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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Beyonce to appear at Kamala Harris' Houston rally, theGrio.com
August 15, 2024
Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Kane Brown are making waves in country music, nominated for several 2024 People's Choice Country Awards. 
Colman Domingo, theGrio.com
August 13, 2024
Colman Domingo says in a new interview with theGrio that he only had 18 days to complete "Sing Sing," forcing…
Greg Ellis, thegrio.com
August 13, 2024
Grant Ellis will lead season 29 of the hit ABC dating series "The Bachelor," making him the second-ever Black male…
Sheryl Lee Ralph
August 12, 2024
Sheryl Lee Ralph is opening up about her close connection with the children actors on “Abbott Elementary.” 
Isaac Hayes, thegrio.com
August 12, 2024
Isaac Hayes’ estate has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump’s campaign for “continued unauthorized use” of the song “Hold On,…
Roy Wood Jr., thegrio.com
August 9, 2024
Roy Wood Jr., who served as a “Daily Show” correspondent from 2015 to 2023, has been tapped to host CNN’s…
Cardi B, thegrio.com
August 9, 2024
Cardi B, who revealed last week that she is pregnant, opened up about a recent medical scare that almost resulted…
Tyler Perry's Mea Culpa Premiere | Netflix, theGrio.com
August 8, 2024
Tyler Perry reflected on his past on social media, sharing that his eviction from his apartment ultimately ended up being…
Dwayne, Whitley, Different World, sequel, theGrio.com
August 8, 2024
A sequel series to “A Different World” focused on Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter is in early development at Netflix.
Luther Vandross, thegrio.com
August 7, 2024
“Luther: Never Too Much," a documentary unpacking the life and career of Luther Vandross, will be released on the big…
Pras Michel, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, The Fugees, thegrio.com
August 7, 2024
Lauryn Hill and the Fugees, who were scheduled to begin their tour on Friday, are no longer touring the U.S.
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 4, Episode 5: Revenge can wait?, thegrio.com
August 6, 2024
Starz released the trailer for season 4, part two of “Power Book II: Ghost," which will conclude its four-season run…
Serena Williams, Serena Williams fashion, Serena Williams ESPYS, Serena Williams style Serena Williams look, Serena Williams critics, theGrio.com
August 6, 2024
Serena Williams is opening up about her experience at a Paris restaurant that she says would not allow her and…
Wesley Snipes, Blade, Guinness world record, Marvel, theGrio.com
August 5, 2024
Wesley Snipes has reached new career heights with his latest movie appearance as Blade in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
R. Kelly, Supreme Court, convictions, theGrio.com
August 1, 2024
Disgraced singer and convicted felon R. Kelly has asked the Supreme Court to overturn his federal convictions on sex abuse…
Roy Wood Jr., thegrio.com
August 1, 2024
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. is in on the joke when it comes to 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
HBCU GO, thegrio.com
July 31, 2024
Fans of Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO will now be able to watch games from the 2024 football season at…
jonathan majors, thegrio.com
July 31, 2024
Jonathan Majors is speaking out after Robert Downey Jr. was cast to play Doctor Doom as a replacement for Major’s…
Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris theGrio.com
July 31, 2024
Maya Rudolph is headed back to “Saturday Night Live” to play Vice President Kamala Harris — just in time for…
84th Annual Peabody Awards - Arrivals, theGrio.com
July 30, 2024
Quinta Brunson is opening up about the new season of “Abbott Elementary," which will feature a crossover episode with a…