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February 23, 2012

Cory Booker seeks probe of NYPD Muslim spying

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The mayor of New Jersey's largest city called for state authorities Wednesday to investigate a widespread…
February 23, 2012

Lawsuit claims Obama can't be president because he's 'mulatto'

CLUTCH - While this case has very little chance of being won in court, it is a stark reminder of…
February 23, 2012

Miami Beach police check Chris Brown phone theft claim

MIAMI - Singer Chris Brown snatched a fan's phone after she took a photo of him outside the South Beach…
February 23, 2012

Nick Cannon will be a judge of the social media Shorty Awards

Nick Cannon has had serious health problems recently and even quit his radio show to focus on his recovery...
February 23, 2012

Woman steals estranged husband's identity

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly forging her estranged husband's name and assuming his identity in…
February 23, 2012

Allen Iverson is reportedly broke after earning over $200 million

theGRIO REPORT- Allen Iverson is reportedly broke.The reports of his financial trouble seem strange, especially since Iverson earned more than…
February 23, 2012

Mick Jagger sizes up Obama's singing as 'courageous'

WASHINGTON (AP) - The reviews are in, and Mick Jagger sizes up President Barack Obama's singing of the blues this…
February 23, 2012

Mike Tyson gets one man 'confessions' show in Las Vegas

Mike Tyson is getting his own live 'confessions' show on the Las Vegas strip...
February 23, 2012

Octavia Spencer wants breast lift as a post-Oscar gift to herself

The actress from will soon be turning 40 and says that she wants her breast to look the way they…
February 23, 2012

theGrio readers' Obama 2012 campaign slogan suggestions (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - The Obama 2012 campaign is seeking a new slogan to replace it's famous 'Hope', 'Change' and 'Yes We…
February 23, 2012

Beyoncé's clothing line, House Of Dereon, reveals its spring 2012 collection

Beyoncé and Tina Knowles' clothing line, House of Dereon, is premiering its Spring 2012 clothing line...
February 23, 2012

Blues legend Robert Johnson could get highway honor

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi House has voted to name part of Interstate 55 for blues great Robert Johnson,…
February 23, 2012

Jeremy Lin moves from couch to fancy NYC pad

NEW YORK (AP) - New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin, who famously slept on a teammate's couch the night before…
February 23, 2012

Obama campaign focuses on black vote, targets HBCUs

theGRIO REPORT - With the 2012 campaign already underway, Obama's campaign team, Obama for America is looking to match or…
February 23, 2012

Star Jones addresses ugly departure from 'The View'

'The View' cast welcomed Star Jones back to the show Wednesday, as she set the record straight concerning her tumultuous…
February 23, 2012

Alicia Keys talks 'Stick Fly' and black Broadway revolution (VIDEO)

VIDEO - Keys co-produced the Broadway play 'Stick Fly', in addition to composing the music that fills the transitions between…
February 23, 2012

Nas may join supergroup with Common, Q-Tip called 'The Standard'

On paper, the trio of Nas, Common and Q-Tip sounds like a dream come true for even the most marginally…
February 23, 2012

Gabrielle Union drums up Obama support in North Carolina

Gabrielle Union recently showed her support for President Barack Obama at North Carolina Central University, a historically black college...
February 23, 2012

Obama takes credit for auto revival in Michigan

WASHINGTON (AP) - Days before a crucial Republican presidential primary in Michigan, President Barack Obama is claiming credit for the…
February 23, 2012

Janet Jackson being courted for 'X-Factor' judge role

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumors that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are…