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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 24, 2013

Nick Cannon re-launching ‘Soul Train’ on NBC

theGRIO REPORT – In an exclusive interview with theGrio, ‘America’s Got Talent’ host Nick Cannon revealed that he is re-launching the musical variety show ‘Soul Train’ on NBC…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 19, 2013

Kenyatta Jones defends ‘House of Curves’ TV show: ‘I’m not promoting obesity’

theGRIO VIDEO – ‘House of Curves’ star Kenyatta Jones defends her plus size fashion line during an interview with theGrio…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 18, 2013

Vin Diesel talks new ‘Riddick’ film: ‘I would do all this for free’

theGRIO REPORT – Fans of ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ film series are in for a treat. Nearly a decade after the sci-fi adventure began, ‘Riddick: Rule The Dark’ is finally headed to theaters….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 14, 2013

'Real World' star Karamo Brown defying the odds as single gay father

theGRIO REPORT – Karamo is best known for his role on MTV’s ‘The Real World.’ but now the former reality star is tackling parenthood as a single gay father…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 14, 2013

Rochelle Aytes talks TLC biopic: 'There wouldn't be a TLC without Pebbles'

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, Rochelle Aytes talked about her role as Perri ‘Pebbles’ Reid in the upcoming TLC biopic….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 12, 2013

Nelson Mandela's granddaughters: 'We love our grandfather dearly'

theGRIO REPORT – In a statement to theGrio, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters Zaziwe Dlamini Manaway and Swati Dlamini, remain positive about their grandfather’s recovery….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 11, 2013

'The Book of Negroes’: Controversial novel turned into a BET miniseries

theGRIO REPORT – BET is turning author Lawrence Hill’s controversial novel ‘The Book of Negroes’ into a TV miniseries…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 11, 2013

Miley Cyrus twerks to 'Bandz a Make Her Dance' at Juicy J concert

theGRIO REPORT – Miley Cyrus proved she is a twerking fanatic when she took to the stage during a recent Juicy J concert to perform the dance craze….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 8, 2013

10 reasons to watch the Tony Awards this year

theGRIO REPORT – Checkout theGrio’s 10 reasons to watch this year’s Tony Awards presentation on CBS…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 7, 2013

Actress Aasha Davis discusses sister's murder on 'Dateline'

VIDEO – Aasha Davis is be known for her roles in ‘Friday Night Lights,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and the indie film ‘Pariah,’ but on tonight’s episode of ‘Dateline’ she discusses the search for her missing sister…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 5, 2013

Wendy Williams talks 'Ask Wendy' book: 'I've been on a diet everyday of my life'

VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, talk show diva Wendy Williams talks about her new book ‘Ask Wendy’….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 5, 2013

Paris Jackson hospitalized in Los Angeles; suicide attempt alleged

theGRIO REPORT – Paris Jackson’s mother Debbie Rowe has confirmed that the 15-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson has attempted suicide and is currently in a Los Angeles hospital…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
June 5, 2013

Sherri Shepherd talks having second child via surrogate (VIDEO)

theGRIO VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, Sherri Shepherd discussed why she and her husband decided to find a surrogate to carry withe second child…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 31, 2013

Vivica A. Fox: 'Will Smith told me to become colorless to people'

theGRIO VIDEO – Vivica A. Fox praises Will and Jada Pinkett Smith for their parenting skills and reveals that Will told her to ‘be colorless to people’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 31, 2013

Actress Kimberly Elise talks about being Denzel Washington's 'work wife'

VIDEO – Actress Kimberly Elise talks about her new VH1 show ‘Hit The Floor’ and discusses what it was like starring alongside Denzel Washington in three films…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 30, 2013

Ex-child star Alfonso Ribiero stands up for Amanda Bynes

theGRIO VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, Child star Alfonso Ribeiro talked weighed in on Amanda Bynes recent erratic behaving and discussed whether or not she can rehabilitate her career…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 28, 2013

Will and Jaden Smith’s ‘Fresh Prince’ performance becomes viral sensation

theGRIO REPORT – Will and Jaden smith appeared on ‘The Graham Norton ‘to promote their new action-adventure film After Earth, and busted out into an impromptu rendition of ‘The Fresh Prince’ theme song…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 24, 2013

‘Hangover Part III’ cast talk film’s crossover appeal and Kanye West music

VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, the cast of ‘The Hangover’ talk about Kanye West’s musical influence on the film franchise and the movie’s crossover appeal…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 22, 2013

Ray J talks Kanye West: ‘I’m a huge fan’ (VIDEO)

theGRIO VIDEO – In an interview withGrio, Ray J revealed that he is not envious of Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Kanye West, and confessed that he’s a huge fan of Kanye…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
May 21, 2013

Tyrese and Ludacris: ‘We want Halle Berry in ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise’

theGRIO VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, Tyrese and Ludacris revealed that they want Halle Berry cast in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise…