Will Kanye's marketing blitz backfire?
theGRIO REPORT - The sixth coming of Kanye West appeared in flashing lights, glorious refrain, and one major, unforeseen tweet heard round the world...
How ‘Scandal’ became the biggest drama on television
theGRIO REPORT - In eight months, Shonda Rhimes made ABC's Scandal the top-rated drama on network television...
‘Scandal’ vs. ‘American Idol’: Who will top the ratings?
theGRIO REPORT - The season finales of Fox’s 'American Idol' and ABC’s 'Scandal' are both expected to secure high viewership ratings in their concluding episodes, but who will win?...
Jaden's staying put: Why that's a good idea
theGRIO REPORT - Rumors that Jaden Smith might be looking to move of his famous parents’ home and become an “emancipated minor” were put to rest when the young star and his dad, Will Smith, clarified the situation to Ellen DeGeneres...
Chris Brown collaborating with Aaliyah
theGRIO REPORT - During a press conference for the BET Awards Chris Brown revealed that he is releasing a new song featuring never before heard vocals from Aaliyah...
Zoe Saldana: 'I do believe in androgyny'
theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio, Zoe Saldana talks about her role in 'Star Trek Into Darkness' and also weighs in on the criticism she received after being cast in 'Nina'...
Buzz builds for new Oscar Grant flick 'Fruitvale Station'
theGRIO REPORT - 'Fruitvale Station', brings Oscar Grant's dramatic story to the screen, and has garnered positive attention from critics, who are calling it 'powerful'....
Mountain Dew pulls ad deemed racially offensive
theGRIO REPORT - After drawing criticism for its racially insensitive imagery, the latest installment of rapper Tyler the Creator’s advertisement series for Mountain Dew was pulled from the Internet on Tuesday...
Chuck D reflects on Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction
theGRIO REPORT - Proving its reign supreme, the rap legends will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday, one of only four hip-hop acts ever to make the cut...
Morgan Freeman defends US military drones
theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGRIO, Academy Award winning actor, Morgan Freeman talks about his new film 'Oblivion' and defends the U.S. Military's use of drones...
