One of our favorite nepo babies, Willow Smith, just dropped the news of new music and merch with album art that set the internet on fire. Smith shared the news of a presale for her new album Empathogen with her 11.5 million followers in an April 18 Instagram post. The album drops May 3, but […]
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Photo: Michael Loccisano (Getty Images) While Black fans were already very familiar with award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito’s work, he achieved a new level of mainstream popularity and acclaim as “Breaking Bad’s” Gus Fring. However, like the characters on that show, desperation drove him to make a wild decision. Giancarlo Esposito On Playing Villains In ‘The […]
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Photo: Michael Loccisano (Getty Images) While Black fans were already very familiar with award-winning actor Giancarlo Esposito’s work, he achieved a new level of mainstream popularity and acclaim as “Breaking Bad’s” Gus Fring. However, like the characters on that show, desperation drove him to make a wild decision. Giancarlo Esposito On Playing Villains In ‘The […]
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Beyonce walks onstage to accept the Innovator Award during the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) Beyoncé shook the music industry with the release of “Cowboy Carter,” drawing a new audience to the country music genre. But the trendsetter isn’t just changing people’s […]
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Since she burst onto the scene in 2005 with her massive hit single, “Pon De Replay,” Rihanna has evolved into a style icon – pushing boundaries, setting trends and even launching a lingerie brand of her own with Savage X Fenty. Is That Black Enough for You?!? Is Our TV Pick This Week Off English […]
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Since she burst onto the scene in 2005 with her massive hit single, “Pon De Replay,” Rihanna has evolved into a style icon – pushing boundaries, setting trends and even launching a lingerie brand of her own with Savage X Fenty. Is That Black Enough for You?!? Is Our TV Pick This Week Off English […]
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Start Slideshow Festival goers attend ONE MusicFest at Piedmont Park on October 29, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Festival season is finally upon us and there is no shortage of places to catch some of the most talented Black artists to ever hit the stage. Here is a list of music festivals […]
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Photo: AB+DM Though we’re only four months into 2024, TIME Magazine has pulled together its annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year, and this year the list has a whole lotta Black excellence on it. Advertisement From cover stars Taraji P. Henson and NFL supserstar Patrick Mahomes to others like awards […]
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Everyone has a favorite movie or TV series that they’re completely obsessed with. It’s your safe space. The place you go when you’re sick, sad or just have a random free Saturday. No one loves and understands the stories and characters the way you do. I get it, because that’s how I feel about “Star […]
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Drake just won’t let up. Earlier this week, the Toronto rapper was mainly taking shots at Metro Boomin on Instagram, continuously trolling him over the “Shut your hoe ass up and makes some drums nigga” line from his song, “Push Ups.” The Top 5 Rappers Of All Time According To Stephen A. Smith Off English […]
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Executive producers Jay “JEEZY” Jenkins and Jeannie Mai Jenkins attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Surviving Sex Trafficking” on March 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Michael Tullberg (Getty Images) Months after rapper Jeezy claimed that this soon-to-be ex-wife Jeannie Mai was “gatekeeping” their two-year-old daughter Monaco, it appears he’s taking legal steps to ensure […]
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Seriously, what’s going on with Jerrod Carmichael? The roll out for his new HBO series has been non-stop controversy and mess. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His New Out & Proud Life Off English After kicking things off with the extreme awkwardness of confessing his romantic feelings for good friend Tyler, […]
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Seriously, what’s going on with Jerrod Carmichael? The roll out for his new HBO series has been non-stop controversy and mess. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His New Out & Proud Life Off English After kicking things off with the extreme awkwardness of confessing his romantic feelings for good friend Tyler, […]
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Things don’t look too good when it comes to the working relationship between rapper DaBaby and popular YouTuber Lah Mike. I’ll explain. Mixtape Docu-Film & The Chi Season 6 Are Our TV Picks This Week Off English Lah Mike, most notably known for his 20 women vs. 1 celebrity dating videos, recently made claims that […]
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Music superstar Toni Braxton has been very open about her battle with lupus. Whether it’s discussing the effects of the autoimmune disease, or letting cameras show her symptoms on “Braxton Family Values,” she hasn’t shied away from informing the public about the chronic illness. Sherri Shepherd Talks Two Funny Mamas, Hosting, & Channels Her Inner […]
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ID’s shocking docuseries, “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. Keenan & Kel Are Back in Good Burger 2 – Our TV Pick Of the Week Off English It chronicles the alleged toxic and abusive environment at Nickelodeon during Dan Schneider’s tenure. In addition to former […]
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Photo: Getty The Empire Polo Club in the Coachella Valley was the place to be last weekend for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat were among this year’s headliners at the three-day music festival. Advertisement Almost as exciting as the music were the fashions worn by stars and […]
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Screenshot: Instagram On Saturday, two celebrities shared a tender moment at Coachella that has now gone viral. Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith were happy to be reunited in a VIP area at the music festival. How Law Roach Transformed Zendaya Into The Fashion It Girl Off English In the video, Smith surprised Bieber with a […]
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Updated on Monday, April 15 at 11:45 a.m.PT: “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Robyn Dixon has now confirmed she won’t be returning for the show’s ninth season due to her being officially fired from the franchise. Candiace Dillard Bassett Feels The Burden Of Continuing The Family Legacy & Tradition | My Family Story Off English […]
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There’s been no shortage of controversy surrounding Netflix’s animated “Good Times: Black Again” reboot. The trailer was met with a decidedly negative reaction from Black Twitter. People took issue with the offensive stereotypes portrayed in the first footage. Original series stars John Amos and BernNadette Stanis noted that it would be hard for any show […]
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Photo: Thaddaeus McAdams (Getty Images) Don’t come for us: We have no idea if there is a tape, but earlier this year, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs alleging numerous allegations including grooming, sexual misconduct and sex-trafficking. Advertisement In the court documents, Jones alleged that Combs recorded his sexual acts […]
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Photo: Thaddaeus McAdams (Getty Images) Don’t come for us: We have no idea if there is a tape, but earlier this year, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs alleging numerous allegations including grooming, sexual misconduct and sex-trafficking. Advertisement In the court documents, Jones alleged that Combs recorded his sexual acts […]
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Jerrod Carmichael is an interesting comedian. He’s refreshingly honest and is definitely a provocateur, but those moments of truth are often framed in extremely awkward scenarios. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His New Out & Proud Life Off English Knowing this is his brand of entertainment, it’s no surprise that the […]
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Photo: Getty The Empire Polo Club in the Coachella Valley was the place to be last weekend for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat were among this year’s headliners at the three-day music festival. Advertisement Almost as exciting as the music were the fashions worn by stars and […]
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On Thursday, the world was shocked to hear that decorated NFL star and infamous pop culture figure O.J. Simpson died. Snowfall Season 6 Is Our TV Pick of The Week Off English As previously reported by The Root, Simpson passed away due to cancer at the age of 76. But the news of his death […]
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Screenshot: YouTube Rihanna just gave fans the next best thing to new music – a revealing magazine interview and photoshoot. RiRi is the cover girl for the Spring 2024 issue of Interview magazine where she talks about everything from how she met her partner A$AP Rocky to what she keeps in her diaper bag. And […]
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Photo: Will Sikora Singer and actress Brandy Norwood is finally dishing on her feelings about being regarded as the “vocal bible” in the music industry. Black Hollywood’s Mom, Jenifer Lewis, Plays That’s So Random Off English Speaking exclusively to The Root at an event on Thursday celebrating the fourth collaboration between the talented artist and […]
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Ice Spice at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo: Christopher Polk/Variety (Getty Images) It looks like rapper Ice Spice is not just “in ha mood”—she’s about to be in her acting bag soon, too! Omar Epps, Actor […]
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Ice Spice at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo: Christopher Polk/Variety (Getty Images) It looks like rapper Ice Spice is not just “in ha mood”—she’s about to be in her acting bag soon, too! Small Town Horror […]
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A tell-all book written by an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most important stories of our time, including Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, should be pretty juicy, right? Here’s The Moment 20/20 Co-Anchor Deborah Roberts Felt Like She Made It | Securing the Bag: Part 5 Off […]
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A tell-all book written by an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most important stories of our time, including Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, should be pretty juicy, right? Here’s The Moment 20/20 Co-Anchor Deborah Roberts Felt Like She Made It | Securing the Bag: Part 5 Off […]
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