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March 7, 2014

Cicely Tyson moved to tears discussing 'Roots' and '12 Years a Slave'

theGRIO VIDEO - Legendary TV and film actress Cicely Tyson is moved to tears discussing how the TV miniseries 'Roots'…
February 11, 2014

First Look at ‘Preachers’ Daughters’ season 2: Alcohol, drugs and salvation

theGRIO REPORT - A new supertease for Lifetime's 'Preachers’ Daughters' features cast members as they battle the temptations of drugs,…
January 31, 2014

Gabby Douglas: ‘Beyoncé inspired me to not quit gymnastics’

theGRIO VIDEO - Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas talks about her new Lifetime original movie, and says that Beyoncé inspired…
January 24, 2014

First Look: ‘The Gabby Douglas Story’ on Lifetime

theGRIO VIDEO - First look at the Lifetime original movie, 'The Gabby Douglas Story,' starring Regina King, S. Epatha Merkerson,…
September 17, 2013

Lifetime reportedly casts roles for Gabby Douglas biopic

theGRIO REPORT - It was only a matter of time before Gabby Douglas' incredible story was made into a movie.…
March 6, 2013

Ashanti defends Ja Rule: 'He still has what it takes to make a hit record'

theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, singer/songwriter Ashanti talked about her new TV role on 'Army Wives" and…
February 8, 2013

Toni Braxton officially retiring from music; wants to play lesbian on film

theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, eight-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton revealed that she is officially retiring from…
February 6, 2013

Toni Braxton's autistic son stars with her in new movie

NEW YORK (AP) - Toni Braxton's autistic son makes his acting debut in her new Lifetime movie, "Twist of Faith,"…
January 30, 2013

Angela Bassett, Ruby Dee and Mary J. Blige shine at 'Betty & Coretta' premiere

theGRIO REPORT - Angela Bassett, Ruby Dee, Mary J. Blige and Malik Yoba hit up the red carpet at the…
January 25, 2013

First Look: Toni Braxton as gospel singer in Lifetime's 'Twist of Faith'

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Toni Braxton is showing off her acting chops in Lifetimes’s original movie 'Twist of Faith'...
January 10, 2013

First Look: Mary J. Blige and Angela Bassett as Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz

theGRIO REPORT - Lifetime will kick off Black History Month in February with the film Betty & Coretta, starring Angela…
October 25, 2012

Vivica A. Fox says she could run for city mayor in the future

theGRIO REPORT - In part 2 of Vivica A. Fox's interview with theGrio, she reveals that she would consider running…
October 25, 2012

Nick Gordon on relationship with Bobbi Kristina: 'It's not incest'

theGRIO REPORT - Just three months after Whitney Houston's untimely death, filming on a new reality series 'The Houstons: On…
October 10, 2012

First look: Whitney Houston's family on Lifetime reality show 'The Houstons: On Our Own'

theGRIO REPORT - Lifetime's new reality show 'The Houstons: On Our Own' will chronicle Whitney Houston's family as they try…
October 9, 2012

'Steel Magnolias' remake brings in huge ratings for Lifetime

theGRIO REPORT - The all-black cast remake of 'Steel Magnolias' is the third most-watched telecast ever for Lifetime...
October 7, 2012

KeKe Palmer talks new movie 'Abducted': 'Some people want me to remain little Akeelah'

theGRIO REPORT - in an interview with theGrio KeKe Palmer talks about her movie 'Abducted: The Carlina White Story' and…
October 5, 2012

Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard lead new 'Steel Magnolias' cast

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The onscreen love between Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott and Phylicia Rashad in the updated…
July 3, 2012

Keke Palmer set to star in Lifetime film about Carlina White

Actress Keke Palmer will star in a Lifetime original movie entitled, Abducted: The Carlina White Story...
June 20, 2012

Tony Braxton to star in Lifetime television movie

According to Urban Daily, Tony Braxton has tweeted her announcement that she is set to star in a Lifetime movie…
June 15, 2012

Does Mary J. Blige have a future in movies?

OPINION - The precedent for singers-turned-actors isn’t optimistic for Mary -- many have tried and failed to have as great…