‘Candyman’ director, cast discuss themes and Black women in horror at...
Director Nia DaCosta and actresses Teyonah Parris and Vanessa E. Williams opened up about incorporating the Black experience into the 2021 remake The movie Candyman was one of the highly anticipated...
View ArticleStacey Abrams, Yara Shahidi to be honored at 2020 Trumpet Awards
EXCLUSIVE: 2020 honorees also include Naomi Campbell and Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith, as well appearances from Mariah Carey, Jesse Williams and Anthony Hamilton Bounce TV will air the 29th...
View ArticleTommie Smith speaks on ‘With Drawn Arms’ documentary, today’s generation of...
‘[They] know that Tommie Smith was on the victory stand, but very few know what [I] thought on the victory stand and that’s what With Drawn Arms is about,’ Smith says The 1968 Summer Olympics is one of...
View ArticleMichael Ealy, Hilary Swank lead in steamy new Deon Taylor thriller ‘Fatale’
The all-star cast is dishing on the true meaning of ‘the bad guy’ in an exclusive interview with theGrio Hollywood’s newest thriller, Fatale, tells the story of what you don’t want or expect to happen...
View ArticleNBA agent Chris Gaston on starting a Black-owned agency: ‘I want to build a...
Family First Sports Firm was started as a means to empower others Chris Gaston is an NBA agent that is on the rise. His motto is family always comes first, so it only made sense for his agency to be...
View Article‘Power Book 3: Raising Kanan’ cast talk series premiere and more
The stars of the ‘Power’ prequel say they hope to live up to the legacy of the show that inspired it all Since 2014, the Starz drama Power starring Omari Hardwick as New York City club owner/drug...
View ArticleIce Cube and former NBA players talk the BIG3 league and its impact
“They are setting the standard because they know basketball. They are the best people for the job,” Ice Cube said about the female coaches. Ice Cube launched the BIG3 in 2017, prompting immediate buzz...
View ArticleCarmelo Anthony talks new memoir ‘Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised’
NBA star Carmelo Anthony’s memoir takes readers on a journey through the moments that made him the man he is today When you think of Carmelo Anthony many things may come to mind: future Hall of Famer,...
View ArticleCast of BET’s ‘Twenties’ talk season 2, advice to characters and toxic...
EXCLUSIVE: JoJo T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, and Gabrielle Graham share what advice they’d give to their “Twenties” alter egos. BET’s hit show Twenties is back for season two and is continuing the...
View ArticleMichael Rainey Jr., Mary J. Blige, Larenz Tate and more talk loyalty in...
“Loyalty is pretty big for Tariq. Obviously, he goes against that sometimes, but in his mind, it’s for the best interest of everyone,” the star of the series Michael Rainey Jr. shared with theGrio. The...
View ArticleMary J. Blige, Method Man dish evolution of characters in ‘Power Book II:...
EXCLUSIVE: “There are so many dark places in my life, where I’m left thinking I can’t believe that just happened. So I give that all to Monet,” Blige says. Power Book II: Ghost features a long list of...
View ArticleJoseph Sikora, 50 Cent talk ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ getting out of Ghost’s...
EXCLUSIVE: “He really brings his past with him. He can’t escape it,” Sikora said of his alter ego, Tommy Egan, on the new ‘Power’ spinoff 50 Cent and Courtney Kemp’s Power franchise has proven over and...
View ArticleAngela Lewis talks Aunt Louie’s self preservation, relationship with Franklin...
“Louie is fearless. She lives in her power,” Lewis said of her fan favorite character. Snowfall has officially returned to TV with fan-favorite Aunt Louie, portrayed by Angela Lewis, back on screen and...
View ArticleDamson Idris talks season 5 of ‘Snowfall’: ‘Franklin is in full Pablo mode’
“When people who haven’t seen the show try to lump it in a box of stereotypes, it’s a great disservice to the hard work and storytelling we are doing,” Idris said. Snowfall season 5 made its return on...
View Article‘Winning Time’ cast discuss Showtime Lakers era, portrayal in new series
The dramatized series “Winning Time: The Rise of Laker’s Dynasty” premiered on HBO Sunday When it comes to basketball culture and the Showtime Lakers era, many would view the two as adjacent to each...
View Article‘P-Valley’ cast talks Season 2, why the show resonates with viewers, and...
The much anticipated second season of the critically acclaimed show premieres on Starz on June 3 If you haven’t caught yourself randomly singing this line, “Down in the valley where the girls get...
View ArticleTaraji P. Henson and Connie Orlando discuss ‘BET Awards 2022’
Both ladies are looking forward to a spectacular opening and grand entrance. Taraji P. Henson holds many hats: Golden Globe winning actress, businesswoman, activist, and now two-time host of the BET...
View ArticleA look back at 3 events during BET Week
TheGrio attended the Culture Creators Brunch, a Verzuz Battle, and the Headies Brunch during BET’s busy week. The BET Awards are one of the most highly anticipated award shows of the year, but what...
View Article‘Raising Kanan’ returns, and cast members reveal what they have to prove
TheGrio caught up with the cast of the successful Starz series ahead of its Season 2 premiere. The wait is almost over for the highly anticipated Season 2 return of 50 Cents’ “Power Book III: Raising...
View Article‘No one can prepare you to go viral on Twitter every week’: ‘P-Valley’ star...
TheGrio caught up with the “P-Valley” star ahead of the intense two-part finale. If you’ve ever visited Twitter on Sunday nights, you’ve probably seen a few tweets from the #PynkPosse discussing the...
View ArticleIdris Elba talks love lessons, storytelling in ‘Three Thousand Years of...
Elba and his co-star, Tilda Swinton, constructed a strong chemistry and connection while passing glasses of wine across socially distanced balconies. Idris Elba is currently one of the most in-demand...
View ArticleBig Sean discusses HBCUs and Moguls in the Making program
The Detroit rapper says working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities is a dream come true. When it comes to giving back and making space for the next generation, Grammy-nominated rapper...
View Article‘Reasonable Doubt’ cast members discuss new series and themes throughout the...
From its juicy storylines to the Black excellence being showcased on TV, Hulu’s “Reasonable Doubt” is a legal drama worth the watch. The highly anticipated Hulu original series “Reasonable Doubt”...
View ArticleKadeem Hardison talks ‘A Different World’ legacy and shares off-screen moments
TheGrio talked to Hardison, who played the character Dwayne Wayne, about getting his flowers and his favorite moments filming the iconic sitcom. When you think of hit ’80s and ’90s sitcoms, very few...
View ArticleMary J. Blige, Method Man, Michael Rainey Jr. talk about their characters’...
TheGrio’s Nayo Campbell caught up with the cast of the popular series ahead of the third season premiere. “Power Book II: Ghost” returns this week for its highly anticipated third season and fans are...
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