BOUNCE TV TO BRING BACK ‘COSBY SHOW’ RERUNS
ATLANTA (AP) — Reruns of “The Cosby Show” are returning to television, even as the comedian’s sexual assault trial looms next year. Bounce TV announced in social media posts that it will resume airing...
View ArticleLee Daniels to Be Honored and Jussie Smollett to Host Heroes In The Struggle...
The Black AIDS Institute is honored to announce that award winning producer, writer and director Lee Daniels (Empire, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Precious, Monster’s Ball) will headline an illustrious...
View Article‘Insecure’ makes black women ask the hard questions
By Niki McGloster For most hardworking, college-educated black women, TV is a healthy pastime. Whether it’s the mindless consumption of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” or the emotional investment of “How...
View ArticleAfrican-American “Graffiti Superstar,” Releases New Book
Nationwide — Hailing from Yonkers, NYC but currently residing in Rosarito, Mexico, Daniel Hopkins, aka Mr. Maxx Moses, is a world-renowned artist and “graffiti superstar” that creates large scale...
View ArticleFilm Review: Almost Christmas
By Dwight Brown (NNPA Newswire Film Critic) Watching this humorous film is like getting a funny greeting card that makes you laugh as it warms your heart. This ode to the joy and angst people feel as...
View ArticleIs America Witnessing a Black TV & Film Renaissance?
by Mike Mosley ~ The Grio Saturday, November 12, 7.5 million viewers tuned into Dave Chappelle’s edition of “Saturday Night Live.” The show, which featured musical guests A Tribe Called Quest,...
View ArticleBrandy’s rivalry with Monica is deeper than you think
Depending on who you ask, Brandy Norwood is either an incredibly underrated cultural icon in music and film or she’s just another 90s R&B singer who had her ‘moment’ but failed to achieve sustained...
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Broadway Sensation J. Bernard Calloway Talks Passion, Possibilities, and...
An Interview with the Returning Star of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! By michael taylor It’s rare to find a more authentic, versatile, and hardworking performer in show business than J....
View ArticleSteve Harvey Returns to the Apollo for ‘Showtime’
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Steve Harvey has a lot on his plate these days. The comedian, who is beloved by millions, has been busy preparing for the reboot of the classic “Showtime...
View Article‘Luke Cage’ gets renewal for second season
On Sunday, Netflix announced that Marvel’s “Luke Cage” will be getting a second season on the streaming giant. Netflix announced the show’s return on Twitter and Facebook with a video of a sign in...
View ArticleKashmir Thompson is bringing you 90s nostalgia like you’ve never seen it
by Kimberly Wilson ~ The Grio Kashmir Thompson may not be a household name just yet, but her artwork is just as important as the Jean-Michel Basquiats, Kara Walkers and Kehinde Wileys of the world. The...
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Local Tackles Teaching Children How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One in...
For many people, loss is a very painful but constant reality. Local educator, photographer, journalist and son of San Diego, Brandon S. Johnson is hoping to, in his own way tackle that issue in a...
View ArticleTrevor Noah pens essay on race: ‘Let’s not be divided’
The Grio Trevor Noah, the host of “The Daily Show,” said that he experienced “culture shock” stepping into Jon Stewart’s shoes during a great time of division in American history. “The truth is that...
View ArticleBlack Xpression Open Mic is Unapologetically Black
By Edward Henderson You know you’re at a great party when the DJ drags your spirit back to the dance floor with his song selection every time you try to leave. This is the scenario that plays out every...
View ArticleShirley Caesar files lawsuit over viral ‘U Name It Challenge’
The Grio Shirley Caesar is suing DJ Suede in the wake of the #UNameItChallenge. Caesar claims that one of Suede’s videos is “violat[ing] the brand, image and name of a Christian pastor” because of its...
View ArticleTelevision Academy Gets First Black CEO In Its 70 Year History
Hayma “Screech” Washington has been elected as chairman and CEO of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, also known as the Television Academy. Washington is the first African-American to hold...
View ArticleBlack Hollywood faves snag noms at 2016 Golden Globes
by Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer Damien Chazelle’s Los Angeles musical “La La Land” sang and danced its way to a leading seven Golden Globes nominations, with Barry Jenkins’ celebrated coming-of-age tale...
View ArticleThe Impact Network Expands Its Reach through Comcast Xfinity
By Roz Edward (Michigan Chronicle, NNPA Member) The Impact Network, the only independent African American-owned and operated Christian television network in the United States, will now be available in...
View ArticleCommon Ground Theatre presents“Nativity: A Modern Noel”
SAN DIEGO – Common Ground Theatre is presenting its adaptation of Langston Hughes’ play, “Black Nativity” with remaining shows on December 16th, 17th and 18th at The Educational Cultural Complex....
View ArticleTina Turner’s life story to be reimagined in musical
The Grio Stage Entertainment has confirmed reports that it is working to bring a new musical based on the life of Tina Turner to the stage. Multiple Grammy award winner Turner has joined with the...
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