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James Brown
February 14, 2020
A prosecutor in Atlanta will decide whether to open a formal investigation into the 2006 death of legendary soul singer,…
Diddy thegrio.com
January 26, 2020
[griojw id=”HePH20ip” playerid=””] In a rousing speech, Sean “Diddy” Combs used his platform as a Grammys Industry Icon award-winner to
Diddy
December 19, 2019
Diddy is set to receive the 2020 Industry Icon Award at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 25, 2020, one…
Lizzo
December 11, 2019
What an incredible year it has been for Lizzo! To cap it all off, Time magazine has named her 2019…
Meghan Markle thegrio.com
April 25, 2018
The Obamas may not have gotten an invitation to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's upcoming royal wedding, but this 19-year-old…
Taylor Swift thegrio.com
April 14, 2018
riday morning, millions of Black Americans woke up to the news that Taylor Swift had did something she should have…
August 12, 2016
Over the past eight years, it is safe to say the United States has had one of the smoothest presidents to ever enter
June 30, 2014
Berry Gordy is the quintessential American icon: he rose from humble roots in Detroit as a high school dropout, former
February 3, 2014
theGRIO REPORT - Music icon Prince is back on the scene, taking both the music and television airwaves by storm.…
July 7, 2013
theGRIO REPORT This Sunday morning, the Essence Festival kicked off a worship service that was shaking the rafters of the…
July 4, 2013
Every Fourth of July weekend, thousands of black women and the people who love them journey to New Orleans to…
July 2, 2013
OPINION - Essence has served an important role in the community and I’m thankful they looked out for me when…
June 28, 2013
Curator and art afficiando Souleo has put together a multi-destination art exhibition called "Motown to Def Jam" in collaboration with…
June 7, 2013
From Philadelphia to Memphis, you’ll be sure to gain a deeper appreciation of African-American music through these events.
May 8, 2013
CLUTCH - Gospel super-duo Mary Mary was tapped for Ebony’s June 2013 cover. The Campbell sisters candidly tackle infidelity, going…
April 14, 2013
REVIEW - The Whitney Museum of American Art exhibit, 'Blues for Smoke,' features an exciting array of works by a…
August 22, 2012
There’s something so soothing about hearing those songs now. They help me through life’s disappointments and griefs and help me…
October 29, 2011
DETROIT (AP) - During a summer visit to a Motown recording studio, former Beatle Paul McCartney wanted to run his…
July 18, 2011
OPINION - Singer Adele and rapper Eminem are white artists who have hit it big with musical styles that make…