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‘I Haven’t Been This Excited in My Entire Career’: Michael Smith Finds Redemption With Launch of Inflection Network
The critically acclaimed journalist and mass media juggernaut iHeartMedia are ready to change the podcast game.
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Director Reveals Inspiration Behind Tobe Nwigwe’s Character
Director Steven Caple Jr. reveals the moving story behind the character “Reek.”
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More Than Music: The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia Is the Movement Hip-Hop Needs Now More Than Ever
With co-signs from Questlove, Bun B, and countless other rap luminaries, The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia has blossomed into a sanctuary for hip-hop culture.
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Take Your Summer to the Next Level With Our Summer Essentials
With June gloom out the way, it’s finally time to enjoy your summer—with a little help from The Root.
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BET Awards 2023: Here’s Why the Culture’s Biggest Night Did Not Disappoint
Sunday night was the gift that kept on giving—and giving.
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Janet Jackson, Ludacris Come ‘Together Again’ for Hollywood Bowl Opening Night
With a little help from special guest Ludacris, Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty) brought her Together Again Tour to Los Angeles on Saturday night.
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Juneteenth 2023: Here Are the Concerts, Events You Need to Add to Your Calendar
President Joe Biden will host a White House Juneteenth concert featuring Jennifer Hudson and Method Man.
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Amber Mark Makes Expanding the Boundaries of Black Music ‘Worth It’
For Black Music Month, the genre-bending songstress spoke to The Root to discuss her ever-expanding sound and her fruitful partnership with Aperol.
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Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell Reunite at 90s Con, Dish on Good Burger 2
The long-awaited sequel will arrive on Paramount Plus later this year.
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The Tracklist for Smokey Robinson’s GASMS Proves He’s Really Bout That Life
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is set to drop his first new album in nine years. But we gotta talk about this tracklist.