Drake seeks profits from use of 'YOLO' catchphrase

theGRIO REPORT - Now that mainstream businesses like Walgreens and Macys are making a fortune selling attire with the YOLO label, Drake wants a piece of the action...

Police: Oregon deadly mall shooting appears random

Jonathan J. Cooper and Steven Bubois, Associated Press

PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) - The U.S. mall shooting that left three dead and forced hundreds of Christmas shoppers to hide or flee appears to have been a random attack...

Man behind 'Dump Trump' petition to Macy's hails 'persistence'

Ugonna Okpalaoka

theGRIO REPORT - Angelo Carusone, the organizer behind the 'Dump Trump' petition speaks with theGrio about what he wants from Macy's and about his inspiration behind his successful StopBeck campaign...

Petition urges Macy's to 'dump Trump'

Similoluwa Ojurongbe

theGRIO REPORT - A petition on SignOn.org asks the retail giant Macy's to end their relationship with Donald Trump...

Nicki Minaj launches Pink Friday fragrance

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

With pink hair, ample cleavage, and a "Nicki Minaj" name plate -- and of course matching pink lipstick -- her Pink Friday scent couldn't be more of an accurate and alluring totem for all those seeking to capture a little bit of the pop rapper's distinctive aura.

Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' costume designer remembers diva

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

theGRIO REPORT - B michael, who created the costumes worn by Whitney Houston in Sparkle, spoke to thisGrio about this significant experience. 'It was wonderful,' b michael told theGrio over the phone on a break from promoting his latest line, b michael AMERICA RED...