Acting Up

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2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards -  Arrivals
March 8, 2024
Da’Vine Joy Randolph is a force in Hollywood and the actress is finally getting the attention and respect she deserves.
January 22, 2024
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor's latest project is here. "Origin," from filmmaker Ava DuVernay, hits theaters this Friday, and theGrio's Cortney ...
49th International Emmy Awards
October 11, 2022
On the latest episode of TheGrio's "Acting Up" podcast, Cortney Wills speaks with Yvonne Orji, breaking down her new HBO…
September 10, 2022
On the latest episode of theGrio's "Acting Up" podcast, Cortney Wills sits down with actors Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Stephan James.
September 2, 2022
On the latest episode of TheGrio's "Acting Up," actress Nicole Beharie opens up about her latest projects streaming and in…
"The Invitation" Photocall
August 26, 2022
On the latest episode of Acting Up, theGrio's Cortney Wills caught up with Nathalie Emmanuel ahead of her new film…
August 18, 2022
Charlamagne Tha God speaks on his mental health journey, Angela Yee’s exit and Comedy Central’s “Hell of a Week“ on…
WarnerMedia Lodge: Elevating Storytelling With AT
August 15, 2022
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins has entered a new chapter in her life. The actress and content creator recently launched a brand…
Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood
June 10, 2022
The American Black Film Festival is back in Miami after two years of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
May 18, 2022
TheGrio Black Podcast Network to relaunch 'Dear Culture' on May 26, along with six additional podcasts this summer.
13th Annual ADCOLOR Conference and Awards – Awards
May 18, 2022
Jones shares her story on the latest episode of theGrio's podcast, Acting Up, ahead of her new book, published this…
Tara Roberts thegrio.com
February 28, 2022
On the latest episode of Acting Up, theGrio’s Cortney Wills sits down with Tara Roberts, National Geographic Explorer and storyteller.
Descendant thegrio.com
February 22, 2022
The latest episode of theGrio's Acting Up podcast breaks down 'Descendant,' a breakout documentary from this year's Sundance Festival.
February 12, 2022
Audra McDonald and Dr. Erica Dunbar discuss how HBO's 'The Gilded Age' illuminates the truth about the Black elite.
Aunjanue Ellis thegrio.com
February 9, 2022
Fresh off her Oscar nomination for her performance in King Richard, Aunjanue Ellis is set to join a virtual Fannie…
Whitney Houston thegrio.com
February 4, 2022
theGrio sat down with Gerrick Kennedy, author of 'Didn't We Almost Have it All' which examines the life of Whitney…
Tabitha Jackson thegrio.com
January 21, 2022
On the latest episode of Acting Up, theGrio's Cortney Wills sits down with Tabitha Jackson, Director of the Sundance Film…
Neil Philips
January 9, 2022
HFPA Chief Diversity Officer Neil Philips discusses the changes the organization has made ahead of the 2022 Golden Globes.
Attica photo call
December 17, 2021
On the latest episode of theGrio's Acting Up Podcast, Cortney Wills sat down with directors of the film 'Attica.'
HBO Max's "And Just Like That" New York Premiere
December 10, 2021
In the latest episode of 'Acting Up,' actress Nicole Ari Parker opens up about her exciting role in HBO Max's…