Entertainment & Culture

  • Mara vlogs from Ghana

    By Mara Schiavocampo

    7:05 AM on 07/09/2009

    I'm in Ghana working on some stories related to the President's upcoming visit. Friday Obama arrives in the capital city of Accra for his first stop in sub-Saharan Africa as President. As producer Anthony Galloway and I have been going around gathering elements for our stories we've also had some...

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  • Mrs. McNair didn't know about affair

    Mrs. McNair didn't know about affair

    By theGrio via AP

    10:50 AM on 07/08/2009

    An associate said Wednesday that the wife of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair didn't know about Sahel Kazemi before the 20-year-old woman was found dead alongside her husband on the Fourth of July.

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  • Jackson's daughter speaks at the memorial

    Jackson's daughter speaks at the memorial

    By theGrio

    6:06 PM on 07/07/2009

    An emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson has concluded in Los Angeles. The ceremony attended by thousands in the downtown Staples Center and watched by millions around the world had a spiritual tone punctuated by performances...

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  • Congressman defends his criticism of Jackson and the media

    Congressman defends his criticism of Jackson and the media

    By theGrio

    9:17 AM on 07/07/2009

    A New York congressman continued his harsh words for the media coverage of Michael Jackson. Republican Peter King first spoke out over the weekend, and his comments wound up on YouTube. He expressed frustration over the media's...

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  • Los Angeles prepares for Michael's final act

    Los Angeles prepares for Michael's final act

    By theGrio

    7:40 AM on 07/07/2009

    The curtain is slowly rising on Michael Jackson's last show. As in Jackson's life, Tuesday's public memorial at the downtown Staples Center includes the spectacle surrounding the show -- legal drama, screaming fans, star power, live worldwide broadcast, unsavory accusations...

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  • Akon speaks on the Michael Jackson few knew

    Akon speaks on the Michael Jackson few knew

    By Julia Mayes

    5:11 PM on 07/06/2009

    In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Grammy-nominated artist Akon became the latest star to share his memories of Michael Jackson. Akon collaborated with Jackson on the remake of his classic "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" last year...

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  • Jackson memorial tickets being sold for thousands

    Jackson memorial tickets being sold for thousands

    By theGrio

    12:53 PM on 07/06/2009

    Michael Jackson's concerts always were difficult to get tickets to, but that's nothing compared to the pop star's memorial service.

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  • Family of McNair's girlfriend confused over deaths

    Family of McNair's girlfriend confused over deaths

    By theGrio

    12:38 PM on 07/06/2009

    The sister of Sahel Kazemi said their family is saddened and confused about Kazemi's death alongside former Tennessee Titan Steve McNair. The family said it has no idea what would have led to this. Kazemi was from Florida, where her family still lives...

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  • McNair's death ruled a homicide

    McNair's death ruled a homicide

    By theGrio via AP

    9:50 PM on 07/05/2009

    Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn't say it was a murder-suicide -- even with his 20-year-old girlfriend dead at his feet from a single bullet. McNair had been dating Saleh Kazemi for several months...

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  • Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair found dead

    Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair found dead

    By theGrio via AP

    12:17 AM on 07/05/2009

    Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was shot multiple times, including once in the head, and a pistol was discovered near the body of the 20-year-old woman found dead with him Saturday in a downtown condominium. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron identified the woman...

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