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...
Johnny Wright and more: Stylists on the first lady's convention hairstyle
theGRIO REPORT -Details from her dress' designer to her nail polish color have since been revealed, but only Michelle Obama's hair stylist, Johnny Wright, has the secret to her lovely locks.
Dolce & Gabbana 'Blackamoor' earrings spawn racism claims
theGRIO REPORT - During the brand's Spring 2013 runway presentation held on Sunday, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana chose to pair a collection full of light, whimsical elements -- such as prints featuring soldiers and Italian frescoes -- with 'Blackamoor' earrings that harken back to a darker past...
The Obamas make 1st joint visit to 'The View'
theGRIO REPORT - President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visited 'The View' on Monday for a taping that aired on Tuesday during a break from Obama attending a United Nations conference of world leaders...
Nicki Minaj launches Pink Friday fragrance
With pink hair, ample cleavage, and a "Nicki Minaj" name plate -- and of course matching pink lipstick -- her Pink Friday scent couldn't be more of an accurate and alluring totem for all those seeking to capture a little bit of the pop rapper's distinctive aura.
Russell Simmons' org promotes urban artists
Co-founded by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons, the foundation has created educational and gallery programs, which directly serve over 2,300 students each year, in addition to providing exposure for under-appreciated artists of color.
Is calling Zoe Saldana 'too light' to play Nina Simone colorism?
OPINION - Just because Saldana is not in the latest Tyler Perry movie, or tends to have white men as love interests in the movies she’s appeared in, doesn’t make her any less black than the next black actress...
