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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 13, 2015

'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' reboot reportedly in the works, Will Smith involved

The treasured 90’s sitcom, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ is reportedly heading back to TV…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 11, 2015

Kim Kardashian slams surrogacy rumors with #NoFilter nude pregnancy selfie

theGRIO REPORT – Kim Kardashain posts nude selfie to prove that she’s not using a surrogate to carry her child…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 10, 2015

New Edition biopic coming to BET as three-night miniseries

theGRIO REPORT – BET Networks has announced an original biopic series based on New Edition…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 6, 2015

Cast of 'Fantastic Four' let loose with impromptu performance of Rihanna's 'BBHMM'

theGRIO REPORT – The cast of ‘Fantastic Four’ opens up about their new film, and sings a quick snippet of Rihanna’s ‘BBHMM’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 5, 2015

Meagan Good returns to 'sexy' in new NBC series 'Mr. Robinson'

theGRIO REPORT – Meagan Good is smoking-hot English teacher Victoria Weavers on the NBC’s new comedy series, ‘Mr. Robinson’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 5, 2015

Shanice Williams celebrates 'Wiz' casting as Dorothy, belts out lyrics to 'Home'

theGRIO REPORT – 18-year-old New Jersey native Shanice Williams celebrates being cast as Dorothy in the upcoming NBC production of ‘The Wiz Live!’
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 3, 2015

Will Smith slams divorce rumors via Facebook post: 'If I decide to divorce my Queen I'll tell you myself!'

theGRIO REPORT – Will Smith is speaking out against a recent report claiming that he and Jada Pinkett-Smith are getting divorced…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 3, 2015

High school teacher opens up about helping to create first black 'Peanuts' character 47 years ago

theGRIO REPORT – Harriet Glickman opens up about helping to create first black ‘Peanuts’ character….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
August 3, 2015

Vivica Fox says she's 'offended' by Donald Trump, 'he absolutely won't get my vote for President'

VIDEO – ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ contestant Vivica A. Fox says she’s offended by some of the ‘racist’ remarks Donald Trump has made while campaigning for President…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 31, 2015

Ice-T opens up about fatherhood: 'A 57-year-old black man can still put it down!'

VIDEO – Ice T and Coco discuss their new daytime talk show ‘Ice & Coco’….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 29, 2015

John Legend to executive produce and score slave thriller TV series 'Underground'

theGRIO REPORT – John Legend has signed on to executive produce and score the soundtrack for the upcoming WGN America’s pulse-pounding slave thriller, ‘Underground’….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 28, 2015

Flex & Shanice share their financial comeback story, defend sexless dating before marriage

VIDEO – Flex Anderson and Shanice talk about the second season of their OWN show ‘Flex & Shanice’ and open up about sexless dating…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 28, 2015

Tyrese says mainstream white radio is racist and won't play his #1 R&B song

theGRIO – Tyrese has the #1 R&B song in the country but is furious that mainstream radio stations won’t play his hit track…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 27, 2015

Dionne Warwick reacts to cousin Bobbi Kristina's death: 'She was a good girl'

theGRIO REPORT – Dionne Warwick discusses Bobbi Kristina’s death on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 26, 2015

Bobbi Kristina Brown dead at 22

theGRIO REPORT – Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown has died at the age of 22….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 22, 2015

Jake Gyllenhaal talks career sacrifices, praises 'Southpaw' director Antoine Fuqua for 'taking risks'

VIDEO – Stars gathered in New York City this week to celebrate the highly anticipated premiere of the boxing drama Southpaw, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, 50 Cent, and Forest Whitaker…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 21, 2015

Nicki Minaj blasts MTV VMAs for snubbing black women, Twitter feud with Taylor Swift follows

theGRIO REPORT – Nicki Minaj turned to Twitter Tuesday night blasting the MTV Video Music Awards for neglecting recognize black women…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 16, 2015

The Braxton sisters sing powerful rendition of 'The Lord's Prayer' for T.D. Jakes

VIDEO – The Braxton sisters go back to their gospel routes and perform a stirring a capella rendition of ‘The Lord’s Prayer’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 16, 2015

Comedy twins Keith and Kenny Lucas give props to Hannibal Buress for opening doors

theGRIO REPORT – Comedy twins the Lucas Bros. are back with a new season of TruTV show, ‘Friends of the People’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
July 15, 2015

Tyrese recreates his 1994 Coca-Cola commerical singing on bus

VIDEO – Tyrese recreates his 1994 Coca-Cola commercial in an effort to promote his new album ‘Black Rose’…