Nicki Minaj has been receiving raves for her “Pink Friday 2” tour looks, but this is probably not how she wanted her fashion to make headlines. On Friday, during a performance in Orlando, Fla., the “Fly” artist experienced an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. She handled it like a total pro, though she wasn’t happy with the […]
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When White Celebs Find They’re Black, Obama Beat Trump At This, The Rise of The Richest Black Man in America and More News On the Culture
Photo: Jon Kopaloff (Getty Images) If you look up the term multi-hyphenate entertainer in the dictionary, you’ll see a photo of the absolute badass Queen Latifah. From the moment she burst on the scene with her generation-defining anthem “Ladies First,” we knew she was special. She followed that up with the groundbreaking comedy “Living Single,” […]
Read MoreWhen White Celebs Find Their Black Roots, Obama Beat Trump At This, The Rise of The Richest Black Man in America and More News On the Culture
Photo: Jon Kopaloff (Getty Images) If you look up the term multi-hyphenate entertainer in the dictionary, you’ll see a photo of the absolute badass Queen Latifah. From the moment she burst on the scene with her generation-defining anthem “Ladies First,” we knew she was special. She followed that up with the groundbreaking comedy “Living Single,” […]
Read MoreBest Dressed Black Men of the 2024 Awards Season
Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety // JC Olivera // Kevin Mazur (Getty Images) Well, that’s a wrap on the 2024 award season. Black people didn’t win everything, but we showed out on the red carpet. Advertisement Whether it was the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, SAG Awards or NAACP Image Awards, celebrities came through with some of their best threads […]
Read MoreNew Casting Rumors Abound, These Black Actors Could be Perfect as the Next James Bond
Photo: John Phillips (Getty Images) The franchise’s producers don’t have to look too far to find the most logical choice to lead the batch of films. In “No Time to Die,” Lashana Lynch is Nomi, the spy who takes over the 007 title. She’s confident, unflappable, a total badass and compassionate. Everything Bond should be.
Read MoreDespite New Casting Rumors, These Black Actors Would be Perfect as the Next James Bond
Photo: John Phillips (Getty Images) The franchise’s producers don’t have to look too far to find the most logical choice to lead the batch of films. In “No Time to Die,” Lashana Lynch is Nomi, the spy who takes over the 007 title. She’s confident, unflappable, a total badass and compassionate. Everything Bond should be.
Read MoreThe Evolution of Queen Latifah
MC Lyte, Monie Love, and D-Nice perform “Ladies First” for Queen Latifah | Kennedy Center Honors The icon found more history to make when she became the first female rapper to be awarded a Kennedy Center Honor. Remember what we said about “Ladies First?” Yeah, the crowd was on one in their fancy clothes with […]
Read MoreAmid Aaron Pierre’s Exit, What’s Going on with ‘Blade?’ Will We Ever Actually See Mahershala Ali in the MCU?
A lot has been made about the multiple issues currently facing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From Jonathan Majors’ legal trouble, to a questionable narrative for the Multiverse War, to concerns about missing characters, to low box office numbers, it’s definitely time to worry about the MCU. Amid all this craziness, the project we’re most worried […]
Read MoreWeekend Entertainment Roundup March 16, 2024
Photo: WWD/Penske Media (Getty Images) We guess making music runs in the family. Not only was North West present for the listening party of her Kanye West’s upcoming album, “Vultures 2,” but she also announced some news of her own. – Noah A. McGee Read More
Read MoreWeekend Culture Roundup March 16, 2024
Photo: Jacob Kupferman // Paras Griffin/WireImage (Getty Images) Some feuds never die. More than three decades since they were on an NBA court together, Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas still haven’t resolved their “issues.” Advertisement During a recent “The Draymond Green Show” appearance, Thomas was asked if their relationship is “salvageable.” Before Green could even […]
Read MoreCardi B Overshares, Fashion Trainwrecks, and Our Favorite Jenifer Nearly Dies
Photo: WWD/Penske Media (Getty Images) We guess making music runs in the family. Not only was North West present for the listening party of her Kanye West’s upcoming album, “Vultures 2,” but she also announced some news of her own. – Noah A. McGee Read More
Read MoreSmokey Robinson’s Smooth Moves, Whoopi’s Motherhood Choice, A ‘Ghetto’ TikToker, and Mr. Simon Biles Gets a New Job
Photo: Jacob Kupferman // Paras Griffin/WireImage (Getty Images) Some feuds never die. More than three decades since they were on an NBA court together, Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas still haven’t resolved their “issues.” Advertisement During a recent “The Draymond Green Show” appearance, Thomas was asked if their relationship is “salvageable.” Before Green could even […]
Read MoreRegina King Speaks On Life After Son’s Suicide
Regina King arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision (AP) Oscar-winning actress Regina King sat down with GMA’s Robin Roberts to reflect on the passing of her only son, Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide in January 2022 at age 26. In […]
Read MorePlace Your Bets! Which Black Hollywood Star Will Deliver an Oscar-Worthy Next Year?
Inside Out 2 | Official Trailer Honestly, I’m still not over what happened with Bing Bong in the first film. We can probably expect even more emotional upheaval in the sequel/likely Best Animated Feature nominee. Riley’s emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust return to help her through her teen years. Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri […]
Read MorePlace Your Bets! Which Black Hollywood Star Will Deliver an Oscar-Worthy Performance Next Year?
Inside Out 2 | Official Trailer Honestly, I’m still not over what happened with Bing Bong in the first film. We can probably expect even more emotional upheaval in the sequel/likely Best Animated Feature nominee. Riley’s emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust return to help her through her teen years. Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri […]
Read MoreBefore Katt Williams, Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay’ Spilled Tea in These Memorable Moments
The success of the Katt Williams interview has catapulted “Club Shay Shay” into the mainstream. The podcast hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe isn’t specifically a sports show—he’s booked more entertainers lately—but that doesn’t seem to matter to the iHeartPodcast Awards. According to The Hollywood Reporter, on Monday, “Club Shay Shay” took home […]
Read MoreWhy Can’t Black Artists Express Disappointment For An Oscar Snub?
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” isn’t just one of the best animated movies of 2023, it’s one of the best films of the year period. It was a heavy favorite to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Unfortunately, it lost to “The Boy and the Heron” from animation legend Hayao Miyazaki. Oscar-Winning ‘American Fiction’ Writer […]
Read MoreAngela Bassett Explains the ‘Angela Bassett Face’ After Losing 2023 Oscar
We haven’t stopped smiling since watching Da’Vine Joy Randolph accept her well-deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. But it’s not lost on us that it was just one year ago that the Internet came for Angela Bassett for her reaction to losing in the same category – something she’s talking about […]
Read MoreFormer Root Staff Writer Cord Jefferson Wins Oscar For ‘American Fiction’
Photo: John Shearer (Getty Images) Cord Jefferson, former staff writer for The Root, saw his commitment to writing Black content culminate with the ultimate award Sunday night, as he accepted an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for his 2023 film “American Fiction.” Oscars 2024: The Outstanding Black Performances Nominated This Year at the 96th Academy […]
Read MoreThe Greatest Black Moments at the Oscars
“BlacKkKlansman” wins Best Adapted Screenplay “I’m rooting for everybody Black,” was in full effect this year as a record seven Black people won awards at the 2019 Oscars, passing the record that was previously made in 2017. The Black winners included Regina King and Mahershala Ali, who both won in their respective supporting actor categories […]
Read More2024 Oscars: Black Singers, Rappers and Musicians Who Won Academy Awards
Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer (Getty Images) The Oscars are meant to honor and celebrate the best in the movie-making business like actors and directors. However, singers, music producers, and artists from the music industry have often stolen the show. Advertisement They have not only won Oscars for the songs they created but also for their acting […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Black Hollywood Stars Came Out to Slay the Red Carpet Before the Oscars
Danielle Brooks attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Arnold Turner for ESSENCE (Getty Images) We are only days into Women’s History Month, and Black women are already showing up and showing out on the fashion front at […]
Read MoreBlack Hollywood Stars Came Out to Slay the Red Carpet Before the Oscars
Brandee Evans at Essence Black Women in Hollywood held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety (Getty Images) We are only days into Women’s History Month, and Black women are already showing up and showing out on the fashion front at the 2024 ESSENCE Black […]
Read MoreThis ‘Euphoria’ Star Wants Zendaya Back Just As Bad As You Do: ‘I Haven’t Paid My Rent in Six Months’
For fans of HBO’s drama “Euphoria” it’s been an exceptionally long wait for Season 3 to hit screens. Part of that is due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that shut down Hollywood for much of 2023, but it’s also become the nature of the show. There’s typically been a year-long break between seasons. Unfortunately, […]
Read MoreMary J. Blige Hated This One Thing About Herself
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 20: Mary J. Blige speaks onstage during The 6th Annual URBAN ONE HONORS: Best In Black presented by TV at Coca Cola Roxy on January 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Derek White (Getty Images) Believing in yourself can be difficult, even when you’re a GRAMMY-winning, EMMY-winning, Oscar-nominated artist like Mary […]
Read MoreSurprisingly, Mary J. Blige Hated This One Thing About Herself
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 20: Mary J. Blige speaks onstage during The 6th Annual URBAN ONE HONORS: Best In Black presented by TV at Coca Cola Roxy on January 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Derek White (Getty Images) Believing in yourself can be difficult, even when you’re a GRAMMY-winning, EMMY-winning, Oscar-nominated artist like Mary […]
Read More2024 Oscars: Black Artists and Movies That Should’ve Won Major Awards
Fences | “Same Spot As You” Full Scene (Viola Davis, Denzel Washington) | Paramount Movies Honestly, we could make a case for Denzel to win every time he’s nominated, but losing to Casey Affleck seems particularly egregious. No offense, but he basically plays the same Massachusetts guy in every movie. What Denzel did in “Fences” […]
Read More2024 Oscars: The Black Actors and Favorite Films That Could Win Big
If we’re being honest: It’s been an incredibly predictable awards season. Heading into The 96th Oscars, we aren’t expecting many surprises in the major categories. Yes, we will hear “The Oscar goes to ‘Oppenheimer’ several times during the big show. However, it’s still fun to analyze and predict what will happen on the biggest night […]
Read MoreReesa Teesa, Shannon Sharpe, Kevin Garnett Bring Black History Month to an End With Lots of Drama
Kevin GarnettScreenshot: BetMGM Could Bronny James score a bucket against his father, LeBron? Kevin Garnett certainly doesn’t think so. Advertisement But while discussing the topic with bestie Paul Pierce on an episode of KG Certified, the Hall of Famer didn’t cite age, size, or experience as to why he believes that. Instead, KG suggested that […]
Read MoreDoes Terrence Howard Have a Good Point as To Why He Shouldn’t Pay $1M in Back Taxes?
As the saying goes, “The only thing certain in life is death and taxes.” Terrence Howard is finding that out the hard way, as he now owes the IRS nearly $1 million. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, a federal judge in Philadelphia ordered the “Empire” star to pay $903,115 in back taxes, interest and penalties. […]
Read MoreOn This Day in Black History: Hattie McDaniel Becomes 1st-Ever Black Oscar Winner
Hattie Mc Daniel with the Oscar statuette for Best Supporting Role by an Actress at the 12th annual Academy Awards ceremony on March 2, 1940.Photo: Bettman (Getty Images) As it appears, we received one more day to celebrate Black History month and on this day, nearly 85 years ago, Hattie McDaniel cemented herself in the […]
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