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January 13, 2014

Gabourey Sidibe responds to nasty Twitter comments on her Golden Globes look

theGRIO REPORT - Gabourey Sibide wore a cream-colored shimmering gown to the Golden Globes Sunday night and apparently, there weren't…
January 13, 2014

First Lady hosts White House screening of ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’ as part of education initiative

theGRIO REPORT - As part of her ongoing efforts to encourage youth members to commit to their education, First Lady…
January 13, 2014

Tia and Tamera Mowry get teary discussing racist comments received online

theGRIO REPORT - Actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry sat down for an emotional interview as they discussed some of the…
January 13, 2014

Obsessed or hot mess? Red carpet looks from the 2014 Golden Globe Awards

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - The red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe awards set the trail for some of Hollywood's biggest…
January 12, 2014

'Sky is the limit' for Bravo's new reality TV show 'Blood, Sweat and Heels'

theGRIO REPORT - The show's Demetria Lucas and Geneva S. Thomas sat down with theGrio's Lilly Workneh days after the…
January 11, 2014

Serena Williams seeks historic 18th major win in Oz

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — One by one, Serena Williams is matching the feats of tennis' greatest legends. Her next challenge…
January 11, 2014

Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon are 'happily married'

E! Online - Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon actually tied the knot. A rep for the family confirms to…
January 11, 2014

On jobs, President Obama promises a 'year of action'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is calling 2014 "a year of action" for creating jobs and economic opportunities for…
January 11, 2014

FBI: Kenya mall attackers believed to be dead

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The gunmen who attacked an upscale mall in Kenya's capital, killing at least 67 people, likely…
January 10, 2014

16-year-old parent of cursing toddler: 'I'm not a bad mother'

theGRIO REPORT - The 16-year-old mother of a diaper-clad toddler who was caught on camera blurting out curse words and…
January 10, 2014

Did Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon get married?

E! Online - Bobbi Kristina nonchalantly referred to her fiancé as "my hubby" in a tweet posted Wednesday, Nov. 6,…
January 9, 2014

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack set to begin corruption trial

Reuters - Opening arguments were set to begin Thursday in the corruption trial of the mayor of New Jersey's capital…
January 9, 2014

New York Juror form asks people if they identify as 'Negro'

theGRIO REPORT - A New York City resident is outraged after she completed a prospective juror form that asked if…
January 9, 2014

The ‘Scandal’ effect: Is ‘Being Mary Jane’ following in its footsteps?

theGRIO REPORT - Aside from the comparisons between the show's protagonists, the strategic social media approach behind the marketing and…
January 8, 2014

Omaha police post video of cursing toddler, label it 'The Thug Cycle'

theGRIO REPORT - The Omaha Police Officers Association recently published a disturbing video of a black toddler cursing on camera…
January 8, 2014

National Action Network commemorates Jan. 8 as National Youth Day of Action against Gun Violence

theGRIO REPORT - Today, the National Action Network is taking a stand against gun violence by honoring a day to…
January 7, 2014

Ex-porn star Coco Brown wants to become astronaut, heads to space

theGRIO REPORT - Former adult entertainment star Coco Brown now refers to herself as the "sexiest astronaut of all time,"…
January 7, 2014

Robin Roberts talks about girlfriend Amber Laign, says she's 'Never been happier or healthier'

E! Online - Robin Roberts publicly acknowledged her girlfriend Amber Laign on Monday, Jan. 6 for the first time on…
January 7, 2014

Will Smith pays tribute to James Avery: "Every young man needs an Uncle Phil"

E! Online - Will Smith is paying tribute to his former TV uncle and one of his biggest mentors in…
January 7, 2014

Evander Holyfield reprimanded for saying being gay can be 'fixed'

LONDON (AP) — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield has been reprimanded by the bosses of a British reality…