Best Actress

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
SLIDESHOW – This has been a banner year for black performers on Broadway. But, black stars also rocked the red carpet in addition to taking home Tony Awards trophies…
/ June 10, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
theGRIO VIDEO – During an interview with theGrio, Best Actress Tony nominee, Valisa LeKae opens up about playing Diana Ross on Broadway and does a perfect impersonation of the legendary diva…
/ May 20, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
NBC NEWS – If 9-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis wins an Oscar for ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ she’ll be the youngest performer ever to capture an adult version of Hollywood’s most coveted prize…
/ February 20, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ star Quvenzhane Wallis is an actress of talent, poise and maturity well beyond her years…
/ February 13, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
theGRIO REPORT – Let’s take a look at the career trajectory of three pint-sized actors with Oscar wins to see what might be in store for little Quvenzhané should she take home a golden statue…
/ January 11, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
NEW YORK (AP) – Audra McDonald was named best lead actress in a musical and her ‘The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess’ was named best musical revival…
/ June 11, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
theGRIO REPORT – By wearing a natural afro at the Oscars ceremony, Davis challenged limiting beliefs about unprocessed hair and black women’s beauty…
/ February 27, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
OPINION – In this post I’ll try to break down Spencer and Davis’ competition and determine what fans of ‘The Help’ should expect on Sunday.
/ February 25, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Deep South drama “The Help” won three prizes Sunday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, including best actress for Viola Davis and supporting actress for Octavia Spencer….
/ January 29, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
theGRIO REPORT – Ten years later, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer have scored Oscar nominations for their leading and supporting roles in ‘The Help’ (respectively) and are poised to make history at the Academy Awards all over again…
/ January 24, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
I haven’t yet seen Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher in ‘The Iron Lady,’ but that said, right now I’d be thrilled if the best-actress Oscar goes to Viola Davis in ‘The Help’…
/ December 6, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
The last minute stealth entry could be an effective strategy but she will also be vying for attention with Kidman’s Rabbit Hole…
/ October 26, 2010