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Disney Launches Onyx Collective for Creators of Color; Questlove, Oprah Winfrey, Ryan Coogler, Nikole Hannah-Jones Among First Collaborators
A new content brand from Disney General Entertainment dedicated to creators of color and underrepresented voices will be headed to a screen near you soon, The Root has learned. The Onyx Collective, which is set to be housed on Hulu per a press release sent to The Root, will showcase curated projects such as films…
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Taraji P. Henson Launches Mental Health Campaign for Black Students
On Monday, Empire and Hidden Figures star Taraji P. Henson announced the launch of a brand new campaign focused on lightening the mental health burden the educational system frequently places on Black students. Titled The Unspoken Curriculum, the six week-long campaign consists of videos, resources, and more dedicated to the betterment of Black students and…
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The Queen Is Coming: Netflix Announces Bridgerton Spinoff Centering a Young Queen Charlotte
My dearest reader, ‘tis I—Lady Welpington of The Root. It has been quite a while since we’ve last spoken, but I’m beyond pleased that this meeting occasions some news I’m sure you’ll be most delighted to hear. Per the House of Variety, the wonderful world of Bridgerton will soon shine its spotlight on our favorite…
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DMX's Final Interview to Air This Weekend on TV One’s Uncensored
On Sunday May 16, TV One will air the final interview with late rapper and beloved legend, DMX. Per a press release sent to The Root, the interview—which is said to be his most transparent to date—will touch on everything from DMX’s humble beginnings, his complicated relationship with his mother, as well chronicle the many…
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Jaleel White Speaks Out on His Relationship With Former Mentor Bill Cosby
Jaleel White, the actor who hilariously portrayed America’s favorite and arguably original awkward Black boy Steve Urkel on Family Matters, is opening up about his relationship with his former mentor, Bill Cosby. Per Entertainment Weekly, White recalled the moment he was first introduced to Cosby on Sunday night’s episode of TV One’s Uncensored, noting that…
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Ciara and Russell Wilson Land First-Look Deal With Amazon Studios
Hella fine husband and wife duo Ciara and Russell Wilson (Umm, hello! Do you see that header pic? My God) are continuing to expand their empire—only this time, they’re headed into the land of tv and films. Deadline reports the pair have just struck a first-look deal with Amazon Studios and will produce scripted series…
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In Honor of Her 55th Birthday, Janet Jackson Is Auctioning Off Over 1,000 Personal Items
It looks like Grammy award-winning artist, icon and legend Janet Jackson will be saying bye-bye to some of her most personal belongings soon—but as People reports, it’s all for a good cause. In an effort to commemorate her upcoming 55th birthday on Sunday, Jackson is partnering with Julien’s Auction to present “Iconic Treasures From the…
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Stacey Abrams’ New Novel While Justice Sleeps to Be Adapted for Television
A brand new book from Stacey Thee Abrams will be headed to a small screen near us soon, The Root has learned. While Justice Sleeps, Abrams’ ninth novel and the first published using her real name instead of the pen name Selena Montgomery, was just released on Tuesday. But the novel is already set to…
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Last Name Ever, First Name Greatest: Drake to Receive Artist of the Decade Award at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
Cue the “Toosie Slide!” On Tuesday it was announced that Drake will be receiving the Artist of the Decade Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Variety reports the award takes into account Billboard consumption data from 2009 through 2019, noting that during that time the Canadian rapper racked up a historic 27 awards—the most…
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Cut the Cameras…Deadass: This Viral TikTok Trend Has Gone Way Too Far
Stop the presses. Hold the phone. Cut the cameras, deadass. I, and the rest of the folks on Beyoncé and Blue Ivy’s internet have been trying our best to deal with these insane and borderline disgusting food-centric TikTok trends. But this latest video has finally taken the cake. Thanks to two culinary “im-pastas” named Josh…
