Trayon tragedy: How black Hollywood has reacted
theGRIO REPORT - A few of black Hollywood's elite have shown support for Trayvon, but an overwhelming majority have not...
Sheryl Lee Ralph: Original 'Dreamgirl' redefines diva
theGRIO REPORT - In highly personal reflections, Ralph sheds lights on her early years as 'just another struggling actress pounding the pavement'...
Black women honored at star-studded luncheon
theGRIO REPORT - More than 300 people attended a star-studded luncheon at Atlanta's downtown Marriott Marquis hotel to commemorate the achievements of African-American women working in front of and behind the camera...
Is Eddie Murphy killing his career with poor choices?
OPINION - Following up a hit with a flop is a risky game in which Murphy has often played, but eventually he's going to lose. Are Eddie Murphy's poor choices putting his career in jeopardy?...
Martin Sheen frustrated with Obama's liberal critics
Actor Martin Sheen is reportedly annoyed with his fellow progressives over their negative criticism of Obama's presidency...
Harvey Weinstein rejects Obama's movie pitch
High-powered Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein once rejected a movie pitch from President Barack Obama via email...
Octavia Spencer: I'm not Sherri Shepherd
Despite starring in one of 2011's biggest blockbusters and winning an Oscar for her efforts, Octavia Spencer still has trouble getting recognized...
Slideshow: 20 films that uplifted black America
SLIDESHOW - Whether or not African-Americans make history at the Oscars, we can look back proudly on these films and performances...
Slideshow: Essence Women in Hollywood
SLIDESHOW - Yesterday, in Beverly Hills, California, Essence magazine honored some of the most influential African-American women in Hollywood at the 5th annual Essence Women in Hollywood Luncheon...
'Good Deeds': Is Tyler Perry overexposed?
OPINION - With so many starring roles, not to mention his TV shows and entertainment empire, does the mogul risk overexposure and exhausting his fans?...
