'The Help' star Octavia Spencer defends maid role
theGRIO VIDEO - Octavia Spencer, star of "The Help," says that she has no problem playing the role of a maid....
The week in pop culture: Black Eyed Peas break
theGRIO REPORT- Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that was!...
Disney and Dreamworks move up release date for 'The Help'
In an effort to capitalize on word of mouth buzz after several positive screenings, Disney and Dreamworks pictures have decided to move up the release date for book turned movie "The Help."..
Slideshow: Black stars in summer blockbusters
SLIDESHOW - Summers are synonymous with big box office films, and the upcoming film season should be no exception...
This week in entertainment: Beyoncé debuts new single, Kanye goes E.T. on 'Idol'
theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that was!...
Viola Davis disappointed in lack of diversity at Oscars
Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American to take home a little gold statue when she won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Gone with …
TheGrio's 100: Viola Davis, from stage to film — acting with history in mind
TheGrio's 100 - From a nearly all-white town in Rhode Island, Davis was resilient about her pursuit of acting...
Hollywood's black female stars lament lack of strong roles
OPINION - Angela Bassett and others expressed their dismay with the continued cold shoulder so many of these incredible actresses of color receive...
From 'Uncle Tom' to 'The Help': Can white writers tell black stories?
OPINION - There are several examples of literary cross-cultural depictions that have been successes. But historically, they have often been met with scrutiny...
TheGrio's 100: Kenny Leon, interpreting plays for audiences far beyond Broadway
TheGrio's 100 - Kenny Leon seeks out performance art that combines a sense of history with modern appeal...
