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  • TikToker Receives Racist Threats After Exposing False Claims About ‘Try That In a Small Town’ Music Video

    TikToker Receives Racist Threats After Exposing False Claims About ‘Try That In a Small Town’ Music Video

    The country singer’s controversial song has been criticized for being racist and glorifying gun violence.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    July 26, 2023
  • Drug Dealer Connected to Michael K. Williams Overdose Receives Surprising Sentence

    Carlos Macci, a 72-year-old drug dealer, was arrested for drug trafficking in connection with The Wire star’s overdose in September 2021.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 26, 2023
  • Ava DuVernay Continues to Break Barriers With Historic Selection for Venice Film Festival

    Ava DuVernay Continues to Break Barriers With Historic Selection for Venice Film Festival

    The Selma director’s new movie, Origin, begins its awards season run in competition at the influential film festival in September.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 25, 2023
  • The Rock Drops Huge Donation To Help Striking Writers And Actors

    The Rock Drops Huge Donation To Help Striking Writers And Actors

    The Jungle Cruise star goes in his own pockets as Hollywood tries to break struggling union members

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 25, 2023
  • Zoe Saldana in Special Ops: Lioness Is Our TV Pick This Week

    This week Zoe Saldana leads a team of spies and assassins. Plus, Anthony Mackie races for his life in Twisted Metal and more.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 23, 2023
  • Jamie Foxx In Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone Is Our TV Pick of the Week

    Foxx stars alongside John Boyega and Teyonah Parris in this comedic sci-fi mystery film about a government cloning conspiracy.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 16, 2023
  • As the WNBA Heads to the All-Star Break, Can Anyone Stop the Las Vegas Aces?

    As the WNBA Heads to the All-Star Break, Can Anyone Stop the Las Vegas Aces?

    ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson spoke with The Root about what to expect from the WNBA All-Star Game and the second half of the season.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 14, 2023
  • 2023 Emmys: Rihanna, Michelle Obama, Lizzo Receive Surprise Nominations

    Abbott Elementary, A Black Lady Sketch Show are once again honored with Emmy nominations.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 12, 2023
  • To Binge or Not to Binge: Which TV Watching Method Do You Prefer?

    To Binge or Not to Binge: Which TV Watching Method Do You Prefer?

    As the writers strike and a possible actors strike threaten the TV landscape, we wonder if binge releases or weekly drops are better.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 12, 2023
  • Stephen A. Smith Weighs in on Keke Palmer Controversy and It’s Just as Bad as You Think It Is

    Stephen A. Smith Weighs in on Keke Palmer Controversy and It’s Just as Bad as You Think It Is

    The First Take host reacts to the Nope star’s sexy outfit at the Usher concert.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 12, 2023
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