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March 17, 2014

Jazz in the Gardens highlights: Ladies still love LL Cool J

theGRIO REPORT - After a star studded first day at Jazz In The Gardens, where Jamie Foxx, Trey Songz, Kelly…
March 16, 2014

Bill O'Reilly bashes Beyoncé on 'Late Show'

theGRIO REPORT - Bill O'Reilly joined the 'Late Show with David Letterman' and continued to share his disapproval of Beyoncé...
March 14, 2014

Jimi Hendrix honored with his own postage stamp

NBC NEWS - Legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix put his stamp on music, and now Americans can put Hendrix's stamp…
March 14, 2014

2 guys cover entire 'Beyoncé' album in 5 minutes

theGRIO REPORT - Two talented singers decided to cover Beyoncé's newest album, Beyoncé, in under six minutes.
March 12, 2014

Rick Ross' album debut tops Pharrell's on Billboard chart

theGRIO REPORT - Pharrell Williams may have the hottest song in the country right now, but Rick Ross is still…
March 11, 2014

Bill O'Reilly: Beyoncé's 'Partition' music video is 'exploitative garbage'

theGRIO REPORT - Fox News host Bill O'Reilly believes Beyoncé's 'Partition' music video is too sexy for her young fans...
March 11, 2014

Talib Kweli breaks down relationship between emcee and DJ

theGRIO REPORT - The Brooklyn native released two stellar projects in 2013, and is one of hip-hop's most outstanding voices…
March 11, 2014

Chipotle sues Frank Ocean over failure to complete marketing campaign

theGRIO REPORT - Popular Mexican fast food chain Chipotle recently sued singer Frank Ocean for not finishing a song called…
March 7, 2014

Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — Rick Ross' impressive return

RAP GENIUS - The world finally got a chance to hear Mastermind, the impressive 6th studio album from Rick Ross...
March 6, 2014

'Phavorites': Pharrell picks favorite songs he's produced

NEW YORK (AP) - The hitmaker's Rolodex includes pop heavyweights from Beyonce to Justin Timberlake, maestros like Hans Zimmer and…
March 4, 2014

Why Pharrell is this generation's Smokey Robinson

REVIEW - Pharrell Williams keeps the positive vibes flowing with the more mature album 'G I R L'...
March 4, 2014

R. Kelly is planning sequel to 'Black Panties': 'White Panties'

theGRIO REPORT - Kelly's 'Black Panties' received mixed reviews and was heavily criticized for its overtly sexual lyrics and imagery...
March 4, 2014

Nicki Minaj's mother releases gospel single 'God's Been Good'

Nicki Minaj isn't the only member of her family who's ready for the spotlight..
March 4, 2014

Gene Noble's 'Rebirth of Gene' takes listener on journey through pain, love and fantasy

REVIEW - Noble’s EP flirts with emotions while ardently being carried by soulful sounds that make for a sensual experience...
February 28, 2014

Robin Thicke on split with Paula Patton: 'I'm trying to get my girl back'

E!ONLINE - Robin Thicke isn't ready to give up on his nearly nine-year marriage...
February 27, 2014

Rihanna eyes up Paris fashion industry

PARIS (AP) — She may sing 'Please Don't Stop The Music,' but the music at the Balmain show had well…
February 27, 2014

One half of Floetry revives neo soul sound on 'Feel Good'

theGRIO REPORT - Ambrosius has a had a stellar solo career collaborating with Nas, Ne-Yo, The Game and others, but…
February 26, 2014

First listen: Pharrell and Rick Ross' new albums streaming for free

theGRIO REPORT - Two of the bigger albums of 2014, will be released next Tuesday, March 4th, but eager fans…
February 25, 2014

Will split with Paula Patton hurt Robin Thicke's career?

OPINION - The Internet is already cluttered with assumed reasons for the demise of Robin Thicke and Paula Patton’s nine-year…
February 24, 2014

Ashanti talks new album 'BraveHeart' and early rivalry with Beyoncé

theGRIO VIDEO - Ashanti’s new album BraveHeart will be out March 4th, and the former first lady of Murder Inc…