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.

Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Erica Banks was arrested for drug distribution charges. Read more about this news inside.

Black holiday music reflects community, spirituality, and timeless themes of the season. Here are our picks for the perfect soundtrack.

The holiday season is here. No better place to start shopping than with these Black-owned beauty brands designed for women in mind.

Bad Boy Records co-founder Kirk Burrowes claims Sean "Diddy" Combs slapped his mother more than three decades ago in new Netflix docuseries.

Kimora Lee Simmons returns to reality TV with family, showcasing her business and motherhood journey.

Senator Cory Booker has officially entered a new chapter of his life, and people want to know everything about his new wife, Alexis Lewis.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the Super Bowl of savings. Consider this Black women's curated guide to spending with intention.

As the table gets set and the house fills with the smell of pumpkin, your nails deserve a little holiday attention too. Thanksgiving nail season offers nail lovers more than turkey motifs and pilgrim hats. Think: warm, nostalgic and a little glamorous. Check out these top Thanksgiving nail ideas inside.

Simone Biles gives fans an unfiltered look into her recent breast augmentation. Read more as she opens up about her recovery.

Summer Walker has officially entered her healed woman era, and Black women are feeling every second of it. Check out fan reactions.

As the world prepares for the 74th Miss Universe pageant, check out a gallery of Black Miss Universe winners over the years inside.

Check out why you can’t miss this nostalgic tour with New Edition, featuring a list of New Edition's standout career moments inside.