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Tessica Brown Debuts Healthy Head of Hair Months After Infamous ‘Gorilla Glue’ Hairdo
If there’s anybody who’s had quite an unorthodox start to 2021, it’s Tessica Brown. As previously reported here at The Root, Brown’s split-second decision to use Gorilla Glue on her hair earlier this year landed her in a whole world of hurt, both physically and online after her TikTok video explaining the situation went viral.…
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Mod Squad Actor Clarence Williams III Dies at 81
The actor played in several notable projects over the course of his career such as Purple Rain, Sugar Hill and Tales From the Hood.
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Tiffany Haddish to Portray Olympic Gold-Winner Florence Griffith Joyner in Upcoming Biopic
It looks like Girls Trip and Like a Boss star Tiffany Haddish will be going from “she ready” to “she runnin’” soon, thanks to a new project from game1. Deadline reports that Haddish is set to portray three-time Olympic gold winner Florence Griffith Joyner, aka Flo-Jo, in an upcoming untitled biopic. The feature will tell…
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High on the Hog Is the Most Satisfying Meal on TV. Let's Dig In, Shall We?
For as long I can remember, gumbo has been the meal of choice every year, every Christmas. Thanks to my Mama’s Louisiana upbringing, her gumbo has often brought all the folks to our yard and kitchen table over the years because it’s just that damn good. However, no matter how many times she’s made it,…
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Barack and Michelle Obama Are Bringing a ‘Civics Remix’ in New Kids Series for Netflix
If there’s one couple who’s been absolutely booked and busy since their departure from the White House, it’s the Obamas. Between various media appearances, books and series, this presidential couple is definitely doing their part in redefining what life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue can look like—and their latest Netflix project is no exception. Per a…
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Roll Bounce: DWade and Gabrielle Union Celebrate Zaya Wade’s 14th Birthday With Retro Roller Skating Party
Rooock skate, rolll bounce! Over the Memorial Day weekend, while everyone was busy BBQing and chilling by the pool, Zaya Wade was busy doing what she does best—being fabulous. With the help of parents Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, Zaya celebrated her 14th birthday alongside friends and family. But it wasn’t just any ‘ole celebration.…
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Rapper DaBaby Interviewed by Miami Police Over Alleged Involvement in Memorial Day Shooting [Updated]
To Blame it on Baby or not to Blame it on Baby? That is the question the Miami Beach Police Department are asking themselves, among many others, after detaining “Rockstar” rapper DaBaby and his crew following a shootout late Monday night. Page Six reports that over the Memorial Day Holiday, the rapper was one of…
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Let’s Get It Crunk! Mary J. Blige’s My Life Documentary to Debut This Month on Amazon Prime
I think the stars are finally aligning and putting some celestial respect (also known as “respeck”) on my love for Mary J. Blige. You wanna know how I know? Thirty minutes before I got the following news, I had the overwhelming urge to listen to some Mary J. Blige—you know, just because. (Who ever really…
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Memoirs of an Imperfect Sibling: Mariah Carey Says Inspiration, Not Defamation Was the Goal of Her Book
As with most memoirs, when shit starts hitting the fan, family and friends who may have been mentioned often come out to either support or detract from whatever’s been said. Such is the case with Mariah Carey, whose siblings haven’t been quite so happy with the things revealed in her September 2020 bestseller, The Meaning…
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BET Awards 2021: Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Drake, Cardi B Among Nominees
The BET Awards, which recently revealed that it would be holding its 2021 ceremony live at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, has just announced their nominees for this year. Usually this is the part where we highlight the Blackity-black nominees but seeing as how this is the BET Awards where they usually highlight the best in…
