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Boyyyyyy, If You Don’t Get…!
Kanye West’s release date for his 10th studio album Donda was postponed again. We tired.
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You Don’t Have to Imagine That: Nas and Lauryn Hill Rules the World Yet Again With a New Song
The sequel to his Grammy-winning album King’s Disease is here and Lauryn Hill makes a very notable appearance. Lauryn trended on Twitter upon release.
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Aaliyah Is Coming…With Some Controversy—Manager and Estate Battle Goes Public Following Catalogue Release Tease [Updated]
Website aaliyahiscoming.com is buzzing, but now there’s contention between the late songstress’ estate and her uncle/manager/label chief Barry Hankerson.
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Frank Ocean Will Headline Coachella 2023—Or Do You Not Think So Far Ahead?
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival co-founder Paul Tollett confirmed that Frank wasn’t available for 2022, but that he’s committed to 2023.
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Original Space Jam Director: Everybody Get It Up It’s Time to Slam LeBron James, Who ‘Ain’t Michael’ Jordan
Joe Pytka said everything in the original is superior, including the lineup of basketball co-stars, Bugs Bunny animation and soundtrack.
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Wanna Hear a Story…Based on Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred? Janicza Bravo to Direct Upcoming FX TV Show Pilot
The Zola director will also executive produce the pilot adaptation, with newcomer Mallori Johnson starring.
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'How Many Licks' Does It Take to Get to the Center of a Clapback?
Lil’ Kim clapped back at 50 Cent for comparing her to an owl: ‘I see u still in ur feels about that dinner date u asked me on that I had to turn down.’
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Ryan Coogler Isn't Boycotting Georgia, but He's Raising Awareness about SB202 and Its 'Shameful Roots in Jim Crow'
Ryan Coogler is starting production for Black Panther 2, and he’s decided to film in Georgia again, following the first film in the franchise. In an op-ed he shared with select outlets, Coogler discussed what went into his decision to continue filming in Georgia after the passing of voter suppression bill SB202, which has led…
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The Circle of Lockdown Life: My Favorite Pandemic-Era Escape Is Back
Circle, Message: I’m tired of reality. Nah, I’m EXHAUSTED from reality. Weary face emoji. Crying emoji. Hashtag escape. If you’re a fan of Netflix’s The Circle, you know the exact dialogue style I just used in my lede. If you remember our launch of The Root’s “Black and Bingeing” series, I’m not only a fan…
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Is Jamie Foxx Bulking Up to Portray Mike Tyson in a Biopic? 'It's a Definitive Yes'
Throughout his comedy career, Jamie Foxx gained a reputation as a master impersonator. However, with his Oscar-winning performance in 2004’s Ray, Foxx proved he had acting chops far beyond bit impersonations. According to CNN, it looks like the 52-year-old actor will be bringing that same energy to another famous figure he once impersonated—Mike Tyson. On…
