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His & Hers, Tessa Thompson, Netflix, theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
Everyone is talking about the number one show on Netflix, “His & Hers” starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal.
Martin Lawrence, Martin colorism, Martin Lawrence Ari Lennox, Martin Lawrence Tichina arnold, Martin Pam colorism theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
"We were keeping it real,” Martin Lawrence says in response to colorism critiques claiming his jokes towards Tichina Arnold on…
Kid Cudi, Scotty Roman, Scott Mescudi, Black painters, theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
After releasing a new album and a memoir, Kid Cudi is continuing to build momentum across multiple creative lanes. 
Cam Newton Lady London, Lady London, Who is Lady London, Cam Newton eclectic, Cam Newton Lady London interview, Lady London Funky Friday theGrio.com
January 13, 2026
Social media users became enamored with rapper Lady London’s graceful response to Cam Newton’s ‘Nclecta’ vocabulary.
Damson Idris, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, theGrio.com
January 12, 2026
Despite no plans to recast Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of T’Challa in “Black Panther, Damson Idris’s name continues to surface. 
Mary J Blige, Mary J Blige residency, Mary J Blige Las Vegas residency theGrio.com
January 12, 2026
“Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency” will run from May 1 to July 18, marking…
Nicole Cooke-Johnson, Sam Cooke, Sam Cooke's estate, theGrio.com
January 9, 2026
Nicole Cooke-Johnson opens up about running her late grandfather Sam Cooke’s estate and her role in his enduring legacy. 
Jill Scott, Jill Scott Why Did I get Married?, Jill Scott new music, Jill Scott album, Jill Scott Angie Martinez theGrio.com
January 9, 2026
“Somebody mentions her to me pretty much every day,” Jill Scott on why people connected to her character Sheila from…
Diddy Trump, Diddy Trump letter, Sean diddy combs letter, diddy presidential pardon, Diddy pardon theGrio.com
January 9, 2026
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sought out presidential pardon after his prison sentence, but Trump says he’s not considering it.
Salt-N-Pepa, salt-n-pepa lawsuit, Salt n pepa UMG, Salt-N-peppa universal music group theGrio.com
January 9, 2026
A New York judge dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's legal push to reclaim ownership of their music from Universal Music Group in copyright…
Spike Lee Ryan Coogler, Spike Lee sinners, Ryan Coogler sinners theGrio.com
January 8, 2026
Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler sat down to discuss their films “Sinners,” “Highest 2 Lowest” and the power of Black…
Muni Long, Muni Long lawsuit, Muni Long mental health, Muni Long ex-managaers, Muni Long Chaka Zulu Jeff Dixon theGrio.com
January 8, 2026
After being accused of withholding $600k in commissions by ex-managers, Muni Long pushes back in a counter lawsuit.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 3rd Annual Gala Presented By Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
January 7, 2026
Tracee Ellis Ross has signed a first-look scripted deal and an overall unscripted partnership with Fox Entertainment Studios.
Idris Elba, Idris Elba Hijack, Hijack Apple TV, Hijack season 2 theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
Idris Elba’s ‘Hijack’ is back on Apple TV for a new season, which the actor describes as more intense, more…
Jennifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, Niecy Nash-Betts, Kenya Barris, Big Age, Audible, theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
 Kenya Barris takes on Florida’s retirement community in the upcoming Audible original “Big Age,” dropping on the platform next month.
Denzel Washington, #Cinemzel26, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
A digital Denzel Washington watch club dubbed #Cinemzel26 has formed and is taking on the task of watching 52 of…
Kevin Hart, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
January 7, 2026
The comedian inked a new deal with Authentic Brands Group, granting the IP licensing giant rights to develop more under…
Priah Ferguson, Stranger Things, Netflix, theGrio.com
January 6, 2026
*Spoilers ahead* Erica Sinclair’s lackluster ending in “Stranger Things” has many on the internet outraged.
Stephanie Okechukwu, college basketball, women's college basketball, NCAA, thegrio.com
January 6, 2026
21-year-old Stephanie Okechukwu hails from Umunneochi, Nigeria, stands 7-foot-tall, and is already making her mark.
Dionne Warwick, Saweetie, Mya, theGrio.com
January 6, 2026
Dionne Warwick, Saweetie, and Mya collaborate on song for upcoming animated film starring Amandla Stenberg.