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‘When You Write Music History, You Can’t Leave Us Out’: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Stake Their Claim as Music Royalty
Prior to their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, the legendary songwriting and production duo discuss their illustrious careers with The Root.
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Blowing Money Fast Is the Next Chapter in Starz’s Burgeoning BMF Empire
The eight-episode docuseries chronicles the rise and fall of the notorious Black Mafia Family.
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Review: The Woman King Is the Epic Action Film Black Women Deserve
With Viola Davis in tow, the West African kingdom of Dahomey is in good hands.
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3 Reasons Now Is the Perfect Time to Go to Disneyland—As In Right Now
It’s The Happiest Place on Earth indeed. No, really.
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The Official ‘Who Lied and Said Summer Was Over?’ Gift Guide
Fall might be around the corner, but summer ain’t trying to hear it.
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Napa Valley’s Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival Was Everything I Didn’t Know I Needed
The three-day Blackstravaganza was curated by Blue Note’s artist in residence, Robert Glasper.
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Nope Is a Spellbinding Sci-Fi Spectacle. It’s Also a Teachable Moment
Jordan Peele’s third crack at the director’s chair cements his status as one of the greats.
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Help! I Can’t Stop Listening to Steve Lacy’s Gemini Rights!
If too much of anything makes you an addict, the Compton native’s sophomore album just might put me in rehab.
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Playing in the NBA Is a Privilege, and Miles Bridges Relinquished That Right by Putting Hands on His Wife
In a perfect world, the Charlotte Hornets forward will never touch an NBA court again.
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Legendary DJ OG Ron C Partners With Crown Royal to Celebrate DJ Screw Day With Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Lil Keke
As part of their partnership, Crown Royal will donate up to $25,000 to the Community Music Center of Houston.
