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September 19, 2012

Iyanla Vanzant rejects claims that she capitalized on Evelyn Lozada's crisis

theGRIO REPORT- During an interview with theGrio, Iyanla Vanzant says that she did not capitalize on Evelyn Lozada's crisis for…
September 18, 2012

Oprah’s OWN network delivers best series debut ratings ever

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network has been hitting highs recently and this past weekend was no exception. Iyanla…
September 5, 2012

Michelle Obama lifts MSNBC and NBC ratings

theGRIO REPORT - An estimated 50 million people tuned in to NBC to watch Michelle Obama's speech last night...
August 1, 2012

Oprah has a reason to celebrate; ratings up at OWN

theGRIO REPORT - It’s been an uphill battle for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN, but based on recent ratings, the “Queen of…
June 13, 2012

Oprah Winfrey Network and the Kardashians: Jumping the shark?

According to the Los Angeles Times, Oprah and the Kardashians are about to become well acquainted...
May 25, 2012

MTV2's 'Hip-Hop Squares' is a record-breaking hit

theGRIO REPORT - After its original announcement in March, MTV2 secured the rights to remake the classic 'Hollywood Squares' game-show...
May 16, 2012

Shonda Rhimes' 'Scandal' presents blueprint for survival of blacks on network TV

OPINION - Shonda Rhimes is a show-runner of the short who likes to portray a colorfully diverse and integrated world,…
May 9, 2012

A league of her OWN? Why Oprah's cable channel is on the brink

OPINION - At first blush, the biggest loser of the spluttering merger appears to be Discovery...
March 13, 2012

Oprah's Bobbi Kristina interview is highest rating program in OWN's history

Is OWN making a comeback? If Oprah's network is bouncing back it may be thanks to Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi…
March 12, 2012

Bobbi Kristina interview a missed opportunity for Oprah’s OWN network

OPINION - With so many eyeballs on the network last night for that exclusive interview, OWN should have foregone many…
February 14, 2012

Oprah apologizes after begging fans to watch OWN on Grammy night

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah has been forced by Neilsen to remove a Tweet she posted asking her fans to tune…
February 3, 2012

Randy Jackson retiring catchphrase 'Are you in it to win it?'

Jackson says that he wants to spice things up as the other judges, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, are still…
January 10, 2012

'The Game' kicks off season 5 new twists, cast members

theGRIO REPORT - BET's most popular prime-time show, 'The Game', returns for it's fifth season tonight at 10 p.m...
December 12, 2011

Oprah wants black audiences to back OWN

OPINION - Though OWN Network launched to great fanfare back in January, 11 months later the network is damn near…
December 9, 2011

Oprah's OWN network shifting focus on African-American audience

Executives at OWN think they may have found a way to salvage Oprah Winfrey's struggling network: By catering more to…
December 9, 2011

Can TJ Holmes beef up BET's news coverage?

theGRIO REPORT - With his chiseled jawline and infectious smile, T. J. Holmes is a popular choice for weekend news…
November 15, 2011

'Black Girls Rock!' scores high ratings in black households

theGRIO REPORT - Despite the popularity of African-American reality shows, 'Black Girls Rock!' manage to beat 'Real Housewives of Atlanta'…
November 8, 2011

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' breaks ratings records

theGRIO REPORT - According to a press release from Bravo, the episode was up 20 percent and 10 percent from…
May 26, 2011

'Oprah' finale scores biggest audience in 17 years

NEW YORK (AP) - It was the highest number since February 1994. That's when an "Oprah" episode called "People Shed…
January 13, 2011

BET’s gamble on ‘The Game’ wins big ratings and respect

OPINION - When we last left our motley crew of fictitious NFL footballers and the women who love them, they…