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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 10, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, rapper/actor Ice-T expresses no shame over his past days as a pimp, bank robber, and street hustler, and talks about….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 3, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – Kevin Hart shares Chris Rock’s advice for him and talks about how social media has been the secret to his success…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 3, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – The minions are back, and so is Pharrell Williams, and he’s doting a brighter, cheerful outlook in his music for the new animated sequel, ‘Despicable Me 2’,,,
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
theGRIO REPORT – Diverse, dynamic, and ‘outstanding’ as ever, the 2013 BET Awards united timeless legends with young innovators in a three-hour long ceremony Sunday…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 1, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – Snoop Dogg and T.I. joined Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler and others on the ‘No Guns Allowed’ panel Saturday to discuss ways of ending gun warfare for the 2013 BET Experience…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 28, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – On its milestone anniversary, the people behind the feature are reflecting on its imprint in cinematic history…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 26, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – On Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act, allowing federal benefits to same-sex spouses who are legally married in their states…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – In the upcoming film ‘Fruitvale Station’, filmmaker Ryan Coogler aspires to spark conversation about racism, police violence and human neglect by retelling the true story of slain 22-year-old Oscar Grant’s last day alive…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 19, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – In the 90’s, Goodie Mob established the Dirty South with ‘good old-fashioned’ Soul Food, and now, after over a decade apart, they’re back with a new album…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 18, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – Like he once said so fervently, Jay-Z is not a businessman, he’s a business, man, and now he’s proving his industrial scope in a bold new partnership with Samsung…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 17, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – Anyone looking to make bank hustling contraband can definitely learn a thing or two from the new documentary, ‘How to Make Money Selling Drugs’….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 13, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, Maya Rudolph talked about her new film ‘The Way, Way Back’ and opens up about her family life…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 11, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – What is being celebrated by industry watchers is the scope, breadth, and variety of films in the black genre on tap, and the number that will likely be serious Oscar contender…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 3, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – Mort acknowledges critics with sensitivity, but explains that her story of Simone is not meant to be a ‘strict biopic’ or depiction of the singer’s activism…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 3, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, comedian Craig Robinson talked about his new film ‘This Is the End’ and the new generation of black comedians…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 28, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – ‘Fast & Furious 6’ debuted in theaters as loud and vociferous as ever, demonstrating how a uniquely multiracial cast can attract major box office bling…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 21, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – The sixth coming of Kanye West appeared in flashing lights, glorious refrain, and one major, unforeseen tweet heard round the world…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 17, 2013
theGRIO REPORT – In eight months, Shonda Rhimes made ABC’s Scandal the top-rated drama on network television…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 16, 2013
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?…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 15, 2013
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…