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The Root Recommends: Thor
When it was announced late last year that Idris Elba would play an all-seeing, all-hearing god in the comic book-turned-film Thor, controversy began to swirl. Longtime fans seemed disappointed that Elba would be cast as a Nordic god, claiming that a black actor is a blasphemous representation of the original character. But Elba didn’t sweat…
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Wardrobe Malfunction: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Booed at Met Gala
Last night, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala celebrating its Costume Institute and honoring the late designer Alexander McQueen, Beyoncé wore a dress that was a serious tribute to art and fashion … but not so much to the ability to move freely. She and Jay-Z posed for photographers but cut the shoot…
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The Root Recommends: Musiq Soulchild's New Album, 'MusiqInTheMagiq'
Fans of contemporary R&B should be thrilled to learn that their favorite soul artist is back with a new album. A follow up to his 2008 hit Onmyradio, his new album, MusiqInTheMagiq, is just in time for spring road trips and summer nights. In his sixth studio album, Soulchild hopes to recapture some of the…
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The Root Recommends: Hooligans in Wondaland Tour
If you watched the Grammys this year, then you know exactly why we are recommending Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae’s tour, Hooligans in Wondaland. Both artists bring something unique to the table with their sounds, whether its their old-school touch or futuristic tones. Hitting the road this week, they will embark on a two-month swing…
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Obama: 'Justice Has Been Done'
As Americans took to the streets from the White House to Times Square and Ground Zero in New York City to numerous places across the country, President Barack Obama addressed the nation late Sunday evening to announce the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces. Read the transcript of his speech below.…
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The Root Recommends: The Obamas on 'Oprah'
President Obama and the first lady sat for an interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday, just hours after the White House released the president’s official birth certificate.It seems fitting that the show, which is ending next month after 25 years on the air, will include the Obamas in its last season. Full transcripts of…
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The Root Recommends: The Royal Wedding
Stories about how tired people — especially Americans — are of the royal wedding has become more popular than the royal-wedding coverage itself. That said, this is pop-culture history in the making, folks. You’ll be left out of watercooler chitchat if you miss it. And if the 6 a.m. EDT airtime (find it on “a…
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White House Releases Obama's Birth Certificate
The Washington Post is reporting that the White House has released President Obama’s long-form birth certificate, discrediting the nagging rumor perpetuated by some conservatives that he was born in a foreign country. The president had already released a “certification of live birth” during his campaign, but that document did not satisfy so-called Birthers (most recently…
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The Root Recommends: 'Ice'
In his new memoir, Ice: A Memoir of Gangsta Life and Redemption, rapper-turned-actor Ice-T gives readers a peek into his fascinating life and career. To quote the New York Times: “No one, after all, better embodies the darling ‘hip-hop as Horatio Alger myth’ narrative than someone who’s gone, to cite his subtitle, from South Central…
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The Root Recommends: 'The Voice'
NBC has added a new twist to everyone’s favorite reality-show competition. In The Voice, a vocal competition similar to American Idol, contestants are hidden from the judges to ensure that they are evaluated only on their talent. Premiering on Tuesday at 9 p.m., the show will make contestants face Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Maroon…
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