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Over 400 Former Jeopardy! Participants Demand Apology Over Contestant’s Alleged ‘White Power’ Gesture
A number of former Jeopardy! contestants are demanding action from the show’s producers following a recent disturbance from a current player that was caught live on television. Deadline reports that 467 past participants issued an open letter calling out the recent behavior of Kelly Donohue, whose appearance on the April 27 episode caused a disturbance…
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Issa Rae’s Raedio and The Read Team Up for Upcoming Original Comedy Album
The widely popular and always hilarious weekly podcast The Read with Kid Fury and Crissle will be partnering up with Issa Rae’s record label Raedio for an all-new comedy album, The Root has learned. Per an exclusive announcement via Paper Magazine, in addition to the upcoming album, The Read will now be executive produced by…
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'You Feel Undervalued? Well, so Do I': Wendy Williams and Joseline Hernandez Get Spicy on The Wendy Williams Show
On Tuesday’s episode of Wendy Williams, former Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta star Joseline Hernandez stopped by to spill the tea on season two of Joseline’s Cabaret: Miami. The show, which airs on the streaming platform Zeus, has already drummed up chatter online for its outrageous moments, including that deeply cringey “double homicide” comment that literally…
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Jay-Z Talks Doing Life With Little Ones Under Lockdown, Legacy and More in Rare Interview
It’s hella rare that we regular folks get a glimpse into the lives of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, arguably one of the richest and most famous couples in the world (a billion dollars in an elevator, at last count). But now, thanks to a recent interview, that rarity is no more! Okay, maybe not no more,…
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Steve Harvey Was Asked if Men and Women Can Ever Be Platonic Friends. Survey Said ‘Aw Hell Naw’
The older I get, the more I seem to struggle with finding the answers to life’s most plaguing questions. You know, questions like: what’s my purpose in life? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is “Return of the Mack” really the greatest song ever? LOL…naaaah. How in thee hell did Taraji end up…
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New York State Senate Officially Declares December 18 ‘DMX Day’
In light of the recent death of beloved New York rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons, his home state has decided to set a day aside to honor his life and legacy. According to The Fader, the New York State Senate declared December 18 as “DMX Day” which makes perfect sense as it coincides with the late…
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Daniel Kaluuya's Reaction to Reporter's Misguided Question on Oscars Night Is an Eternal Mood
On Sunday night, Daniel Kaluuya took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Black Panther Party Chicago Chairman Fred Hampton in the Shaka King-directed film Judas and the Black Messiah. The moment, while both joyous and hilariously bizarre (thanks largely in part to that one acknowledgement in his acceptance speech)…
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I Think It May Be Time for Tyrese to Throw in the Tile
OK, first things first—let me just say that I like Tyrese. I do, I really do. “Sweet Lady” and “Stay” are my jams, he and Ludacris literally make up some of the best moments in the Fast & Furious franchise and I firmly believe that if he could get together whatever he needs to get…
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‘Our Shared Intention Was the Truth:’ Oprah Finally Speaks Out On Revealing Interview With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Back in March, the world got a good look into what life at Buckingham Palace had been like for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. During the hour and a half Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Special, the couple spoke on everything from their decision to leave the royal family and what life over…
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Baby, This Is Keke Palmer: Hustlers Star Is R29 Unbothered’s First-Ever Creative Advisor and Digital Cover Star
I don’t know about you but when I pray to God about my career trajectory, I often ask: “Lord, let me be as booked and busy as MC Lyte or Keke Palmer. Amen” Because let’s face it: if there’s anybody on this Earth who knows how to get and keep an opportunity (other than Issa…
