Deke Richards, Motown songwriter-producer, dies
BELLINGHAM, Washington (AP) — Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards has died at a hospice at age 68.
theGrio's favorite R&B male ballads
theGRIO REPORT - TheGrio chose some of the more heartfelt ballads that your favorite male R&B crooners have performed in the past...
Jackson 5 cartoon series on DVD/blu ray for 1st time ever
theGRIO REPORT - Fans of the Jackson 5 are in for a special treat. The Saturday morning cartoon inspired by the beloved black boy band is finally coming to DVD and blu ray...
Spike Lee works on Michael Jackson 'Bad' documentary
NEW YORK (AP) - Spike Lee worked with Michael Jackson and considered him a friend, but the director says even he learned a lot combing through footage of the icon for a planned documentary about the singer's 'Bad' album...
Randy Jackson's emotional visit to MJ's grave
TMZ reports that Randy Jackson had a very emotional visit to his brothers tomb during the 3-year-anniversary...
Jackson brothers to perform Michael's hits on 'Unity' tour
OPINION - Would you to pay to see a Jackson who isn't Michael perform all of Michael’s hits?...
Apollo anniversary: The best breakout stars
SLIDESHOW - On this date in 1934, the Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem district opened as a showcase for black artists...
Brett Ratner in talks for new Eddie Murphy project
The Wrap - "I'd make anything with Eddie," Ratner said in an exclusive interview with TheWrap, declining to offer specifics on the project...
Breaking down the best father-daughter dance ever
SLIDESHOW - We at theGrio broke down each recognizable routine from the past and present. Can you pick them out?..
Slideshow: The 25 greatest Motown songs of all time
SLIDESHOW - Tonight, the Obamas will be paying tribute to the iconic music of Motown at a special Black History Month event at the White House...
