McCartney helps restore historic Motown piano
DETROIT (AP) - A damaged 1877 Steinway grand piano used by Motown artists during the record label's 'Hitsville USA' heyday has been restored, thanks to a little help from Paul McCartney, and he's set to play it when it's unveiled next month...
Frank Ocean to perform at VMAs, SNL season premiere
theGRIO REPORT - The Odd Future crooner has been tapped to perform at MTV’s Video Music Awards and he’ll be singing on the 38th season premiere of NBC’s 'Saturday Night Live'...
Jackson family in Gary to mark pop star's birthday
GARY, Ind. (AP) - Michael Jackson's son and daughter visited their father's hometown of Gary on what would have been the pop star's 54th birthday...
Wu-Tang Clan to perform at Rock The Bells
theGRIO REPORT - Wu-Tang Clan will make an appearance during Wu-Block’s set on the 36 Chambers Stage...
Comic book depicts Drake; references Aaliyah, Illuminati
theGRIO REPORT - The likeness of the always melancholy hip-hop star Drake has been co-opted for a new comic book called Hottest Chick In The Game....
Beanie Sigel faces weapon charges
ESSINGTON, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania State Police say rapper Beanie Sigel has been arrested on weapon and drug charges near Philadelphia...
Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa reportedly expecting 1st child
theGRIO REPORT - Model and actress Amber Rose is reportedly pregnant with rapper and fiance Wiz Khalifa's child. While details are scarce, a source told Radar Online that the two are ready to start a family...
Afro Punk festival transcends to new heights
theGRIO REPORT - After last year’s cancellation due to Hurricane Irene, the Afro-Punk Festival returned this year with an evolved identity, catering to a cultural amalgamation of young folks...
LL Cool J burglary suspect pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The man accused of breaking into LL Cool J's home has pleaded not guilty to a felony burglary charge...
Timbaland: 2 new Missy Elliott tracks coming over Labor Day weekend
theGRIO REPORT - Missy Elliott fans have been in serious withdrawal since she largely disappeared from the music scene after her 2005 release 'The Cookbook'...
