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Shaboozey makes history with No. 1 song ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’
Shaboozey is officially the No. 1 artist in the country. The singer’s country single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. The song, which interpolates J-Kwon’s 2004 hit “Tipsy,” is “the first song by Black male artist to simultaneously top the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts,” according to Variety.
Can Kamala?
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Years ago, I received the first of many recurring phone calls from a high-level source buried deep inside a presidential campaign. This was back when Donald Trump...
Publishing may lack diversity but at Essence Fest, Black authors took center stage
The 2024 Essence Fest Authors Stage and bookstore showcased the talent of Black writers and book influencers, and why the industry needs to support them. During the July 4th weekend in New Orleans, festivalgoers packed the audience as some of their favorite Black writers took the Essence Authors stage at the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture.
New study reveals potential dangers of drinking alcohol during flights
If you’re taking to the friendly skies this vacation season, you may want to think twice before getting an in-flight alcoholic beverage. While most travelers enjoy having a glass of wine or cocktail to relax during their flight, a recent study found that consuming alcohol on airplanes can have detrimental impacts on a person’s body. According to experts, drinking at high altitudes puts a strain on the body’s cardiovascular system as it reduces blood oxygen levels, triggers dehydration, and more.
Halle Berry to join Glenn Close, Kim Kardashian in Ryan Murphy legal series
Ryan Murphy has tapped Halle Berry to star alongside Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close in an upcoming legal drama. Berry and Close will appear in “All’s Fair,” which will stream on Hulu, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Academy Award winner will serve as an executive producer on the project, joining executive producers Kardashian, Murphy, and Close.
America’s doctor just gave us a prescription to end gun violence. Here’s what his report can’t show you.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy formally declared firearm violence as a public health crisis in America for the first time. That declaration was desperately needed because history tells us that public health declarations can help move the needle on key issues, from smoking to motor vehicle safety. But can it do the same for guns, perhaps the most politically fraught issue in American society?
Watch: How to negotiate a job offer | Life Hacks
Are you uncertain about a job offer because its not aligning with your needs? Damali Peterman, a lawyer, author, negotiator and educator, joins “Life Hacks with Liana” to share tips on how to negotiate a job offer. I think when it comes to negotiating a job offer, that...
Watch: Karine Jean-Pierre on Biden’s health and rallying support
Monday’s White House press briefing was inundated with questions about President Joe Biden‘s neurological health as he rallies the troops in the midst of a tough campaign season and days before the Republican National Convention. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who referred theGrio’s inquiries about Biden’s neurological health to his physical exam results released in February, assured that the president would continue to “get out there” and make his case to voters as the Democratic nominee. The Biden spokesperson said the president has a “robust plan” in the days and months leading up to the Nov. 5 election, adding, “There’s a stark difference from what we’ve been doing and what the other side is doing.” She continued, “The president is committed … he wants to engage directly with the American people.”
Sha’Carri Richardson lives up to her mantra as she covers Vogue ahead of the Paris Olympics
Last summer, as she won a 100-meter race in 10.7 seconds, Sha’Carri Richardson told the assembled media, “I’m not back, I’m better.”. Now, ahead of the Paris Olympics, which kicks off on July 26 and mark Richardson’s debut on Team USA, the world’s fastest woman is doubling down.
Robin Roberts reveals how her wife helped her break ‘dysfunctional’ relationship habits
In a recent interview, Robin Roberts revealed how her wife, Amber Laign, helped her unlearn toxic, “dysfunctional” relationship patterns. In 2005, Roberts and Laign met on a blind date and have been together ever since. Though the couple married in September 2023, the “Good Morning America” anchor opened up about some of the struggles they had to overcome on an episode of “The Jamie Kern Lima Show.”
Watch: 5 questions with Lynn Whitfield
With all the buzz around Showtime’s “The Chi,” it’s no surprise the show has been renewed for Season Seven. “The Chi” is described as a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. It explores the humanity behind the headlines sensationalizing the south side of Chicago.
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced. A Los Angeles County judge’s dissolution of the marriage of the two actors, who had already been separated for years, took effect Tuesday. Bonet and Momoa were married for more than seven years and were a...
The U.S. men’s basketball team has two goals for Paris: win gold and see Simone Biles
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bam Adebayo has two primary goals to accomplish at the Paris Olympics. The first one is obvious: a gold medal. The second one: getting a picture with Simone Biles. Among Biles’ biggest fans — literally — going into the Paris Games is a group of...
Viola Davis and James Patterson to collaborate on novel set in the contemporary, rural South
NEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming thriller about a female judge in the contemporary, rural South will have two very famous, and very different, authors: Oscar winner Viola Davis and mega-selling novelist James Patterson. Little, Brown and Company announced Tuesday that Davis and Patterson are collaborating on a novel,...
Brett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawyers for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will ask a federal appeals court Tuesday to revive a defamation lawsuit Favre filed against a fellow Pro Football of Fame member, former tight end Shannon Sharpe, amid the backdrop of a Mississippi welfare scandal that is one of the state’s largest public corruption cases.
‘DEI’ and ‘incompetent’ attacks on Harris slammed as racist, sexist and out of touch
Though President Joe Biden has repeatedly denounced suggestions that he will step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee, discussions on news airwaves and in political circles have swirled about whether Vice President Kamala Harris could step in his place — but not without personal insults from her political opponents.
How the Supreme Court helped criminalize homelessness
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Homelessness shouldn’t be a crime, but late last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case paved the way for unhoused people to be criminally punished for sleeping out in public.
Damson Idris stars alongside Brad Pitt in new ‘F1’ trailer
The first trailer for Damson Idris’ newest film has arrived. The British actor stars alongside Brad Pitt in the teaser trailer for “F1,” an upcoming drama film based on the auto racing championship of the same name. Pitt, who plays former Formula One driver-turned-mentor Sonny Hayes, opens...
Bronny joining the Lakers is LeBron James’ ‘greatest accomplishment’ in the NBA, says the proud dad
The apple hasn’t fallen too far from the tree in the James family, and LeBron James couldn’t be more proud. Last month, during the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers formally selected Bronny James to join the team this upcoming season. Having also re-signed the team’s power forward, LeBron and Bronny are the first father-son duo to play at the same time and on the same team in NBA history.
Pusha T continues ‘Grindin’’ with Pharrell as Louis Vuitton’s latest ambassador
Pusha T and Pharrell Williams have taken their longstanding tradition of collaboration and officially “made it fashion.”. Just one month after the rapper and producer debuted a new Clipse song during the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week, the legacy label announced Pusha as its latest ambassador for menswear — the department Williams heads.
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