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Pam Grier Gets Candid About Black Shortage in Hollywood

By eurzimbio on  From eurweb.com
*The 70′s bombshell, Pam Grier, has a lot to say about the direction of Hollywood these days. She was known as a strong, sexy, shut’cho mouf black sister back in the day. And even now, she’s still holding her own, but she doesn’t see an easy walk back into movie roles. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, Grier, 62, is upset that the Hollywood studios are still underrepresented by African Americans. The majority of African American roles seen on the big screen these days are due to...Read Full Story

Pam Grier

By msbeamer on  From myfavoritestars.blog.com
Pamela Grier Pamela Suzette “Pam” Grier (born May 26, 1949), is an American actress. Grier was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the daughter of Gwendolyn Sylvia (née Samuels), a homemaker and nurse, and Clarence Ransom Grier, who worked as a mechanic and Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force. She has one sister and one brother. Because of her father’s military career, her family moved frequently during her childhood to various places such as England, and eventually...Read Full Story

On The Cover Of A Magazine:BRANDY, RIHANNA, DAWN, BRIAN WHITE, JANET JACKSON, PAM GRIER, ALICIA KEYS

By jazminy on  From top10queen.wordpress.com
This edition is new why well because this is not just about magazine covers but also about photoshoots… See exclusive photo shoots of your favorite celebrities. Every month I feature two post “On The Cover Of A Magazine” which include high quality photos and photo shoots. Check it out every month as well as this month of July. The Month of July gives you sexy yet high fashion photos of hot celebs gracing the cover of your favorite magazine. See in this months “On The Cover Of A Magazine...Read Full Story

An Interview With An Author: Pam Grier Goes From Blaxploitation Queen to Advocate of Truth

By Worshiper on  From bvonbooks.com
The other day, Pam Grier was upset. The former 1970s blaxploitation pinup queen was lamenting the effects of the economic downturn on families. "You're seeing more and more abuse with the economic crisis today,'' she said in an interview with Black Voices from her home in Colorado. "People are upset. It's hot. They are frustrated and angry. Abuse is through the roof. It's on the rise.'' Yes, the former gun-toting, pimp-slappin' beauty, who won the hearts of men and inspired scores of...Read Full Story

sofly.Xclusive: Pam Grier Talks about Her Life in Three Acts

By soflynmythirties on  From soflynmythirties.webs.com
Pam Grier the infamous actress best known for her roles in blaxploitation films in the 70’s is back with a memo regarding advocacy, feminism, life, love, sexuality, and independence. These messages are written down in an easy vernacular for fans. Her new memoir, My Life in Three Acts: Foxy , takes an intriguing look at Grier’s life and legacy. This Saturday (July 31) from 12-2pm at the South Dallas Cultural Center, fans will be able to listen to theactress/author. She says this is her, “Big...Read Full Story

Foxy Brown [VHS]

By ianamii on  From pimmadaa.blogspot.com
Foxy Brown [VHS] Pam Grier (Actor) , Antonio Fargas (Actor) , Jack Hill (Director)   |   Format: VHS Tape (58) Buy new: $2.74 22 used & new from $1.69 (Visit the Most Wished For in Breakthrough Cinema list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.) Review & Description She's brown sugar and spice...and if you don't watch it, she'll put you on ice! Delivering a performance worthy of "the Queen of the genre" (Los Angeles Times), Grier portrays one of the screens first action...Read Full Story

Frankly Speaking: How Drugs Broke Up Pam Grier & Richard Pryor

By Worshiper on  From bvbuzz.com
"I didn't want [him] to feel that [his] talent [was] based on drugs. Women should know that if you have a boyfriend who has been indulging in cocaine for a long time, much of the cocaine stays in his prostate gland and can cause problems. It is really what broke [us] up. I told [Richard], "You're gonna have to wear a condom when we make love." He said that was something he did not want to do. I hate to be so graphic, but our grandmother and mothers don't tell us these things." – Actress Pam...Read Full Story

Flashback Fridays: Pam Grier

By essenceonline on  From essence.com
Pam Grier is on one hell of a ride! For starters, she's back on the big screen today for the romantic comedy, "Just Wright," starring Queen Latifah , Common and Paula Patton . Then, of course, there's her autobiography -- aptly titled "Foxy: My Life in Three Acts" -- which has just landed on the New York Times Bestseller list. Add to that, her next film, " Larry Crowne ," which co-stars Taraji P. Henson, Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks . That ain't too shabby for an actress who kicked-off her...Read Full Story

Maliah Michel Gets Her Pam Grier On..

By mashley04 on  From jewrawls.blogspot.com
My fave and who yall will see on this site very often and (for no reason I might add) Maliah Michel had a lil photography shoot with another banger Rita G (Kanye West "Flashing Lights") and got her Pam Grier on 70's style. Check out some of the pics. Someone need to go ahead and drop the remake, i'm down to see it.Read Full Story

Pam Grier: The First Black Female Action Hero

By hollywoodteen on  From complexmanmag.com
Coffy, Foxy Brown, Friday Foster … 70’s icon and cinema’s first black female action star, Pam Grier, put it down each and every time.  Pam was a woman before her time, and the actress always insisted on doing things her way.  From controversial movie roles to topless trading cards to love affairs with Hollywood’s leading men like Richard Pryor , Grier never apologized for anything she did. After a long stint on “The L Word”, these days Grier is dropping her tell all autobiography called...Read Full Story
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