Articles

  • 3 days ago | globalgrind.com | Chelsea Samuel

    Cynthia Erivo isn’t letting conservative criticism dull her shine. The Wicked star recently addressed the backlash over her upcoming role as Jesus in the Jesus Christ Superstar musical at the Hollywood Bowl, brushing off controversy with grace, humor, and unapologetic confidence. Read more inside.

  • 4 days ago | globalgrind.com | Chelsea Samuel

    The beloved blue crew is back, and they’re bringing a full-blown sonic experience. Ahead of its theatrical debut this summer, Smurfs has unveiled its all-star soundtrack with beloved voices Rihanna, Cardi B, Tyla and more. Read more and check out the full tracklist inside. The vibrant and genre-blending collection of songs is set to elevate the animated adventure to new heights.

  • 4 days ago | globalgrind.com | Chelsea Samuel

    The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri expands her creative contributions by co-writing an episode for the upcoming fourth season. Collaborating with co-star Lionel Boyce, who plays pastry chef Marcus, the two have been able to add new roles to their repertoire. Read more inside. Edebiri is renowned for her portrayal of sous-chef Sydney Adamu in FX’s acclaimed series The Bear. Now, the Emmy winner takes her talents behind the camera as a writer for the show.

  • 4 days ago | globalgrind.com | Chelsea Samuel

    Beyoncé has once again solidified her legacy, rewriting history at MetLife Stadium with a groundbreaking five-night run on her COWBOY CARTER TOUR. Concluding on May 29, the performances officially crowned her the No. 1 artist in MetLife Stadium history, surpassing every previous record across all major categories—regardless of gender.

  • 4 days ago | globalgrind.com | Chelsea Samuel

    A new wave of intentional dating is on the horizon as Upfront, the first “healing-first” AI-powered dating app for Black professionals, is set to launch in Summer 2025. Unlike traditional apps built around superficial swiping, Upfront leads with authenticity and emotional intelligence—eliminating the swipe to focus on getting to the heart. Read more about the upcoming app inside.