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November 1, 2012

Can Queen Latifah's talk show be successful the 2nd time around?

theGRIO REPORT - Queen Latifah has landed her own syndicated talk show, but this will not be her first time…
October 31, 2012

Poll: Denzel Washington leads list of actors fans want to play Jesus Christ

theGRIO REPORT - Denzel Washington was the winner of an online poll for 'Vanity Fair' and '60 Minutes' which asked…
October 31, 2012

Macy Gray remakes Stevie Wonder’s entire 15th album ‘Talking Book’

theGRIO REPORT - Macy Gray's new album is a remake of Stevie Wonder's entire 15th album 'Talking Book'....
October 26, 2012

Keith David unravels the complexity of his new film 'Cloud Atlas'

theGRIO Q&A: Keith David stars in 'Cloud Atlas' alongside Halle Berry and Tom Hanks. During and interview with theGrio, David…
October 25, 2012

Ice-T defends his wife CoCo: ‘I think she's a great role model'

theGRIO REPORT - The 54-year-old rapper actor also said he not worried about losing his 'street credibility,' after appearing as…
October 25, 2012

Vivica A. Fox says she could run for city mayor in the future

theGRIO REPORT - In part 2 of Vivica A. Fox's interview with theGrio, she reveals that she would consider running…
October 22, 2012

Vivica A. Fox slams Stacey Dash's endorsement of Mitt Romney

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio, Vivica A. Fox says Stacey's Dash's endorsement of Mitt Romney was not…
October 19, 2012

James Bond star Daniel Craig declares his support for President Obama: 'I trust him'

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview withGrio, Daniel Craig, who stars and James Bond in the upcoming film 'Skyfall' declared…
October 18, 2012

Rihanna will allegedly earn $8 million for turning on Christmas lights at a mall

theGRIO REPORT - A London mall is reportedly paying Rihanna a whopping $8 million turn on the shopping center's Christmas…
October 18, 2012

Tyler Perry reportedly already cast in 'Alex Cross' film sequel

theGRIO REPORT - Tyler Perry is reportedly finalizing a deal to star in an 'Alex Cross' film sequel...
October 17, 2012

Tyra Banks' new 'America's Next Top Model' season to feature male models

theGRIO REPORT - Tyra Banks has revealed that cycle 20 of 'America’s Next Top Model' will include male models...
October 16, 2012

Mike Epps to star as Richard Pryor in Nina Simone biopic 'Nina'

theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Mike Epps will take on the role Richard Pryor in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic, 'Nina,'…
October 16, 2012

Oprah steps into 'mother role' for her South African Leadership Academy for Girls

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey doesn't have any biological children, but the first graduates of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy…
October 15, 2012

Jennifer Hudson says 'American Idol' feud is 'just for ratings for the show'

theGRIO REPORT - Jennifer Hudson is the latest celebrity to weigh on the feud between 'American Idol' judges Mariah Carey…
October 15, 2012

Leona Lewis says Rihanna's 'We Found Love' was meant for her

theGRIO REPORT - During a recent interview British pop star Leona Lewis revealed that Rihanna's song 'We Found Love' was…
October 12, 2012

Danai Gurira takes on fierce role in season 3 of AMC's 'The Walking Dead'

theGRIO REPORT - Danai Gurira takes on the role of the fierce sword-wielding female character Michonne in the upcoming season…
October 10, 2012

Stevie Nicks apologizes for saying she would have 'strangled' Nicki Minaj

theGRIO REPORT - The lead singer for Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, is apologizing for saying that she would have killed…
October 10, 2012

First look: Whitney Houston's family on Lifetime reality show 'The Houstons: On Our Own'

theGRIO REPORT - Lifetime's new reality show 'The Houstons: On Our Own' will chronicle Whitney Houston's family as they try…
October 9, 2012

'Steel Magnolias' remake brings in huge ratings for Lifetime

theGRIO REPORT - The all-black cast remake of 'Steel Magnolias' is the third most-watched telecast ever for Lifetime...
October 8, 2012

WATCH: New clips from Tyler Perry’s ‘Alex Cross’ film

theGRIO REPORT - Three new promotional clips of Tyler Perry from his upcoming 'Alex Cross' film have been released...