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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 28, 2014

Debbie Allen recalls one of her most memorable speeches

theGRIO VIDEO – Watch Debbie Allen’s shock and amazement as she views vintage footage of her unforgettable Essence Award acceptance speech from more than 20 years ago…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 25, 2014

Debbie Allen talks 'A Different World' reboot: 'Bill Cosby wanted to see this happen'

theGRIO VIDEO – Debbie Allen opens up about the behind-the-scenes struggles of producing ‘A Different World,’ and talks about her plans to reboot the series…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 24, 2014

Debbie Allen fights diabetes with new dance campaign

theGRIO REPORT – Actress Debbie Allen opens up about losing her father to diabetes and talks about her new dancing campaign to help people stay fit…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 23, 2014

'Brick Mansions' star RZA calls Andre Johnson castration 'craziest thing I've ever heard'

theGRIO VIDEO – RZA talks about his new film ‘Brick Mansions,’ and opens up former Wu-Tang Clan affiliated rapper Andre Johnson’s castration and suicide attempt…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 22, 2014

Can Chris Brown’s career survive jail time?

theGRIO VIDEO – Chris Brown’s career could possibly come to abrupt halt tomorrow, if he’s found guilty of assault charges and sent to jail…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 21, 2014

Will Mimi and Nikko's response to sex tape silence their critics?

theGRIO VIDEO – ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ star Mimi Faust and Nikko Smith are finally speaking out about their sex tape. Will their response silence their critics?…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 18, 2014

Cast of OWN's 'Love in the City': 'We are the new modern 'Sex and the City'

theGRIO VIDEO – Kiyah Wright, Bershan Shaw, Chenoa Maxwell and Tiffany Jones are four fabulous women taking New York City head on in OWN’s new docu-series ‘Love in the City’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 18, 2014

Prince ends 17-year war with Warner Bros.; will release new ‘Purple Rain’ album

theGRIO REPORT – After a bitter feud lasting 17 years, Prince has returned to Warner Bros. and is regaining complete ownership of his entire catalog of music…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 16, 2014

Tichina Arnold talks 'Martin' movie: 'We were all ready to do it'

theGRIO VIDEO – Actress Tichina Arnold talks about her new film ‘A Day Late and a Dollar Short’ and discusses reports that a ‘Martin’ film is in the work..
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 11, 2014

Marlon Wayans still set on Richard Pryor biopic: 'I've been prepping for that role'

theGRIO VIDEO – Comedian Marlon Wayans opens up about the Richard Pryor biopic, which has been in the works for several years, and says he’s been prepping to star as Pryor…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 10, 2014

Marlon Wayans talks ‘White Chicks 2,’ defends Nick Cannon in whiteface controversy

theGRIO VIDEO – Marlon Wayans discusses his plans to do a sequel to ‘White Chicks’ and defends Nick Cannon, who received criticism for posing in whiteface to promote his new album…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 8, 2014

Beyoncé goes topless for LGBT magazine 'Out,' talks sexual liberation

theGRIO REPORT – In an exclusive interview and photo shoot for the May issue of ‘Out’ magazine, Beyoncé goes topless and discusses sexual liberation, equality and more…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 7, 2014

Wesley Snipes shines in first post-prison movie, 'Expendables 3'

theGRIO REPORT – The last time fans of Wesley Snipes saw him in a major blockbuster movie was a decade ago in Blade:Trinity…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 4, 2014

Spike Lee talks 'He Got Game 2' and reveals details on next film, 'The Sweet Blood of Jesus'

theGRIO VIDEO – Spike Lee talks about his plan to collaborate with Denzel Washington for ‘He Got Game 2’ and reveals details on next film, ‘The Sweet Blood of Jesus’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 4, 2014

Phylicia Rashad 'pleasantly surprised' to finally see 'Frankie & Alice' in theaters after 3 years

theGRIO VIDEO – Phylicia Rashad opens up about playing Halle Berry’s mother in her new film ‘Frankie & Alice,’ and expresses her astonishment in finally seeing the film hit theaters….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 3, 2014

Phylicia Rashad slams critics of 'The Cosby Show'

theGRIO VIDEO EXCLUSIVE – Phylicia Rashad discusses the criticism ‘The Cosby Show’ received from those who believed the series was an unrealistic look at an African-American family…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 1, 2014

Oprah Winfrey Network scores best ratings ever thanks to African-American women

theGRIO REPORT – The Oprah Winfrey Network scored its most-watched quarter in network history thanks to several must-see TV programs for African American women…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
April 1, 2014

Tyler Perry's comes to life in new comic book

theGRIO REPORT – Tyler Perry is known for wearing many different hats and wigs, such as actor, director, producer and now comic book character…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 31, 2014

Steve Harvey and Jimmy Fallon swap lips for new promo

VIDEO – Jimmy Fallon, the new king of late night, recently sat down with Steve Harvey, the reigning king of daytime, for a segment on ‘The Tonight Show’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
March 28, 2014

Will 'Noah' film survive the flood of criticism from Christians?

theGRIO REPORT – The new bible epic ‘Noah,’ hits theaters nationwide today amid a storm of controversy. Paramount stands by the director’s artistic take on biblical tale…