theGrio remembers black icons we lost in 2012
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - As we look ahead to 2013, we remember the black icons lost in 2012 and remember them in all of their greatness; for all their many accomplishments...
Vindication for 2013 Rock Hall of Fame inductees
(AP) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2013 class will be remembered for its variety...
Gabby Douglas covers the Essence 'Women of the Year' issue
After appearing on one of Time magazine's Olympics-themed covers in July, Douglas is set to grace the December issue of Essence, appearing on one of the issue's two "Women of the Year" covers.
Tasha Smith: 'I want to play Donna Summer'
theGRIO Q&A: During an interview with theGrio, Tasha Smith talked about her current role on Tyler Perry's 'For Better or Worse' and revealed she wants to play Donna Summer on the big screen...
Donna Summer album sales up 3,277 percent
Donna Summer's album sales are up 3,277 percent since her death and they have her climbing up the Billboard's music charts...
Donna Summer laid to rest in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Family and some of her closest friends helped celebrate the life of Donna Summer at the singer's funeral...
'Idol' to air Donna Summer tribute
theGRIO REPORT - This year’s 'American Idol' finalists will be joined by Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Gladys Knight, Sheila E., Jennifer Holiday, and Chaka Khan and more, to pay homage to Donna Summer...
Private family funeral planned for Summer
NEW YORK (AP) - Donna Summer's funeral will be a private one for family and close friends...
Disco legend Gaynor mourns fellow diva passing
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - U.S. disco legend Gloria Gaynor has mourned the passing of fellow diva Donna Summer from Morocco where she is performing in a music festival...
Donna Summer was more than 'Queen of Disco'
OPINION - Certainly she is the Queen of Disco, no question, but Donna Summer was so much more than that. Really. Here's why...
