The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - NYC (with a little boundary-stretching to include Long Island and New Jersey) was strongly represented, but New Orleans got its fair share of great lines in as well...
Michelle Williams defends her Super Bowl performance
theGRIO REPORT - Like the so many music fans, Michelle Williams is excited about the possibility to a Destiny Child’s reunion...
21 things you didn't know about Bob Marley
theGRIO REPORT - On what would have been Bob Marley's 67th birthday, author John Shore offers some insights into the Marley you probably didn't know...
Destiny’s Child sales skyrocket after Super Bowl performance
theGRIO REPORT - Historically when an artist performs during the heavily hyped Super Bowl half time show, a bump is to be expected in their record sales...
Beyoncé announces 'Mrs. Carter Show'
theGRIO REPORT - On the heels of the Super Bowl, Beyoncé announced a world tour titled ‘Mrs.Carter Show’, a name which is clearly inspired by her husband, Shawn Carter, a.k.a. Jay-Z...
Does Destiny's Child have a future?
theGRIO REPORT - The only thing for certain is that few people know for certain whether or not Destiny’s Child will reunite during the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday in New Orleans...
BlackBerry names Alicia Keys its 'global creative director'
theGRIO REPORT - The pairing makes sense for a company that is struggling to reshape its image from that of a stodgy business-only organization to one that is both business-friendly while still managing to be hip...
Nicki Minaj isn't sweating lack of Grammy nods
NEW YORK (AP) - Despite having a big year in music, Nicki Minaj didn't receive any Grammy nominations. Not a problem, she says...
Tommy Mottola unapologetic about 'obsessive' mentoring of Mariah Carey
VIDEO - There are many elements that go into the making of a superstar, and with a talent like Mariah Carey's, some special handling is often needed...
Cissy Houston on Whitney: 'She was raised well, she knew better'
VIDEO - The loss of a child is devastating for a parent, and Whitney Houston's mother Cissy is no different...
