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Roots Picnic 2022: Thousands of music fans enjoy two days of hip-hop & gospel from Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park

Getty/Taylor Hill Tens of thousands of music fans filled Philadelphia’s Fairmount park over the weekend for the city’s Roots Picnic, hosted by legendary hip-hop band, The Roots. For the first time in two years, the entertainment and arts festival welcomed more…

“I’m the newest member of the community:” Niecy Nash talks Pride Month with wife Jessica Betts

Disney General Entertainment/Jeff Neira Since Niecy Nash recently married her wife, Jessica Betts, the actress says she can now participate in June’s Pride Month events and festivities. In a recent sit-down chat with theGrio, the couple discuss Pride plans and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation. “We’ve…

Restored version of 1985 concert film ‘Prince and The Revolution: Live,’ companion album released today

The Prince Estate/Legacy Recordings A restored and enhanced version of the 1985 concert film Prince and The Revolution: Live, capturing a March 1985 show that Prince and his band played at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, was released Friday…

Mickey Guyton down with COVID, no longer performing at Roots Picnic

Sean Gallagher/NBC Country superstar Mickey Guyton announced she recently contracted COVID-19 and will no longer make her scheduled Saturday performance at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia this weekend.  “After 2 1/2 years of dodging this virus, Covid has finally hit my doorstep,” she said in a note shared…