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Angela Bassett, Ryan Coogler, American Black Film Festival Honors, ABFF, Black Hollywood, Award season, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026
During the ABFF honors Angela Bassett speaks out against AI and Ryan Coogler thanks the organization for the community. 
Sheepdog, Sheepdog Movie, Vonde Curtis-Hall Sheepdog
February 17, 2026
Vondie Curtis-Hall and Steven Grayhm speak exclusively to theGrio about their new film, 'Sheepdog' and what it signifies for mental…
Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff, literature, classic literature, theGrio.com
February 13, 2026
“Wuthering Heights” hit theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day, but some can’t help but wonder if the film is…
Beauty in Black Special Screening
February 13, 2026
Amber Reign Smith discusses playing Rainn in "Beauty in Black," working with Tyler Perry and her new Netflix film "Joe's…
teyana taylor teyana taylor one battle after another, Teyana Taylor Perfidia One Battle After Another theGrio.com
February 12, 2026
As fans debate her character’s sexuality, Teyana Taylor says One Battle After Another exposes a deeper truth about postpartum depression.
31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals
February 10, 2026
Ruth E. Carter is opening up about her legendary career as an award-winning, groundbreaking costume designer.
Ryan Coogler 2026 AAFCA Awards
February 9, 2026
Ryan Coogler became emotional while accepting the award for Best Director for 'Sinners' at the 2026 AAFCA Awards.
Teyana Taylor; Storm Reid; Get Lite; Paramount Pictures; film directing; Black women directors; music video directors; The Aunties Production; Spike Tee; New York City subway; dance film; Hollywood news; celebrity news; thegrio.com
February 7, 2026
Paramount has set Teyana Taylor’s feature directorial debut “Get Lite” for a spring 2027 theatrical release.
February 6, 2026
OPINION: The “hopeful” romcom starring Method Man and Kelly Rowland hit Amazon Prime on Feb. 4, just in time for
byron allen, ava duvernay, coretta scott king, amg, mlk, martin luther king jr., thegrio.com
January 31, 2026
Byron Allen and Ava DuVernay are teaming up for a film about Coretta Scott King's fight for the truth about…
2026 Sundance Film Festival - "The Only Living Pickpocket In New York" Premiere
January 29, 2026
Giancarlo Esposito spoke out against ICE and called for a revolution during an interview Sundance Film Festival.
Halle Berry, HalleHolly, The President Is Missing, theGrio.com
January 29, 2026
Halle Berry’s production company, HalleHolly, announces upcoming TV and film projects in the works, including “The President is Missing.”
Keke Palmer, I Love Boosters, Boots Riley, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, LaKeith Stanfield, Don Cheadle, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, Demi Moore, theGrio.com
January 28, 2026
The first official trailer for Boots Riley's sophomore feature film “I Love Boosters,” starring Keke Palmer and more, just dropped.
Michael B. Jordan, Donna Jordan, Black Hollywood, the Academy Awards, the Oscars 2026, Awards season, theGrio.com
January 23, 2026
Michael B. Jordan opens up about earning his first nomination for Best Actor for his role in Ryan Coogler’s hit…
Ruth E. Carter, Sinners, Ryan Coogler, Oscars, Academy Awards, costume design, Black Hollywood, Michael B. Jordan, Viola Davis, TheGrio
January 23, 2026
Ruth E. Carter earns her fifth Oscar nomination for “Sinners,” making her the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history.