TheGrio Lays Off Staffers Amid ‘Strategic Changes’

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*Byron Allen’s Black news platform, TheGrio, has initiated a restructuring process resulting in the layoff of numerous staffers, including eliminating the managing editor’s position. “The axe is falling at TheGrio,” an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. Members of the podcast and video team have also been laid off along with managing editor […]

North West Directs Music Video for Ye, Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Talking’ | Watch

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 *North West, Kanye’s daughter, took the director’s chair for the latest music video accompanying the rapper’s track “Talking” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, from their Vultures album. The first half of the video features the 11-year-old reciting her popular line, “It’s your bestie, Miss-Miss Westie,” while the second half features Ty singing. Watch the visuals […]

Kobe Bryant Labeled a ‘Piece of Sh*t’ by Former High School Friend

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*A former high school friend of Kobe Bryant called him “a piece of sh*t” during a recent podcast appearance. Kevin Sanchez spoke to the host of Blood on the Razor Wire, and opened up about his friendship with the former Lakers star. Sanchez remembers reaching out to Kobe for financial assistance upon his release from […]

‘My Mane Problem’ Exclusive Clip: Paluza Shares Her Journey w/ Dr. Boogie | Watch

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*We have an exclusive clip from the premiere season two episode of the empowering makeover docuseries “My Mane Problem.” The show chronicles celebrity stylist Dr. Boogie, who is back giving renewed hope and self-confidence to real people confronting very personal hair journeys, per the press release.   Here’s the series synopsis: My Mane Problem A bad […]

Kendrick Lamar Drops 6-Minute Drake Diss Track ‘Euphoria’

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 *Kendrick Lamar released a new Drake diss track, “Euphoria,” on Tuesday, and it comes days after Drake took aim at the rapper in “Push Ups” and Taylor Made Freestyle.” Throughout the 6-minute song, Lamar calls out Drake’s racial identity and sexuality and accuses him of being a bad parent to his minor son. He […]

Trailer Drops for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 9 | Watch

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*Paramount+ has unveiled the trailer, and the celebrity guest judges are appearing on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 9. Per the news release, “… eight fan-favorite queens return to use their drag superpowers for good, competing to win a supersized donation of $200,000, provided by The Palette Fund, for a charity of their choosing. […]

Missy Elliott Joins Pharrell Williams’ Untitled Musical Project

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*Missy Elliott has joined the cast of Pharrell Williams’ untitled musical project for Universal. The previously announced cast includes Halle Bailey, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Brian Tyree Henry, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the coming-of-age musical set in the summer of 1977 at Virginia Beach. The tale is inspired by Atlantis Apartments, Williams’ childhood neighborhood. Michel […]

Prince Wrote ‘When Doves Cry’ for Apollonia 6 Member

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*Late music icon Prince allegedly wrote his hit song “When Doves Cry,” for Vanity 6/ Apollonia 6 member Susan Moonsie, I Love Old School Music reports.  The outlet writes, “Susan was the ‘shy persona’ of the trio, and Prince actually created Vanity 6 around her when he put the group together. He allegedly wrote the […]