African-American Celebrities

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SZA and Keke Palmer lead 2022’s TIME100 Next

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Gabrielle Union draws backlash for saying some Black celebs are struggling financially during pandemic

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

VMA red carpet: Check out this year’s VMA fashions

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Celebrities and everyday citizens reflect on President Obama's 2nd term

theGRIO REPORT – The sheer excitement of these youths mixed well with the colorful range of emotions various celebrities exhibited in reaction to the start of President Obama ‘s second term…
/ January 23, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Alicia Keys covers Jet, addresses allegations that she caused Mashonda's split from Swizz Beatz

By facing down the rumors that have thrived since Keys’ marriage to Mashonda’s former spouse, Alicia has reignited interest in an aspect of her life that many considered ancient history.
/ November 21, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Chris Brown and Rihanna: The teachable moment is over

OPINION – Regardless of what writers and activists and bloggers and fans may feel about the things Brown has said and done, Rihanna is set on having him in her life in some capacity…
/ October 5, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

VMAs 2012 red carpet fashion: Rihanna wins big with pixie cut, Nicki Minaj loses with lacy, racy cat suit

Rihanna was the standout star on the MTV Video Music Awards rep carpet, drawing attention with her short cropped pixie cut with austere bangs.
/ September 7, 2012