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The Fascinating Story of How Root 100 Honoree Loren LoRosa Got Her ‘The Breakfast Club’ Gig
Entertainment journalist and “The Breakfast Club” co-host Loren LoRosa talks about how refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer got her the job of her dreams.
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The Moment Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement Changed Everything
On November 7, 1991, NBA legend Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced his HIV diagnosis and his retirement from the NBA.
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Zohran Mamdani’s Clapback Toward 50 Cent is a Thing of Beauty
Rapper-entrepreneur 50 Cent is trolling NYC’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani for economic policies he thinks are bad for the city.
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The Root’s New Owner Personally Gives ‘The Breakfast Club’ Its Root 100 Flowers!
The Root’s publisher Ashley Allison surprised the hosts of The Breakfast Club with the news that they were included in The Root 100 list for 2025.
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Why Black Internet is Not Feeling Ami Colé’s Boss Joining Forces With Kim Kardashian
Just a few months after shutting down her beloved Ami Colé beauty brand, Diarrha N’Diyae is taking on a new role at Skims.
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How A$AP Rocky’s $11M NYC Condo Allegedly Turned Into an ‘Uninhabitable’ Nightmare for Neighbors— Who Just Sued
A$AP Rocky’s $11M condo is now ground zero for a $1.1 million lawsuit after a neighbor says construction on his unit led to theirs being “uninhabitable.”
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Conservative Content Creator Doubles-Down on Halloween Blackface Costume, But it Actually Gets Worse
After posting in blackface on X on Halloween, conservative content creator Lilly Gaddis actually doubled down on her actions.
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TikTok Star Mainly Mannie Delivers Another Frightening Health Update Following HIV Reveal
Fans of social media star Mainly Mannie are showing their support after he shared an update on his health online.
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Just Read This Detroit Cop’s Excuse For Coming to Court With No Pants
Detroit police officer Matthew Jackson wasn’t exactly camera ready when he showed up to a Zoom hearing on October 27.
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How Color Me Badd Went From 1990s R&B Hitmakers to Broken Boy Band
In the early 1990s, Color Me Badd were R&B hitmakers, but issues within the group ended their success and caused a rift in their long-time friendship.
