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Beloved B*A*P*S Co-Star Natalie Desselle-Reid Dead at 53 [Updated]
Natalie Desselle-Reid, most known for co-starring in the beloved Robert Townsend-helmed comedy B*A*P*S (which stood for Black American Princess), has died at the age of 53. An official cause of death has not yet been disclosed. “Just absolutely decimated by this news…Actress Natalie Desselle, a bright shining star passed away this morning,” actress Holly Robinson-Peete…
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Wealthy-Ass Purse: Cardi B and a Twitter Tale of Not Reading the Room
I know we’re all bored in the house and in the house bored, but perhaps more people—celebrities especially—should take up reading as a hobby. I hear there’s this awesome book called “The Room”—maybe celebs and other rich and powerful folks should start reading that! In this round of “you didn’t even scan the room, let…
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Trailer Roundup: Wendy Williams Asks 'How You Doin?' Ideally, You're in a State of Euphoria
If you made it to the end of the week without drunkenly testifying on behalf of a citrus-colored commander-in-chief’s unfounded voter fraud agenda—congrats! Ready for some trailers? Let’s go! Couples Therapy: The COVID Special (Showtime; Release Date: Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT) First Impressions: COVID has had quite the effect on our daily lives—and…
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Pixar's Soul Exclusive Clip: Joe Stans for Dorothea, but She Seems Meh About Him
The official countdown to the debut of Pixar’s first film with a Black lead has officially begun! The synopsis for Soul, via a press release provided to The Root: What is it that makes you…YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who…
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Will Letitia Wright's Vaccine Skepticism Tweets Result in a Teachable Moment?
In February 2018, the world was introduced to Letitia Wright’s rendition of “Shuri” in Black Panther. With her witty one-liners, she instantly catapulted into global fame. Shuri’s snark brought a sense of unmatched joy audiences will always cherish. It’s joy we certainly still need two years later—in 2020. Yet, 2020 is gon’…2020. On Thursday night,…
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Did Y'all Know Vanessa Williams Improvised That Iconic 'F-ck the Family' Line in Soul Food?
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we have yet another upcoming reason to sit down and eat a smorgasbord of ‘itis-inducing food. That’s right, we have Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and more this month! In the spirit of this deliciously heavy food, we need to take a trip down memory lane to the 1997 classic, Soul…
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What's New and Black on Netflix in December 2020? Find Out for Lil' Saint
It’s the last month of this super wild and unpredictable year, but one thing that has been consistent is this strong Black content. That’s right, Netflix’s Strong Black Lead has some Black-ass content to wrap up the year. If you want to relive the quintessential dance moves and vibes of the early 2000s, well you’re…
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The Zoom Won't Be Where the 2021 Oscars Happens Because an ‘In-Person Telecast Will Happen’
For those who have been paying attention to awards season during the COVID era, all eyes have been on the top dog of them all—the Academy Awards. From the BET Awards to the Emmys, we’ve witnessed the varied ways industry heads have had to adjust to a new type of awards show telecast. So, what…
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Short-Sleeved Turtleneck Restaurant Owner Stars in Step Up: True to Twerking Respectability Politics in a Pandemic
We have BREAKING NEWS via Associated Press-N-Curl. According to a completely made-up Hollywood trade magazine called Variation, there is a new film in the popular dance franchise, Step Up, coming to a social media screen near you. The owner of Black-owned restaurant TRUE Kitchen & Kocktails has been tapped to star in Step Up: True…
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'We Have a Right to Walk in the Park': Laverne Cox Recalls Recent Transphobic Attack
Laverne Cox (Bad Hair, Promising Young Woman) recently shared details of a transphobic attack that occurred while she and her friend were walking at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Content Warning: The following article contains an account that includes transphobic language and anti-trans violence. “We were just attacked in Griffith Park. We are fine. Be…
