About Tonya Pendleton

TONYA PENDLETON is a veteran multimedia journalist in news, sports, lifestyle and entertainment reporting. She’s written for Essence, Ebony, BET.com, The Source, XXL, Jordan Magazine, the Philadelphia Daily News, The Washington Post and more. In her current incarnation as a writer/editor with TheGrio.com and as “Things To Do” curator for NPR affiliate WHYY, she crafts content for a local and global audience. The Philadelphia resident was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate of The New School.

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Bryson Tiller Louisville Breonna Taylor
September 30, 2020
Louisville native Bryson Tiller has a new release, ‘Anniversary’ on the way but his thoughts are with Breonna Taylor.
Jeezy Fox Soul Talk show thegrio.com
September 29, 2020
Young Jeezy has announced that he’s hosting a new talk show on Fox Soul called ‘Worth a Conversation with Jay ‘Jeezy’ Jenkins.’
NBA Youngboy arrest thegrio.com
September 29, 2020
NBA YoungBoy has been arrested in his hometown of Baton Rouge Louisiana, and his on-again, off again girlfriend may be pregnant.
Da Baby Roddy Rich, BET Hip Hop Awards thegrio.com
September 29, 2020
North Carolina’s DaBaby and Compton’s Roddy Ricch lead all nominees for the 2020 virtual edition of the BET Hip Hop Awards.
September 28, 2020
Charlize Theron posted a rare picture of her and her two daughters on social media for National Daughters Day.
Trump election debate billboards Ohio
September 28, 2020
Nine anti-Trump billboards will greet President Trump when he comes to Cleveland, Ohio for the presidential debate.
Prince Sign O' The Times rerelease thegrio.com
September 25, 2020
The reissue of Prince’s iconic 1987 release ‘Sign O’ The Times’ proves that genius stands the test of time.
Megan Thee Stallion Chris Rock SNL thegrio.com
September 24, 2020
Megan Thee Stallion and Chris Rock will be the host and musical performer for ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ 46th season opener.
Trump thegrio.com
September 23, 2020
President Trump is already considering how to get around a potential Joe Biden victory in the next presidential election.
4th Annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn - Arrivals
September 22, 2020
Florida rapper Kodak Black alleges he’s being tortured in a federal facility in Kentucky where he’s serving time on gun charges.
Magic Johnson stalker business thegrio.com
September 22, 2020
Basketball great Magic Johnson has been granted a restraining order against a man who has been stalking him at his home and business.
Nene Leakes Real Housewives of Atlanta thegrio.com
September 17, 2020
NeNe Leakes has announced on her YouTube channel today that she’s leaving ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ franchise.
Stanley Crouch jazz writers thegrio.com
September 16, 2020
Jazz writer and critic Stanley Crouch has died at the age of 74, his wife announced. Crouch was known for his combative style.
Cardi B Offset divorce thegrio.com
September 15, 2020
Cardi B has filed from divorce from her rap star husband Offset in a Georgia court according to multiple reports.
NFL black quarterbacks Lamar Jackson thegrio.com
September 14, 2020
Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson and Cam Newton are among the ten Black quarterbacks who started Week 1 of the NFL season.
Patti Labelle Gladys Knight Verzuz
September 13, 2020
Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle draw celebs like Michelle Obama, Oprah, Mariah Carey and more to their friendly Verzuz competition.
Skip Bayless Dak Prescott mental health thegrio.com
September 10, 2020
Skip Bayless drew the ire of social media when he said he doesn’t support Dak’s public revelation that he struggled with mental health.
Tenet John David Washington Elizabeth Debicki
September 10, 2020
John David Washington is a star but let’s hope he can escape one of the movie’s most tired tropes in ‘Tenet’- saving the white woman.
Dallas police resign, Black U. Renee Hall, police
September 9, 2020
Dallas police chief U. Renee Hall is stepping down because of the backlash she and other chiefs have recieved after protests.
Republican congressman Louisiana Clay Higgins thegrio.com
September 3, 2020
Congressman Clay Higgins says that his rights were violated after Facebook removed his posts threatening to kill armed Black protesters.