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Lifestyles of the Rich, Famous and Political: What Are Black Celebrities Doing on Election Day 2020? [Updating]
This is the day the overlord has made, let us cringe and be anxious in it. The most politicized Tuesday of the year—also known as Election Day—has finally arrived, which means today will be a very vote-heavy day. Yes, that even includes my beat in entertainment, as celebrities definitely have a lot to say about…
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Did Timbaland Come and Talk to Us to Tease Jodeci for a Future Verzuz?
Have y’all been feenin’ for Verzuz ever since it ended? As Netflix’s Strong Black Lead editorial and brand manager and 2020 The Root 100 honoree Jasmyn Lawson told us, “I’ve loved every moment that we, as a community, have been able to come together virtually, especially during moments like Verzuz.” Word. Well, don’t fret because…
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Mogul-ish: Kenya Barris Is in Talks With ViacomCBS to Co-Own a Whole Studio
Kenya Barris is really embodying the theme song for his latest TV show, #BlackAF, Jay Rock’s “WIN” (which is in heavy rotation in my headphones because it’s one of my favorite hype songs right now). According to Deadline, sources are saying that Barris is currently in serious negotiations with ViacomCBS to enter a new venture…
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Amber Ruffin Has Some Advice for Election Day 2020 (Because She Went to Bed Too Early in 2016)
This blog may be the umpteenth article you will read today about the upcoming presidential election, but I do think this one will at least ease some of the stress because you may get a chuckle out of it. As we approach Election Day on Tuesday, Amber Ruffin has some advice for U.S. citizens (and…
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Exclusive Clip: Tamika Mallory Wants Us to 'Finish the Job' by Voting in the 2020 Presidential Election
We are on the eve of the presidential Election Day, y’all—and Tamika Mallory wants us to participate. In an exclusive clip from OWN and NowThis provided to The Root, the activist, co-founder of intersectional social justice organization Until Freedom, and co-host of the new podcast on iHeartMedia’s The Black Effect Network, Street Politicians speaks on…
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The Host of the 2020 American Music Awards Is Taraji P. Henson
Hey, American Music Awards (AMAs) fans, you are in for a treat—a cookie, specifically! The fabulous Taraji P. Henson has been named the host of the 2020 AMAs, y’all! “The AMAs brings together the music community to celebrate what really drives all artists—the fans,” Henson said in a statement. “I’m proud to take the stage…
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BET Hip Hop Awards 2020: Y'all Know Why We're Here—The Cyphers!
You in the virtual hood now, baby! The 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards debuted on Tuesday night and we’re here to give you that awards show scoop. The hosts of the night were 85 South (Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean), who coupled their hosting duties with the skits they’re known for. Instead…
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Rare Black Panther Comic #1 Signed by Chadwick Boseman Is Currently Up for Auction
To fans who would like a piece of memorabilia to honor the late Chadwick Boseman and are able to afford it—there’s something pretty damn valuable that may catch your eye. On Monday, Nate D. Sanders Auctions announced that they were in possession of a rare Black Panther Comic #1 signed by the late Boseman as…
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Victoria Mahoney Is Directing an On-the-Run Action Flick Starring Sterling K. Brown and Kerry Washington
Move over Mr. and Mrs. Smith—and make way for the Shadow Force! According to Deadline, Victoria Mahoney is set to direct an action-drama starring Sterling K. Brown and Kerry Washington. More info on the film, via Deadline: Shadow Force, written by Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan, follows an estranged husband and wife with a bounty…
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Exclusive: Alvin Ailey Presents a Stirring Tribute to Rep. John Lewis, Choreographed by Jamar Roberts
It’s nearly impossible to adequately express the range of feelings and emotions that occur when we lose someone as pivotal to our history as the late Rep. John Lewis. For creatives, it’s a type of block usually dissolved by expressing oneself in another way—through art. This is certainly the case with Alvin Ailey Dance Theater’s…
