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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 8, 2013

Bishop Noel Jones hopes to reach non-religious viewers with ‘Preachers of LA’

theGRIO REPORT – ‘Preachers of L.A.’ cast member Bishop Noel Jones respond to critics that might find a reality show about pastors to be unsettling…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 8, 2013

Alfre Woodard and Chiwetel Ejiofor discuss Obama’s effect on Hollywood

theGRIO VIDEO – Alfre Woodard and Chiwetel Ejiofor talk about their new film ’12 Years a Slave’ and discuss President Obama’s effect on Hollywood and the current uptick of black films…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 7, 2013

Anthony Mackie on lack of roles for black Hollywood actors: 'We have passed the heyday of black cinema'

theGRIO VIDEO – Anthony Mackie will have two films in theaters this month, Runner Runner (now playing nationwide), and The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, which hits theaters this Friday…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 4, 2013

50 Cent helps students turn their lives around in 'Dream School'

theGRIO VIDEO – Rapper/actor 50 Cent discusses ‘Dream School,’ the new unscripted series that follows 15 troubled students in the Los Angeles area who…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 3, 2013

Alicia Keys is in 'state of disbelief' over government shutdown

theGRIO REPORT – In an interview with theGrio, singer/actress Alicia Keys discusses the government shut down and expresses support for ‘Obamacare’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 27, 2013

Parents of OWN' s 'Six Little McGhees' discuss financial challenge of raising sextuplets

theGRIO REPORT – Mia and Rozonno McGhee from OWN’s ‘Six Little McGhees’ docu-series, discuss the financial strain of having 3-year-old sextuplets….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 26, 2013

Arsenio Hall talks comeback on new episode of 'Oprah's Next Chapter'

theGRIO REPORT – In an upcoming episode of ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter,’ Arsenio Hall talks about the significance of being one of the only African-American late-night talks show hosts…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 25, 2013

Paula Patton talks film roles: 'I dont like to make rules'

theGRIO VIDEO – Paula Patton talks about her new film ‘Baggage Claim’ and opens up about how she chooses her film roles…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 24, 2013

Jill Scott talks 'Baggage Claim,' says 'no' to musical film roles

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio, Jill Scott talks about her new film role in ‘Baggage Claim’ and says that she doesn’t want to star in any…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 20, 2013

Anika Noni Rose talks 'Watsons' film and praises Kerry Washingon's 'Scandal' role

theGRIO REPORT – During an interview with theGrio Anika Noni Rose discusses her new film ‘The Watsons go to Birmingham’…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 19, 2013

Terrence Howard talks competition with Idris Elba over 'Mandela' films

theGRIO REPORT – during an interview with theGrio, Terrence Howard talks about his new film ‘Prisoners’ and discusses playing the role of Nelson Mandela….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 19, 2013

Hugh Jackman on adopting mixed-raced kids: Thats where 'the biggest need was'

theGRIO REPORT – Hugh Jackman talks about his new film ‘Prisoners’ and opens up about his deliberate decision to adopt mixed-race children….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 18, 2013

Tyler Perry’s ‘For Better Or Worse’ stars discuss Bobbi Kristina reprising her role

theGRIO REPORT – Tasha Smith and Micheal Jai White talk about the new season of Tyler Perry’s ‘For Better Or Worse,’ and discuss Bobbi Kristina Brown returning for…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 17, 2013

NeNe Leakes: ‘I am black-white, I know how to be black and can be very white’

theGRIO REPORT – NeNe Leakes talks about her new show “I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding,’ and says that she is ‘black-white’ and recognizes the importance of….
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 13, 2013

Russell Simmons lashes out at André Leon Talley: ‘I’ve done more for blacks in fashion and gay rights’ than you

theGRIO REPORT – Russell Simmons lashes out at fashion icon André Leon Talley’s comments that he should not be seated front row at fashion week…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 13, 2013

Alicia Keys’ ‘Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete’ to close out Urbanworld Film Festival

theGRIO REPORT – Larenz Tate, star of the BET original movie ‘Gun Hill,’ will serve as the ambassador for the 17th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival and ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’ will close…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 11, 2013

André Leon Talley slams Russell Simmons: ‘He should not be front row at fashion week’

theGRIO REPORT – Fashion icon André Leon Talley calls our Russell Simmons for his ‘Harriet Tubman sex tape’ and says he should not be seated front row at fashion week…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 10, 2013

André Leon Talley sounds off on racism in fashion industry

theGRIO REPORT – Andre Leon Talley opens up about the highs and lows of his illustrious career and says that racism does exist in the fashion industry…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 9, 2013

Magic Johnson talks ‘advancing the dream’ of MLK and defends gay son

theGRIO VIDEO – Magic Johnson talks about advancing the dream of MLK and says his gay son EJ has the right to date and marry who he chooses…
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 6, 2013

‘Prisoners’ stars Terrence Howard and Hugh Jackman react to Ariel Castro suicide

theGRIO VIDEO – Terrence Howard and Hugh Jackman disucss their roles in the upcoming crime drama ‘Prisoners,’ and also weigh in on the death of convicted kidnapper Ariel Castro….