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If Anyone Can Get You Hype for Shakespeare, Denzel Can
The trailer for Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth dropped Tuesday, building anticipation for Washington’s cinematic chemistry with Frances McDormand.
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The Root Institute 2021: Tarana Burke’s New Memoir Unbound Retraces the Birth of a Movement
The founder and leader of the Me Too movement retraces her steps in a deeply vulnerable and moving memoir under Oprah’s imprint.
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Sarah Dash, Co-Founder of Labelle, Dead at 76
The singer, songwriter and actress died unexpectedly, only days after making a surprise onstage appearance with former bandmate Patti LaBelle.
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The Prosecution Rests Its Case in R. Kelly Trial; Defense Begins to Present Witnesses
The prosecution called 45 witnesses—including 11 accusers—over the course of five weeks of testimony thus far in Brooklyn, N.Y., federal court.
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Vivrant Things: Our Stars Kept It Bright and Brilliant at the 2021 Emmys
The acting winners were exclusively white, but color won the night on the Emmys red carpet—and Jurnee Smollett wore a stylish tribute to Michael K. Williams.
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Michigan Father Files $1M Lawsuit Over Biracial Child’s Unsanctioned Haircut by School Employee
Jimmy Hoffmeyer’s suit alleges Mount Pleasant Public School District ‘failed to properly train, monitor, direct, discipline, and supervise their employees.’
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This Year’s CFDA Award Nominations Continue to Reflect Greater Equity in the Industry
Dapper Dan will be honored with the Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement award, while the majority of this year’s Emerging Designer nominees are Black.
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T.I. and Tiny Evade Sexual Abuse Charges in Los Angeles Due to Expired Statute of Limitations
To date, the couple has been accused by more than 30 women of sexual assault, drugging and, in some cases trafficking.
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The Remake Sweepstakes Continue, but Weeeee…Will Always Love Whitney’s Version of The Bodyguard the Most
Warner Bros. moves forward with a long-rumored reboot of the 1992 hit starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, to be penned by playwright Matthew López.
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‘It Is a Call, Not a Closing’: Why The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Can’t Seem to Unfollow Jill Louise Busby
The social media savant turned author dismantles online ‘micro-fame’—including her own—in her debut collection of essays, Unfollow Me.
