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About Sammy Approved

Sammy is an Associate Editor at Global Grind and contributing writer at iOne. Sammy 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, Sammy 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.

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Sarah Jakes Roberts is on the road to recovery after a frightening trampoline accident that nearly left her paralyzed.

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence celebrate their granddaughter's birth, with Murphy sharing insights on parenting advice.

Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani's tumultuous relationship ends as they move towards an amicable divorce after public disputes.

Things got a little spicy between artists Ray J and Sammie. Here’s a breakdown of their alleged brotherly brawl.

Rihanna just added another historic flex to her already stacked resume. Read about how Rihanna makes history inside.

Cardi B is back in court and she is not playing nice when it comes to Tasha K. Cardi's asking a judge to hit her with serious sanctions.

Things got a little too close for comfort at Nicki Minaj’s Calabasas home after a man was arrested for allegedly trespassing on her property.

The drama inside Summer House just hit a new level as the internet seems to be riding for Ciara Miller after messy Amanda and West fallout.

Tyler Perry tried to do a solid for TSA workers in Atlanta, but the good deed has now turned into a complicated situation. Read more inside.