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theGRIO REPORT - Zoe Saldana has finally responded to critics who have been fuming since it was announced that the…
OPINION - Dark makeup, a wooly afro wig and what appears to be a dental implant have sparked new discussions…
theGRIO REPORT - Comedian Mike Epps will take on the role Richard Pryor in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic, 'Nina,'…
OPINION - In a recent interview, Jill Scott supported the idea that Saldana should play Nina Simone based on her…
OPINION - Just because Saldana is not in the latest Tyler Perry movie, or tends to have white men as…
OPINION - When it comes to casting black talent, Hollywood can appear to both not know what it’s doing, and…
theGRIO Q&A - Zoe Saldana talked to theGrio about her new film 'The Words' and indie film that deals with…
While we threw around names about who should head the project, Nina Simone’s daughter, Simone, asked Facebook fans what they…
No one’s arguing that Zoe isn’t an appealing onscreen presence and a rapidly rising star. But most would agree that,…
SLIDESHOW - In honor of Black Music History Month, here are 25 songs that speak to music's ability to evoke…
VIDEO - This summer, the soulful crooner is headlining the 16th annual Essence Magazine Music Festival which will feature Alicia…
R&B singer Mary J. Blige is slated to star in 'Nina' - a new biopic portraying jazz songstress Nina Simone...