'Lady Sings the Blues' 40 years later

theGRIO REPORT - When African-American baby boomers wax nostalgic about a time when 'black movies were good,' they most likely have 1972's 'Lady Sings the Blues' in mind.

Kerry Washington more than a love interest on 'Scandal'

Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - When it comes to playing the girlfriend or wife in a Hollywood role, Kerry Washington has been there, done that....

Is calling Zoe Saldana 'too light' to play Nina Simone colorism?

Yesha Callahan, Clutch Magazine

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...

Why skin color casting in Hollywood in complicated

Veronica Miller

OPINION - When it comes to casting black talent, Hollywood can appear to both not know what it’s doing, and to know exactly what it’s doing...

Black stars pay tribute to Tony Scott

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO REPORT - Today several members of black Hollywood are mourning the loss of famed director Tony Scott via Twitter...

Kevin Durant goes from gold medal to red carpet

Jeff Latzke, Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Adding to a resume that already includes being a three-time NBA scoring champion and Olympic gold medalist, Durant was the star as his movie "Thunderstruck" premiered in Oklahoma City's Bricktown entertainment district Sunday night...

Spike Lee: Hollywood bailed on 'Red Hook Summer'

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO VIDEO - After months of anticipation, the new Spike Lee Joint, Red Hook Summer hits theaters today. During an interview with theGRIO, Lee opened up about his new film....