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April 11, 2013

Lynn Whitfield weighs in on Zoe Saldana playing Nina Simone

VIDEO - During part 1 of her interview with theGrio, 'King's Faith' actress Lynn Whitfield opened up about her new…
April 8, 2013

Jada Pinkett Smith: ‘I would love to see ‘A Different World’ back on TV’

theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, Jada Pinkett-Smith revealed that she 'would love see 'A Different World' back…
April 5, 2013

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals what she learned from Jay-Z

theGRIO VIDEO - In part 2 of her interview with theGrio, Jada Pinkett Smith talks about collaborating with Jay-Z to…
April 4, 2013

Jada Pinkett-Smith responds to parenting critics: ‘I expect my children to be giants’

VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, Jada Pinkett Smith defends her and her husband Will Smith's decision to let…
March 29, 2013

Original ‘Aunt Viv,’ Janet Hubert: ‘Absolutely yes’ to ‘Fresh Prince’ reunion

theGRIO VIDEO- During part 2 of her interview with theGrio’s Janet Hubert, the original 'Aunt Viv' sets the record straight…
March 28, 2013

Janet Hubert, original ‘Aunt Viv’ from ‘Fresh Prince’, defends open letter to Wendy Williams

VIDEO - In an interview with theGrio, Janet Hubert, the original Aunt Vivian from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, opens…
March 27, 2013

Harrison Ford defends use of n-word in Jackie Robinson biopic ’42’: ‘It’s historically accurate’

VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, Harrison Ford talks about the new Jackie Robinson biopic "42," and weighs in…
March 25, 2013

Brandy loves Beyoncé, but not new single 'Bow Down'

VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, singer/actress Brandy weighs in on Beyoncé's new song 'Bown Down/ I Been On'...
March 21, 2013

'Real Housewives' star Porsha Stewart on Kenya Moore: 'I can forgive, but can't forget all she's done to me'

theGRIO VIDEO - 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast member Porsha Stewart, weighs in on her feud with Kenya Moore and…
March 19, 2013

Jurnee Smollett-Bell on ‘Temptation’ film: ‘Kim Kardashian wanted to learn from Tyler Perry’

theGRIO VIDEO - During and interview with theGrio, Jurnee Smollett-Bell talks about her new role starring alongside Kim Kardashian in…
March 18, 2013

Omarosa on 'Oprah: Where Are They Now?': 'I don't serve the world, I serve God'

theGRIO REPORT - During part two of her interview with theGrio, Omarosa talks about her upcoming episode of 'Oprah: Where…
March 15, 2013

Oprah on Terrence Howard comments: 'I do have big breastesses'

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with Steve Harvey, Oprah responded to Terrence Howard's comment about the love scene they…
March 14, 2013

Cicely Tyson still 'nervous' acting after all these years

theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, Academy Award nominated actress, Cicely Tyson revealed that a fellow actress once…
March 13, 2013

Omarosa talks 'Apprentice': 'I am not trying to play the sympathy card'

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio, Omarosa Manigault talks about her upcoming episode of 'Oprah: Where Are They…
March 11, 2013

Cuba Gooding Jr. praises Oprah's performance in 'The Butler'

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio, Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. talked about his new Broadway play…
March 6, 2013

Ashanti defends Ja Rule: 'He still has what it takes to make a hit record'

theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, singer/songwriter Ashanti talked about her new TV role on 'Army Wives" and…
March 1, 2013

Vivica A. Fox says her nickname for Joe Biden is 'white chocolate'

theGRIO REPORT - While co-hosting 'Anderson Live' Vivica A. Fox revealed that she calls Vice-President Joe Biden 'white chocolate'...
March 1, 2013

Kenya Moore wants to collaborate with Beyoncé on music

theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star, Kenya Moore, revealed that her video for…
February 28, 2013

Bill Bellamy returns with 'Crazy, Sexy, Dirty' comedy

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview on 'The Dish' with theGrio, Bill Bellamy weighed in on Janet Jackson's marriage to…
February 27, 2013

Clive Davis talks Frank Ocean and bisexuality in hip-hop

theGRIO VIDEO - During part two of Clive Davis' interview with theGrio, the music mogul talks about Frank Ocean and…