Chris Brown and Rihanna: The teachable moment is over
OPINION - Regardless of what writers and activists and bloggers and fans may feel about the things Brown has said and done, Rihanna is set on having him in her life in some capacity...
Octavia Spencer graces cover of Elle's 'Women in Hollywood' issue
With tousled bed head hair, and a devil-may-care expression, the 40-year-old star of The Help might look easygoing on the cover, but shares one of the most painful experiences in her life in the pages of the issue: being professionally bullied.
Celebrity fitness trainer Jeanette Jenkins gets makeover show on BET
Stepping down from a high-profile career and into the trenches of modern-day black American health, Jenkins has recently secured her own “makeover” show on the BET network.
President interviewed by Glamour magazine on women's issues
Regarding ongoing controversies regarding abortion and access to birth control, the president cited his relationship with his own daughters, Sasha and Malia, as his inspiration for creating laws that protect funding for women's health initiatives.
Jill Scott: Zoe Saldana can play Nina Simone with 'a prosthetic nose'
OPINION - In a recent interview, Jill Scott supported the idea that Saldana should play Nina Simone based on her proven acting abilities alone -- but with a fake nose and darker make-up that make her look more like the iconic singer...
Rihanna and Oprah top Forbes' list of Hollywood's highest-paid women
Out of a short list of only ten high-powered ladies in entertainment, Oprah landed at the number one position with her take of $165 million for the period ranging from May 2011- 2012. Britney spears came in at a distant second by earning $58 million.
Is Usher going too hard after Tameka Raymond?
OPINION - Usher has the legal standing to sell off his property, but wouldn't the civilized thing to do be to wait until the mother of your children was in better financial and emotional standing before booting her out the door?...
Tyler Perry graces cover of November Essence magazine
Tyler Perry graces the cover of the November 2012 issue of Essence magazine, and dishes about his career and more in the related feature.
theGrio's 20 greatest Jay-Z jams
SLIDESHOW - Check out our list (in no particular order) of the 20 greatest Jay-Z jams of all time and let us know -- did we pick the best of the best?...
Dolce & Gabbana responds to 'racist' earrings controversy
theGRIO REPORT - After causing an international uproar by sending what many deem to be racist imagery down their runway, Dolce & Gabanna have responded indirectly to the firestorm through their style blog Swide...
