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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 31, 2013

Mark Wahlberg reveals marriage advice from Denzel Washington

theGRIO REPORT – ‘2 Guns’ star Mark Wahlberg reveals the marriage advice he received from his co-star Denzel Washington while filming their upcoming buddy cop action film…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 30, 2013

‘2 Guns’ director: ‘I was scared of Denzel Washington’

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, ‘2 Guns’ director Baltasar Kormakur revealed that he was intimidated by Denzel Washington while filming…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 29, 2013

Harry Belafonte talks Jay Z’s social responsibility: ‘I can only be critical by what he is not doing’

theGRIO REPORT – Legendary actor/activist Harry Belafonte discusses Jay Z’s social responsibility and responds to his recent statement that his ‘presence is charity’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 26, 2013

TLC biopic trailer revealed; Lil Mama to join group for reunion show

theGRIO REPORT – TLC members Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas announced the release date of October 15 for their greatest hits album…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 26, 2013

Meet TV’s history-making transgender actress Laverne Cox

theGRIO VIDEO – Transgender actress Laverne Cox talks about her starring role on ‘Orange is the New Black,’ and her transition from reality TV to Hollywood…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 24, 2013

Spike Lee: ‘Me and Tyler Perry are cool’

theGRIO VIDEO – Spike Lee talks about why he turned to Kickstarter and finance his new film, and revealed the he is ‘cool’ with Tyler Perry….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 23, 2013

Spike Lee hopes there will be a Trayvon Martin documentary

theGRIO VIDEO – Director Spike Lee discusses whether or not Trayvon Martin’s story should be turned into a Hollywood film and also talks about the success of ‘Fruitvale Station’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 23, 2013

Daniel Sunjata talks ‘Graceland’ character’s heroin addiction and death of Cory Monteith

theGRIO VIDEO – Daniel Sunjata talks about his starring role on USA’s ‘Graceland,’ and also weighs in on the tragic death of ‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 19, 2013

Director David E. Talbert talks ‘Baggage Claim’: This year ‘feels like a renaissance’ for black films

theGRIO VIDEO – ‘Baggage Claim’ director David E. Talbert talks about his new film and says that the new wave of black films slated for release this year ‘feels like a renaissance’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 17, 2013

Forest Whitaker, Michael B. Jordan and Chiwetel Ejiofor: 3 black leading males that could make history in this year’s Oscar race

theGRIO REPORT – There have never been three African American leading males contenting for the best actor Academy Award, but this year Forrest Whitaker, Michael B. Jordan and Chiwitel Ejofor could make history…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 15, 2013

'Hollywood Exes’ star Nicole Murphy: Michael Strahan is 'the male version of Oprah'

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, Nicole Murphy says her boyfriend Micheal Strahan is ‘the male version of Oprah Winfrey’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 12, 2013

Bill Cosby’s advice to Adam Sandler: ‘Keep it clean’

theGRIO REPORT – ‘Grown Ups 2’ stars Adam Sandler and Kevin James talk about their new film and reflect on their years working on Bill Cosby’s TV sitcoms…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 11, 2013

Shaunie O’Neal talks ‘Basketball Wives’ Season 5: ‘It’s extremely emotional’

theGRIO REPORT – Shaunie O’Neal opens up about season 5 of ‘Basketball Wives,’ during an interview with theGrio, and says this time around ‘It’s extremely emotional’….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 11, 2013

‘Pacific Rim’ director Guillermo Del Toro: ‘I would love to make a movie with Kanye West’

theGRIO REPORT – Guillermo Del Toro talks Wesley Snipes post-prison film career and says he ‘would love make a movie with Kanye West’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 9, 2013

Kenya Moore apologizes to NeNe Leakes for missing her wedding

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, Kenya Moore delivers and impromptu apology to her ‘Real Housewives’ co-star NeNe Leakes for missing her wedding…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 3, 2013

Nia Long defends interracial romance in ‘Best Man’ sequel

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, Nia Long talks about her character’s interracial love interest in ‘The Best Man Holiday’..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 2, 2013

Natalie Cole: 'Beyoncé is the new Madonna'

theGRIO REPORT – Natalie Cole called Beyoncé the new Madonna, During an interview with theGrio promoting her new album ‘Natalie Cole En Espanol’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 28, 2013

Keri Hilson: ‘We could do without the n-word in music’

theGRIO VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, singer-songwriter Keri Hilson weighs in on the use of the n-word in music….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 28, 2013

Bravo’s Chef Roblé Ali defends Paula Deen: ‘I don’t think she’s a racist’

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, celebrity cook Chef Roblé Ali defends Paula Deen, and says he doesn’t think she’s racist…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 25, 2013

Kevin Hart on Kimye baby name North West: ‘It’s an airline right now’

theGRIO VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, Kevin Hart weighed in on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s baby name North West…