About Editor at Global Grind

Chelsea Samuel is an Associate Editor at Global Grind. Chelsea currently creates content to provoke thought and conversation within Black and Brown culture and entertainment on a range of topics including music, television, film, lifestyle, and celebrity news. She has worked at Global Grind since 2020.

As an Atlanta native, Chelsea has always taken pride in her hometown fueling her ear and love for music and culture. Her academic background in Television Production at Howard University further inspired the foundation of her brand Sammy Approved and the Approved Army online community.

Viola Davis shares first look photos of upcoming movie The Woman King on social media to properly kick off Black History Month. The historical movie starring Davis debuts exclusively in movie theaters this fall. See photos inside.

Hit maker, Rick James lived a rockstar lifestyle, and he seemingly left this Earth with absolutely no regrets. Though there are probably many wild Rick James stories left untold, which is probably best anyway, we have a few stories worth sharing of the funky rockstar's life and times. Happy Birthday, Rick James!

Another day, another beauty discovery for our palm skin friends. Vaseline is trending on Twitter throughout the United States thanks to the emergence of a "new" TikTok beauty trend. Black Twitter users are bewildered, because the product made up of petroleum jelly has been a household staple for decades. 

There is a massive book ban in public libraries across the US. The conversation regarding critical race theory began in 2020, concerning what students should learn in the classroom. Now, several states are completely cutting funding for books written by authors in specific communities. Read more inside.

Rihanna is stepping into her next role as MOMMY! The artist and entrepreneur is expecting her first baby with rapper and boyfriend A$AP Rocky. The two shared photos together over the weekend, revealing her little baby bump. See the photos inside.

Following her massive viral hit “Hrs and Hrs,” Muni Long returns with a 'One Night Only' special Valentine’s Day live performance in Los Angeles. Find more details and tickets inside.

Producer OG Parker and Gramm nominated R&B singer PARTYNEXTDOOR release their latest single “No Fuss" today. With Lover’s Day around the around, the pair decided to debut the ultimate break up to make up anthem. Listen inside.

Peacock shared the official first-look trailer for their upcoming series, Bust Down, created by and starring Langston Kerman, Jak Knight, Sam Jay and Chris Redd. The unconventional comedy series is headed to the streaming platform in March with an absurd, yet relatable storyline. Watch the trailer inside.

The Grammy award-winning rapper is 37 years old today. J. Cole has accomplished a great deal since the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in 2007. While there are many details of his life’s work that fans may recognize, we have 10 facts you didn’t know about the North Carolina rapper inside.

Artist and serial entrepreneur Rick Ross celebrates his 46th birthday posed in front of one of his many luxurious cars, a Rolls Royce, with an undisclosed location entitled The Promise Land. Today, we recognize Rick Ross' business acumen with a list of his personal tips to success. 

Billboard‘s 2022 Women in Music Awards announced its return to Los Angeles in March. Read more about the honorees inside.

Kanye West announces the Donda sequel is on the way. The announcement revealed the release date and the album is executive produced by Future. Read details inside.