eddie Murphy loves his brood of 10 kids to the point he has one suggestion for everybody -- if you…
Supreme Court, SNAP payments, Supreme Court, SNAP benefits,
November 11, 2025
The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday the pause for full SNAP payments would continue despite Ketanji Brown Jackson's objection.
D'Angelo, Questlove
November 11, 2025
Questlove, one of D'Angelo's dear friends and long-time collaborators is letting the world in on a secret: New D'Angelo music…
Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Boxing
November 11, 2025
Mike Tyson isn't hesitating to call his shot vs. Floyd Mayweather should their fight happen in the spring of 2026.
Antonio Brown, Antonio Brown jumped, Black NFL players, crime, theGrio.com
November 10, 2025
Antonio Brown's lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf as the former NFL player faces 15 years in…
A'ja Wilson, A'ja Wilson Iman Taylor, A'ja Wilson Jennifer Hudson Show
November 10, 2025
A'ja Wilson loves the kids! For her youngest superfan, the 3-time WNBA champ not only made an appearance but gave…
Teyana Taylor, Teyana Taylor Grammys,
November 10, 2025
Teyana Taylor tried her best to keep it together but in a new Instagram video, she reveals how she felt…
Netherlands, World War II, WW2, Black soldiers,
November 10, 2025
After news broke of two plaques honoring African American soldiers efforts in Netherlands during WW2 were removed, lawmakers want them…
Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson trailer, Michael Jackson Michael trailer,
November 8, 2025
The 'King of Pop' has another record to his name as the trailer for his upcoming biopic is now the…
Labor Department
November 8, 2025
The U.S. Labor Department is accused of using AI-generated images to portray an "unrealistic" depiction of the current workforce.
Damson Idris, thegrio.com
November 8, 2025
Damson Idris' 17-year-old nephew was among 12 victims in separate stabbing incident in London on Halloween weekend.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Donald Trump, SNAP Benefits, Supreme Court, EBT, Trump Administration
November 8, 2025
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson granted the Trump Administration an "administrative stay" regarding SNAP payments. Here's why.
Baby Tate, Muni Long, Xania Monet, Telisha "Nikki" Jones
November 8, 2025
Telisha "Nikki" Jones' nterview about AI artist Xania Monet has prompted quick backlash from the likes of Baby Tate, Muni…
Sean Combs, Diddy, Diddy's sexual misconduct, theGrio.com
November 7, 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs was reprimanded by prison officials after being found to have consumed alcohol while in jail, per TMZ.
Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, SZA, Clipse, Leon Thomas, Grammys, Grammy Nominations 2026
November 7, 2025
Black artists had a big day when it came to the 2026 Grammy nominations, from SZA to Kendrick Lamar, Leon…
thegrio, snoop dogg, gospel, altar call, death row records
November 7, 2025
Snoop Dogg won't be celebrating NYE on NBC after all. The network announced it would not be airing the special.