The World Loved Luther Vandross. But Was It Enough?In the recently debuted documentary from Dawn Porter, 'Luther: Never Too Much' examines the man behind behind one of…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Say What? You'll Never Guess Who T-Pain Almost Had a Song WithAfter having now heard this song, let me be the first to say: WE WERE ROBBED!ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 24, 2024
What's Black at 2024 Sundance Film Festival? Luther Vandross, Malia Obama, Magical Negroes and MoreThe annual festival is boasts a plethora of diverse stories and at a time where those seem to get dampened at every…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 24, 2024
2024 Oscars Snubs: Here Are the Black Stars, Films That Should've Made the CutLike Issa Rae said, we're rooting for everybody Black--even the ones who didn't get the recognition they deserve.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 23, 2024
'How to Die Alone,' 'Bel-Air' and Other Black Shows That Got Canceled Too SoonWith fan-favorite shows off the air, like 'Unprisoned' and 'Black Cake', let's take a look back at a handful of…ByShanelle GenaiUpdatedFebruary 9, 2025
Which R&B Stars Will Join Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show? We Have An IdeaYes, we know he can do it well all by himself. But since he said he's bringing guests, why shouldn't we have some…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 21, 2024
Now playing 'Origin' Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: Ava DuVernay Is "A Freedom Fighter Posing As A Director"DuVernay, Ellis-Taylor and co-star Niecy Nash share their motivation and thoughts on making the critically-acclaimed…PublishedJanuary 20, 2024
ICYMI: See What a Now-Grown Malia Obama Is Doing With Herself These DaysThe eldest daughter of our Forever First Family previously dipped her toe in the TV/film space in early 2023 as a…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Taraji Has Something to Tell Us About All That Negative 'The Color Purple' GossipAnd to be completely honest, she has a point about focusing on the film's true message.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Here Are The Winners of 2024 African-American Film Critics Association AwardsFrom Ava DuVernay to 'American Fiction,' these artists and creative works are more than deserving of their shine.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Here's The Newest Development In Diddy's Teen Gang Rape LawsuitThe rap and business mogul was named in the shocking lawsuit back in December 2023.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Lisa Ann Walter, Quinta Brunson Say Season 3 of Abbott Elementary Will 'Take Big Swings'Walter spoke exclusively to The Root at the 2024 Emmys red carpet and we caught up with Brunson after her big win.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Anthony Anderson's Mother Had a Special Job at the Emmys That Some Loved, Others LoathedThanks to her hilarious time cues, the show was able run smoothly and end in a timely fashion, a feat rarely done…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Who Will Help Usher Bring 'R&B Spirit' to the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Here's What He Told Vogue ...The 'My Way' singer has been noticeably quiet about his forthcoming performance until now, we have a better clue as…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Mess! Watch Fantasia Hilariously React to the Bagged Food at the Critics Choice Awards'The Color Purple' star posed an apropos question that pretty much sums up how a lot of folks in Hollywood feel at…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Black Excellence Ruled the Night at the 2024 EmmysForget 'OscarsSoWhite,' it was 'EmmysSoBlack' on Monday night--a fitting change of pace in commemoration of Martin…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 15, 2024
During a Very Black Night, 2 Young Women Make History at The 2024 EmmysQuinta Brunson & Ayo Edebiri took home wins back-to-back, marking a first for Black women in the 2 categories in the…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 15, 2024
At the 2024 Critics Choice Awards: We're Rooting for Everybody, Everything BlackThe forthcoming ceremony boasts nominees from 'The Color Purple,' 'Abbott Elementary' and more.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 14, 2024
LaKeith Stanfield Talks Playing Jesus in The Book of Clarence"The Oscar-nominated actor spoke exclusively to The Root about his new film in which he stars alongside RJ Cyler,…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 12, 2024
Ava DuVernay Reveals Heartbreaking, Personal Connection to Her New Film, 'Origin'The forthcoming film, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, is based on Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling non-fiction book,…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 12, 2024