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November 13, 2012

Former 'CSI' star Gary Dourdan files for bankruptcy

theGRIO REPORT - Former CSI star Gary Dourdan seems to be in the midst of a financial crisis. According to…
November 13, 2012

Nick Cannon to revive comedy series Wild 'N Out

theGRIO REPORT - During its first run in the mid 2000s, Wild 'N Out was one of MTV's highest rated…
October 29, 2012

ER docs learn better ways to help hurting kids

NBC News - Tamiko Brooks tenses as she recalls an emergency room visit two weeks ago with her 14-year-old daughter,…
October 25, 2012

Ice-T defends his wife CoCo: ‘I think she's a great role model'

theGRIO REPORT - The 54-year-old rapper actor also said he not worried about losing his 'street credibility,' after appearing as…
October 25, 2012

Oprah set to develop drama for HBO

theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey has linked up with HBO to produce a new television drama for the network...
October 23, 2012

Whitney Houston's family copes with grief in reality show

REUTERS - Making a TV reality show may not be the most obvious way to cope with the sudden death…
October 23, 2012

The black web series trend: 6 shows to watch out for

theGRIO REPORT - Instead of waiting on networks to get smart and diversify their shows, black directors, producers and writers…
October 23, 2012

Key and Peele find laughs in racial quandaries

NEW YORK (AP) - As a comedy team, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are very funny. As guys who both…
October 21, 2012

Chevy Chase allegedly uses n-word on set of 'Community'

theGRIO REPORT - Chase reportedly did not direct the racial slur at any of his African-American cast-mates and was instead…
October 15, 2012

Tyra Banks to produce TV series based on her childhood: 'Fivehead'

theGRIO REPORT - Fashion icon and media mogul Tyra Banks is about to launch another new project -- a TV…
October 12, 2012

'Key & Peele' ridicule Chris Brown and Rihanna's reconciliation

VIDEO - Last night Key & Peele performed a segment focused on the rekindling of the Rihanna and Chris Brown's…
October 12, 2012

Danai Gurira takes on fierce role in season 3 of AMC's 'The Walking Dead'

theGRIO REPORT - Danai Gurira takes on the role of the fierce sword-wielding female character Michonne in the upcoming season…
October 10, 2012

Alex Karras dead: Ex-NFL star, 'Webster' dad dies at age 77

DETROIT (AP) - Alex Karras was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who…
October 9, 2012

'Steel Magnolias' remake brings in huge ratings for Lifetime

theGRIO REPORT - The all-black cast remake of 'Steel Magnolias' is the third most-watched telecast ever for Lifetime...
October 8, 2012

Anthony Anderson: ‘It’s good to see a loving black family on television’

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio, Anthony Anderson opens up about his starring role in NBC's comedy 'Guys…
October 5, 2012

Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard lead new 'Steel Magnolias' cast

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The onscreen love between Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott and Phylicia Rashad in the updated…
October 2, 2012

Rihanna and Oprah top Forbes' list of Hollywood's highest-paid women

Out of a short list of only ten high-powered ladies in entertainment, Oprah landed at the number one position with…
October 1, 2012

Study: Children from African-American and low-income families exposed to more background television

theGRIO REPORT - Several studies have found evidence that too much television is bad for the development of children, even…
October 1, 2012

Tyler Perry to direct new TV series for Oprah Winfrey Network

theGRIO REPORT - The Oprah Winfrey Network has announced a new partnership with award-winning actor and director Tyler Perry...
September 27, 2012

Kerry Washington more than a love interest on 'Scandal'

NEW YORK (AP) - When it comes to playing the girlfriend or wife in a Hollywood role, Kerry Washington has…