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Michelle Obama wears stunning looks to host wives of NATO leaders

6:24 PM on 05/21/2012

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama has spent the weekend hosting the wives of NATO leaders in Chicago -- and looking stunning -- including a tour of Chicago's South side...

Billboard Awards 2012 Fashion: Brandy makes bold statement with big curls on white carpet

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

3:44 PM on 05/21/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Brandy made the boldest fashion statement of all at the 2012 Billboard Awards, breaking the mold with her hairstyle of tight curls worn in a loose afro in Hervé Leger...

Michelle Obama: Province in Italy dedicates 1,400-year-old olive tree to first lady

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

3:02 PM on 05/17/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative has inspired a province in Italy to dedicated a 1,400-year-old olive tree to the first lady, an ancient breed known as "The Queen"...

Jada Pinkett Smith steals fashion show as hubby Will promotes 'Men in Black 3'

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

3:23 PM on 05/15/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Jada Pinkett Smith has been making headlines for her hot appearances while accompanying her husband Will for his overseas press tour to promote 'Men in Black 3'...

Serena Williams Vogue: Tennis star covers Vogue's June Olympics-themed issue

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

1:57 PM on 05/14/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Serena Williams covers Vogue's June Olympics-themed issue, striding arm-in-arm with Ryan Lochte, a six-time Olympic medalist for swimming, plus soccer player Hope Solo...

It's National Women's Health Week! How are you taking care of yourself?

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

1:24 PM on 05/14/2012

CLUTCH - National Women's Health Week kicked off on Mother's Day. Folks over at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are encouraging women to get to the doctor's office...

Beyoncé creates buzz with body-revealing gown at Met Costume Institute Gala

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

1:08 PM on 05/08/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé attended the annual Met Costume Institute Gala on Monday evening, and created quite a stir in a body-revealing gown by Givenchy that showed her curves...

First lady introduces president at Saturday rallies in dazzling blue dress

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

1:25 PM on 05/07/2012

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama introduced her husband President Obama at two huge rallies held on Saturday at Virginia Commonwealth University and Ohio State University...

The new black Hollywood elite takes center stage with success of 'Think Like a Man'

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

12:08 AM on 05/05/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Blacks in Hollywood are coming into a spectacular period of prominence, led by a vanguard group of African-Americans taking Tinseltown by storm such as Will Packer...

First lady Michelle Obama wows in strapless gown at White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

12:21 PM on 05/01/2012

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama looked chic amid the audience of reporters and celebrities at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner held on Saturday in DC...

Mariah Carey performs in Austria on twins' first birthday

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

3:09 PM on 04/30/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Superstar mom Mariah Carey performed on her twins' first birthday at Austria's Top of the Mountain concert, "[r]ocking a tight-red ski suit... and fingerless gloves"...

Glenn Ligon: African-American artist with work in White House discusses role of black creators

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

2:00 PM on 04/27/2012

theGRIO Q&A - theGrio spoke with Glenn Ligon about art and self-expression, and the evolving place of black artists in the rarefied fine art community. Here is what he shared...

Hill Harper to speak out against mass incarceration in new book

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

3:26 PM on 04/26/2012

theGRIO Q&A - Hill Harper spoke to theGrio about his participation in the first annual Anguilla Literary Festival, his new book on mass incarceration, and his feelings about Trayvon Martin...

Time 100 Gala 2012: Black stars shine at party honoring world's top influencers

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

4:06 PM on 04/25/2012

theGRIO REPORT - The Time 100 Gala for 2012 was held last night in New York City, an annual event honoring the world's top influencers as named by Time magazine. Black stars turned out in full force...

Michelle Rhee and StudentsFirst tackle persistent problems in public education

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

8:04 AM on 04/25/2012

theGRIO Q&A - Now the founder and CEO of StudentsFirst, Michelle Rhee is using her years of expertise to advise state governments on best practices -- and influence education policy...

Michelle Obama is now the most televised first lady in history

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

4:36 PM on 04/23/2012

theGRIO REPORT - A new study has found that first lady Michelle Obama is the most televised first lady in history, with 44 television appearances under her belt in nearly four years...

In new book 'Call Tyrone,' pastor advises black women to stay single

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

9:20 AM on 04/21/2012

theGRIO REPORT - What really distinguishes 'Call Tyrone' from other black dating books by men is Johnson's suggestion that the single life might be a gift from God.

Nicki Minaj continues to shock in string of eclectic looks

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

4:36 PM on 04/20/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Nicki Minaj is known for her incredibly over-the-top ensembles, but has been outdoing herself during a recent series of appearances this week in the United Kingdom...

National Action Network Keepers of the Dream Awards 2012 feature Bill Cosby, John Legend

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

6:41 PM on 04/19/2012

theGRIO REPORT - The National Action Network NAN held its annual Keepers of the Dream Awards last night in New York City during a lavish star-studded affair held at Cipriani Wall Street...

Beyoncé steps out in short shorts with Blue Ivy

By Alexis Garrett Stodghill

5:19 PM on 04/18/2012

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé stepped out in short shorts yesterday with daughter Blue Ivy Carter while on a visit to her sister Solange's home in Brooklyn...

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