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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 27, 2014

Doug E. Fresh beatboxes about first lady Michelle Obama

theGRIO VIDEO – Hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh talks about his involvement in the Partnership for a Healthier America and does an impromptu beatboxing session about Michelle Obama…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 25, 2014

Coco on Kim and Kanye Vogue cover backlash: 'It's so stupid'

theGRIO VIDEO – Coco says the backlash Kim and Kanye received for their Vogue cover is “so stupid.” She also reveals plans to become pregnant this year…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 21, 2014

D.L. Hughley: NeNe Leakes and Billy Dee Williams 'have no chance of winning' 'Dancing with the Stars'

theGRIO VIDEO – In and interview with theGrio, former ‘Dancing with the Stars contestant, D.L. Hughley mocks the prospects of NeNe Leakes and Billy Dee Williams winning…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 20, 2014

Kevin Hart to Oprah: Denzel Washington and Will Smith 'not social media savvy’

theGRIO VIDEO – With over 11 million Twitter followers, Kevin Hart talks about the importance of his connection to his fans through social media…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 20, 2014

LL Cool J weighs in on Chris Brown and Justin Bieber legal woes: ‘I’ve been there, done that’

theGRIO VIDEO – Rapper/actor LL Cool J weighs in on Chris Brown’s and Justin Bieber’s legal woes and gives his opinion of President Obama’s Affordable Healthcare Act…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 19, 2014

Kelly Rowland: 'I'm back in the studio and extremely excited'

theGRIO VIDEO EXCLUSIVE – Grammy-winning singer Kelly Rowland talks about her return to the stage at ‘Jazz in the Gardens’ and reveals she’s back in the studio working on new music…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 16, 2014

Kelly Rowland surprises 'Jazz in the Gardens' attendees with Nelly duet

theGRIO REPORT – Kelly Rowland, D.L. Hughley, Doug E. Fresh and more talk to theGrio about the 9th Annaual Jazz in the Gardens festival…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 12, 2014

Naomi Campbell talks booking modeling gigs in her early years: I felt like 'what if I was blonde and blue-eyed?'

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, Naomi Campbell talked about her Oxygen show ‘The Face,’ Lupita Nyong’o’s success as a groundbreaking actress and more….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 7, 2014

Cicely Tyson moved to tears discussing 'Roots' and '12 Years a Slave'

theGRIO VIDEO – Legendary TV and film actress Cicely Tyson is moved to tears discussing how the TV miniseries ‘Roots’ paved a way for the Oscar-winning film ’12 Years a Slave’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 6, 2014

Vanessa Williams dismisses Hollywood light-skinned bias: 'It's hard to get roles no matter how fair your skin is'

theGRIO VIDEO – In an interview with theGrio, Vanessa Williams discussed Lupita Nyong’o’s groundbreaking Oscar win, and weighed in on the issue of colorism in Hollywood…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 4, 2014

Anthony Mackie: 'I'd star as Batman' if Hollywood were colorblind

theGRIO REPORT – Anthony Mackie talks about his new role as Falcon in ‘Captain America’ and says that if Hollywood was colorblind he’d like to star as Batman after Ben Affleck….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 3, 2014

Chelsea Handler slammed for Lupita Oscar tweet; Huffington Post says 'her views are not our own'

theGRIO REPORT – Chelsea Handler is in hot water today after tweeting a series of racially insensitive tweets on behalf of the Huffington Post during the Academy Awards..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 28, 2014

Anthony Mackie slams Spike Lee’s gentrification rant: ‘Spike Lee don’t live in Brooklyn’

theGRIO VIDEO – ‘Repentance’ star/Brooklyn resident, Anthony Mackie, rips his former director Spike Lee for his rant against Brooklyn gentrification…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 27, 2014

2014 Oscar predictions: Lupita Nyong'o, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cate Blanchett and more

theGRIO VIDEO – Watch as theGrio’s Entertainment editor, Chris Witherspoon, breaks down some of the major categories for the 2014 Oscar Awards…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 25, 2014

Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier, Tyler Perry and more to present at the Oscars

theGRIO REPORT – This is one of the most exciting years in black film ever, and now 2014 is a record year for African American presenters at the Oscars….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 24, 2014

Paula Patton and Robin Thicke separate after 9 years of marriage

theGRIO REPORT – After nine years of marriage, Paula Patton and Robin Thicke are separating…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 21, 2014

Cast of Broadway's 'Raisin in the Sun' speak out against 'Stand Your Ground' law

theGRIO VIDEO – Broadway’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ cast members, Anika Noni Rose, Sean Patrick Thomas, and director Kenny Leon speak out against Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 19, 2014

Denzel Washington takes on Sidney Poitier role in 'Raisin in the Sun' reboot

theGRIO VIDEO – Washington says that since joining the cast of ‘A Raisin in The Sun’ he’s met with Poitier to discuss his role..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 18, 2014

Pompeii stars on playing slave roles in new film: 'A slave is a slave'

theGRIO VIDEO – ‘Pompeii’ stars Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Kit Harrington open contrast playing a slave in the Roman Empire with playing a slave in more contemporary times..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
February 14, 2014

Sanaa Lathan on ‘Repentance’ role and possible ‘Best Man 3’ and ‘Love & Basketball’ sequel

theGRIO VIDEO – Actress Sanaa Lathan talks about her new psychological thriller film ‘Repentance,’ and reveals whether or not she would be on board for a ‘Love & Basketball’ sequel…