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February 24, 2014

'12 Years a Slave' wins big at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — '12 Years a Slave' swept the film categories at the NAACP Image Awards with four win
February 24, 2014

Shonda Rhimes hosts baby shower for Kerry Washington

E! ONLINE - Kerry Washington celebrated her baby shower with a star-studded bash...
February 19, 2014

Why 'Scandal' can't hold a candle to 'House of Cards'

OPINION - Enjoying 'House of Cards' doesn’t make one smarter or more refined than the average Scandal watcher. It’s just…
January 13, 2014

Obsessed or hot mess? Red carpet looks from the 2014 Golden Globe Awards

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - The red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe awards set the trail for some of Hollywood's biggest…
January 9, 2014

The ‘Scandal’ effect: Is ‘Being Mary Jane’ following in its footsteps?

theGRIO REPORT - Aside from the comparisons between the show's protagonists, the strategic social media approach behind the marketing and…
December 12, 2013

Black stars make history with Golden Globe nominations

theGRIO VIDEO - This year a historic number of 8 black stars have received nominations in major categories for the…
December 8, 2013

ABC's 'Scandal' reduced to 18 episodes this season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC says it will air four fewer episodes of "Scandal" than planned this season.
November 21, 2013

Ava DuVernay directs latest episode of 'Scandal'

theGRIO REPORT - In a Facebook post Tuesday alongside a photo of DuVernay and Kerry Washington on the set of…
November 18, 2013

Kerry Washington's 'Scandal' closet holds many outfits

NEW YORK (AP) - In Season 3, there's a hint more color, and many of the silhouettes are asymmetrical, showing…
November 7, 2013

Nia Long and 'Best Man Holiday' cast dish on Kerry Washington's pregnancy

theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, 'Best Man Holiay' cast members Nia Long, Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan…
November 4, 2013

SNL's backhanded acknowledgment of diversity issues disappoints

OPINION - Nobody was expecting SNL to tackle its latest negative headlines so directly and comedy is generally funnier when…
November 3, 2013

Kerry Washington stars in 'What Does the Fox Say?' parody: 'What Does My GIrl Say?'

theGRIO REPORT - Kerry Washington made a departure from her serious role on 'Scandal' and delivered in a comedic skit…
November 3, 2013

'Saturday Night Live' addresses lacks of diversity in cast during Kerry Washington episode

theGRIO REPORT - 'Saturday Night Live' wasted no time addressing a brewing controversy about the lack of black women in…
November 2, 2013

'Scandal' actor is Kerry Washington's Olivia Pope for Halloween

E! Online - 'Scandal' star, Joshua Malina, was Kerry Washington's Olivia Pope for Halloween.
November 1, 2013

Lack of black women becomes issue for 'Saturday Night Live'

NEW YORK (AP) - The show's diversity has become an issue, pushed to the forefront by comments from the two…
October 31, 2013

Will Kerry Washington's pregnancy become a 'Scandal' plot point?

E! ONLINE - Olivia Pope may or may not be pregnant. Sources say it's 'unlikely' Kerry's pregnancy will be written…
October 30, 2013

Pregnant Kerry Washington glows in new 'Saturday Night Live' promos

theGRIO REPORT - Emmy nominated 'Scandal' actress Kerry Washington, who's reportedly pregnant, looks radiant during newly released promos for 'Saturday…
October 20, 2013

Kerry Washington named new face of Neutrogena

theGRIO REPORT - Kerry Washington is having a banner year - and to add to the distinguished success she has…
October 16, 2013

Black female hosts of ‘Saturday Night Live’

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Scandal fans are rejoicing over the news that Kerry Washington will be hosting the November 2nd episode…
October 16, 2013

Kerry Washington to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ on November 2nd

theGRIO REPORT - Although best known for her dramatic roles, Washington has shown her comedic chops in movies like 'Peeples'…