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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 27, 2012

Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll apologizes for ‘black women who look like me’ aren’t lesbians remark

theGRIO REPORT – Nearly three weeks after Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll faced accusations that she had engaged in an illicit lesbian affair, she is now apologizing for her rebuttal…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 26, 2012

Gladys Knight talks about Jackson drama says Paris ‘wouldn’t have any teeth’

theGRIO REPORT – As the Jackson family drama continues to unfold on Twitter and television, legendary singer Gladys Knight weighed on the family’s drama during a guest appearance on a network talk show…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 25, 2012

NBA players snap photos of sleeping teammates (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW – In a game called “Got Em” the Los Angeles Clippers take pictures of their fellow teammates who are caught sleeping. The embarrassing photo game has even been picked up by other NBA teams and has become quite popular while the teams are traveling…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 18, 2012

Halle Berry hospitalized after accident on movie set

theGRIO REPORT – Halle Berry was reportedly rushed to the hospital Tuesday night after an accident on the set of her upcoming film…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 16, 2012

Kobe Bryant opens up about retirement, rape charge, and Shaq

theGRIO REPORT – In a rare sit-down interview with Yahoo! Sports’ Graham Bensinger, Kobe Bryant talks about his 16-year NBA Career…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 12, 2012

Target won’t sell Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel Orange,' claim it's a business decision

theGRIO REPORT – Target says it’s decision has nothing to do with Ocean’s recent revelation regarding sexuality…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 11, 2012

Aide denies Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. suicide attempt rumors

theGRIO REPORT – Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) is now facing pressure from his own party to come forth about his medical condition, while his aides are busy denying rumors that the embattled lawmaker has attempted suicide…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 10, 2012

Ex-Olympians think Usain Bolt will set new world records at London Games

theGRIO REPORT – Usain Bolt is receiving both praise and pressure from some of the Olympics’ most famous track and field champions…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 2, 2012

First look: Will Smith and Jaden Smith's Sci-Fi movie 'After Earth'

Indiewire takes a first look into the latest Will Smith movie called After Earth, in which is his son Jaden joins him in the Sci-Fi adventure…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 28, 2012

A look at the NBA's top 2012 draft prospects

SLIDESHOW – theGrio counts down the top 10 prospects in tonight’s NBA Draft…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 27, 2012

'Real Mistresses of Atlanta' preview premieres

The Real Mistresses of Atlanta wants to join of the growing list of reality shows being filmed and produced out of the ATL…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 25, 2012

Kelis speaks out about Nas' wedding dress album cover

Kelis recently shared her thoughts about her marriage and divorce to rapper and ex-husband Nas…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 22, 2012

New book looks at the early years of Obama

Pulitzer-winning writer David Maraniss traveled around the globe to examine the early life of America’s 44th President.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 22, 2012

Touré to co-host MSNBC’s new show ‘The Cycle’

MSNBC will launch a new afternoon news and talk show called ‘The Cycle’, and journalist and pop culture commentator Touré will be one of new the hosts..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 21, 2012

‘Madea Goes to the White House’ parody hits Web (VIDEO)

VIDEO – Cult Comedy Politics recently created a parody called Madea Goes to the White House…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 20, 2012

Spike Lee releases ‘Red Hook Summer’ poster

theGRIO REPORT – Spike Lee’s ‘Red Hook Summer’ ​comes out in theaters August 10. It will be the first independent film release by Lee’s production company, 40 Acres and a Mule…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 20, 2012

Latina designer inspires ‘urban chic’ fashion for celebs

NBC LATINO – Jewelry designer Seville Michelle Anastos may not be as popular as those she dresses, but her brand definitely causes her celebrity customers to stand out…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 20, 2012

theGrio’s favorite African-American commercial pitchmen

SLIDESHOW – theGrio takes a look at the many notably African-American commercial icons over the years…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 18, 2012

Sam Donaldson ‘resents’ Tucker Carlson’s comparison to White House heckler

Tucker Carlson tried to compare Munro’s outburst to that of former ABC News White House correspondent Sam Donaldson during the Reagan era…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 15, 2012

Rangel spending more than he’s raising on re-election campaign

This is Rangel’s toughest primary campaign in his 42-years in Congress and it appears that his campaign is having money trouble…