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September 22, 2015

Sean Penn suing Lee Daniels for $10 million

Sean Penn is suing Empire creator Lee Daniels for $10 million in a defamation lawsuit.
July 16, 2015

Deion Sanders wears wedding dress, blonde wig to perform Madonna's 'Like a Virgin'

theGRIO REPORT - We've seen a lot of crazy things on "Lip Sync Battle," but Deion Sanders' performance of Madonna's…
April 16, 2015

'Hunger Games' star Amandla Stenberg blasts Madonna, Taylor Swift for appropriating black culture

theGRIO REPORT - 'Hunger Games' star Amandla Stenberg is calling out Miley Cyrus, Madonna, Taylor Swift and more for...
April 13, 2015

Drake looks disgusted after Madonna plants open-mouth kiss on him

theGRIO REPORT - On Sunday night, Madonna shocked everyone watching when she planted a long, open-mouthed kiss on Drake.
March 24, 2015

Madonna: If I was married to Jay Z, I would be invited to the White House

theGRIO REPORT - During a recent interview Madonna reveals that she has never met President Obama and thinks if she…
March 18, 2015

'Empire' soundtrack outshines Madonna, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard

theGrio REPORT - It looks like Empire is officially bigger than Madonna, at least according to this week's Billboard charts.
March 1, 2015

Madonna compares ageism to racism and homophobia

theGRIO REPORT - Madonna discussed ageism in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, comparing it to racism and homophobia.
January 2, 2015

Madonna blasted on Instagram for posting altered pics of MLK and Mandela to promote album

theGRIO REPORT - Madonna has outraged some of her Instagram followers after posting altered images of MLK and Nelson Mandela…
June 5, 2014

5 white artists who made racial flubs like Justin Bieber

While Justin Bieber's is dealing with latest n- word debacle, he’s not the first white person to have controversy follow…
March 18, 2014

M.I.A. still stuck with bill for Super Bowl middle finger

theGRIO REPORT - M.I.A. made a big splash when she flashed her middle finger during a 2012 Super Bowl appearance…
January 20, 2014

Madonna offers non-apology for use of the n-word

OPINION - Madonna’s use of the n-word as a 'term of endearment' towards her white son on Instagram is perhaps…
January 18, 2014

Madonna calls her son Rocco the n-word on social media; later apologizes

theGRIO REPORT - Madonna caused quite a stir on social media Friday night when she reportedly posted a photo on…
December 22, 2013

Beyoncé reveals details behind new self-titled album

E! Online – Beyoncé is opening up about some of the intimate details behind her new self-titled album. At a release
October 23, 2013

Michael Jackson is highest earning musician — dead or alive, according to Forbes

theGRIO REPORT - Between June 2012 and June 2013, Jackson's estate earned $160 million. This surpassed the second place earner,…
September 18, 2013

Madonna would turn Frank Ocean straight if she could

theGRIO REPORT - Madonna has been a longtime ally of the LGBT community, but her recent comments regarding rising R&B…
August 26, 2013

Miley Cyrus, each your heart out: 10 controversial award show moments

SLIDESHOW - After watching Miley Cyrus' controversial VMA performance, theGrio put together a list of the most controversial award show…
July 2, 2013

Natalie Cole: 'Beyoncé is the new Madonna'

theGRIO REPORT - Natalie Cole called Beyoncé the new Madonna, During an interview with theGrio promoting her new album 'Natalie…
April 10, 2013

Malawian government harshly criticizes Madonna

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) - The Malawi government issued an angry attack on the pop diva Madonna Wednesday, alleging expected to…
October 28, 2012

Madonna booed for boosting Obama at concert

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Madonna drew boos and triggered a walkout by several concertgoers after she touted President Barack Obama…
September 26, 2012

Madonna calls 'black Muslim' Obama remark 'ironic'

Pop music icon Madonna made some waves recently when she referred to President Barack Obama as a "black Muslim" while…