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19 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.

20 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.

22 hours 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.

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.

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.