Toni Morrison, American writer, novelist, editor, Italy, September 2012.Photo: Leonardo Cendamo (Getty Images) “You think because he doesn’t love you that you are worthless. You think that because he doesn’t want you anymore that he is right — that his judgement and opinion of you are correct. If he throws you out, then you are […]
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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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Among the great Black loves of our time—Will and Jada, Beyoncé and Jay Z, Barack and Michelle Obama—no couple has quite captivated Black audiences in such a uniquely puzzling manner than the way Mrs. Netta and Charles have captivated us through social media. Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix Off English […]
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WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN—Episode 21050 —Pictured: Dr. Wendy Osefo.Photo: Charles Sykes/Bravo (Getty Images) In news that can only be described as shocking and unfortunate, “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Dr. Wendy Osefo revealed that her home was burglarized while on family vacation in Jamaica. ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Dr. Wendy Osefo […]
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As Lindsay Clancy prepares for her upcoming murder trial in Massachusetts, her husband is honoring their three children. Patrick Clancy will be running the Boston Marathon on Monday, a little over a year after his wife allegedly murdered their three children: Cora, Dawson, and Callan. Lindsay remains in a mental health facility awaiting her trial 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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Screenshot: NBC Los Angeles Al “A.C.” Cowlings, the man who led police on a slow-speed chase with O.J. Simpson in the back seat of a white Ford Bronco in 1994, was spotted in Malibu the day after Simpson’s death. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English […]
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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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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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On Thursday, the world was shocked to hear that decorated NFL star and infamous pop culture figure O.J. Simpson died. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English As previously reported by The Root, Simpson passed away due to cancer at the age of 76. But the […]
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Portrait of American former foorball player OJ Simpson and his wife, Nicole Brown (1959 – 1994), as they attend a party at the Harley Davidson Cafe, New York, New York, 1993. Photo: Rose Hartman (Getty Images) Simpson’s relationship with Nicole Brown, who was white, instantly sparked controversy among Black and white Americans. In 2016, Ta-Nehisi […]
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R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea Kelly is speaking up and shedding light on her alleged physical and financially abusive marriage to the disgraced R&B singer. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English As the keynote speaker for third annual fundraising luncheon for Faces of Hope—a Boise, Ida. […]
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R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea “Drea” Kelly is speaking up and shedding light on her alleged physical and financially abusive marriage to the disgraced R&B singer. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English As the keynote speaker for third annual fundraising luncheon for Faces of Hope—a Boise, […]
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Photo: KTDY On Wednesday (April 10), OJ Simpson passed away at the age of 76 following a lengthy cancer battle. His legacy is certainly an infamous one. In 1995, Simpson was acquitted of the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. The late Robert Kardashian served as one of his […]
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Photo: Steve Marcus-Pool (Getty Images) O.J. Simpson, whose reputation as a decorated NFL player was forever derailed by a sensational murder trial, has died of cancer. He was 76. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English His official X/Twitter account posted the news, and his lawyer […]
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Updated as of 4/11/2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET Ummm… so y’all remember that crazy story about the lady who stabbed her boyfriend, threw her kids out of the car on the highway and then died in a car crash? Well, it gets crazier. Elon Musk Has Opened the Floodgates For Racists On Twitter Off English […]
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 09:Janelle Monáe attends the FASHION TRUST U.S. Awards 2024 on April 09, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage (Getty Images) Whether it’s the Met Gala or a runway moment at New York Fashion Week, some of the most memorable fashion moments are made by stars wearing Sergio Hudson’s […]
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Zendaya participates in the photocall of the film Challengers at the Hotel Hassler. Rome (Italy), April 08th, 2024.Photo: Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio (Getty Images) On Tuesday, Zendaya broke the internet when she was revealed as the cover star for not one but two Vogue covers. Donning a red floral dress for the cover of […]
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Tiffany Haddish attends the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at The Kennedy Center on March 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. Photo: Shannon Finney/WireImage (Getty Images) They say “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” And when it’s Tiffany Haddish, her will to bring find more funding for her She Ready Foundation has led her […]
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – MARCH 26: Lenny Kravitz poses during a photocall ahead of the release of his album “Blue Electric Light” at The St. Regis hotel on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo: Adrián Monroy/Medios y Media (Getty Images) Celebrities posting workout videos to Instagram is nothing new. Seeing your favorite stars […]
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Photo: Pascal Le Segretain (Getty Images) 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 […]
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Photo: Annie Leibovitz On Tuesday, Zendaya broke the internet when she was revealed as the cover star for not one but two Vogue covers. Donning a red floral dress for the cover of U.S. Vogue and a sporty look for British Vogue more akin to her leading role in her upcoming film “Challengers,” the singer […]
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Photo: Rich Polk (Getty Images) Comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s new HBO show may be lauded for making folks necessarily uncomfortable, but there was nothing necessary about his latest quip about engaging in slave play with his white boyfriend. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His New Out & Proud Life Off English The […]
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: Aoki Lee Simmons arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party 2023 at Bar Marmont on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Phillip Faraone (Getty Images) Yesterday, we told you about the controversy surrounding 21-year-old Aoki Lee Simmons’ relationship with 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf after Page […]
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 23: Halle Bailey attend the Aerie REAL Fest at The Carlyle Venue on March 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo: Derek White (Getty Images) Just three months after giving birth, actress and singer Halle Bailey is showing off her post-pregnancy body in a major way. No muumuus or saggy sweats for her. […]
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Billy Dee Williams, 87, has been giving outspoken interviews left and right since the release of his memoir, “What Have We Here?: Portraits of A Life,” in February. But his latest comments about the use of blackface in acting might get him into a whole lot of trouble with Black Hollywood. We Asked ‘Star Wars’ […]
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Billy Dee Williams, 87, has been giving outspoken interviews left and right since the release of his memoir, “What Have We Here?: Portraits of A Life,” in February. But his latest comments about the use of blackface in acting might get him into a whole lot of trouble with Black Hollywood. We Asked ‘Star Wars’ […]
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Earlier last week, comedian and actress Sherri Shepherd learned she would be getting a third season of her daytime talk show. Sherri Shepherd Talks Two Funny Mamas, Hosting, & Channels Her Inner Toni Braxton Off English “So happy to keep bringing fun, joy, laughter and inspiration to you each day,” Sherri wrote on a post to […]
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It’s been one weird weekend in hip-hop. First J. Cole responded to Kendrick Lamar with a diss track and then apologized for it days later. Then, GloRilla and JT ignited a beef after the release of the Memphis rapper’s song, “Aite.” The Booty Gap: Cinch Your Jeans With This Quick & Easy Hack Off English […]
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