Akon speaks on the Michael Jackson few knew
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...
View ArticleSlideshow: Can anyone seize the King of Pop's crown?
Will anyone ever supplant the late Michael Jackson as the reigning King of Pop? The short answer is no, of course not, but there are a plethora of artists desperately trying to achieve the kind of...
View Article50 Cent, Akon, Kravitz to appear on new MJ album
NEW YORK (AP) — Lenny Kravitz, Akon and 50 Cent will be featured on the upcoming posthumous album from Michael Jackson. Epic Records and Jackson’s estate released more details about the record simply...
View Article'Michael' is no thriller, but it isn't bad
How do you follow Thriller, arguably the greatest album ever made? This question has plagued every major music act for a little over a quarter century — including the King of Pop himself. After the...
View ArticleSlideshow: 12 not-to-be missed summer concerts
It’s time to crank the heat up a notch. Summer is in full swing, which means that some of our favorite musicians will be taking stage, traveling all over the country and performing some of our favorite...
View ArticleAre hip-hop’s richest stars worth it?
An artist who makes money is labeled successful. But does that make them great at their craft? The Forbes 2011 hip-hop cash kings list dropped today, which got the staff at theGrio into a heated...
View ArticleBlack stars shine at the Emmys
Last night’s Emmys may not have featured many African-Americans as winner or even as prominent presenters, but that didn’t stop black stars from lighting up the red carpet. Check out some of our...
View ArticleGrammy Weekend fashions range from pretty and playful to brash as stars party...
Fashions worn by celebrities this Grammy weekend ranged from pretty and playful to brash as stars stepped out in style for numerous events all weekend long — particularly the day before and in the...
View ArticleNicki Minaj, Chris Brown to perform at Billboard Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj and her mentor, Lil Wayne, will join forces for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards, to be presented May 19 in Las Vegas. Billboard announced additional performers...
View Article‘Akon Lighting Africa’: Singer aims to bring electricity to 1 million homes...
Singer Akon has launched an ambitious endeavor that aims to improve the lives of over one million people in Africa. His new initiative “Akon Lighting Africa” hopes to bring electricity to one million...
View ArticleAkon accused of using giant bubble to avoid contracting Ebola during show
In a recent performance in Democratic Republic of the Congo, rapper Akon surfed through the crowd in rather unique fashion — inside of a giant, clear bubble. The stunt, however, has some accusing the...
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