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Byron Allen, theGrio.com
December 3, 2024
Byron Allen Mcdonald's lawsuit against McDonald's to proceed in California federal court, a judge has ruled.
Katelynn Bennett of "Wounded Healer" film
October 14, 2024
Freestyle Digital Media, owned by Byron Allen of Allen Media Group, has acquired "Wounded Healer," a film about mental health,…
Mariah Carey, Don Cheadle, Misty Copeland, Dr. Kizzmekia S Corbett-Helaire, Tamron Hall, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Eddie Murphy, Al Sharpton and Denzel Washington, TheGrio Awards, TheGrio Awards 2023, theGrio.com
February 8, 2024
Byron Allen plans to appeal after a judge dismissed his lawsuit against McDonalds for failing to increase ad-spending with Black…
February 1, 2024
Kelley currently hosts several programs for AMG, including the comedy game show “Funny You Should Ask,” which launched in 2017.
A scene from the documentary "Mama!"
February 1, 2024
"Mama!," which shows three mothers' fight for justice after their sons are killed by police, has been acquired by Freestyle…
January 31, 2024
Media mogul Byron Allen has made a $14.3 billion bid to purchase Paramount Global, a spokesman confirmed to theGrio.
December 21, 2023
Allen Media Group founder, chairman and CEO Byron Allen has once again expressed interest in purchasing BET. Per recent reports…
Mariah Carey, Don Cheadle, Misty Copeland, Dr. Kizzmekia S Corbett-Helaire, Tamron Hall, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Eddie Murphy, Al Sharpton and Denzel Washington, TheGrio Awards, TheGrio Awards 2023, theGrio.com
December 2, 2023
Last month, "Byron Allen presents TheGrio Awards" once again returned to Hollywood, bringing together the best and ...
December 1, 2023
"Byron Allen Presents Funny You Should Ask" is coming to CBS. The long-running comedy game show will air on CBS…
Media Mogul Byron Allen Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
September 15, 2023
According to a Bloomberg report, Byron Allen has made a bid for Disney, ABC TV network and other stations.
May 8, 2023
Allen Media Group has sued McDonald's Corp., alleging fraud and false promises relating to advertising spend with Black-owned media.
In an ad placed in the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday, Allen — founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, the parent company of theGrio— asked the famed investor to help “fight against [McDonald’s] blatant racism against Black America.”
April 19, 2023
In an ad in the Chicago Tribune, Allen called on Icahn to help fight the fast-food chain's 'blatant racism against…
Byron Allen's Oscar Gala, Byron Allen, Academy Awards, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Red carpet, celebrity style, theGrio.com
March 13, 2023
Byron Allen held his Oscars Gala 2023 at the posh Beverly Wilshire Hotel as a fundraiser for Children’s Hospital L.A.
March 13, 2023
Byron Allen knows how to throw a party. His 2023 Oscar Gala, which took place on Sunday night at the
Taye Diggs and Sheryl Underwood on stage at theGrio Awards
November 19, 2022
Sheryl Underwood and Taye Diggs got on stage and kept the night full of Black joy and the celebration moving…
Byron Allen Stacey Abrams
November 7, 2022
Georgia’s gubernatorial race is heating up as incumbent Brian Kemp (R-GA) leads in the polls ahead of Democratic candidate Stacey…
Byron Allen, Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos for Washington Commanders
November 4, 2022
Byron Allen is preparing a bid to own the Washington Commanders football team, which Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos are also…
Byron Allen Allen Media Group
October 27, 2022
Starting next spring, HBCU BA grants HBCU GO cable, linear, streaming, broadcast, VOD and PPV rights to premiere its games.
TheGrio Awards 2022 theGrio.com
October 23, 2022
TheGrio Awards' inaugural celebration attracted luminaries from the worlds of entertainment, politics, social justice, and more.
October 20, 2022
The Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Georgia is planning what is believed to be the first U.S. exhibition dedicated…