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June 13, 2015

Zoe Saldana on Nina Simone biopic: 'I didn't think I was right for the part'

theGrio REPORT - In an interview for the July issue of InStyle magazine, Zoe Saldana addressed concerns that she was…
May 27, 2015

Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana set to be released later this year

theGRIO REPORT - After years in limbo the Nina Simone biopic, starring Zoe Saldana will hit theaters later this year...
April 28, 2015

Viola Davis set to play Harriet Tubman in upcoming biopic

theGRIO REPORT - Viola Davis will reportedly be playing Harriet Tubman in an upcoming HBO biopic...
March 25, 2015

LeToya Luckett weighs in on Destiny's Child biopic: The story must be told the right way

VIDEO - LeToya Luckett talks about her role on 'Single Ladies' and weighs in on the possibility of Destiny's Child…
March 19, 2015

Disney Channel plans biopic of pitching prodigy Mo'ne Davis

NEW YORK (AP) — Little League pitching sensation Mo'ne Davis will be the subject of a Disney Channel movie...
March 13, 2015

Eddie Murphy officially joins cast of Richard Pryor biopic

theGRIO REPORT - Eddie Murphy officially joins the cast of Lee Daniels' upcoming Richard Pryor biopic..
January 18, 2015

Deborah Cox was the bright spot in film that seemed more about Bobby than Whitney

Last night, just weeks shy of the three-year anniversary of Whitney Houston’s death, Lifetime Network aired the highly anticipated biopic
January 13, 2015

Yaya DaCosta embodies Whitney Houston gestures during performance of 'I Will Always Love You'

VIDEO - Watch a clip of Yaya DaCosta performing Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' for Lifetime's 'Whitney' biopic...
January 1, 2015

Mathew Knowles reveals Destiny's Child biopic plans: I still manage the group

VIDEO - Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles opens up about his plans to do a Destiny's Child biopic, and says he…
December 29, 2014

Ice Cube debuts captivating NWA 'Straight Outta Compton' movie trailer

theGRIO REPORT - While recently performing on-stage in Sydney, Australia, Ice Cube gave fans the first ever look at the…
November 21, 2014

Dawn Robinson threatens to sue Lifetime over En Vogue movie

theGRIO REPORT - Former En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson is threatening to sue Lifetime if the network broadcasts An En…
September 18, 2014

Aaliyah biopic to air in November

theGRIO REPORT - An official date for Lifetime's controversial Aaliyah biopic has been announced via Twitter. Aaliyah: Princess of R&B…
July 31, 2014

Another Aaliyah film in the works, author Zane to pen script

theGRIO REPORT - Fiction author Zane confirms that she is writing the script for a new Aaliyah biopic expected to…
July 31, 2014

Mike Tyson: Jamie Foxx is 'willing' to portray me in biopic

TORONTO (AP) — Mike Tyson says he's met with Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx about collaborating on a possible biopic on…
July 30, 2014

Jill Scott discusses playing victim of domestic violence in ‘Get On Up’

theGRIO VIDEO - Jill Scott opens up about playing James Brown's ex-wife, Deedee Brown in the upcoming James Brown biopic,…
July 24, 2014

James Brown's family 'loves' new biopic 'Get On Up'

theGRIO VIDEO - 'Get On Up' star Chadwick Boseman, reveals how James Brown's family reacted to screening the new biopic…
July 18, 2014

Wendy Williams will EP 'Aaliyah' film, new lead selected

theGRIO REPORT - Talk show host Wendy Williams took to her Twitter account to announce that she is an executive…
July 17, 2014

Keke Palmer reveals why she passed on Whitney Houston role in biopic

theGRIO VIDEO - Keke Palmer opens up about making history as the youngest TV talk host ever. She also weighs…
July 16, 2014

Deborah Cox will provide vocals in new 'Whitney' film

E Online - Lifetime's upcoming Whitney Houston movie can't come any sooner...
July 10, 2014

Yaya DaCosta re-creates Whitney Houston's 1987 album cover

theGRIO REPORT - Yaya DaCosta, who star's as Whitney Houston in the upcoming Lifetime biopic, re-created the iconic cover of…