About Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen is a Brooklyn-based TV producer, director and award-winning music journalist. He’s interviewed the likes of Quincy Jones, Jill Scott, Smokey Robinson and more for publications such as Ebony, Jet, The Root, Village Voice, Wax Poetics, Revive Music and Soulhead. His video work can be seen on PBS/All Arts, Brooklyn Free Speech TV and BRIC TV.

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Premiere Of FX's "Snowfall" Season 3 - Arrivals
April 6, 2022
FX network announces that hit drama series, 'Snowfall,' will return for a sixth season, but it will be the final…
94th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals -- Aunjanue Ellis movies and tv shows
April 6, 2022
The Color Purple movie musical has landed another all-star to its cast with the addition of Aunjanue Ellis.
64th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Telecast
April 4, 2022
theGrio highlights five of the biggest moments from the 64th Grammys on Sunday, featuring artists like Silk Sonic and Jazmine…
64th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Telecast
April 3, 2022
Doja Cat and SZA each won their first Grammy award for their single, "Kiss Me More," but Doja Cat had…
Lil Nas X performs onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards theGrio.com
April 3, 2022
Rapper Lil Nas gave a big time performance at the 64th Grammy Awards with a medley of songs from his…
2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards – Show
April 3, 2022
TheGrio highlights 10 of the most amazing performances to ever happen on the stage of the Grammys, going back to…
2018 BET Experience STAPLES Center Concert Sponsored by COCA-COLA - Night 2
April 1, 2022
With the 64th Grammy Awards airing on Sunday, theGrio has singled out five moments in Grammy history that the award…
March 29, 2022
As Ntozake Shange's 'for colored girls' production prepares for its Broadway revival, theGrio spoke with its director and cast.
March 28, 2022
TheGrio highlights five of the most unforgettable moments of the 2022 Academy Awards telecast, including the smack heard around the…
March 27, 2022
Will Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'King Richard,' and addressed hitting Chris Rock…
March 27, 2022
Beyonce, 28-time Grammy-winning singer, opened the 94th Oscars with a performance of her nominated song, 'Be Alive.'
The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala - Arrivals
March 25, 2022
TheGrio examines five ways that Grammy-winning musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson continues to thrive with TV & film projects.
March 18, 2022
Singer/songwriter Somi Kamoka talks to theGrio about her stage play and album that pays tribute to African music icon Miriam…
March 16, 2022
Evelyn Braxton, matriarch of the Braxton family, penned a tribute to her late daughter, Traci Braxton, who died of cancer…
Katt Williams Netflix thegrio.com
March 15, 2022
Stand-up comedian Katt Williams ended a comedy concert early in Nashville on March 12 due to the venue receiving a…
Venus Serena Williams thegrio.com
March 14, 2022
Fans react to Jane Campion's controversial comments about Serena, Venus Williams at Critics Choice Awards on Sunday
WEtv Celebrates The Premieres Of Growing Up Hip Hop New York And Untold Stories Of Hip Hop
March 3, 2022
TheGrio spoke with legendary DJ Kid Capri about his new album, 'The Love,' and showing the world his ability as…
GQ Men Of The Year Celebration - Arrivals
March 3, 2022
Pianist/producer Robert Glasper and his contemporaries helped manifest today's genre fluidity within Black music with his 'Black Radio' albums
The Temptations thegrio.com
February 24, 2022
Legendary vocal group The Temptations celebrate their sixth decade with their latest album release, 'Temptations 60.'
Keyon Harrold thegrio.com
February 23, 2022
Trumpeter Keyon Harrold speaks with theGrio about his Black History Month playlist with Tidal, new music coming this spring, and…