About Mariel Turner

Mariel Turner is a writer for theGrio. The Detroit native previously worked for Us Weekly, EBONY Magazine and KTLA 5 News, and strives to find the intersection between entertainment and social issues. In her free time, Mariel enjoys traveling, reading and all things Beyoncé. Follow her @mariel_turner on X & Instagram.

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December 13, 2021
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December 3, 2021
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November 17, 2021
Halle Berry says she understand her character in 'Bruised'—having experienced similar challenges in her own life and career.
November 10, 2021
Rebecca Hall revealed that working on "Passing" helped her to uncover her own family's history of passing and white assimilation.
October 28, 2021
Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga revealed that they've examined their own privilege as light skin women while making the film…
October 8, 2021
Lashana Lynch, Daniel Craig and Jeffrey Wright are opening up about "No Time to Die," James Bond history and combating…
September 23, 2021
Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell and more are dishing on the final season of "Dear White People," plus their thoughts…
August 16, 2021
It may be hard for fans to imagine Marlon Wayans as a controlling husband, but he was well prepared to…
August 13, 2021
Jennifer Hudson is an Oscar-winning actress, but that doesn't mean she wasn't apprehensive about playing Aretha Franklin in Respect.
July 8, 2021
Tabitha Brown is expanding her empire with a new McCormick seasoning, while also championing the fans who defend and support…
June 19, 2021
Eight Black directors shared the insights and challenges they faced while making their short films at the 2021 Tribeca Film…
June 10, 2021
Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace say that In The Heights emphasis on Latinx diversity and Afro-Latinx experience is rare and…
June 1, 2021
Tahj Mowry is opening up about his new film, his battle with panic attacks and what's next for Viola Davis-produced…
June 1, 2021
T-Pain told theGrio how he feels about his Instagram DMs, what sound he's going for on his new album and…
May 12, 2021
The Upshaws cast is revealing what real-life experiences made it into the show and who was initially apprehensive about joining…
May 9, 2021
In an effort to shed the stigma and showcase unique paths to motherhood, theGrio sat down with two Black mothers…
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April 21, 2021
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April 20, 2021
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April 16, 2021
Jamie Foxx is revealing why he and David Alan Grier are "jealous of Martin Lawrence" and how he "got the…