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.

Adventure Time fans can look forward to a new half-hour series focused on the adventures of Fionna and Cake. The new fantastical, spin-off animated series is headed to HBO Max this fall.

The Isley Brothers have made a smooth return to the limelight after their successful Verzuz battle against Earth, Wind and Fire. The legendary group recently shared their classics with NPR Music's Tiny Desk stage. 

Halle Berry is making her directorial debut with Netflix’s upcoming film Bruised releasing this Fall. The actress who also stars in the film, shared that the role was originally written for Blake Lively.

Damon Wayans says he would be down for a Verzuz comedy battle against Dave Chappelle. Wayans appeared on KBXX 97.9 the Box when he was asked if he had been keeping up with the Verzuz battles since its inception.

Fox released the official trailer for their new series Our Kind of People. The story inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s critically acclaimed book, Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, is set to debut in the fall.

Here is your Monday reminder that Chief Keef had a chokehold on the music industry when he dropped his first hit single in 2012. The Chicago rapper celebrated his 26th birthday yesterday (August 15) and in divine timing, this old clip resurfaced from his live Audiomack orchestra accompanied performance.

Ashton Kutcher shared a video on Instagram with his wife Mila Kunis, bathing their two children. The couple, along with a few other notable celebrities, sparked a debate a few weeks ago after revealing that they rarely bathe themselves or their children. 

Sony Pictures Television executive producer Mike Richards has been confirmed as the permanent host of Jeopardy!, securing the position after months-long process of guests hosts on-air auditions. Fans are saddened that the studio didn't select LeVar Burton or anyone else more qualified for that matter. 

Netflix has ordered a second season of High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. The critically-acclaimed series celebrates the courage, artistry and resourcefulness of African Americans that helped define the American kitchen today.

Anderson .Paak is making use of his Silk Sonic money by investing in a new business. The musician announced that he has opened a sushi restaurant in Sherman Oaks, California with his business partner. Anderson claims it's the best sushi in town. 

Idris Elba confirmed that he will voice Knuckles the Echidna in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog sequel film.

Who remembers Demarcus from the viral "Go Demarcus" video? Fans of the viral sensation are excited to discover a documentary from YouTube account, Cats and Beans, where Maxx and his crew travel to Louisiana to learn about the origin of the viral "D Wheezy" YouTube video.