'The Great MacDaddy' returns to the stage

theGRIO REPORT - The last time 'The Great MacDaddy' was performed, acting veterans like Phylicia Rashad, Lynn Whitfield and the late Al Freeman, Jr. shared the stage...

Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard lead new 'Steel Magnolias' cast

Sandy Cohen, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The onscreen love between Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott and Phylicia Rashad in the updated version of 'Steel Magnolias' is real...

First look at black 'Steel Magnolias'

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO REPORT - The official trailer for Lifetime’s all-African-American remake of 'Steel Magnolias' has finally arrived.

Catching up with Phylicia Rashad

Ebony.com

EBONY.COM - There’s definitely a whole lot more to actress and director Phylicia Rashad. Most recently, she put the final touches on a new play she’s directing which premieres this month at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Immediate Family.

Happy birthday Phylicia Rashād!

Chris Witherspoon

SLIDESHOW - Looking back on memorable films and television shows there are several characters that stand out as unforgettable mothers...

Black stars shine in new TV season schedule

Chris Witherspoon

theGRIO REPORT - Here are some of the upcoming TV shows featuring black actors to look out for...

Cast of black 'Steel Magnolias' revealed

Clutch Magazine

CLUTCH - The upcoming cast for Lifetime's all-black remake of 'Steel Magnolias' will include stars Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad and more...

Black stars rock Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection

Alexis Garrett Stodghill

theGRIO REPORT - A show that often features many African-American stars, Chaka Khan, television presenter Aisha Tyler, and TV host LaLa Anthony walked the runway for 2012...