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March 4, 2014

'Captain Phillips' star Barkhad Abdi is reportedly broke

E!ONLINE - After countless award nominations, including one for an Oscar, many may think that Captain Phillips star Barkhad Abdi…
March 3, 2014

Oscars 2014: From Lupita Nyong'o to Kerry Washington, top red carpet moments of the night

theGRIO REPORT - It was big night in Hollywood Sunday and an even bigger night for winners who took home…
February 26, 2014

The diversity gap at the Academy Awards: Few black winners in award show's 85-year history

theGRIO REPORT - The Oscars air Sunday and according to research, striking information highlights the diversity gap in the Academy…
February 10, 2014

Oscar nominees arrive for annual luncheon

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — From hairstylists to A-listers, more than 150 Oscar nominees gathered in sunny Beverly Hills on…
January 16, 2014

What are Chiwetel’s chances? Tracking the Oscar races for black nominees

ANALYSIS - Black performers and filmmakers made a decent showing among this year's Academy Award nominees...
January 16, 2014

Breakthrough year for black-themed films get mixed reception from Oscars

theGRIO REPORT - Hollywood is honoring a strong set of African-American themed films that lit up the silver screen in…
December 14, 2013

Non-American black actors dominate awards season

Black British actors and performers of African descent led the way at the Golden Globes, with acting nominations for Idris
December 12, 2013

From Globes to Oscars: Top black awards season contenders (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - With 2013 going down in history as one of the best ever in black film, there are several…
December 12, 2013

Black stars make history with Golden Globe nominations

theGRIO VIDEO - This year a historic number of 8 black stars have received nominations in major categories for the…
December 12, 2013

Idris! Lupita! Chiwetel! But no Oprah: Black 2013 Golden Globe nominees

(AP) - The slavery epic '12 Years a Slave' and the con-artist caper 'American Hustle' lead the 71st annual Golden…
October 10, 2013

‘Captain Phillips’ star Barkhad Abdi and director defend depiction of Somali pirates

theGRIO REPORT - Somali actor Barkhad Abdi opens up about his debut acting role alongside Tom Hanks in 'Captain Phillips'....
October 10, 2013

Rookie actor, limo driver Barkhad Abdi upstages Tom Hanks in ‘Captain Phillips’

TODAY - Tom Hanks may be the actor with all the Oscars in "Captain Phillips," but it's Barkhad Abdi, a…
August 8, 2013

‘Captain Phillips’ trailer: Somali actor Barkhad Abdi sparks supporting Oscar buzz

theGRIO REPORT - A new trailer for the upcoming film 'Captain Phillips' features Tom Hanks starring as Captain Richard Phillips,…