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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November 15, 2020
Rising model Tabria Majors took the web by storm in late October when she posted a video of herself dancing…
November 15, 2020
As thousands descended on the nation's capital Saturday for a MAGA rally, one demonstrator was stripped of his Airbnb privileges.
November 15, 2020
The award-winning artist disclosed his diagnosis to his fans on Saturday in a four-minute video posted to social media.
November 15, 2020
The popular music livestream show Verzuz is set to return this month, but not before a shakeup in the lineup…
Donald Trump thegrio.com
November 15, 2020
President Donald Trump addressed Joe Biden's election victory, although the message he delivered was not a clear-cut concession.
Bill Barr thegrio.com
November 14, 2020
After investigating the matter, federal prosecutors said they found no signs of substantial voter irregularities.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC thegrio.com
November 14, 2020
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for more direct checks, rent forgiveness and mortgage relief, among other requests.
November 14, 2020
As the case of the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery plays out, more details involving the suspects have come to light.
November 14, 2020
"He just has to do what’s best for the country and in the country’s interest," John Kelly, President Trump's first…
November 8, 2020
NBC's Saturday Night Live made timely commentary on the election of Joe Biden hours after the race was called for…
November 8, 2020
The legendary comedian's appearance on NBC's Saturday Night Live comes four years after his post-2016 election performance.
November 8, 2020
The news of Joe Biden being elected the next president of the United States on Saturday has prompted many to…
November 7, 2020
"It’s easier to be a parent this morning, it’s easier to be a dad," Jones said in a Saturday appearance…
November 7, 2020
Jacob Blake, who is recovering from a police shooting in August, said he accepted the deal so he could "see…
November 7, 2020
As President Trump waited to learn the fate of his reelection bid, his administration fired three people from prominent agencies…
November 2, 2020
Allen is joined by April Ryan, Dr. Jason Johnson, Dr. Christina M. Greer, Jody Amour and David A. Love for…
November 1, 2020
More than 30,000 coronavirus infections and 700 deaths can be traced back to 18 Trump rallies, Stanford University researchers say.
Marijuana thegrio.com
November 1, 2020
As voters consider candidates to elect to office Tuesday, a number of states will include a question about marijuana use…
November 1, 2020
Republican Sen. Lindsay Graham faced his challengerJaime Harrison in a debate Satuday, though not the only Democrat on the incumbent's…
November 1, 2020
The 25-year-old Floyd Mayweather, Jr. protégé retained his WBA lightweight title and obtained the WBA junior lightweight title.