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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October 2, 2021
Tameka Foster Raymond dished on her short-lived marriage to superstar singer Usher as she promotes her newly released memoir, "Here…
Anthony Hamilton thegrio.com
October 1, 2021
Anthony Hamilton has returned with his seventh studio album "Love is the New Black" where he enlisted hip-hop producers.
John Legend Hassan Smith thegrio.com
September 28, 2021
John Legend has promoted Hassan Smith, a longtime member of his management team for a decade, to his senior advisor.
Stacey Abrams thegrio.com
September 26, 2021
It appears that Trump is still upset with Kemp after the Georgia lawmaker certified Biden's win in the state following…
September 26, 2021
Singer K. Michelle is set to host a new reality TV series "My Killer Body with K. Michelle," launching in…
September 26, 2021
MSNBC's Tiffany Cross shared a personal story with "The Cross Connection" viewers Saturday in hopes of helping women dealing with…
September 26, 2021
Ana Navarro, a frequent guest co-host on ABC's "The View," said she has since tested negative for COVID-19 three times.
September 25, 2021
Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors has been denied a religious exemption from taking the COVID-19 vaccine, according to…
Oscar-Nominated Film Press Event For "A Concerto Is A Conversation" At Bowers
September 25, 2021
Several film scores and an Emmy award later, 2021 is turning out to be a career-defining year for 32-year-old composer…
September 25, 2021
A Salt Lake City reporter Hayley Crombleholme shares what she calls an embarrassing video of her unsuspecting interview subject.
Janelle Monae thegrio.com
September 25, 2021
Janelle MonĂ¡e on Thursday released a lengthy music video for the protest song, calling attention to women who died due…
September 25, 2021
Charles Sims Africa, the last member of the Move 9 to be freed from prison last year, has now died,…
September 22, 2021
Debaters are flocking to social media to engage in furious dialogue on the validity of Drake vying for Jackson's throne.
Chuck D thegrio.com
September 21, 2021
Chuck D has collaborated with Stand Up To Cancer for a PSA that urges the community to combat the dangers…
September 19, 2021
A street in Patchogue, the Long Island village where Biz was raised in New York, will be renamed in the…
Billy Porter theGrio.com
September 19, 2021
"I am no more silenced, I am no more shamed, and I'm ready for whatever comes next," actor Billy Porter…
September 19, 2021
After appearing in court, Diana Copeland discussed details about R. Kelly's home life in a Good Morning America interview.
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September 18, 2021
Nicki Minaj doxxes two reporters who were seeking information to confirm claims of a cousin's friend's reaction to the COVID…
September 18, 2021
A wax figure depicting award-winning actress Angela Bassett has been added to the Madame Tussaud Hollywood collection.
Sir Patrick Stewart Places His Handprints And Footprints In Cement At TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX
September 18, 2021
LeVar Burton clapped back at Los Angeles Times' Stephen Battaglio after he made an opinion that Burton slammed as uninformed.