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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December 14, 2021
Tory Lanez allegedly shouted ‘Dance, b---h’ at Megan Thee Stallion before shooting her feet, says a Los Angeles detective.
Travis Scott thegrio.com
December 14, 2021
Travis Scott has been removed from the line-up for Coachella 2022 amid the tragedy of the Astroworld Fest deaths.
Snoop Dogg 50 Cent thegrio.com
December 14, 2021
Snoop Dogg's 1993 murder trial to be developed by 50 Cent and Starz for anthology series, 'A Moment in Time'
Marsha Ambrosius Dr. Dre thegrio.com
December 13, 2021
Dr. Dre and Marsha Ambrosius both announce a new album together, 'Casablanco' with joint points on Instagram.
Megan Thee Stallion thegrio.com
December 13, 2021
Megan Thee Stallion received the Texas hero award following college graduation in recognition of her charity work in her native…
Meek Mill thegrio.com
December 13, 2021
Meek Mill to donate 500K worth of gifts to Philadelphia families, supported by owners of Philadelphia 76ers and New England…
Singer Doja Cat wears a beige gown, intricate dangling earrings and pink-and-silver eyeshadow
December 13, 2021
Doja Cat announces that she has tested positive for COVID-19, and will leave the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
Insecure thegrio.com
December 8, 2021
The 'Insecure' adapted satirical podcast, 'We Stay Looking' comes to HBO Max and is produced by Issa Rae's label Raedio.
27th Annual ELLE Women In Hollywood Celebration - Arrivals
December 7, 2021
Indeed, with Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad Productions are extending their Rising Voices initiative for BIPOC filmmakers into 2022
December 7, 2021
Carol’s Daughter, Mama Glow Foundation launches grant for Doulas through joint health care and reproductive equity imitative, 'Love Delivered'
Sheryl Lee Ralph thegrio.com
December 7, 2021
Sheryl Lee Ralph talks to theGrio about embracing inclusion, navigating grief in new Hallmark Christmas movie, 'Christmas in My Heart'
December 7, 2021
The Canadian rap superstar was up for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance at the 64th annual Grammy Awards…
December 6, 2021
Performers, presenters announced for 2022 People's Choice Awards, including rendition of 'What's Going On' by H.E.R.
John Legend thegrio.com
December 6, 2021
John Legend announced his own Las Vegas residency starting in April 2022 which will take place at the Zappas Theater…
December 5, 2021
Music Artist Mýa Harrison spoke to theGrio about her new Christmas film, "My Favorite Christmas Melody," making its debut on…
Ghost Season 2 Premiere
December 3, 2021
Mary J. Blige enlists H.E.R., DJ Khaled for her two new songs, "Good Morning, Gorgeous" and "Amazing" as she preps…
December 3, 2021
The story of the teen who bonded with a grandmother after she accidentally invited him to Thanksgiving dinner will become…
Cardi B - theGrio.com
December 3, 2021
Cardi B named first-ever creative director in residence for lifestyle brand Playboy, will help launch CENTERFOLD social content platform
Janelle Monáe thegrio.com
December 3, 2021
Janelle Monáe has announced the 2022 release of a sci-fi anthology book, 'The Memory Librarian,' based off her album, 'Dirty…
Alicia Keys
December 2, 2021
Alicia Keys gives fans sneak peak of her forthcoming double album at secret show as part of the annual Art…