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'I've Become a Bit More Confident in Who I Am': Issa Rae Talks Life After Insecure for Variety
If there’s one person whose rise to fame I’ve loved being a witness to, it’s Issa Rae. From her creative prowess to her effortless ability to light up a screen with authenticity, style, and natural humor, Issa Rae continues to be a fierce force in the industry—and it doesn’t look like her reign is about…
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Beyoncé Recognizes Michaela Coel, Andra Day, Issa Rae and More in Honor of Women’s History Month
Regardless of what James Brown said—this is, in fact, a woman’s world. Wanna know how I know? Beyoncé told me. And when Beyoncé says something, it’s law. Those are just the facts. But if you need extra convincing, look no further than the handful of women she’s chosen to pay tribute in honor of this…
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Jamie Foxx to Star and Executive Produce Upcoming Limited Series on the Life and Career of Mike Tyson
Whether it’s an aspiring jazz musician, a legendary soul singer, or an exonerated man who finally gets justice after many long years, when it comes to Jamie Foxx, there is hardly any role he won’t authentically embody. With a long-awaited update on his next project, I’m sure we’ll see more of the same. Per a…
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Lizzo Wants to See If You Can Dance ‘Good As Hell’ for a New Series at Amazon Studios
Kitty-cat, kitt-cat, prrr. All the big girls down to the flrrrr. If you’re a full-figured woman with twerk skills on legendary, then Lizzo is looking for you! Per a press release sent to The Root, the “Cuz I Love You” singer and Amazon Studios are teaming up for all new unscripted series, titled The Untitled…
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DJ D-Nice Celebrates One Year of Club Quarantine With 24-Hour Set and New Music
Club Quarantine, stand up! America’s favorite deejay, DJ D-Nice, will once again be bringing the sweet sounds and the positive vibes in honor of the one-year anniversary of Club Quarantine. Originally starting as a simple way to connect with friends and loved ones, the Instagram Live series quickly blossomed into one of the most talked…
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‘Conde Nast and I Have Decided to Part Ways’: Alexi McCammond Exits Teen Vogue
Last week, we told you about Teen Vogue’s latest hire, Alexi McCammond, who was set to take on the role as the digital platform’s new editor-in-chief. We also noted the controversy that quickly engulfed her hiring—specifically her past anti-Asian and homophobic tweets from her teen years that resurfaced a little after news of her new…
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Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah and Raekwon Are Bringing Da Ruckus for the Next Verzuz Battle This Weekend
Clan in the front, all others to the back! The ever-popular party-at-home Instagram Live series Verzuz will be taking it back to the streets with its next music battle, Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah and Raekwon are set to face off against each other this weekend. Billboard reports that after the soulful debut of D’Angelo and…
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Eddie Murphy to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame at 2021 NAACP Image Awards
Legendary comedian and actor Eddie Murphy is set to be honored at the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards this year. In a press release sent to The Root, the Coming 2 America star will be placed in the NAACP Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of other influential Black cultural figures and icons such as…
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HFPA Responds to Letter From Hollywood Publicists; Cannes Film Festival Appoints Spike Lee as Jury President
It looks like the pressure is on with this latest update between the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Hollywood’s top publicists. Per a press release sent to The Root, the (virtual) ink has now dried on that forthcoming letter we told you about yesterday from over 100 entertainment public relations and communications firms threatening to…
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Live and Let Die Actor Yaphet Kotto Dead at 81
Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for movies such as Alien and The Running Man has died, The Root has learned. His wife Tessie Sinahon shared the heartbreaking news in a post to social media on Monday, with the news later being confirmed to The New York Times by Kotto’s agent. The actor was 81 years…
