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June 24, 2011

Why it's time for black celebs to ditch the entourage

OPINION - The issue lies in the fact that they usually have no honest supportive role in the vision businessmen…
June 17, 2011

The week in pop culture: Montel's marijuana joint, Shaq's sex tape

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that…
June 10, 2011

Chris Brown: 'I influence the world with my music, smile'

Say what you will about Chris Brown. But don't call his recent success a comeback...
June 10, 2011

The week in pop culture: Beyoncé's latest gets leaked, Lupe bashes Obama

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that…
June 3, 2011

Rihanna defends video, says victims need a voice

NEW YORK (AP) - Rihanna is defending her latest music video, which opens with a man being shot in the…
June 2, 2011

Does Rihanna's 'Man Down' send mixed messages about abuse?

OPINION - It appears Rihanna has a fixation on the confusing and disorienting intersection of violence and love...
June 1, 2011

Rihanna shoots abusive 'Man Down' in new video

theGRIO REPORT - Yesterday Rihanna released her new music video 'Man Down,' which tells the story of a battered woman…
May 20, 2011

The week in pop culture: Chris Brown leads BET pack, Beyoncé 'runs the world'

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that…
May 19, 2011

Nelly raps on fitness regimen and fame

theGRIO VIDEO - Nelly talked with theGrio about healthy living, future music plans, and the latest celebrity buzz...
May 18, 2011

Chris Brown leads with 6 nods at 2011 BET Awards

NEW YORK (AP) - Brown is up for best male R&B artist, viewer's choice and video of the year for…
May 16, 2011

Why Chris Brown and Rihanna reunited on Twitter

OPINION - Is it unhealthy for them to feel this way given their violent history? Absolutely. Will it matter in…
May 14, 2011

Rihanna and Chris Brown are following each other on Twitter

ACE SHOWBIZ - It looks like Chris Brown and Rihanna have moved past the assault case and all the bitterness…
May 6, 2011

Jacob Lusk bounced from 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The booming 23-year-old vocalist from Compton, Calif., was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes…
May 6, 2011

This week in entertainment: South Park spoofs Tyler Perry, Lusk leaves 'Idol'

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that…
May 2, 2011

Chris Brown pays homage to Michael Jackson in 'She Ain't You' video

Chris Brown's style as a singer and dancer has been heavily influenced by one man: Michael Jackson...
April 13, 2011

Police seek to question Teyana Taylor over beatdown

R&B singer Teyana Taylor, who was once signed to Pharrell Williams' Star Trak imprint, is being sought for questioning by…
April 8, 2011

This week in entertainment: Will is back in black, Mariah bares baby bump

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that…
March 11, 2011

This week in black entertainment 3/6-3/12/11

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that…
March 7, 2011

Chris Brown opens up about feelings of isolation

NEW YORK - The "Kiss Kiss" singer reveals the problems he's had trying to restart his career in an interview…
February 28, 2011

Chris Brown debuts new blonde hair

The 21-year-old musician - whose fourth album "F.A.M.E." is released March 22 - premiered a bleached blond look on Twitter…