Advertisement I think the practice of artists putting space between their albums is good. I understand up-and-coming rappers flooding the market with music until they find a sound, song or project that sticks. But, when you have reached a certain level of success in the music industry, there is no need to release an album […]
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Advertisement What Outfits Was She Wearing? According to Page Six, the “Thique” singer was dripped down in designer, as per usual when it comes to her performances. She began the night in a dazzling silver and black Alexander McQueen catsuit before later transitioning into a white bell-sleeved Anrealage dress that transformed into a multi-colored stained […]
Read More Advertisement What Outfits Was She Wearing? According to Page Six, the “Thique” singer was dripped down in designer, as per usual when it comes to her performances. She began the night in a dazzling silver and black Alexander McQueen catsuit before later transitioning into a white bell-sleeved Anrealage dress that transformed into a multi-colored stained […]
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Photo: Amy Sussman // Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Shareif Ziyadat (Getty Images) Updated 05/7/2023 at 3:07 p.m. ET: It’s official. King Charles has had his coronation celebration and is officially the next great colonizer. But at The Root, we’re going to just focus on our Black kings, who are changing the world! We already have plenty of […]
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Photo: Amy Sussman // Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic // Shareif Ziyadat (Getty Images) Updated 05/7/2023 at 3:07 p.m. ET: It’s official, Charles III is the new King, though some wonder if he will be the next great colonizer. We’ll let him him have his moment, but at The Root we’re going to just focus on our Black kings, who […]
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Nick Cannon visits SiriusXM’s ‘The Howard Stern Show’ at SiriusXM Studios on April 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Emma McIntyre for SiriusXM (Getty Images) If the mere fact that Wild’n Out host Nick Cannon has had 12 children is a lot to comprehend in today’s society, then you may be wondering just how he […]
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Stanford guard Haley Jones is one of the top prospects in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Her ability to create plays has multiple teams interested in adding her to their rosters. “They love how she pushes the ball with pace in the open floor, how she can find teammates,” Basketball Hall of Famer and WNBA analyst […]
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When Durand Bernarr appears onstage at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles for the second-to-last stop on his Wanderlust tour, the energy in the room is palpable. Black Musicians Are Not A Monolith: Bartees Strange Discusses Anti-Blackness In The Industry Off English Whether it’s due to his entertaining and interactive opening performance of “Ingredients,” the […]
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In February, Chvrches launched a new era with the release of their bombastic song “Over” to follow 2021’s high-energy album Screen Violence. They brought that new track to life last night (April 3) in a hypnotizing performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The performance is cathartic and shimmering as Lauren Mayberry belts powerfully: […]
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Law Roach sat down with New York Magazine to clear all of the air about his surprise retirement. In the hour-long sit-down with Lindsay Peoples only one day after his BOSS runway walk, Law also talked about the ups and downs of his career, his struggle with overworking because of childhood traumas, and what his […]
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Celebrity stylist Law Roach may have shocked the fashion world on Tuesday with news of his retirement, but he isn’t resting on his laurels. On Wednesday, the man who helped make Zendaya a red carpet icon made his modeling debut at Boss’ fashion show in Miami. CC Off English Roach may be leaving his life […]
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Brian Tyree Henry attends the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 13, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo: JC Olivera (Getty Images) Whether you know 2023 Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry as Paper Boi (Atlanta), Lemon (Bullet Train), or Phastos (Marvel’s Eternals), you know he’s been on your screens in an […]
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Will Smith hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) It’s been one year since the world watched Will Smith slap the taste out of Chris Rock’s mouth during the Oscars. […]
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Will Smith hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Photo: Chris Pizzello (AP) It’s been one year since the world watched Will Smith slap the taste out of Chris Rock’s mouth during the Oscars. […]
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Screenshot: All Elite Wrestling Wrestling fans don’t agree on much. But the one thing everyone does agree on is that “Absolute” Ricky Starks is headed for superstardom. CC Off English The AEW wrestler has been on a roll, captivating fans in feuds with his former tag team partner Powerhouse Hobbs, AEW World Champion MJF and […]
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Trevante Rhodes, left; Jalyn Hall, Miles Warren, and Shamier Anderson.Photo: Shawn Goldberg (Getty Images) In Bruiser, the feature directorial debut from Miles Warren, Till’s Jalyn Hall stars as 14-year-old Darious, a young teen searching for answers to internal questions he’s yet to fully flesh out. CC Off English What does it mean to be a […]
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Photo: Jason Kempin (Getty Images) The recent discussion about “Nepo Babies” has taken over social media. Reactions from famous second and third generation stars have ranged from offended to non-interest. However, one actor has weighed in with a completely reasonable take on the whole conversation. On Thursday, while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, O’Shea […]
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Scottish trio Chvrches is launching a new era. Tonight (February 24), the pop band have shared “Over,” their first single since signing to Island Records. On the new ’80s-influenced synth-pop track, the band vividly describes navigating the world with a sense of fear and anxiety. “I try my best to turn down the noise / […]
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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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