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'Doesn't Really Matter' if Les Moonves Disputed, No Severance for the Man Who Wronged Janet Jackson
The great Celie (fantastically portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg in The Color Purple) once said, “Until you do right by me, everything you think about is going to crumble.” That quote is forever relevant and is especially true for one Leslie Roy Moonves. The former chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation who goes by “Les” will…
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Beam Me Up (to 2009), Scotty: Nicki Minaj Re-Releases Hit Mixtape, Featuring Drake and Lil Wayne
Are you still bumpin’ “Itty Bitty Piggy” in your car or crib, 12 years later? Well, a second helping of bacon has been served! According to Billboard, in typical music industry fashion where major drops happen on a Friday, Nicki Minaj announced the re-release of her 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty. That means this…
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The Game Is On at Paramount+, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez Will Reprise Their Roles
As The Game’s very own Tasha Mack says… “Pow Pow Pow!” Fans, get your Super Bowl snacks ready because The Game has been revived! The series, created by Mara Brock Akil in 2006 as a spinoff to Girlfriends, has been picked up by Paramount+, ViacomCBS announced on Thursday. Plus, fans of the show will be…
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Tribeca Festival to Present Stacey Abrams With Inaugural Harry Belafonte Award Amid Juneteenth Programming
The Tribeca Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary, which is quite the special year. Not only because of the monumental commemoration itself, but because it is returning with a special format post-lockdown featuring a nice compromise of both in-person and virtual programming. This year, the New York-based festival will “highlight the voices of the African…
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Ellen's Last Dance Is Coming in 2022, so Who Should Take Over Her Coveted Daytime TV Slot?
It’s official—Ellen DeGeneres is ending her daytime talk show after the completion of its 19th season in 2022. The popular daytime host has become known for promoting a “Be Kind” motto—only to then become thrust into a highly critical spotlight due to disturbing claims of a toxic workplace, including but not limited to sexual harassment…
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On Rihanna, Palestine and Celebrities Having the Range While Using Their Platforms
As a celebrity in modern times, having a very large platform doesn’t always end with sponsored social media posts or cute outfit displays—especially if you’re known for using said platform to speak out on societal issues. Enter Rihanna—Hi, Rihanna. On Wednesday, Rihanna took to Instagram to speak on the global tragedy resulting from historic and…
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Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom, the 'Invisible Black Woman' Patient at the Doctor's Office
The concept of being an “invisible Black woman”—even with very visible pain—is a next-level cruelty that many Black women have long experienced in this society, unfortunately. Here at The Root, we’ve reported on many examples of this dynamic in the healthcare industry, specifically—whether it’s the countless studies that show how Black women patients are neglected…
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Tina Turner, Jay-Z, and Finally…LL Cool J Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Everybody, it’s time to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021! On Wednesday morning, it was announced that Tina Turner and Jay-Z will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Performer Category. In the special (non-general ballot) categories, legendary musician and spoken-word performer Gil Scott-Heron will be honored with…
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Soulja Boy Faces New Sexual Battery and Domestic Abuse Allegations From Woman Who Was Pregnant With His Child
Content Warning: The following article contains graphic details of alleged sexual assault and domestic abuse. Soulja Boy (born DeAndre Cortez Way) is now facing additional highly disturbing allegations regarding sexual battery and domestic abuse. A woman who was previously involved in a long-term romantic relationship with Soulja filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior…
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Circle or Spiral of Life? Chris Rock Reminisces About Meeting Co-Star Samuel L. Jackson for the 1st Time
Jigsaw is back at it again with yet another film in the popular Saw franchise—and this time, the game he wants everyone to play is spades! OK, OK, I’m kidding and only said that because Spiral: From the Book of Saw has a Black lead. Here’s the movie synopsis and details, from the official press…