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Maiysha Kai
Verified
Lifestyle Editor, the Grio
Chicago
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Music NewsMusic Journalism Charity Work. Mental Health and Invisible Disability Awareness
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By Maiysha Kai Verified| the Grio Verified Zoe Saldaña has been a bonafide star for the better part of the past two decades, but on Sunday night, she won her very first Golden Globe. The actress beat out Ariana Grande (“Wicked”), Felicity Jones (“The Brutalist”), Margaret Qualley (“The Substance”), Isabella Rossellini (“Conclave”), and her “Emilia Pérez” co-star Selena Gomez for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, honoring each of her fellow nominees as she tearfully accepted the award.
By Maiysha Kai Verified| the Grio Verified We may be less than a week into the new year, but the 2025 awards season has officially kicked off with the 82nd annual Golden Globes, held on Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. After a year of immense showcases for Black talent — including “Wicked,” “Sing Sing,” “Nickel Boys,” and more, some exciting nominations abound, but as all awards season lovers know, the festivities really kick off on the red carpet.
By Maiysha Kai Verified| the Grio Verified Zoe Saldaña has been a bonafide star for the better part of the past two decades, but on Sunday night, she won her very first Golden Globe. The actress beat out Ariana Grande (“Wicked”), Felicity Jones (“The Brutalist”), Margaret Qualley (“The Substance”), Isabella Rossellini (“Conclave”), and her “Emilia Pérez” co-star Selena Gomez for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, honoring each of her fellow nominees as she tearfully accepted the award.
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the Grio
theGrio is a media brand owned by Allen Media Group, founded by Byron Allen. It includes a television network and a website that deliver news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content specifically for the African American community. The name "theGrio" comes from the West African term for an oral historian and storyteller. Launched in 2009, theGrio has evolved from its early days as a division of NBC News to becoming a prominent platform for Black culture and perspectives. TheGrio TV, relaunched in 2021, focuses on Black-specific programming and has expanded its offerings through the acquisition of the Black News Channel in 2022. TheGrio is accessible on various cable networks and streaming services, making it a key destination for audiences interested in relevant news and entertainment. With a revenue of $15 million and a team of approximately 48 employees, theGrio continues to amplify African American voices and perspectives across multiple media platforms.
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