Ex-NFL player makes acting debut
theGRIO REPORT - Former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter makes his acting debut in the upcoming independent film The North Star.
Tony nominations: 'Motown: The Musical' scores multiple nods
NEW YORK (AP) - The Cyndi Lauper-scored 'Kinky Boots' has earned a leading 13Tony Award nominations, with the British import "Matilda: The Musical" close behind with 12. Tom Hanks, making his Broadway debut, earned a nod as leading man in a play...
Deborah Cox loves the 'beginning of a new chapter'
NEW YORK (AP) — Every performer has a special routine before hitting the stage. For the last few months, you may have found Deborah Cox singing into a computer...
Why Terrence Howard might quit acting
theGRIO REPORT - Terrence Howard’s passion for scientific exploration may soon overtake his interest in the movie business altogether.
Mike Tyson to play a murderer on 'Law & Order: SUV'
theGRIO REPORT - Legendary boxer Mike Tyson's newfound career as a performer has just become a lot more ambitious...
Black British actors invade Hollywood
theGRIO REPORT - In recent years more and more have been cast in on-screen roles, not just in big budget U.S. films but also on American television...
Black stars shine playing against type
SLIDESHOW - Whether or not he has successfully branched out from his Madea persona is up for debate, but he is far from the first black actor to make the leap out of their comfort zone...
Beyoncé reportedly getting acting help from Paltrow
theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé has two significant acting gigs on the horizon, and she has reportedly reached out to her friend, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, for help...
Should Morgan Freeman retire the 'Magical Negro' role?
OPINION - It seems as though at the twilight of his career Morgan Freeman’s acting roles continue to fall into one category. Why is he always stuck playing the 'magical negro'?...
Bobbi Kristina lands role on Tyler Perry show
theGRIO REPORT - Bobbi Kristina has reportedly landed a role on Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom 'For Better or Worse'....
