Aretha Franklin: I didn't have gastric bypass
By theGrio
4:58 PM on 03/11/2011
That's the story the Queen of Soul's sticking to as she once again shoots down rumors about her health, this time the theory that she underwent gastric bypass surgery to drop weight...
'Wire' actress denied bail after Md. drug raids
By theGrio
4:24 PM on 03/11/2011
BALTIMORE (AP) - Pearson is one of 64 people charged in a joint state-federal prosecution of a large east Baltimore drug gang dubbed "Operation Usual Suspects."...
What if Lindsay Lohan were black?
3:19 PM on 03/11/2011
OPINION - If our justice system is blind, why does it seem to be rigged for women like Lindsay Lohan, but not for the sisters we encounter every day?...
D'Angelo takes disorderly conduct plea in NYC case
By theGrio
1:13 PM on 03/11/2011
NEW YORK (AP) - The 37-year-old D'Angelo was arrested in March 2010. Police said he tried to pay $40 for a sex act to an undercover officer posing as a prostitute...
Ne-Yo creates new show for Cartoon Network
By theGrio
12:11 PM on 03/11/2011
NEW YORK (AP) - Ne-Yo has written many hit songs -- and now he's taking writing to a new level...
Forbes declares Diddy the wealthiest artist in hip-hop
By theGrio
10:28 AM on 03/11/2011
Sean "Diddy" Combs is the wealthiest performer in hip hop according to a new list released by Forbes...
Can PETA capture a black audience with Waka Flocka Flame?
8:31 AM on 03/11/2011
OPINION - Targeting black people to stop wearing fur makes sense for PETA, but the question is: will it work?...
This week in black entertainment 3/6-3/12/11
8:28 AM on 03/11/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that was...
Slideshow: Staying power of black celebrity couples
8:26 AM on 03/11/2011
SLIDESHOW - These relationships often appear glamorous and effortless, but only time will tell if the foundation of these couples is strong enough to endure...
New Bill Cosby humor book coming out in November
By theGrio
2:28 PM on 03/10/2011
NEW YORK (AP) - The actor and comedian will have a new book of humor, "I Didn't Ask to be Born, But I'm Glad I Was," coming out in November...
Brother of Nick Cannon taken into custody
By theGrio
10:33 AM on 03/10/2011
LOS ANGELES - Gabriel Cannon, a brother of actor Nick Cannon, and an unknown suspect were in custody Wednesday night on suspicion of assault and robbery...