Haniyah Philogene

Washington, D.C.

Multimedia Storyteller and Lifestyle Reporter at the Grio

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Articles

Marvel drops trailer for ‘Ironheart,’ led by Ryan Coogler and Black women creatives

21 hours ago | thegrio.com | Haniyah Philogene

Ryan Coogler is expanding the Marvel universe once again—this time with “Ironheart,” a bold new series that puts Black brilliance front and center. The latest trailer gives fans their first look at Riri Williams, played by Dominique Thorne, a tech prodigy stepping into her own legacy after her debut in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Backed by a powerhouse team of Black women, “Ironheart” is less about following in Iron Man’s footsteps and more about building something entirely new.
DDG and his mother react to news of Halle Bailey's court order against him

22 hours ago | thegrio.com | Haniyah Philogene

Some viewers caught DDG’s reaction to a court granting Halle Bailey a restraining order against the content creator in real time during a live stream. On Tuesday, DDG, born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., appeared on Adin Ross’ live stream, which captured his live reaction to the TMZ article reporting Bailey’s restraining order and claims that he was “physically, verbally, emotionally, and financially abusive” towards her.
Male escort testifies he witnessed Diddy brutally beating Cassie

1 day ago | thegrio.com | Haniyah Philogene

The Diddy trial is full swing. And while only two witnesses have testified so far, their testimonies have unveiled some graphic and borderline disturbing details of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged actions during the infamous “freak-offs.” Before Cassie Ventura took the stand on May 13, Daniel Phillip, a 41-year-old male escort was called to the witness stand.
Marvel drops trailer for ‘Ironheart,’ led by Ryan Coogler and Black women creatives

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Haniyah Philogene

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysRyan Coogler’s latest Marvel project “Ironheart,” stars Dominique Thorne and is driven by Black women behind the scenes. Ryan Coogler is expanding the Marvel universe once again—this time with “Ironheart,” a bold new series that puts Black brilliance front and center.
Halle Bailey granted a restraining order against DDG following allegations of abuse

1 day ago | thegrio.com | Haniyah Philogene

Every woman deserves an opportunity to speak their truth in their own time on their own terms. This week, it feels like Black women in Hollywood are doing just that, owning their narratives, no matter how heavy the weight or how loud the judgment. From Cassie testifying at the ongoing Diddy trials to Keke Palmer musically reflecting on her past relationship, to now Halle Bailey.
DDG and his mother react to news of Halle Bailey’s court order against him

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Haniyah Philogene

DDG and his mother react to news of Halle Bailey’s court order against himWed, May 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM UTC(L-R) Halle Bailey and DDG attend the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article.
Viola Davis says Juilliard tried to mold her into a ‘perfect white actress’

1 day ago | thegrio.com | Haniyah Philogene

Viola Davis has never been one to shy away from the truth, especially when it comes to the deeply embedded racial dynamics of the entertainment industry. In a recent conversation with Sam Fragoso on the “Talk Easy” podcast, the EGOT winner peeled back the curtain on her years at the prestigious Juilliard School of Performing Arts in New York City, describing the experience as nothing short of “out-of-body.” Davis graduated from Juilliard in 1993.
Mara Brock Akil wants to do a ‘Girlfriends’ movie-she just needs the funding

1 day ago | thegrio.com | Haniyah Philogene

By now, the cultural imprint of Mara Brock Akil’s storytelling is undeniable. Her latest series, “Forever,” had all of us in our feelings this past weekend (including this writer). But for fans of her earlier work, “Girlfriends,” “Love Is,” and “The Game,” there’s one question that never fades: Will we ever get a proper sendoff for the women of “Girlfriends”? Apparently, Akil wants that just as much as we do.
Viola Davis says Juilliard tried to mold her into a ‘perfect white actress’

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Haniyah Philogene

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysViola Davis reflects on her “out-of-body” experience training at Juilliard and how it impacted her transition into Hollywood. Viola Davis has never been one to shy away from the truth, especially when it comes to the deeply embedded racial dynamics of the entertainment industry.
Keke Palmer shares her POV on her breakup in a shady remix of Usher’s 'Confessions Part II'

1 day ago | thegrio.com | Haniyah Philogene

In July 2023, Keke Palmer and her baby daddy and ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson sparked one of social media’s many great debates. After Palmer was spotted (looking great, might I add) at an Usher concert that summer, Jackson took to X to share his disdain for the mother of his child’s outfit choice, triggering discourse about the “appropriateness” of her attire.