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August 18, 2015

Terrence Howard secretly divorces his third wife

theGRIO REPORT - 'Empire' actor Terrence Howard secretly divorced his third wife Mira Pak...
August 15, 2015

Taraji P. Henson gives behind the scenes look for new photo shoot

theGrio REPORT - Taraji P. Henson is letting people see her stripped down, behind the scenes of a newest photo…
August 15, 2015

Wesley Snipes explains why he passed on 'Lucius Lyon' role on 'Empire'

theGrio REPORT - We all love Terrence Howard as Empire's Lucius Lyon, but the part was almost given to Wesley…
August 9, 2015

Marvin Gaye's son says 'Empire' was his idea, plans to sue Lee Daniels

theGrio REPORT - The family of Marvin Gaye recently made headlines when they won a contentious legal battle over Robin…
August 4, 2015

Woman claims she's the real 'Cookie Lyon,' sues 'Empire' for $300 million

theGRIO REPORT - Sophia Eggleston has filed a $300 million lawsuit against "Empire" claiming that much of her life mirrors…
July 29, 2015

Terrence Howard sued for assault, defamation by ex-wife

theGRIO REPORT - Terrence Howard, of 'Empire' fame, was sued on Tuesday by his former wife Michelle Gent who claims…
July 28, 2015

'Empire' wedding? Trai Byers, Grace Gealey reportedly engaged

theGRIO REPORT - It's an Empire engagement but it's for real. The hit show's stars Grace Gealey and Trai Byers…
July 23, 2015

First look: 'Empire' season 2 trailer, Cookie visits Lucious in jail

theGRIO REPORT - Empire just released its trailer for the second season, and the show is pushing the theme “New…
July 17, 2015

Lee Daniels reacts to Empire Emmy snub: 'Fu** these motherfu**ers'

theGRIO REPORT - Lee Daniels blasts Emmy voters for snubbing 'Empire,' then says he was just joking...
July 17, 2015

Raven-Symoné says she's not African-American: 'There's nothing wrong with being an American, purely'

theGRIO REPORT - It's been nine months since Raven-Symoné sent social media to flames with her statements saying that she…
July 16, 2015

Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis land 'Best Actress' Emmy nominations

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The TV academy took a step toward recognizing the increasingly diverse talent on TV, giving…
July 6, 2015

Kelly Rowland lands role on 'Empire' season 2

theGRIO REPORT - Kelly Rowland lands role in the highly anticipated season 2 of Fox's 'Empire' ...
June 30, 2015

Lee Daniels inks new multi-year deal with Fox

theGRIO REPORT - Lee Daniels keeps on winning in Hollywood. Daniels has inked a multi-year deal with Twentieth Century Fox…
June 18, 2015

Taraji P. Henson addresses Terrence Howard's past domestic abuse allegations

theGRIO REPORT - Taraji P. Henson weighs in on Terrence Howard's past domestic abuse allegations in 'Allure' magazine interview...
June 8, 2015

Master P's new 'Empire'-themed reality TV show will focus on his family

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop mogul Master P says his new show brings something that’s missing from reality TV: positivity.
June 2, 2015

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

theGRIO REPORT - Taraji P. Henson became the first black woman to win a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress…
May 13, 2015

Lee Daniels: 'I hate white people writing for black people'

theGrio REPORT - The record breaking success of Fox's Empire is undeniable - and much of that has to do…
May 12, 2015

Chris Rock and Alicia Keys join season 2 of 'Empire'

theGRIO REPORT - Fox executives announces that Alicia Keys, Chris Rock, and Lenny Kravitz are joining the cast of 'Empire'…
April 13, 2015

Taraji's character Cookie stopped by 'Sesame Street' On 'SNL'

theGrio REPORT - It was only a matter of time before Cookie Monster ran into Cookie Lyon.
April 11, 2015

'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson working on memoir

NEW YORK (AP) — Her immediate plans are to host "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. But Taraji P. Henson also…