Why We Still Love 'The Cosby Show'

April 26, 2012

Twenty years later, the show is still relevant. Why? No one's been able to re-create the magic.

'The Cosby Show': Where Are They Now?

Twenty years after the series finale aired, we catch up with the iconic show's stars.

'Love Jones': Where Are They Now?

As the iconic black romantic film turns 15, we catch up with Nia Long, Bill Bellamy and others.

11 Black Cult Classics of the 1990s

These favorites -- from Love Jones to New Jack City -- have stayed in the hearts and minds of viewers to this day.

5 Black Films We'd Watch Anytime

From New Jack City to Love Jones, we count down our favorite cult classics.

'Juice': Where Are They Now?

The crime drama featured Tupac's acting debut; find out what the rest of the cast has been up to since.

Reports: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Have a Baby Girl

Guess what the newest Carter family member's name is?

Best and Worst of the 2011 'Soul Train Awards'

We've rounded up the most memorable moments -- and the best tweets -- from the annual show.

Tuskegee Airmen in Pop Culture

From Red Tails to the toy aisle, images of the iconic World War II soldiers are everywhere.

12 Top Black Chefs and Restaurateurs

Black chefs are increasingly visible on TV, but high-profile success in the restaurant world is still rare. These culinary luminaries are defying the odds.

Treme: On The Verge of a Faster Pace?

May 03, 2010

The standout part of the episode was Creighton Bernette's (John Goodman) YouTube rant. Finally, a (slightly) faster pace.

Why Can't I Get Into Treme?

Is it that there are too many characters and mini-plot lines? Maybe. Is it that life in New Orleans after Katrina can't be bottled up into an hour-long TV show? I don't know.

Down in the 'Treme': Ain't Nothin' Goin' On ... Yet

As far as Twitter's trending topics go, Treme was just a blip on the radar screen.

The Best Gabourey Sidibe Interview So Far

Looking forward to the Oscars? Not so fast. Damon Weaver gets the last word on the NAACP Image Awards. Watch his red-carpet interviews.

Would You Let Serena Williams Do Your Nails?

The Queen of the Courts is taking nail care classes in Palm Beach—determined to become queen of mani/pedi school, too.

Congrats, Mo'Nique, on Your Golden Globe!

Mo'Nique wins a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture award for 'Precious.'

Pants on the Ground?!

If you missed American Idol last night, just watch this clip of 62-year-old Vietnam veteran, Larry Platt. "Call yourself a cool cat looking like a fool!" Preach on, General Platt.                    

Avon Barksdale Is Back

I love The Wire, and Avon was the man. But why is this trailer for The Avon Barksdale Story so bad?

The Best Year-End Review That You Don't Have To Read

For all the roundups, galleries and essays that we've run here on The Root, it's never really officially the end of the year until I hear Skillz' year-end wrap-up. I started following Skillz just after Thanksgiving, so that I'd be one of the first to know when he dropped his much anticipated roundup of the year's craziest events in pop and politics. Listen to it here.

The Jacksons' Reality Show: My New Guilty Pleasure?

It’s the 40th anniversary of the Jackson 5, and what better way to jump into the 21st century than to have a reality show? Yes, the first episode of The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty aired last night on A&E.