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November 9, 2022
The holiday movie season is around the corner and one of the biggest biopics of the year just dropped its…
EE British Academy Film Awards 2022 - Red Carpet Arrivals
September 15, 2022
Naomi Ackie's Whitney Houston biopic - 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' - drops first trailer.
European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"
April 26, 2022
We are months away from the highly anticipated Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, starring Naomi Ackie as…
A scene from "The Underground Railroad"
December 31, 2021
Check out out list of the top ten television shows to hit the small screen in 2021 from 'Underground Railroad'…
Ashton Sanders thegrio.com
September 21, 2021
The cast of 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' continues to take shape as Ashton Sanders has officially signed on to…
Queen Sugar OWN thegrio.com
August 21, 2021
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) hosted its third annual TV Honors Awards on Saturday in a virtual ceremony.
June 15, 2021
The cast for the Whitney Houston biopic continues to take shape. Moses Ingram has been announced as playing Robyn Crawford.
Amazon Studios' "Them" Drive-in Special Screening
May 24, 2021
Check out our interview with Lena Waithe on writing and starring in season 3 of 'Master of None' alongside Naomi…
May 21, 2021
Check out our list of what to watch this weekend whether you're looking to laugh, cry, or be scared out…
Naomi Ackie Whitney Houston thegrio.com
December 16, 2020
Naomi Ackie will play Whitney Houston in "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", a biopic on the late legend’s life.
John Boyega thegrio.com
December 19, 2019
‘Rise of Skywalker’ star John Boyega speaks in the final film and weighs in on Black British actors dominating in…