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.

Saweetie celebrated her birthday in Hollywood last night (July 2) with her day one's, celebrity friends and fans. The party was decked out with 90's fits, classic cars and chicken and waffles fitting for the Freaknik theme. Saweetie stopped by the "blue carpet" to chat with us before the festivities really began.

The Weeknd is set to star in a new drama series from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson currently in development at HBO. The series entitled The Idol will feature the "Blinding Lights" singer, who would star in, co-write and executive produce. The Weeknd is bringing his entire team along for the ride of his latest venture.

Dave Grohl of Nirvana sat down with Pharrell to have a conversation in the studio that will surprise you, or maybe not. Grohl revealed that he is the most basic drummer ever and many of the early Nirvana records we know and love today were inspired by old disco records from The Gap Band, Cameo and Tony Thompson. 

Celebrities are prioritizing their mental health and discussing the importance of taking care of the mind along the journey. Ariana Grande announced that she is giving away $1 million worth of therapy to her fans. 

Former professional boxer Mike Tyson celebrates 55 years of life today (June 30). He has gone on to create and perform in his own cartoon, explore other business ventures and continue to inspire a new generation of heavyweight champions. Yet, there is still a lot about Tyson's life that fans may not know. 

Summer Walker is back in the studio crafting up some magic with R&B great Omarion.

ONE Musicfest announced its lineup today with H.E.R, Lil Wayne, The Isley Brothers and more to headline. The annual outdoor festival will return in person October 9-10 in Atlanta, Georgia this year following proper COVID-19 safety regulations. 

Queen Latifah will star opposite Adam Sandler in a new Netflix basketball feature entitled Hustle, which is being directed by Jeremiah Zagar. The two were spotted out filming the movie between Camden, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

The 5th Annual Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Brunch celebrates the innovators and leaders in Black culture during one of Black music's biggest moments -- BET Awards weekend. We were fortunate to speak with some of the honorees like DJ D-Nice and Emmy Award-winning film producer Rikki Hughes.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years, in the murder of George Floyd. News One reports that Chauvin has been found responsible in the death of Floyd and he will receive a harsher sentence. Social media users are met with many emotions watching the hearing this afternoon. 

E! Entertainment's series "Reunion Road Trip" caught up with the cast of A Different World and writer Susan Fales.

Netflix's The Upshaws has been renewed for a second season. One of the streaming platform's most watched shows will return with even more episodes. The cast joined in a virtual dance to celebrate the series return.