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July 13, 2012

From 'The Lion King' to 'Ice Age 4': Our favorite black animated voices

SLIDESHOW - The big names in the upcoming Ice Age: Continental Drift inspired this slide show of our favorite black…
July 9, 2012

Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and Idris Elba all reportedly compete for lead roles in 'Intouchables' remake

theGRIO REPORT - Chris Rock, Idris Elba, and Jamie Foxx are allegedly competing for the leading role in an American…
July 6, 2012

Chris Rock's 'Independence Day' tweet controversy reveals American racial divide

OPINION - Chris Rock’s recent 'Independence Day' tweet -- especially the reactionary responses to it -- reminds us once again…
July 5, 2012

Chris Rock July 4th controversy: Historic tweets that could have been

SLIDESHOW - What might July 4 look like if Twitter had existed back to the early days of the Republic?
July 5, 2012

Chris Rock under fire for 'white people's day' July 4th tweet

MSNBC - While Americans were watching fireworks displays and enjoying barbecues, Chris Rock was stirring up some fireworks of his…
July 2, 2012

Shaq sings 'Purple Rain', sobs about going bald on 'Grown Ups 2' set

VIDEO - Shaq's latest big screen role motivated him to record a YouTube video of himself in the hilarious wig…
June 7, 2012

Chris Rock's role in Madagascar 3: ‘In honor of our zebra president’

Chris Rock wanted to be the 'king of the jungle' when he first started Madagascar...
April 18, 2012

Must-see black films at Tribeca Film Festival

OPINION - We've highlighted six must-see black films from this year's Tribeca Film Festival...
March 20, 2012

Chris Rock to induct Red Hot Chili Peppers into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will likely be a little more irreverent…
March 16, 2012

Breitbart is gone, but his style of shock-jock journalism lives on

OPINION - Brietbart's tactics help fuel the conservative base's sense of victimization: they have to conduct covert operations to get…
March 15, 2012

Chris Rock gets into scuffle with conservative blogger (VIDEO)

VIDEO - Chris Rock went ballistic when conservative blogger Jason Mettera asked him questions about the Tea Party...
February 3, 2012

Chris Rock wants to team up with Melissa McCarthy in new comedy

Melissa McCarthy, the breakout, Oscar-nominated star 'Bridesmaids', is Chris Rock's ideal co-star according to a recent interview...
February 2, 2012

Chris Rock willing to pay higher taxes

In a recent video Rock said supports President Barack Obama's 'Buffett Rule', which would require multi-millionaires to pay what he…
January 26, 2012

Chris Rock may team up with Dave Chappelle for 'Watch the Throne'-inspired comedy tour

theGRIO REPORT - Chris Rock revealed during a recent interview at the Sundance Film Festival that he wants go on…
January 23, 2012

Spike Lee premieres 'Red Hook Summer', unleashes tirade at Sundance

theGRIO REPORT - The premiere of Spike Lee's latest film, 'Red Hook Summer' received mixed reviews by an audience at…
December 6, 2011

Spike Lee's 'Red Hook Summer' headlines Sundance premieres

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Director Spike Lee returns with "Red Hook Summer," the story of an Atlanta boy spending the…
October 21, 2011

The week in pop culture: Beyoncé baby drama, Paula Patton new CoverGirl

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the week in pop culture. Here's all the latest and greatest black entertainment news from…
October 10, 2011

Chris Rock weighs in on black comics in drag

CLUTCH - In the latest issue of Vibe magazine, Chris Rock talks about black actors dressing up in drag for…
September 9, 2011

The week in pop culture: Kardashian sex tape for free? Baby bump bombshell

theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the week in pop culture. Here's all the black entertainment news and headlines from the…
August 5, 2011

Fox on Obama's b'day: 'Obama's Hip-Hop BBQ Didn't Create Jobs'

The report, which aggregated a Politico story, goes on to detail the menu, guests and R&B, jazz, hip-hop and Motown…