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Dec 10, 2024 | thegrio.com | Cultural Trailblazerby TheGrio |Panama Jackson

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Jaleel White is currently making the press rounds for the recent release of his memoir, “Growing Up Urkel,” a book that I have read. On a recent stop at the Wilmington Library (in Delaware), White made some comments about Blackness, and his space in Blackness and how “Family Matters” fits in the pantheon of Black television shows.

Dec 10, 2024 | thegrio.com | Cultural Trailblazerby TheGrio |Haniyah Philogene

This week is a big week for the Carter-Knowles family. Last night, Beyoncé and Jay-Z took a backseat from the spotlight as they watched their little girl Blue Ivy, walk the red carpet at the “Mufasa: The Lion King” premiere. The 12-year-old shined as she took center stage in a gold ballgown, celebrating her Hollywood debut as a voice actress. In the upcoming Lion King prequel, Blue joins Beyoncé as she reprises her voiceover role as Nala to play the lioness’ cub, Kiara.

Dec 10, 2024 | themix.net | Cultural Trailblazerby TheGrio |Eliza Roth

Dancing With The Stars started as a simple ballroom dance competition, but over its many seasons, the show has had far more drama off the dance floor than anyone expected. Notably, from controversial celebrity castings to major issues between duos, the show has repeatedly made headlines for its behind-the-scenes tensions. Today, we are counting down ten of the most controversial moments on Dancing With The Stars throughout the years.

Dec 9, 2024 | thegrio.com | Cultural Trailblazerby TheGrio |Natasha S. Alford

She taught us how to ego trip and know that we were loved, all with her signature smile and soul-nourishing words. On Monday, Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr., renowned American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator died at the age of 81. According to WDJB News, Giovanni passed away peacefully with her partner, Virginia “Ginny” Fowler close by. Born on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Giovanni enjoyed a career that lasted more than five decades.

Dec 6, 2024 | thegrio.com | Cultural Trailblazerby TheGrio |Maiysha Kai

Paris Jackson is engaged!Michael Jackson’s only daughter disclosed her big news early on Friday morning as she posted a birthday tribute to her boyfriend — and now fiancé — music producer and engineer Justin Long, who she fondly refers to as “Blue.”“[D]oing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and [I] couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. thank you for letting me be yours.