theGrio’s 100: 'Terrence J’, the new prince of pop culture
theGRIO's 100 - Terrence J is a talented and ambitious TV personality who brings his personality and original style of storytelling to any news program that he is a part of...
Meagan Good: I still want to play Whitney Houston
theGRIO REPORT - During and interview with theGrio, Meagan Good opens up about her new show 'Deception,' and reveals that she still wants to star in a Whitney Houston biopic...
'Malcolm X' star Lonette McKee on Spike Lee: 'Hollywood is racist'
theGRIO REPORT - Lonette McKee has enjoyed a film career spanning more than 30 years, and she has no plans of slowing down now. During a recent interview with theGrio, McKee defended Spike Lee's recent body of work...
Jordin Sparks announces new fragrance, 'Ambition'
"Sparkle" star Jordin Sparks has decided to add perfume purveyor to her growing list of accomplishments.
Mike Epps to star as Richard Pryor in Nina Simone biopic
theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Mike Epps will take on the role Richard Pryor in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic, 'Nina,' starring Zoe Saldana...
Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' costume designer remembers diva
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...
'Sparkle': Whitney's farewell to fans
theGRIO REPORT - When Whitney Houston died tragically this February at the age of 48, along with great sadness, the world lamented the lack of a proper goodbye...
Stars turn out for 'Sparkle' premieres
SLIDESHOW - Click through the slideshow to see Sparkle's black stars and celebrities that came out for the film's premiere, including Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina...
There would be no 'Sparkle' without The Supremes
OPINION - For black audiences especially, The Supremes have a story that continues to resonate, even if it is far more salacious than the PG-13 'Sparkle'...
Original 'Sparkle' star on the remake: 'It is in very good hands'
It’s been over 30 years since actress Lonette McKee debuted on the silver screen in a skintight red dress, performed a seductive number entitled “Giving Him Something He Can Feel,” and helped to forever cement the musical film Sparkle, as a classic.
