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2022 Apollo Theater Spring Benefit
June 24, 2022
The Afropunk festival makes its return to Brooklyn, New York, on Sept. 10 and 11, featuring headliners, The Roots and…
June 23, 2022
BET officials say Lil Wayne has been added as a performer at the 2022 BET Awards, while Big Freedia is…
June 23, 2022
Is Drake's new album, 'Honestly, Nevermind,' an assault on the future of hip hop? TheGrio explores the history of hip…
Rolling Loud Miami 2021
June 23, 2022
Rapper Lil Tjay has been hospitalized after being shot multiple times on Wednesday, while a suspect has been arrested and…
75th Annual Tony Awards - Press Room
June 21, 2022
With Myles Frost winning the Tony Award for playing Michael Jackson in "MJ: The Musical," the global icon's legacy shines…
June 21, 2022
In honor of Black Music Month, theGrio highlights the Black music producers who’s innovative techniques had dramatic impact on music.
June 21, 2022
A settlement agreement has been reached on the eve of a second trial pitting the Kardashian family against former reality TV…
Musicians George Clinton, Beyonce and Donny Hathaway
June 19, 2022
Since the nation has gotten in on this Juneteenth celebration, cookouts have gotten bigger. And ain’t no cookout without some…
2022 15th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon – Red Carpet
June 17, 2022
Robin Thede, L.A. Reid to be honored by Culture Creators' annual Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch in Beverly Hills.
Activist Groups Protest Against Senate Majority Leader McConnell On National Reparations Day
June 17, 2022
theGrio highlights five ways that Juneteenth is being celebrated in the word of entertainment in New York, online and on…
American Film Institute's 45th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Diane Keaton - Roaming Show
June 16, 2022
BET announced that Babyface, Chlöe, and Chance The Rapper will perform at the 2022 BET Awards, along with Lizzo, Ella…
Variety Studio at SXSW 2022 - Day 3
June 16, 2022
Netflix releases trailers for season two of "The Upshaws," Lena Waithe's film "Beauty," and Kid Cudi's animated series, "Entergalactic."
Beyoncé thegrio.com
June 16, 2022
Superstar singer Beyonce is set to release her seventh studio solo album, 'Renaissance' on July 29, as announced by Tidal.
June 15, 2022
Mo'Nique and Netflix reportedly have settled her lawsuit that accused the streaming service of racial and sexual discrimination.
2022 TIME100 Gala - Red Carpet
June 15, 2022
Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, Grammy and Oscar winner, speaks to theGrio about working with New York Times' new campaign.
theGRIO.com
June 15, 2022
ABC to air 'Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration,' a special honoring Juneteenth and Black Music Month featuring Ciara,…
June 15, 2022
theGrio highlights 10 albums that have been reappraised as high quality and influential, despite not being positively received when released.
Pop star Lizzo
June 14, 2022
The legend of Lizzo has grown even greater. She’s a beloved, body-positive, life-affirming pop star who makes us feel better…
June 14, 2022
One of my favorite things about hip-hop and rap music, in particular, is its origins within the griot storytelling framework. 
93rd Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals
June 14, 2022
Tyler Perry spoke with Gayle King at a Tribeca panel about the aftermath of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at…