Arts and Entertainment

Rapper Meek Mill Says U.S. Criminal Justice System “Made to Keep Minorities Trapped Forever”

May 10, 2018

Arts and Entertainment, National
Howard University Graduate Chadwick Boseman to Speak at the School’s 150th Commencement Ceremony on May 12

May 3, 2018

Arts and Entertainment, Education, National
Who killed Biggie and Tupac? USA’s ‘Unsolved’ paints a complicated, humanizing portrait

Mar 6, 2018

Arts and Entertainment
Here’s the release date for Michelle Obama’s memoir so you can plan to take the day off

Mar 6, 2018

Arts and Entertainment
Jordan Peele makes history with Oscar win for ‘Get Out’ screenplay

Mar 5, 2018

Arts and Entertainment
Omarosa says ‘plantation’ White House shunned her for being Black

Feb 26, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Bill Cosby returns to stage for ‘special comedy concert’ in Philadelphia

Jan 22, 2018

The Grio Bill Cosby is scheduled for a live show on Monday night in Philadelphia. According to Deadline, Cosby is set to perform alongside the Tony Williams Jazz Quartet at the Lorosa Jazz Club in the Cit...

Cress Williams talks ‘Black Lightning’ and how you can be a real-life superhero

Jan 17, 2018

Arts and Entertainment

Cortney Willis ~ The Grio The long-awaited debut of Black Lightning is finally upon us, premiering tonight on The CW. TheGrio caught up with the show’s star, Cress Williams, to find out how he feels about...

“DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL” AT LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE IS HOT STUFF

Dec 7, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

by Barbara Smith If you have been missing that irresistible disco beat of the 70’s, “SUMMER” is where you can find it-- “SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical,” that is, now in its final weeks at the La Jolla Playhouse. Directed and co-written by Des McAnuff (al...

Rev Run, wife Justine score scripted series on Netflix

Nov 27, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

By Courtney Wills Rev Run is returning to the small screen thanks to a new deal with Netflix. Rev and his wife, Justine, have signed on to star in and produce a scripted comedy series for the network. ...

CASTING NEWS: Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali snag major new roles

Nov 27, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

By Courtney Wills Get ready for some good performances from a few of your favorites actors. Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali have snagged some new roles and we can’t wait to see what they serve up. Davis...