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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Texts Leaked, Refers to Jussie Smollett as a 'Washed Up Celeb' and R. Kelly as a 'Pedophile'
Shortly after Kim Foxx agreed to an independent investigation of her involvement in the Jussie Smollett case, texts between herself and communications team staff members leaked. The texts reportedly occurred after the Cook County State’s Attorney recused herself from working on the case. The texts were initially obtained by CNN, as The Root reported back…
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Angela Bassett and DeWanda Wise Named as Jurors For the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival
The historic New York neighborhood known as Tribeca is gearing up for the 18th edition of its annual popular film festival. In addition to showcasing their hard-earned work to eager audiences, filmmakers are also excited about competing for coveted awards and honors. Of course, we need a team of jurors to make that decision, and…
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A New Beyoncé Album Came Home, Too
There are surprises, and then there’s a Beyoncé album drop. The 37-year-old superstar first introduced the concept of the random album drop on December 13, 2013 when she released Beyoncé (lovingly referred to by fans as “Self-Titled”) and has since hit us all with the hee ever since — implementing the same concept with Lemonade…
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Blackness Is Coming: SZA, The Weeknd and Travis Scott to Release 'Power is Power' for Game of Thrones Soundtrack
After four score and 50-11 years, Game of Thrones has reached its final season. What better way to celebrate than with a black ass soundtrack? In honor of its eighth and final season, Game of Thrones is teaming up with Columbia Records to release an official soundtrack entitled, For The Throne. The soundtrack will release…
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Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Continues To Walk The Walk—Will Build a New Theater and Implement Grants for Filmmakers of Color
If there’s one thing to take from Ava DuVernay’s career journey, it’s that she has proven she is here to create a true legacy. Having already positioned herself as a huge film juggernaut, the award-winning filmmaker has made history (and bank!) in various ways, but always makes a note to pause and pass the baton…
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Reefer and Records: Grass Is Greener Explores Marijuana's Relationship With Music in New Trailer
It’s high time for yet another celebration of cannabis culture — that’s right, April 20 (or 4/20) is coming up once again. In the spirit of puffing and passing, it may be a good idea to pay homage to the historical significance of that good ganja by sitting back, relaxing and enjoying Netflix’s new documentary.…
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Lena Waithe's Passion Project Twenties Scores a Series Order at BET
No matter how many successful projects you’re juggling, it’s a special feeling when your passion project — your baby — scores a win. Lena Waithe now knows how that feels. It was not too long ago that I mentioned Twenties, Waithe’s passion project, which initially had a pilot order at TBS. Now, Waithe is extending…
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Who Asked You, Though? Reggie Bush and Lilit Avagyan Unsuccessfully Tried To Raise Money for Nipsey Hussle
That moment when your intended charity really looks like a hustle … in the name of Nipsey Hussle. Following the hugely tragic killing of Hussle (born Ermias Asghedom), many people across the nation wondered how they could honor his legacy. Sportsball eye candy and tethered Kim Kardashian decided to do just that in the form…
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Eartha Kitt and the Slap Unheard Around the World—Until Jackée Harry Told Everyone About It
Iconic celebrities in Hollywood are often a walking potpourri of stories. When you think of what happened in old Hollywood, you can rest assured that the celebs who lived the tale have quite the tale to … tell. They really lived. Thanks to the advent of social media, we don’t have to wait until a…
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Chicago Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot Confirms Jussie Smollett's Case 'Doesn't Rank as a Matter of Any Importance'
As we continue to follow along with the soap operatic saga known as Jussie Smollett’s Chicago case, many have expressed a desire for it all to be over. The rollercoaster of plot twists — including the biggest of them all, when all charges were dropped, abruptly — sent everyone in a tailspin, and frankly, it…
