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Lionel Richie Has Considered Writing a Song Similar to 'We Are the World' in the Coronavirus Era
It’s been 35 years since the release of the iconic Grammy-winning song “We Are the World,” by the supergroup USA For Africa, which featured several iconic artists and signified an unprecedented moment in pop culture. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the song with Michael Jackson, is reflecting on the song’s intention. According…
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Yes, You Can Still Troll Your Friends While Social Distancing—Ask Issa Rae and Regina Hall
Roasting is my love language. Ok, ok, I realize that may not be one of the actual “5 Love Languages,” but colloquially, we’ve managed to create a sixth sense, haven’t we? So, in my mind, there’s a sixth love language. If I roast you, chances are, I love you. It’s my indirect signal that I…
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Sabrina Elba Tests Positive for COVID-19, Explains Her Decision Not to Self-Isolate From Idris
If there’s anyone who is going to use the extra time that comes with social distancing in order to be more productive, it’s Oprah Winfrey. “Like millions of people all over the world, I’ve been staying safer at home for over a week now,” Oprah tweeted on Saturday. “I know a lot of people are…
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Self-Isolating? Channel Megan Thee Stallion and Be Classy, Bougie and Ratchet With the #SavageChallenge
Hot girl summer may be delayed, but it is not denied! Since most of the nation is stuck in the house due to a local government mandate, we have nothing but time! As The Root’s entertainment writer, I am here to be entertaining. Are you not entertained?! Following the energy of viral dances created by…
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Self-Made and Self-Heard: The Music in the Madam C.J. Walker-Inspired Series Is Entirely by Black Women
For centuries, if you wanted something to be done right, black women typically had to stand up and say, “I’ll do it.” Leading the charge is particularly significant when it comes to telling our own stories. Though writing and directing are routinely considered a form of storytelling, a film or television series’ music also can…
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Eddie Murphy Gets the Last Laugh, Wins 2020 Razzie Redeemer Award for Dolemite Is My Name
Dolemite is his name and being the comeback king is his game! The winners of the 2020 Golden Raspberry Awards (which are awarded to the worst films and performances of the year) were announced earlier this week. Cats understandably took home the most awards (6), but it was Eddie Murphy who got the most esteemed…
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Celebrities Clearly Have Ample Access to COVID-19 Tests. What About Everyone Else?
Access to healthcare isn’t universal in this country, but access to the coronavirus certainly is. As I recently expressed when Idris Elba confirmed he had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus strain, realizing celebrities weren’t immune to contracting the virus was a sobering reminder. However, as we heard celebrity after…
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Linda Fairstein Files Federal Suit Against Ava DuVernay Over Her Portrayal in When They See Us
Sentient salt lick Linda Fairstein has filed a federal suit against When They See Us writer-director Ava DuVernay due to Fairstein’s portrayal in the limited series, TMZ reports. Fairstein filed the lawsuit Wednesday, claiming she gave DuVernay a warning prior to the series airing on Netflix. She further claims DuVernay simply told her she couldn’t…
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#StayAtHOMEComing: Who All Gon' be at the Beyoncé Homecoming Virtual Watch Party? Hopefully, You.
There are two dates we’ll always remember when it comes to black joy: April 14, 2018 and April 17, 2019. The former date is when Beyoncé made history and headlined at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, thereby essentially renaming it “Beychella.” Those of us who were not graced with the experience to…
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Oprah Responds to 'Awful Fake' Rumors of Her Being Arrested and Raided
Social distancing has added yet another level to the meaning “too much time on your hands.” Perhaps it was boredom, the super-elite status of the trending celebrity in question or plain cruelty. Maybe it was a mixture of all three. But, something made “Oprah” the top worldwide trending topic on Tuesday night. I happened to…
