Lauryn Hill, Lenny Kravitz and more to headline Marley tribute
Jimmy Fallon is giving viewers two more reasons to lose a little sleep in honor of Bob Marley...
Jacob Lusk's 'Idol' success is about more than luck
theGRIO REPORT - Over the past eight weeks of the competition, Lusk has had his fare share of highs and lows...
Jennifer Hudson on her heavier days: 'I was being discriminated against'
Jennifer Hudson recently revealed to the UK's Grazia magazine that the entertainment industry that once discriminated against her is now more receptive since she's lost weight...
This week in entertainment: Beyonce sued for millions, J-Hud still carries 'the weight'
theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that was...
Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan join Essence lineup
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The event, now in its 17th year, started in 1995 to mark the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine and has since grown into a major national venue...
Beautyshop Buzz: Is weight loss ever a losing proposition?
VIDEO - When celebrities like Jennifer Hudson lose weight, are they sending the message that women need to be thin to be successful?
Why Jennifer Hudson gained critics by losing weight
OPINION - It appears that when it comes to her body, Jennifer has yet to find that magic number to make everyone happy...
Hollywood's black female stars lament lack of strong roles
OPINION - Angela Bassett and others expressed their dismay with the continued cold shoulder so many of these incredible actresses of color receive...
Slideshow: Most memorable African-American Oscar moments
SLIDESHOW - Here are some of the magic moments where black performers got recognition through Hollywood's highest honor...
Trump takes Rihanna to task for All-Star snubbing
MIAMI - Rihanna was hired to perform at a South Florida fundraiser hosted by Trump, but canceled at the last minute claiming she was ill...
