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Taraji P. Henson wins best drama actress at Golden Globes, passes out cookies to audience

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Viola Davis quotes Harriet Tubman during powerful Emmys acceptance speech

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Taraji P. Henson wins Critics' Choice Award for 'Empire,' has her eyes on Emmy win

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Black stars rock the Tony Awards red carpet

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
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‘Motown’ actress Valisia LeKae delivers as Diana Ross

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
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Odds for a bright future are slim for kid Oscar nominees

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
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Quvenzhané Wallis a beast of an actress, but is 9 too young?

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
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Is Quvenzhané Wallis’ Oscar nomination a blessing or a curse?

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
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Audra McDonald takes best actress at the Tonys

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
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Viola Davis receives accolades for her natural afro on Oscar night

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
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Academy Awards 2012: Handicapping 'Help' stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer's Oscar chances

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
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Viola Davis wins lead actress honor at Screen Actor's Guild awards

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
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Oscar nominations: 10 years after Halle and Denzel's historic night, 'Help' stars could win big

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
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Why Viola Davis should win the Oscar for 'The Help

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
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Halle Berry makes last-minute entrance into Oscar race

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