Deke Richards, Motown songwriter-producer, dies
BELLINGHAM, Washington (AP) — Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards has died at a hospice at age 68.
theGrio’s 100: Will Packer, taking over Hollywood one film at a time
theGRIO's 100 - Producer Will Packer is taking over Hollywood one film at a time. In 2012, his film 'Think Like A Man' was the number one movie in America and took home a total of $91.5 million at the domestic box office...
Quincy Jones launches music education application
ATLANTA (AP) - Quincy Jones says he has co-created the music version of Rosetta Stone...
For 'Django' producer Reginald Hudlin, an unexpected Oscar ride
NEW YORK (AP) - Reginald Hudlin, director of films like 'Boomerang' and 'House Party,' never expected to be going to the Oscars as a best-picture-nominated producer of a slavery-era spaghetti Western by Quentin Tarantino...
Queen Latifah treated like royalty in new Netflix deal
theGRIO REPORT - Queen Latifah's successful production company, Flavor Unit, which has produced hits like Bringing Down the House, is teaming up Netflix for a lucrative, multi-year deal...
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...
Motown producer of Supremes, Temptations dies
DUARTE, California (AP) - Motown record producer and songwriter Frank Wilson, who worked with the Supremes, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, has died in California at 71...
Flying Lotus talks new album with theGrio
theGRIO Q&A - In honor of his fourth album, Until The Quiet Comes, Flying Lotus talks family, videogame soundtracks, and having respect for his craft...
Memphitz sues VH1 for millions over 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' claims
theGRIO REPORT - Rap producer Memphitz is adding more drama to the VH1 show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta by filing a defamation lawsuit against the producers of the show...
The Game sued over alleged theft of mixtape beat
California rapper, The Game, is being sued for $100,000 by producer Infamous over the alleged use of his beat on his new mixtape...
