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September 22, 2018

Rihanna named ambassador to her native Barbados

Pop icon and makeup entrepreneur Rihanna has a new title to add to her resume – ambassador to her home country of…
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July 20, 2018

Rihanna looking to go dancehall on new album project

Pop singer Rihanna has been working on an album devoted to exploring her island roots, but has been quiet about…
December 27, 2017

Rihanna mourns death of cousin after Christmas celebration in Barbados

Rihanna called for an end to gun violence after her cousin was shot in Barbados just after they spent time…
December 7, 2017

Top 10 countries for Black women to travel in 2018

Each of these countries has so much to offer that you won’t make a bad decision anywhere you decide to…
October 16, 2017

Barbados road to be renamed in Rihanna’s honor

The Barbados neighborhood where Rihanna grew up is honoring her by renaming a road in her honor.
September 12, 2017

Wendy Williams flaunts bikini bod during Barbados vacation

Recently, Wendy Williams went on vacation to Barbados, where she soaked up the sun in a black bikini that showed…
September 5, 2017

It’s a vibe: Bajan rapper Teff brings Afro-Caribbean Hip Hop to the world

Teff Hinkson doesn’t sound like your average rapper.  The Barbados-born artist is bringing a fresh sound to music that captures the
September 1, 2017

Meet Rorrey Fenty- Rihanna’s brother and king of Crop Over

How Rorrey Fenty Built Crop Over’s Hottest Band (and Keeps Sis Rihanna Coming Back) This summer, theGrio went #travelnoire when
August 10, 2017

11 Other Costumes Besides Rihanna’s that Slayed Barbados Crop Over

If you saw Rihanna‘s Crop Over costume this week, you know that she slayed the Grand Kadooment celebration in Barbados.
August 8, 2017

Rihanna slays at Crop Over in Barbados

On Monday, Rihanna made her annual appearance at Crop Over in Barbados and absolutely slayed in an outfit designed by…
December 3, 2016

La Maison Michelle is a heavenly retreat in the heart of Barbados

There are more than 500 black-owned hotels in the United States. Outside of the US, the pickings are slim...
December 27, 2012

Rihanna donates $1.75 million to Barbados hospital in memory of her grandmother

theGRIO REPORT - Rihanna has donated $1.75 million to a Barbados hospital in memory of grandmother, Clara "Dolly" Braithwaite. The…
August 10, 2012

Oprah: 'I thought Rihanna was gonna be a bada**'

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah has now released a sneak peak video of the interview where she talks about how she…
August 6, 2012

Rihanna takes Oprah for a ride in Barbados

theGRIO REPORT - This weekend Oprah took a break from filming Lee Daniel’s latest film 'The Butler,' and jetted off…
August 19, 2011

Rihanna helps another Barbados band, Cover Drive

LONDON (AP) - Rihanna's not just sitting pretty, enjoying her mega-successful career -- she's also lending a helping hand to…
June 16, 2011

Seasoned travelers have long raved about Barbados

Rihanna didn't put Barbados on the map. Nor did Tiger Woods. The Caribbean nation is consistently selected as the top…
February 2, 2011

TheGrio’s 100: Rihanna, Barbadian songstress taking over the world

TheGrio's 100 - Since 2005, Rihanna's distinctive voice and knock-out looks have made her one of the world's biggest-selling musicians...
August 27, 2010

Barbados mom with dying child faces deportation

VIDEO - The thought of leaving her sick child in an Atlanta hospital alone is unthinkable and she is asking…