MONEY
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Will Smith, Issa Rae, Kevin Durant and Black Financial Sovereignty
Will Smith, Issa Rae, and Kevin Durant lead a strategic shift toward Black Financial Sovereignty using land acquisition and tech distribution models.
MONEY
LeBron, Serena & Shaq’s Billion-Dollar Power Moves
From endorsement deals to savvy investments, the sports icons have built business empires that extend far beyond the court and field. Their billion-dollar success is a testament to the power of turning fame into fortune.
MONEY
50 Cent Launches $100 Million Planet Hollywood Expansion Across New York City
50 Cent is bringing Times Square to life. He just signed a $100M deal to create a celebrity-filled mega venue in the heart of NYC, promising a party experience like no other.
MONEY
Nina Turner & Tamika Mallory Spill the Tea on Target Boycott Future
Nina Turner and Tamika Mallory spill the tea on the Target boycott's future, firmly distancing themselves from Pastor Jamal Bryant in an explosive TheGrio exclusive.
MONEY
Nicki Minaj Sues Dr. Penking Over Cyberbullying & Age-Shaming
Global superstar Nicki Minaj takes legal action against Nigerian influencer Dr. Penking over severe cyberbullying, age-shaming, and copyright infringement.
MONEY
Paramount Buys Out Tyler Perry BET+ Stake | BET+ Shutting Down
Paramount is officially buying out Tyler Perry's 25% minority stake in BET+. The standalone BET+ app is shutting down this June and moving its content to Paramount+.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Lauryn Hill Unveils Repayment Plan to Tackle Massive Tax Debt
Lauryn Hill is reportedly facing new IRS issues, owing a massive six-figure sum in back taxes. Read about the legendary singer's financial woes and what her team says.
MEN
Tyshawn Jones vs. Supreme: The $83K-a-Month Skater Deal Gone Wrong
In a resurfaced 2025 GQ clip, Tyshawn Jones reveals he earned $83,333 a month from Supreme from 2012–2024—until a Marc Jacobs shoot allegedly got him dropped. Now he’s suing for $26.25M while thriving with Louis Vuitton and Adidas.
MONEY
Billionaire Bunker: Mark Zuckerberg’s Elite Neighborhood
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, officially own a home in Miami's Indian Creek Village, better known as the Billionaire Bunker, a 300‑acre barrier island in Biscayne Bay that counts Tom Brady and Julio Iglesias among its wealthy residents.
MONEY
Gayle King’s 2026 CBS Mornings Salary: Projected Reveal
Gayle King has officially renewed her contract with CBS Mornings, cementing her place on the show. According to Variety, she earns approximately $14 million annually, with other reports suggesting her salary falls in the $12-15 million range.
MONEY
Two Legacy Black Newspapers Close Citing Financial Pressures
The Richmond Free Press and Portland Skanner have officially shut down due to mounting financial pressures, signaling a national crisis in community media.
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Gabby Sidibe Defends Toddlers’ Hair Choices
Actress Gabby Sidibe is calling out the unrealistic beauty standards and policing of Black children's hair that many Black mothers face. Her powerful message has the internet applauding her unapologetic stance.
URBAN CULTURE
Automatic Selective Service Registration: What the New NDAA Rule Means
The days of self-registering are over. The US government is now automatically enrolling eligible young men using federal data.
SPORTS
Shavone’s New MLS Collab Uplifts Women Creatives
Shavone, the pioneering digital creator, has just announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Major League Soccer that's about to level the playing field for Black women in sports and entertainment.
BOOKS
Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey Cover Essence Magazine
Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey are making major moves. The two actors are the cover stars of Essence magazine's June 2026 issue, solidifying their status as two of the most in-demand talents in Hollywood.
BEAUTY
Michaela Coel Newly Shared Pictures Reveal Fierce Style
From her raw street style to an unbothered magazine spread, Michaela Coel proves why she dictates the cultural standard.