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TheGrio: Your source for breaking news, politics, lifestyle and entertainment focusing on the African-American community.

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thegrio.com > 09/13/2026 > ai-whistleblower-tech-leaders-slowdown

AI whistleblower sounded the alarm. Now tech leaders are calling for a slowdown.

56+ min ago   (813+ words) A former Anthropic researcher’s public resignation has been followed by warnings from other AI researchers and executives, raising fresh questions about whether the industry is moving faster than its ability to keep the technology safe. The warnings about artificial intelligence…...

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thegrio.com > 09/09/2026 > allen-media-broadcasting-abc-network-affiliations-extension

Byron Allen's Allen Media Broadcasting and Disney renew ABC network affiliations

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (172+ words) The television station division of Allen Media Group will continue its partnership by maintaining ABC affiliations in seven U.S. markets. Byron Allen’s Allen Media Broadcasting and Disney are extending their longstanding partnership. Allen Media Broadcasting, the television station arm of Allen…...

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thegrio.com > 09/09/2026 > t-pain-royalties-lawsuit-konvict-entertainment

T-Pain sues Akon’s record label, claiming he’s owed nearly $500K in royalties

4+ day, 17+ min ago   (328+ words) The singer alleges Konvict Entertainment failed to pay his full share of royalties from recent music sales. T-Pain is taking Akon’s record label back to court, alleging Konvict Entertainment owes him nearly $500,000 in royalties from recent music sales. The Grammy-winning…...

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thegrio.com > 09/09/2026 > kevonstage-continues-to-grow-his-empire-with-new-podcast-partnership

KevOnStage continues to grow his empire with new podcast partnership

4+ day, 29+ min ago   (223+ words) KevOnStage is bringing his podcasts “Here’s the Thing,” and “The Bald Brothers” to digital podcast network The Volume. “Having ‘Here’s the Thing’ and ‘The Bald Brothers’ join The Volume platform is a meaningful next chapter for us, giving both shows…...

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thegrio.com > 09/04/2026 > bomme-sweets-sales-ms-rachel-black-owned-bakery

Black-owned LA bakery sees sales surge after viral boost from Ms. Rachel

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (331+ words) The Bomme Sweets owner went from a year without online cookie orders to covering a month’s rent in one day. A Black-owned Los Angeles bakery went from a year without online cookie orders to making enough in 24 hours to cover…...

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thegrio.com > 09/04/2026 > beyonce-remastered-bday-for-a-new-generation-and-paid-tribute-to-the-latin-legends-who-came-before

Beyoncé remastered 'B’Day' for a new generation and paid tribute to the Latin legends who came before

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (186+ words) Twenty years later, Beyoncé is revisiting the era of Spanish-language remixes and honoring legends like Selena and Celia Cruz along the way. Last night, Beyoncé took us back to 2006 with the 20th anniversary deluxe edition of her second solo studio album,…...

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thegrio.com > 09/04/2026 > michelle-obama-foundation-500k-chicago-nonprofits-girls

Michelle Obama’s foundation awards $500,000 to Chicago nonprofits serving girls

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (417+ words) The Girls Opportunity Alliance funding will support 10 organizations serving more than 2,200 girls ages 10 to 19 across Chicago’s South and West sides. Michelle Obama is putting $500,000 behind organizations working to create more opportunities for girls in her hometown. The former first lady’s…...

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thegrio.com > 09/03/2026 > ai-music-company-suno-pulls-mary-j-blige-advertisement-says-singer-was-uncomfortable

AI music company Suno pulls Mary J. Blige advertisement, says singer was 'uncomfortable"

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (262+ words) The ad for AI music generator showed Blige appearing to endorse the company, calling a demonstration of its capabilities "dope." Following the controversy surrounding an endorsement featuring Mary J. Blige, AI music generator Suno has pulled its advertisement with the “No…...

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thegrio.com > 09/03/2026 > topicals-founder-steps-down-as-ceo-brand-appoints-fenty-beauty-exec-to-take-over

Topicals founder steps down as CEO, brand appoints Fenty Beauty exec to take over

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (231+ words) Fenty Beauty's Sukiana Chancy will spearhead Topicals' expansion into the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Topicals founder Olamide Olowe has stepped down from her post as CEO five years after starting the uber-trendy skincare brand. Speaking to the Business of…...

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thegrio.com > 09/02/2026 > mamdanis-racial-equity-plan-nyc

Mamdani’s racial equity plan moves NYC from promises to measurable goals

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (537+ words) The city’s first-ever framework directs 45 agencies to track progress on hundreds of strategies aimed at addressing racial disparities in housing, education, jobs and more. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the city’s first-ever racial equity plan on Monday, doubling…...