Prayers are in order as it is being reported that singer Madonna’s eldest brother Anthony Ciccone has passed away at the age of 66 years old
“Madonna at Sixty,” a New York Times feature published Wednesday, has been met with some detailed words of disapproval from its subject, who characterized the piece in a subsequent Instagram note as “further proof that the venerable [Times] is one of the founding fathers of the patriarchy.” The Madame X creator preceded the criticism of the publication and society at large with some words of […]
When MTV announced they’d be doing an Aretha Franklin tribute at the VMAs, we collectively gave the network a side eye. The VMAs are notoriously white and the last time they got a tribute right was…we’ll wait. And this time was no different. MTV dug Madonna out her dusty ass coffin and had her honor the […]
Beyoncé’s fan base did not appreciate Madonna’s sense of humor after the “Material Girl” photoshopped herself into imagery from Bey and Jay-Z’s video for “Apesht.”. On Friday, Madonna posted a shot from the video that shows the couple looking at art in the Louvre, but Photoshopped so that the Paris museum’s famous paintings were replaced with pictures of […]
Rapper M.I.A. says she nearly signed away a potentially huge chunk of money to the NFL on the advice of her manager at the time, Jay-Z. The performer made an appearance during Madonna’s Super Bowl half time show in 2012 and flashed her middle finger to the camera – a no-no when it comes to television censors. NFL officials initially […]
Today is the anniversary of Prince‘s death and many people around the world are still mourning the icon’s untimely passing. In a week that is sure to be filled with purple-themed parties, we at Global Grind recall some of the best tributes following the passing of the GOAT — as well as the not so […]
All eyes will be fixed on the BET Awards later this month where an epic tribute to Prince is planned. Fans will be treated to a performance by D’Angelo, The Roots, Janelle Monae, and collaborator and long-time friend to The Purple One, drummer Sheila E. In a press release, the network said that “star-studded moments, […]
NBA star Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors claimed a major victory on Monday evening that secured their spot in the 2016 NBA Finals. Curry, who garnered the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award twice, led his team with 36 points, eight assists, and five rebounds to a 93-86 win. “Steph is gonna Steph,” Warriors center […]
Major side-eye. Madonna took the stage at the Billboard Music Awards, dressed as Willy Wonka’s mistress, to tribute our beloved Prince. Nope! The “Like A Virgin” singer appeared on a glittery purple throne, starting her performance with a cover of Sinead O’Connor’s hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Like, we know Prince wrote that song, but is that really […]
It was a night for comebacks, fashion, and Prince, at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. In case you missed the show, here are a few highlights! Britney Begins The Party Britney Spears, the third person ever to win the Billboard millenium Award, kicked off the evening’s festivities with an epic performance. She reminded everyone how […]