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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February 8, 2024
Parker is ably stepping into the spotlight with her performance as a Florida teen in Laura Chinn’s coming-of-age story, “Suncoast.”
February 7, 2024
Jermaine Dupri’s label, So So Def Recordings, has inked a multi-year contract with Create Music Group, the two brands announced on Wednesday.
February 6, 2024
Michelle Obama won her second Grammy at the 2024 Grammy Awards pre-ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.
February 5, 2024
If you’re looking for a new series to watch this Black History Month, look no further than “Three Little Birds.”
February 5, 2024
Check out the best, most unforgettable moments from the 2024 Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
February 5, 2024
Jones opened up about her career journey after winning her first prize at the 2024 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. 
February 1, 2024
Kelley currently hosts several programs for AMG, including the comedy game show “Funny You Should Ask,” which launched in 2017.
February 1, 2024
“Mama!,” which shows three mothers’ fight for justice after their sons are killed by police, has been acquired by Freestyle Digital Media. 
February 1, 2024
Gina Prince-Bythewood, Aaron Pierre and other “Genius: MLK/X” creatives talk mental health and humanity in their new series.
January 26, 2024
Colman Domingo says he is “excited” to star as the infamous patriarch Joe Jackson in the Antoine Fuqua-directed movie “Michael.”
January 24, 2024
Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes are returning to the big screen for a new Netflix film, directed and written by Tyler Perry.
January 24, 2024
Ludacris’ still-untitled series follows a cast whose characters go above and beyond to make their rap radio station a success.
January 22, 2024
Dave Chappelle addressed Katt Williams during a stand-up show at MonDeRays in Los Angeles.
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January 19, 2024
Michael B. Jordan and filmmaker Ryan Coogler are teaming up once again for a new, “secret” project, according to recent reports. 
January 18, 2024
In David Oyelowo’s new film “Role Play,” his character is faced with a surprising revelation and the actor can definitely relate.
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January 16, 2024
The cast of the hit show “Martin” reunited on stage at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards — one of the show’s most memorable moments.
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January 16, 2024
Ayo Edebiri opened up about how her parents have impacted her career journey after winning her first Emmy at the 75th Emmy Awards on Monday. 
January 16, 2024
Nash-Betts tells theGrio in an exclusive answer that she hopes her speech “was a delicious invitation” for people to believe in themselves.
January 11, 2024
Daniel Kaluuya and Kane Robinson attended a special screening of Netflix’s new drama, “The Kitchen,” in New York City on Wednesday.
January 10, 2024
Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor opened about exploring a wide range of emotion in “Origin” at a screening in Los Angeles.