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Mr. Simone Biles Is Getting a Great New Job, And It Looks Like the Olympic Icon Is All For It
The Olympic medalist shared her excitement for husband Jonathan Owen’s next move on social media.
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Whoopi Goldberg Admits To a Difficult Choice She Had To Make While Raising Her Daughter
“I chose my career because I knew this would never happen again,” the EGOT winner said about having to put work first.
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Oh, Baby! Smokey Robinson Proves He’s Still Got It at 84 in Viral Video
The green-eyed crooner is still making the ladies swoon with his voice…and his moves.
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Black Celebrity Entrepreneurs Who Make More From Their Side Hustles
Serena Williams, Dwayne Johnson and Patti LaBelle are some of the celebrity entrepreneurs who’ve made their side hustles extra successful.
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Oscar-Winning ‘American Fiction’ Writer, and Former Root Staffer, Cord Jefferson, On The Challenge of Getting His Movie Made
Jefferson (who also directed the film) spoke to The Root on how difficult it was to get a green light, a topic he touched on during his Oscars speech.
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The Evolution of Da’Vine Joy Randolph
To celebrate her big Oscars win, we’re exploring the fascinating career of ‘The Holdovers’ star.
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Katt Williams’ Recent 40-Yard-Dash Time Proves That He’s Likely Way Faster Than You
Katt’s speed claims came up again on Friday, when he ran a 4.97 40-yard dash at an NFL Pro Day event Sports Academy in Texas.
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Fantasia Moves Crowd to Tears as She Described Her Sometimes Dark, But Always Inspirational Journey to Stardom
At Jazz In The Gardens’ Women’s Impact Luncheon, ‘The Color Purple ‘ star described her struggle to navigate the music industry and raise a child.