Advertisement “I just want to take a second and honor Tina Turner,” Beyoncé said on Friday during a stop in Paris. “If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner. I wouldn’t be on this stage without Tina Turner, so I want you guys to just scream, so she can feel your […]
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“I started out as a fan of Tina Turner, then a full-on groupie, following her from show to show around the country, and then, eventually, we became real friends,” the post began. “She is our forever goddess of rock ‘n’ roll who contained a magnitude of inner strength that grew throughout her life. She was […]
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Advertisement But school officials say the poem was not “banned” but “moved,” citing that Gorman’s words are more appropriate for middle school students. Advertisement “’The Hill We Climb’ by @TheAmandaGorman was never banned or removed from one of our schools. The book is available in the media center as part of the middle grades collection,” […]
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Kendrick Lamar attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Arturo Holmes/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue (Getty Images) Rapper Kendrick Lamar has always been candid about his struggles […]
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Tracee Ellis Ross attends the reopening of The Landmark at Tiffany & Co 5th Avenue on April 27, 2023 in New York City. Photo: Taylor Hill (Getty Images) In a press release, it was announced that Tracee Ellis Ross will be receiving an honorary degree from Spelman College. The ceremony will take place on May […]
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At Hollywood’s annual trip to Las Vegas for its CinemaCon presentation to theater owners, the most anticipated films of the year showcased what’s in store for movie fans. Many of these films feature your favorite Black stars and characters, so we need to check in and see what unexpected surprises were dropped. Since everything she […]
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At Hollywood’s annual trip to Las Vegas for its CinemaCon presentation to theater owners, the most anticipated films of the year showcased what’s in store for movie fans. Many of these films feature your favorite Black stars and characters, so we need to check in and see what unexpected surprises were dropped. Since everything she […]
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Photo: Bennett Raglin (Getty Images) When it comes to Forever First Lady Michelle Obama, we know you want all the scoop on everything she’s working on. Well, today is your lucky day because we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek of the latest episode of her podcast, The Light. Nelson Estevez of Tyler Perry’s The Oval […]
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Unbossed. Unbothered. Unapologetic. Those are the perfect three words to describe comedian and Academy Award-winning actress Mo’nique on any given day, but they ring especially true in her highly-anticipated Netflix special, My Name is Mo’Nique. Beyoncé Becomes The Queen of The Grammys With Record Wins Off English Throughout the one-hour-and-a-half special, viewers get a glimpse […]
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NEW YORK – JUNE 03: Dr. Maya Angelou speaks on stage during the 34th Annual AWRT Gracie Awards Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 3, 2009 in New York City. Photo: Jemal Countess (Getty Images) Born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, Maya Angelou was arguably one […]
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends a National Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II on June 3, 2022 in London, England.Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo (Getty Images) Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has a new reason to celebrate. In addition to finally finding some semblance of peace with Prince Harry and […]
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Photo: Valerie Macon, Jon Kopaloff, Jesse Grant (Getty Images) Updated 03/29/2023 at 4:12 p.m. ET: While it’s true that money can’t buy happiness, I find it hard to believe that being a billionaire doesn’t put a smile on your face and a little pep in your step. From real estate tycoons to tech moguls, to […]
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Photo: Edward Berthelot (Getty Images) If you’re a bargain hunter like me, you ferociously stalk the clothes and shoes you want, hoping your size will still be in stock when they eventually go on sale. It’s a strategy that can often end in disappointment. But the feeling you get when you can get your hands […]
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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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Screenshot: Amazon.com The 1993 film What’s Love Got to Do With It? is the story of Tina Turner’s rise to stardom from her Tennessee church choir, including the pain she endured at the hands of her abusive husband/manager, Ike Turner. The screenplay was inspired by the 1986 book, “I, Tina.” If you didn’t read the […]
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 05: Quinta Brunson attends the 2023 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Ceremony at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Amy Sussman (Getty Images) At just 33-years-old, actress, producer, writer and comedian Quinta Brunson has made her mark on Hollywood. In just two seasons, her hit […]
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Mo’Nique poses for a photo on the set of E! Daily Pop.Photo: Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversa (Getty Images) Ahead of her soon-to-be released Netflix comedy special, comedian and Oscar-winning actress Mo-Nique is opening up about where she stands in Hollywood now—specifically as it relates to her relationship with Oprah Winfrey. CC Off English To refresh your […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every […]
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae attend the “Hidden Figures” New York special screening on December 10, 2016 in New York City.Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) As a lover of literature, I’m not always crazy about seeing books adapted for the big screen. But every now […]
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Photo: NBC (Getty Images) So you didn’t get tickets to Michelle Obama’s “The Light We Carry Book Tour?” Yeah, I didn’t either. But don’t worry, our Forever First Lady is giving us the next best thing. Beginning today, Mrs. Obama is dropping her new Audible Original, Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast. The weekly episodes let […]
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Photo: Michael Tran (Getty Images) Oprah Winfrey’s hair has kept us talking for decades. From long ponytails to full-bodied curls, the media mogul is never afraid to try a new style, and we have loved going along for the ride. In a November 2022 feature on Oprah Daily, Winfrey’s long-time hairstylist, Nicole Mangrum, spilled some […]
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Photo: Ethan Miller (Getty Images) Although Barack Obama was the first Black person to become the President of the United States, he likely won’t be the last. There are plenty of qualified candidates who could potentially become the next leader of the nation. Some names on our list, generated by The Root staff, you might […]
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Photo: Ethan Miller (Getty Images) Although Barack Obama was the first Black person to become the President of the United States, he likely won’t be the last. There are plenty of qualified candidates who could potentially become the next leader of the nation. So on President’s Day, we decided to come up with our wish […]
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