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September 25, 2014

Kerry Washington, Viola Davis usher in new era of network TV’s black female lead

That Olivia Pope really ignited something. Since her debut on ABC April 5, 2012, television hasn’t been the same. And,
September 19, 2014

Shonda Rhimes blasts New York Times writer for calling her 'angry black woman'

theGRIO REPORT - Shonda Rhimes lashes out at 'The New York Times' after a TV critic calls her 'an angry…
September 2, 2014

Kerry Washington reveals 'Scandal' Season 4 first look

theGRIO REPORT - ABC's 'Scandal' is eyeing a big shakeup and Kerry Washington just took to Twitter and Instagram to…
August 18, 2014

Oprah Winfrey, LeBron James – 10 must-see celebrity Ice Bucket Challenge videos

theGRIO VIDEO - Take a look at 10 of the best ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos posted by some Hollywood’s…
August 1, 2014

Octavia Spencer: ‘There are more interesting roles for me, Viola Davis, and Kerry Washington on TV’

theGRIO VIDEO - In an interview with theGrio, while promoting her new film Get On Up, Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer opened…
July 22, 2014

Kerry Washington, husband Nnamdi Asomugha take in Disneyland with daughter

E Online - A place is only as happy as the company you bring with you to that place.
July 10, 2014

Emmy nominations announced, Game of Thrones gets 19 nods

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The sprawling and bloodthirsty saga "Game of Thrones," defying the Emmy Awards' grudging respect for such…
June 26, 2014

'Scandal' teams up with The Limited to launch clothing collection inspired by Olivia Pope

E! ONLINE - If you've ever wished you could shop Olivia Pope's wardrobe, well now you can. How, you ask?…
June 19, 2014

First black 'Phantom of the Opera': Still a 'glass ceiling' for black performers

theGRIO VIDEO - Norm Lewis, who's making history starring as the first black phantom in 'The Phantom of the Opera'…
June 11, 2014

Kerry Washington opens up about motherhood in first post-baby interview

E! Online - In her first interview since welcoming daughter Isabelle Amarachi, Kerry Washington talked about her personal life with…
May 5, 2014

Tony Goldwyn on Columbus Short's 'Scandal' departure: 'We're sad to see him go'

theGRIO VIDEO - Tony Goldwyn discusses Columbus Short's departure from 'Scandal,' and also give advice to Kerry Washington on being…
May 2, 2014

Report: Kerry Washington gives birth to baby girl

theGRIO REPORT - Congratulations to Kerry Washington and her husband Nnamdi Asimougha - the couple has welcomed their first daughter,…
April 26, 2014

15 black actors who can replace Columbus Short on 'Scandal'

theGRIO REPORT -- The top 15 black actors who could replace Columbus Short on 'Scandal.'
April 24, 2014

Beyoncé covers Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2014'

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé is on the cover of Time Magazine's '100 Most Influential People of 2014.'
April 17, 2014

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn is the new face of Maybeline

theGRIO REPORT - On Thursday, it was announced that British supermodel Jourdan Dunn is now the new face of Maybelline…
April 16, 2014

Kerry Washington to narrate audiobook for Steve Stoute's 'The Tanning of America'

theGRIO REPORT - Kerry Washington is certainly keeping busy -- the 'Scandal' star, who is far along in her first…
April 13, 2014

Nnamdi Asomugha spends retirement giving teens a college boost

theGRIO REPORT - It's still the offseason for retired NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. The 32-year-old former All-Pro announced his retirement…
April 4, 2014

Lupita Nyong'o lands lucrative deal with Lancôme: What significance does this hold?

theGRIO REPORT - Almost a month after winning the Academy Award, Nyong'o has landed a big-time beauty endorsement deal with…
March 25, 2014

Did 'Scandal' success propel Alfre Woodard into presidential role on 'State of Affairs'?

OPINION - Slowly, but surely, networks seem to be figuring out that diversity is not something to have just to…
March 4, 2014

'Scandal' to get 'crazier and darker and more outrageous'

theGRIO REPORT - 'Scandal' returned to TV last week with a mid-season premiere that turned heads and dropped jaws --…