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Keke Palmer, motherhood, theGrio.com
October 7, 2025
Keke Palmer, who shares her two-year-old with her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, opens up amid a difficult week in heartfelt message.
October 7, 2025
Cardi B has long been candid about how she’s raising her children with a balance of discipline, luxury, and perspective.
Somtochukwo “Sommie” Maduagwu, Nigerian news anchor, Nigeria, theGrio.com
October 6, 2025
Somtochukwo “Sommie” Maduagwu is remembered as a “beloved” and supportive colleague and “a friend to many.” 
October 6, 2025
The 36-year-old CEO says he’s not afraid of failure—just of missing the chance to make history in the restaurant world.
MacArthur Elementary School, California, John Solomon, theGrio.com
October 6, 2025
John Solomon has been placed on leave after he was accused of sending a photo depicting a Black child with…
Ryan Destiny, Keith Powers, Celebrity engagements, Celebrity relationships, theGrio.com
October 6, 2025
Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers announce engagement seven months after rekindling their relationship following an initial split in 2022.
Khalid, LGBTQ+, Queer Black celebrities, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
After being outed by an ex in 2024, Khalid let the experience fuel his upcoming album “After the Sun Goes…
Brandy Monica The Boy is Mine Tour, The Boy is Mine Tour, The Boy is mine jerry springer, what inspred the boy is mine song, the boy is mine beef, Monica and Brandy feud theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
Brandy and Monica open up about their so-called rift, how they mended their relationship, and the legacy of their hit…
Dave Chappelle, Saudi Arabia, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
Dave Chappelle joined fellow comedians Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker, Wayne Brady, Hannibal Buress and more during the Riyadh Comedy Festival.
Uncle Nearest, Black-owned brands, theGrio.com
October 3, 2025
Challenges remain, but after a rocky summer, Uncle Nearest’s core business is seen as strong enough to weather the storm.
Sara Sidner, breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CNN, Black news anchors, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
After documenting her diagnosis and double mastectomy, CNN's Sara Sidner continues to share her journey openly.
Eric Jerome Dickey, Friends and Lovers, Black romance, Lifetime, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
“Friends and Lovers” will join other high-profile Black romance titles in Lifetime’s upcoming “Love of a Lifetime” lineup. 
Arian Simone, Fearless Fun, Fearless Global Initiative, Venture capitalism, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
The Fearless Fund launches the Fearless Global Initiative one year after a conservative group challenged their mission.
Monkey Happy Birthday, Polk County Florida, Black children, Black families, theGrio.com
October 2, 2025
Desarae Prather, a mother in Florida, is seeking action after footage of a teacher singing a racially insensitive song to…
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Satisfied, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
Renée Elise Goldsberry opens up about her story and life starring in “Hamilton” in the new intimate documentary “Satisfied.”
Joshua Allen, So You Think You Can Dance, Joshua Allen death, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
More details emerge about the death of professional dancer and actor Joshua Allen, who died on Tuesday at age 36.
Cassie Ventura, Diddy, Diddy trial, sex trafficking, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
Cassie details the toll not only Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged years of abuse took but also the high-profile sex trafficking…
Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Kulture, Papa Bear, theGrio.com
October 1, 2025
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj stoke years-long feud in online back-and-forth as “Am I the Drama?” reaches double platinum. 
EA Games, EA Sports, The Sims, Jared Kushner, Trump Administration, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
EA Games agrees to a $55 billion acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. 
September 30, 2025
NBA player Donovan Mitchell and singer Coco Jones announced their engagement after two years of dating on July 11.