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January 16, 2013

Richard Pryor honored in new 18-film retrospective, ‘A Pryor Engagement’

theGRIO REPORT - For ten days, BAMcinematek will be showcasing some of Pryor's classic movies, all in 35 mm film...
January 15, 2013

‘Blazing Saddles’ may come to Broadway; Mel Brooks says thank ‘Django’

theGRIO REPORT - Legendary comedian Mel Brooks may be revamping another one of his classic films for the Broadway stage...
January 7, 2013

Bill Cosby and TV daughter Tempestt Bledsoe reunite after 20 years

VIDEO - After working together for 8 seasons on the popular family sitcom The Cosby Show, actress Tempestt Bledsoe and…
January 4, 2013

Do you want to dress your cat like Kanye West?

theGRIO REPORT - Kanye West fans come in all different shapes, sizes, backgrounds -- and species?..
December 20, 2012

Snoop Dogg plays Moses in 'rap battle' with Santa Claus

VIDEO - In the Epic Rap Battles of History's latest video, rapper Snoop Dogg plays Moses and engages in a…
December 7, 2012

Shaquille O’Neal wants to be the ‘Pat Riley of comedy’

NEW YORK (AP) - The four-time NBA champion likens himself to the famed basketball coach with his ability to pick…
November 28, 2012

'Key and Peele' land 3rd season on Comedy Central

theGRIO REPORT - The hilarious comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, better known as Key and Peele, have announced…
November 19, 2012

Jay Pharoah spoofs Katt Williams on SNL

theGRIO REPORT - Poking fun at his latest arrest, troubled comedian Katt Williams became a target for parody on this…
November 17, 2012

President Obama and McKayla Maroney pose for 'not impressed' picture

theGRIO REPORT - An image of Maroney twisting her mouth upwards in a kind of irritated pout after she came…
November 7, 2012

'Key & Peele': Obama and 'anger translator' Luther thank supporters for re-election

VIDEO - Comedy Central's popular comedy duo Key and Peele have unveiled a special edition of their beloved "Anger Translator"…
November 6, 2012

Key and Peele predict election results for President Obama

theGRIO VIDEO - Comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele aren't running for office, but the two have certainly gained the…
November 5, 2012

Chris Rock to white voters: Back Obama because he's one of you

theGRIO REPORT - In an uproarious appearance on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', comedian Chris Rock makes a special overture to…
November 4, 2012

Will Ferrell for Obama: 'I'll do anything' to get you to vote on November 6th

VIDEO - Beloved oddball comedian Will Ferrell has cut a hilarious new pro-voting ad for the Obama campaign...
October 29, 2012

'Avengers' director Joss Whedon releases mock pro-Romney 'zombie' ad

VIDEO - In a satirical Mitt Romney endorsement ad, filmmaker Joss Whedon bids for the vote of GOP presidential candidate...
August 28, 2012

#Negrospotting: An amusing trend emerges on Twitter during RNC

theGRIO REPORT - Every four years political junkies, spectators and commentators tend to point out the lack of racial diversity…
July 11, 2012

Actor Gary Oldman does dramatic reading from R.Kelly's memoir on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

VIDEO - During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Oscar nominated actor Gary Oldman read a passage from the R.…
June 11, 2012

Rickles: comparing President Obama to a janitor 'not racist'

theGRIO REPORT - Don Rickles isn't backing down from a joke comparing President Barack Obama to a janitor...
March 16, 2012

Carl Weathers and Joseph Kony: Separated at birth?

What do the feared Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony and Carl Weathers, the star of 'Rocky', 'Predator' and B-movies like 'Action…
November 2, 2011

Is the funny Eddie Murphy back?

It's hard to watch Murphy's new film, 'Tower Heist,' and not be reminded of the Eddie Murphy of old...
August 16, 2011

Can Dave Chappelle combat the 'crazy' label?

OPINION - Anyone who has ever met Dave Chappelle, especially during his pre-"I'm rich, b**tch" fame, couldn't miss Chappelle's social…