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Don’t Call It a Comeback! BET to Assemble All-Female R&B Supergroup in Brand New Series
Total, help me sing! In news that honestly made me raise my brows for both curiosity and potential messiness’ sake, BET has announced an all new series dedicated to reviving the R&B all-girl group. Per a press release sent to The Root, BET Presents The Encore is set to follow “nine of the most memorable…
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Janelle Monae, Leslie Odom Jr. to Star in Knives Out 2
The sequel to the 2019 “whodunit” film Knives Out will be making its way back to our screens soon, but this time, with some brand new faces! Titled Knives Out 2, the followup’s casting announcements have recently been making waves online and its latest additions are sure to have you screaming—or should I say, singing—with…
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Rachel Lindsay Alleges The Bachelorette Purposely Cast Black Men Who Didn’t Date Black Women
Rachel Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette, has been consistently outspoken about the lack of diversity within the Bachelor franchise. In February, Lindsay went head to head with Bachelor Nation host Chris Harrison in an attempt to explain a contestant’s problematic past racist actions. And now in a recent interview, the Texas native is shedding light…
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Issa Rae Reveals How Nipsey Hussle Helped Her Mend Fences With Lauren London
America’s favorite Awkward Black Girl and creative multi-hyphenate Issa Rae is such a breath of fresh air. Whether that’s due to her on-point comedic delivery skills or infectious smile, it’s clear that the Insecure and Little star has mastered the art of being authentically herself. But sometimes that authenticity gets misconstrued, no matter how well…
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A$AP Rocky Confirms Relationship With Rihanna: 'I Think When You Know, You Know. She’s the One'
A$AP Mob founding member and “Fashion Killa” rapper A$AP Rocky is giving us a bit more insight into his relationship with our favorite Barbadian “bad gal” and all-around icon Rihanna. Posing on the cover of the June/July issue of GQ, A$AP spilled the tea on everything from his time in jail in Sweden to how…
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Michaela Coel and BBC Partner for New Series With Potential Ties to I May Destroy You
Michaela Coel, the creative genius behind hit shows such as Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, will be teaming up with BBC to bring an all-new series to the broadcaster. Deadline reports that this announcement was made during a virtual event on Tuesday and that the new show could have potential ties to I…
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DMX’s Ex-Wife Tashera Simmons Speaks Out In the Aftermath of His Death; ‘He Was Never Afraid of Passing On’
It’s been nearly four weeks since the public memorial service was held for beloved rapper and forever Ruff Ryder DMX. Now, his ex-wife Tashera Simmons is finally speaking out and giving some bittersweet insight into how things have been for her and her family. In a recent interview with People’s People Everyday podcast, Simmons discussed…
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John Boyega to Star in and Produce Attack The Block 2
On Monday, fans of Attack The Block got the news of a lifetime when word got out that a sequel to the 2011 cult classic film would be making its way to the big screen. Per Deadline, Attack The Block 2 will see the return of BAFTA Nominee and Small Axe star John Boyega in…
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‘It Was a Terrible Missed Opportunity:’ Jodie Turner-Smith on Meghan Markle’s Departure From Royal Life
Queen & Slim and Without Remorse actress Jodie-Turner Smith is sharing her thoughts on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to step back from their royal duties. Smith, who will soon star as Queen Anne Boleyn in the upcoming series of the same name, recently spoke to The Telegraph where she discussed her new royal…
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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…
