As Black celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and Michael B. Jordan have become increasingly vocal about their love for anime and gaming, Chicago-based game designer Derrick Fields (he/they), founder of Waking Oni Games and the president of the Japanese Arts Foundation, is here to ensure that Black people can see themselves more and more in the […]
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On the red carpet, Rihanna wore Moussaieff Jewellers Fancy Deep Orange-Brown, Fancy Yellow, and Colombian Emerald earrings over 35 carats. On stage, she wore The Assana necklace, The Enchanted Lotus Cocktail ring, Frozen Capture Bracelet all from De Beers.
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On the redcarpet, Rihanna wore Moussaieff Jewellers Fancy Deep Orange-Brown, Fancy Yellow, and Colombian Emerald earrings over 35 carats. On stage, she wore The Assana necklace, The Enchanted Lotus Cocktail ring, Frozen Capture Bracelet all from De Beers.
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I wouldn’t be surprised if many people clicked over to another channel after Angela Bassett was gagged AGAIN at the 2023 Oscars. The one category we were all waiting for was placed at the very beginning in the producers’ efforts to televise every category in a timely manner. CC Off English Therefore, after the winner […]
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Let me first start by saying I LOVE US FOR REAL. And by “us,” I mean Black people. Now that that’s said, let’s get into this epic, photo of Black joy and excellence that was taken at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party featuring a handful of Black Hollywood royalty. CC Off English According to […]
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: (L-R) Halle Berry and Angela Bassett attend the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Emma McIntyre (Getty Images) Going into last night’s Oscar ceremony, we all had high hopes that Angela Bassett would take home the Best Supporting Actress award […]
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Photo: Mike Coppola (Getty Images) Yes, we at The Root are still reeling from Angela Bassett’s loss at The Oscars on Sunday, and apparently so is social media. Reactions ranged from anger, to disbelief, to a celebration of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star’s unforgettable performance. Though it’s supposedly their intention, Oscars aren’t always presented […]
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Photo: Emma McIntyre (Getty Images) I wouldn’t be surprised if many people clicked over to another channel after Angela Bassett was gagged AGAIN at the 2023 Oscars. The one category we were all waiting for was placed at the very beginning in the producers’ efforts to televise every category in a timely manner. CC Off […]
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US costume designer Ruth E. Carter accepts the Oscar for Best Costume Design for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023.Photo: Patrick T. Fallon (Getty Images) I wouldn’t be surprised if many people clicked over to another channel after Angela […]
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Photo: Arturo Holmes (Getty Images) The 95th Academy Awards are a night full of firsts. With so many artists receiving nominations for the first time, we’re going to see a lot of people collecting their first Oscars tonight. But if we’re being honest, the first we’re most excited about is Angela Bassett possibly picking up […]
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Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) Updated 3/12/23 at 8:46 p.m E.T: Kimmel’s monologue referenced last year’s slap and painted Will Smith in an unflattering light. He joked: “Five Irish actors are nominated tonight, which means the chances of a fight just went way up. We want you to have fun, feel safe and, most importantly, we […]
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Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) Updated 3/12/23 at 8:46 p.m E.T: Kimmel’s monologue referenced last year’s slap and painted Will Smith in an unflattering light. He joked: “Five Irish actors are nominated tonight, which means the chances of a fight just went way up. We want you to have fun, feel safe and, most importantly, we […]
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Michael B. Jordan attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of “CREED III” at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic (Getty Images) Updates as of 3/10/2023 at 4p.m.ET: New insight as to what the future could look like in the Michael B. Jordan-led Creed franchise has recently been revealed. CC Off […]
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Corey Calliet attends Inas X Birthday Bash at Los Globos on January 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Paul Archuleta (Getty Images) If you’ve ever wondered just how Creed III director and star Michael B. Jordan stays looking better and better with each film, or how his fellow costar, Jonathan Majors, got hella ripped for the […]
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Jonathan Majors, left; Tessa Thompson, Mila Davis-Kent and Michael B. Jordan attend the Los Angeles Premiere of “CREED III” on February 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Momodu Mansaray (Getty Images) Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors may have been the main ones exchanging blows in the recently released threequel, Creed III, but the film as […]
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Illustration: Will San Jan (AP) Back then hoes didn’t want me, now I’m hot they all on me. – Mike Jones, “Back Then”, 2005 With that hook, early aughts Houston rapper Mike Jones defined an ethos, if not a subgenre of entertainment that involves famous men reminding women of how they bruised their egos with […]
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Michael B. Jordan attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 94th Oscars in Beverly Hills, California on March 27, 2022.Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP (Getty Images) Beginning in 2019, Jordan would go on to capitalize off his new status and pivoted towards a moving social justice film, Just Mercy, which chronicles the real-life story […]
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Jonathan Majors at the premiere of “Creed III” held at TCL Chinese Theater on February 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety (Getty Images) In Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut, Creed III, Jonathan Majors packs a punch as Damian “Dame” Anderson, a long-forgotten childhood friend of Adonis Creed (Jordan) who’s fresh out of jail […]
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Photo: Kevin Winter, David Livingston, Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) The Hollywood Walk of Fame is home to stars celebrating the biggest names in entertainment. Honorees come from the worlds of motion pictures; television; recording; and live theatre/performances. While stars tend to get handed out when someone has a new project set to be released, it’s […]
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Michael B. Jordan attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of “CREED III” at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic (Getty Images) I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s looking like Michael B. Jordan season. Not only will the prominent actor be making his directorial debut this Friday […]
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Michael B. Jordan attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of “CREED III” at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic (Getty Images) On Monday, the Los Angeles premiere of Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut Creed III took place, live from the TCL Theater. CC Off English While on the red carpet […]
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New York Undercover: Eddie Torres Dies Fans were seriously invested in the romance between Eddie and Detective Nina Moreno. When they got married, it was like our friends finally tied the knot. Then shortly after the happy day, he died in a shocking car bomb. Honestly, I still haven’t recovered from that explosion.
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023 Movie) Official Trailer – Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård Does it really matter what the plot of the fourth movie in the franchise is? All I need to know is does it feature Keanu Reeves gracefully gunning down other assassins in artistic action scenes? If the answer is yes, […]
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Will Smith, left; Michael B. Jordan.Photo: Nicky J Sims/Joe Maher (Getty Images) Ready or not, the sequel to the 2007 hit film I Am Legend is coming to a big screen near us soon. Thus far, details have been kept to a minimum. But we do know that the forthcoming film will see Will Smith […]
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Screenshot: Courtesy of Disney I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Emmy-nominated actor Jonathan Majors has officially entered his villain era. CC Off English If that wasn’t evidenced by his portrayal as He Who Remains in the popular Disney+ series Loki, then it’ll be further solidified when he makes his debut as Kang […]
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Since becoming a mother of four, Kim has transitioned her Instagram account from posting fashion campaigns, her body, or making references to scandals to now making her lifestyle look relatable, posting her children, family, and friends, events, and dropping outfit pics that have her clothing brand, SKIMS, tagged. Kim K is no longer the young […]
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Photo: Dan Istitene (Getty Images) As he embarks on the promotional tour for his upcoming film Creed III, actor/director Michael B. Jordan has been unexpectedly open about his private life, specifically his recent breakup with Lori Harvey. In addition to being the main source of humor in his Saturday Night Live monologue, he also discussed […]
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Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) After a high energy opening performance by Latin music superstar Bad Bunny, Trevor Noah—who looked damn good in that white tuxedo jacket—kicked off the 65th Annual Grammy Awards with a monologue where he shouted out all the famous names in the building. CC Off English “My job is to be […]
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