Jay-Z announces festival returning to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jay-Z says his 'Made in America' festival is coming back to Philadelphia...
This week in fashion: Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae and more
SLIDESHOW - This week in black fashion, Holly Robinson Peete, Janelle Monae, Savannah Brinson and more African-American celebrities brought major style -- and a few surprises...
Black Girls Rock 2012: African-American women honored
On Saturday evening, like-minded female celebrities gathered at the Loews Paradise Theatre in New York City to salute leaders and creators in the fields of entertainment and beyond who encapsulate the BGR mission of service.
Afro Punk festival transcends to new heights
theGRIO REPORT - After last year’s cancellation due to Hurricane Irene, the Afro-Punk Festival returned this year with an evolved identity, catering to a cultural amalgamation of young folks...
Janelle Monáe named the new face of Cover Girl
theGRIO REPORT - Singer Janelle Monáe is the latest addition to the gorgeous legacy of Cover Girl spokeswomen...
Jay-Z's 'Made in America' line-up released
Last week, Jay-z announced the “Made in America” music festival to take place in Philadelphia Labor Day weekend. Now the eclectic line-up ha…
Beyoncé creates buzz with body-revealing gown
theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé attended the annual Met Costume Institute Gala on Monday evening, and created quite a stir in a body-revealing gown by Givenchy that showed her curves...
Estelle gets a lot more 'real' on new 'All of Me'
theGRIO Q&A - It's been four years since British R&B singer Estelle dropped her U.S. debut 'Shine'. Today, she's releasing her second album 'All Of Me'...
Obama camp focuses on black vote, targets HBCUs
theGRIO REPORT - With the 2012 campaign already underway, Obama's campaign team, Obama for America is looking to match or exceed 2008's black voter turnout. Obama For America plans to do it with a simple message and novel outreach...
Slideshow: theGrio's top 25 black celebrity hipsters
SLIDESHOW - For all their individualism, creative genius, and yes, swag, we chose the following artists who epitomize hipsterism...
