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In this Thursday, March 28, 2013 photo, actress Thandie Newton poses for a photograph, in Atlanta. Newton stars as a conflicted undercover cop in a new television crime series, "Rouge," airing April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Thandie Newton takes lead acting role in 'Rogue'

Jonathan Landrum Jr, Association Press
ATLANTA (AP) - Thandie Newton doesn't shy away from the idea that she might be a role model...
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Tyreese (Chad L. Coleman) and Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green) in 'The Walking Dead'

'Walking Dead' diversity often overshadowed by rating success

Courtney Garcia
theGRIO REPORT - The season finale of AMC’s The Walking Dead drew a record 12.4 million viewers Sunday night – 8.1 million in the key 18-49 age demographic – sealing it as the top-rated show on television and demonstrating how a diverse cast can hold its own successfully on screen...
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GOOD TIMES cast members (from left) Jimmie Walker (as 'J.J.'), John Amos (as James Evans), Ralph Carter (as Michael Evans) and BernNadette Stanis (as Thelma Evans) . 1975. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

'Good Times' the movie? Dyn-no-mite!

Lilly Workneh
theGRIO REPORT - According to unconfirmed reports, '70s sitcom 'Good Times' is being adapted into a full-length movie.
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(L-R) Actors Phyllis Logan, Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Amy Nuttall and Sophie McShera, winners of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for 'Downton Abbey,' pose in the press room during the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

'Downton Abbey' may introduce first black character

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - The early 20th Century British period drama 'Downton Abbey' will introduce its first African-American character this coming season...
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: (L-R) Jordan Peele and Keegan Michael Key speak onstage at The Comedy Awards 2012 at Hammerstein Ballroom on April 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

theGrio’s 100: Key and Peele, the dynamic comedy duo

theGrio
theGRIO's 100 - Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are both former members of Madtv, but are best known as the stars of Comedy Central’s 'Key and Peele' show...
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Professional football player Jacoby Jones arrives at the 3rd Annual Cartoon Network's 'Hall Of Game' Awards held at Barker Hangar on February 9, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images)

Ravens' Jacoby Jones joins 'Dancing With the Stars'

Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is the newest contestant to join TV's "Dancing With the Stars."
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Floyd Mayweather during a training session at his gym in Chinatown on July 21, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

Mayweather sings praises of his new Showtime deal

Mike Householder, Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) - It's Showtime in more ways than one for Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is excited about both a weekend fight he's promoting as well as his lucrative new deal with the CBS-owned network...
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Lou Myers arrives to the Broadway opening of 'Hot Feet' at the Hilton Theater on April 30, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)

Lou Myers, Mr. Gaines on 'A Different World,' dies

Associated Press
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Actor Lou Myers, best known for his role as ornery restaurant owner Mr. Gaines on the television series "A Different World," has died...
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Beyonce Knowles

'Life Is But A Dream' reveals little about Beyoncé

Demetria L. Lucas
REVIEW - 'Life Is But A Dream' is a fun watch and enough to silence a few rumors. What it doesn’t do is provide any real insight into who Beyoncé is other than a great entertainer...
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Oprah Winfrey and director/actor Tyler Perry arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere 'Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 1, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

Discovery CEO praises Tyler Perry’s new series for OWN

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT - Discovery's CEO, David Zaslav, praised Tyler Perry's new series for OWN, saying 'the scripts look strong.' He also revealed that Oprah is actively...
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