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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Netflix thegrio.com
October 19, 2021
Rally planned to support Oct. 20 Netflix employee walkout outside of the headquarters of the streaming giant.
Broadway thegrio.com
October 18, 2021
These are five exciting new Black-led productions happening or are on the horizon in New York as Broadway reopens.
California Lifts All Restrictions On Film Production
October 18, 2021
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) was prepared to cause mass hysteria in Hollywood as they inched closer…
2021 Global Citizen Live: New York
October 18, 2021
In a recent interview Billy Porter said that when he wears a dress it's political but people like Harry Styles…
Nicki Minaj thegrio.com
October 18, 2021
Nicki Minaj and her husband face a $20 million default judgment after failing to respond to a lawsuit by Jennifer…
October 17, 2021
Actress Kenya Moore is inching closer and closer to winning ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" after she avoided elimination on…
October 17, 2021
Gordon Klein is suing UCLA after his response to a request that he be more lenient on Black students generated…
Vanessa Bryant thegrio.com
October 17, 2021
Los Angeles County asked Friday that the widow of Kobe Bryant be subjected to testing to pinpoint what caused emotional…
Richard Pryor Jr. thegrio.com
October 14, 2021
Richard Pryor Jr. tells TheGrio about the crowdfunding campaign to help him pay for his medical and living expense.
October 10, 2021
In a new Vogue interview, Adele shares more about her relationship with Rich Paul, her love for BeyoncĂ© and her…
October 10, 2021
Hillman Grad Productions, a company founded by Waithe and Rishi Rajani, inked a multi-project deal with audio streaming service Audible.
COVIDhospital
October 10, 2021
A new report suggest that African Americans who have tested positive for COVID are not getting enough follow-up care.
Alonzo Dargan Jr. thegrio.com
October 9, 2021
Alonzo Dargan Jr., a sergeant with the U.S. Army, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly shooting a woman pregnant with…
73rd Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals
October 9, 2021
Issa Rae says she was advised by a colleague to include a white character in 'Insecure' to enhance her audience.
2019 Hollywood Beauty Awards - Arrivals
October 9, 2021
Ciara shows her love and support for her injured husband NFL quarterback Russell Wilson in a photo taken after his…
October 8, 2021
The legendary gospel group the Clark Sisters will be honored with a special on Fox Soul that looks back on…
New Edition thegrio.com, new edition members
October 6, 2021
The history of Black music is full of countless woulda, coulda, shoulda happenings that may have changed history has they…
Jasmine Hartin and Henry Jemmott Belize thegrio.com
October 4, 2021
Socialite Jasmine Hartin says she accidentally shot and killed police superintendent Henry Jemmott in a new interview.
October 3, 2021
Sierra Samuels was terminated from Jackson Memorial Hospital on Sept. 15 after she was accused of violating HIPAA policy.
October 2, 2021
In a post on his Twitter page on Wednesday, Simpson disclosed the return of Video Soul with a 30-second video…