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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…
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…
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…
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…
March 27, 2014

Doug E. Fresh beatboxes about first lady Michelle Obama

theGRIO VIDEO - Hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh talks about his involvement in the Partnership for a Healthier America and…
March 25, 2014

Coco on Kim and Kanye Vogue cover backlash: 'It's so stupid'

theGRIO VIDEO - Coco says the backlash Kim and Kanye received for their Vogue cover is "so stupid." She also…
March 21, 2014

D.L. Hughley: NeNe Leakes and Billy Dee Williams 'have no chance of winning' 'Dancing with the Stars'

theGRIO VIDEO - In and interview with theGrio, former 'Dancing with the Stars contestant, D.L. Hughley mocks the prospects of…
March 20, 2014

Kevin Hart to Oprah: Denzel Washington and Will Smith 'not social media savvy’

theGRIO VIDEO - With over 11 million Twitter followers, Kevin Hart talks about the importance of his connection to his…
March 20, 2014

LL Cool J weighs in on Chris Brown and Justin Bieber legal woes: ‘I’ve been there, done that’

theGRIO VIDEO - Rapper/actor LL Cool J weighs in on Chris Brown's and Justin Bieber's legal woes and gives his…
March 19, 2014

Kelly Rowland: 'I'm back in the studio and extremely excited'

theGRIO VIDEO EXCLUSIVE - Grammy-winning singer Kelly Rowland talks about her return to the stage at 'Jazz in the Gardens'…
March 16, 2014

Kelly Rowland surprises 'Jazz in the Gardens' attendees with Nelly duet

theGRIO REPORT - Kelly Rowland, D.L. Hughley, Doug E. Fresh and more talk to theGrio about the 9th Annaual Jazz…
March 12, 2014

Naomi Campbell talks booking modeling gigs in her early years: I felt like 'what if I was blonde and blue-eyed?'

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio, Naomi Campbell talked about her Oxygen show 'The Face,' Lupita Nyong'o's success…
March 7, 2014

Cicely Tyson moved to tears discussing 'Roots' and '12 Years a Slave'

theGRIO VIDEO - Legendary TV and film actress Cicely Tyson is moved to tears discussing how the TV miniseries 'Roots'…
March 6, 2014

Vanessa Williams dismisses Hollywood light-skinned bias: 'It's hard to get roles no matter how fair your skin is'

theGRIO VIDEO - In an interview with theGrio, Vanessa Williams discussed Lupita Nyong’o's groundbreaking Oscar win, and weighed in on…
March 4, 2014

Anthony Mackie: 'I'd star as Batman' if Hollywood were colorblind

theGRIO REPORT - Anthony Mackie talks about his new role as Falcon in 'Captain America' and says that if Hollywood…
March 3, 2014

Chelsea Handler slammed for Lupita Oscar tweet; Huffington Post says 'her views are not our own'

theGRIO REPORT - Chelsea Handler is in hot water today after tweeting a series of racially insensitive tweets on behalf…
February 28, 2014

Anthony Mackie slams Spike Lee’s gentrification rant: ‘Spike Lee don’t live in Brooklyn’

theGRIO VIDEO - 'Repentance' star/Brooklyn resident, Anthony Mackie, rips his former director Spike Lee for his rant against Brooklyn gentrification...
February 27, 2014

2014 Oscar predictions: Lupita Nyong'o, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cate Blanchett and more

theGRIO VIDEO - Watch as theGrio's Entertainment editor, Chris Witherspoon, breaks down some of the major categories for the 2014…
February 25, 2014

Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Will Smith, Sidney Poitier, Tyler Perry and more to present at the Oscars

theGRIO REPORT - This is one of the most exciting years in black film ever, and now 2014 is a…
February 24, 2014

Paula Patton and Robin Thicke separate after 9 years of marriage

theGRIO REPORT - After nine years of marriage, Paula Patton and Robin Thicke are separating...