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Former Eagles Pro Bowl lineback Jeremiah Trotter (Courtesy: NBC Philadelphia)

Ex-NFL player makes acting debut

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter makes his acting debut in the upcoming independent film The North Star.
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Actress Valisia LeKae is nominated for a Tony Award for her role in "Motown: The Musical" (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Tony nominations: 'Motown: The Musical' scores multiple nods

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
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...
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Cast member Deborah Cox poses during the party for the opening night performance of "Jekyll & Hyde" The Musical at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, in La Mirada, Calif. Cox loves the "beginning of a new chapter" as she brings "Jekyll and Hyde" to Broadway. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Invision/AP)

Deborah Cox loves the 'beginning of a new chapter'

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
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...
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Terrence Howard and Colin Farrell in FilmDistrict's 'Dead Man Down.'

Why Terrence Howard might quit acting

Courtney Garcia
theGRIO REPORT - Terrence Howard’s passion for scientific exploration may soon overtake his interest in the movie business altogether.
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Mike Tyson speaks on stage during his speaking tour, 'Day of the Champions' at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 16, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Mike Tyson to play a murderer on 'Law & Order: SUV'

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theGRIO REPORT - Legendary boxer Mike Tyson's newfound career as a performer has just become a lot more ambitious...
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David Oyelowo attends TheWrap's Awards Season Screening Series Presents 'Middle Of Nowhere' on November 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images for TheWrap

Black British actors invade Hollywood

Kunbi Tinuoye
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...
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Morgan Freeman won an Oscar nomination for his breakout role as a ruthless street pimp named Fast Black in the 1987 thriller Street Smart. This is not cuddly Freeman who narrated March of the Penquins, that's for sure.

Black stars shine playing against type

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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...
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Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow attend The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Beyoncé reportedly getting acting help from Paltrow

Chris Witherspoon
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...
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Morgan Freeman accepts Favorite Movie Icon Award onstage at the 2012 People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Should Morgan Freeman retire the 'Magical Negro' role?

Kia Miakka Natisse
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'?...
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Bobbi Kristina lands role on Tyler Perry show

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT - Bobbi Kristina has reportedly landed a role on Tyler Perry's TBS sitcom 'For Better or Worse'....
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