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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January 12, 2022
Pete Rock may be looking to sue Grammy-winning rapper Nas over unpaid royalties for his work on 1994's 'Illmatic' album.
Gregory Gourdet thegrio.com
January 12, 2022
Two-time 'Top Chef' finalist Gregory Gourdet posted about his weight loss journey on his Instagram page after dropping 40 pounds.
Special Screening Of Lionsgate's "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" - Arrivals
January 12, 2022
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry writes a special tribute to the recently departed actor, Sidney Poitier, for Variety.
Quincy Jones thegrio.com
January 11, 2022
After Timbaland implied that Quincy Jones didn't earn his first big hit until 'Thriller,' theGrio highlights 10 pre-Thriller accomplishments.
Black Girls Rock! 2018 - Red Carpet
January 11, 2022
Multi-Grammy winning singer/songwriter Janet Jackson appears on the cover of the February edition of Allure Magazine.
theGRIO.com
January 11, 2022
Steve Harvey appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to reflect on the death of fellow comic Bob Saget: 'He was a…
Chuck D thegrio.com
January 11, 2022
A trailer for a Chuck D produced and narrated 'Use of Force' documentary on police brutality premieres on Peacock Tuesday.
January 10, 2022
Calvin Simon, co-founder, vocalist of Parliament-Funkadelic and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died at age 79
January 10, 2022
A trailer for the forthcoming Netflix documentary about producer/rapper Kanye West, 'jeen-yuhs,' has been released
January 10, 2022
Producer Timbaland compares The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' album to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' in a social media post
LaMonica Garrett thegrio.com
January 7, 2022
Lamonica Garrett talks to theGrio about shooting the Paramount+ series, '1883,' and the legacy of Black cowboys in television.
Ariana DeBose thegrio.com
January 7, 2022
Ariana DeBose, the Golden Globe-nominated actress from 'West Side Story,' set to host Jan. 15 episode of "Saturday Night Live."
Kanye West thegrio.com
January 7, 2022
Producer/rapper Kanye West has showered actress Julia Fox with new clothes and an impromptu photo shoot at Carbone on their…
Edmonia Lewis thegrio.com
January 6, 2022
Edmonia Lewis, regarded as America's first Black sculptor, will be featured on U.S. postage stamp as part of USPS' Black…
The 54th Annual CMA Awards - Show
January 6, 2022
Lil Dirk says Morgan Wallen 'Ain't No Racist,' urges other rappers to work with him, including Kendrick Lamar
Michelle Obama Becoming thegrio.com
January 6, 2022
The "Becoming: Michelle Obama in Conversation" interview special is coming to BET Her on January 17 and will be moderated…
January 5, 2022
Janet Jackson talks brother Michael's molestation accusations in documentary trailer, saying she felt 'guilty by association'
Line Sisters thegrio.com
January 5, 2022
Letoya Luckett, Kierra Sheard-Kelly star in the Lifetime original film, 'Line Sisters' which is one of the thrillers set to…
Jason Derulo thegrio.com
January 4, 2022
On early Tuesday morning, Jason Derulo got into a fight with two men in Las Vegas after being called 'Usher'…
January 4, 2022
The Weeknd reveals cover art for forthcoming album, 'Dawn FM,' one day after posting the album's release date