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Volunteers rescue several families that arrived on small boats, from the rising waters of Hurricane Dorian, near the Causarina bridge in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. The storm’s punishing winds and muddy brown floodwaters devastated thousands of homes, crippled hospitals and trapped people in attics. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) thegrio.com
September 11, 2019
NBA legend Michael Jordan has pledged $1 million toward recovery efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the island nation.
Kevin Hart
September 11, 2019
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently talked with his buddy Kevin Hart and says the comedian is “doing very well” after a major car crash that sidelined the popular comedian.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 05: Patti LaBelle performs during the 25th Essence Music Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 05, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic) thegrio.com
September 11, 2019
The legendary singer and (Sweet Potato pie connoisseur) is ready to get her itchy gitchi yaya on and at 75 years young, LaBelle is still longing to get married again one day.
Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown walks off the field after NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) thegrio.com
September 11, 2019
In an explosive report that unfolded on Tuesday in The New York Times a woman identified as Britney Taylor filed a federal lawsuit alleging that several sexual assault incidents involving Brown took place between June 2017 and May 2018.
Steve Harvey
September 10, 2019
Steve Harvey, entertainer and entrepreneur, is buying into a deal to secure a stake of two cable networks, formerly owned by Mark Cuban.
Lil Nas X
September 10, 2019
“Old Town Road” rapper Lil Nas X showed that he’s a cowboy with a heart of gold when he visited an 11-year-old fan in an Atlanta hospital.
Bobby Brown
September 10, 2019
Bobby Brown reportedly got kicked off a Jet Blue flight at the Los Angeles International Airport for ‘being drunk’ as he tried to get to Boston.
Wildline Joseph
September 10, 2019
A 23-year-old mother of two boys who drowned in a community pool together in Florida earlier this year, has been charged with aggravated manslaughter.
Tamron Hall
September 10, 2019
Inquiring minds have waited for the moment Tamron Hall would really open up and spill the tea about her unceremonious exit from NBC’s Today Show.And on Monday, when her new talk-show debuted on ABC, Hall addressed the situation head-on.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union attend the HollyRod Foundation's 21st Annual DesignCare Gala on July 27, 2019 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for HollyRod Foundation ) thegrio.com
September 10, 2019
While many families bask in the joy of allowing their kids to think Santa Claus in sneaking in toys and gifts during Christmas, Gabrielle Union says her husband isn’t on board with allowing Santa to get props for giving out presents.
September 10, 2019
The Grammy-award winning rapper and his wife Kim Kardashian, have reportedly purchased a sprawling $14 million ranch not too far from Yellowstone Park.
Walter Mosley
September 9, 2019
Famed writer Walter Mosley removed himself from a TV project after other writers reportedly took offense to him, a Black man, using the n-word.
John Legend
September 9, 2019
Chrissy Teigen did not mince words for her clapback to Donald Trump and his bitter Twitter rant towards her and husband John Legend.
kevin Hart
September 9, 2019
Kevin’s Hart on the road to recovery after a severe car crash and is reportedly exercising his limbs as he begins therapy by walking around.
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
September 9, 2019
The sister of NBA star Kawhi Leonard has been arrested and charged with the brutal murder of an 84-year-old woman.
Angela Bassett thegrio.com
September 9, 2019
In all her fabulousness, ageless actress Angela Bassett stood on the Black Girls Rock stage and accepted the Icon Award and served up a heartfelt lesson and powerful speech about what it means to walk in your purpose.
Stephon Clark thegrio.com
September 6, 2019
The city of Sacramento will pay $2.4 million to the two sons of Stephon Clark, the unarmed Black man who was fatally shot by Sacramento police last year.
Tyler Perry thegrio.com
September 6, 2019
One day Tyler Perry is vowing to help the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, the next he’s wasting no time making it happen.
Malik Yoba
September 6, 2019
Malik Yoba is battling accusations that he solicitated a trans teen after the former New York Undercover star was applauded for his openness and admission that he was attracted to trans women.
Nicki Minaj thegrio.com
September 6, 2019
Nicki Minaj was the talk of Twitter on Thursday when she announced that she would retire from the rap game so she could focus on her new family and perhaps have a baby.