EntertainmentSurprising Celebrities We'd Totally Invite to the Black Summer CookoutGet an invite to the summer cookout? Here’s our choices for some unexpected celebs at the Blackety Back summer party.Stephanie Holland and Candace McDuffie
EntertainmentDid You Know These 15 Black Celebs Served the Country?We can't leave out our favorite Black celebrities this Memorial Day. We bet you had no idea MC Hammer was a Navy veteran.Kalyn Womack
EntertainmentMay's Best Black Fashion Moments 2023Black celebs showed this month. From Halle Bailey to Rihanna and Usher, Black celebs were and are killing the Spring looks!Amira Castilla
Now playing 00:59TelevisionT-Boz & Chilli Tell Their Story For The First Time In TLC Forever, Our TV Pick This WeekThe Lifetime documentary recounts how the group came together and went on to break barriers and record sales.Stephanie Holland and Adriano Contreras
EntertainmentSurprising Celebrities We'd Totally Invite to the Black Summer CookoutGet an invite to the summer cookout? Here’s our choices for some unexpected celebs at the Blackety Back summer party.Stephanie Holland and Candace McDuffie
EntertainmentRaz B Escapes From Hospital Window in Alarming VideoThe troubled artist is no stranger to making headlines. And unfortunately, his latest incident might be his most disturbing yet.Jay Connor
EntertainmentOprah, Angela Bassett Pen Touching Tributes to Tina TurnerThe two stars both developed a close friendship with the Rock'n Roll legend over the years before her devastating death.Shanelle Genai
EntertainmentAs Jamie Foxx Recovers From Health Scare,Tiffany Haddish, Dominique Fishback and More Speak OutThe beloved actor and singer is currently recovering in a physical rehab facility in Chicago.Shanelle Genai
MoviesBlack Military Movies You Should Watch This Memorial DayFilms such as Glory, Men of Honor and Da 5 Bloods are excellent movies about Black military life.Noah A. McGee
Now playing 01:44MoviesHalle Bailey Talks About Reinventing Ariel In The Little MermaidDisney's latest live-action incarnation of its classic animated films features a star-studded cast.Stephanie Holland and Adriano Contreras
Movies'Ariel Brought Me Closer to Who I Am': Halle Bailey on Becoming This Generation's Little MermaidThe singer/actress discusses 'the opportunity to reinvent Ariel as a Black woman' with The Root.Stephanie Holland
MoviesMen of Steel: Black Actors Who Could Be the New SupermanJay Ellis, Caleb McLaughlin and John Boyega are just few actors who we think could be the Man of Steel.Stephanie Holland
Now playing 00:59TelevisionT-Boz & Chilli Tell Their Story For The First Time In TLC Forever, Our TV Pick This WeekThe Lifetime documentary recounts how the group came together and went on to break barriers and record sales.Stephanie Holland and Adriano Contreras
TelevisionReality TV Rundown: Our Summer Calendar for all Your Guilty Pleasure FavoritesFrom The Bachelorette, to Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, to American Ninja Warrior, our roundup of premiere dates for the reality TV shows you can’t stop watching.Stephanie Holland
TelevisionWanda Sykes Is Totally Fine With Being Called a ‘Woke Comic’The actress/comedian’s latest Netflix special, I’m an Entertainer, is currently streaming on Netflix.Stephanie Holland
TelevisionA Black Minister Unpacks Succession's Funeral SceneThe Root spoke to Rev. Pastor Chance Lynch of N.C. on how Roman Roy's breakdown would have been perceived in the Black church.Jessica Washington
MusicWhy Is Taylor Swift Doing a Song With Ice Spice?The pop star's boyfriend, Matty Healy, made some racist remarks about the popular rapper earlier this year.Noah A. McGee
Now playing 02:41MusicTina Turner Dies At 83: Her Life Through The DecadesThe legendary rock'n'roll singer broke barriers, escaped domestic violence and hit bottom only to rise up to super stardom.Adriano Contreras
MusicThe Evolution Of Tina TurnerThe Queen of Rock n' Roll, who passed away at 83, paved the way for Black artists.Candace McDuffie, Noah A. McGee, and Amira Castilla
MusicNick Cannon Thinks Bruno Mars Has More Hits Than Beyonce?Do you hear that? That's the sound of the BeyHive making it's way towards Cannon as we speak. Duck and cover!Shanelle Genai
Hot TeaLupita Nyong'o Finally Opens Up About Those Janelle Monáe Dating Rumors'I don’t mind being associated with her in any capacity,' the Black Panther star said.Shanelle Genai
Social MediaWhen Halle Bailey Got a DM From Serena, This HappenedThe Little Mermaid star shared her excitement about getting a personal message from Serena Williams, one of her idols on InstagramAngela Johnson
Social MediaWhat in the Ku Klux Clownery? Isaiah Washington's Questionable Remarks Set Social Media AblazeThe veteran actor previously announced his retirement from the entertainment industry in February.Shanelle Genai
Social MediaGood Riddance! Kanye West Says Bye-Bye to InstagramThe Chicago rapper has deactivated his Instagram account.Noah A. McGee
Social MediaYou’ll Never Believe Why Kanye West Says He Likes Jewish People AgainThe Chicago rapper claims to be done with his antisemitic feelings after watching a 2012 comedy movie.Noah A. McGee
MediaIn Loving Memory of MTV News: The Only News Show That Tried To Be Fair And Fun To All Young PeopleAs MTV News shuts down, we can’t forget how it influenced a generation of young Black activists and fans.Stephanie Holland
MediaWas Don Lemon's Firing A Strategic Move By CNN To Become The New Fox?Don Lemon's firing after his debate with Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy could signal a disturbing change in the network's vision.Candace McDuffie
MediaIt Doesn't Matter If Tucker Carlson Pretended To Be A White Supremacist, The Damage Remains The SameSome say Carlson didn't believe the hate he spewed on Fox News, but that point is irrelevant.Candace McDuffie
MediaBill O' Reilly Throws Fellow Thug Tucker Carlson Under The Bus Regarding Sudden Fox DepartureBill O' Reilly decided to chime in on the stunning news.Candace McDuffie
Blerds UnitedWhoopi Goldberg Addresses Menopause in New Graphic NovelThe View co-host is co-writing The Change, featuring a superhero going through menopause.Stephanie Holland
Blerds UnitedMay the Fourth Be With You: The Best Black Star Wars CharactersIn celebration of Star Wars Day, it’s time to highlight the live-action universe’s best Black characters.Stephanie Holland
Blerds UnitedVideo Game Creator Derrick Fields Is Intersecting Black, Japanese CulturesThe founder of Waking Oni Games is giving Black gamers a chance to live out their anime dreams.Amira Castilla
Blerds UnitedJar Jar Binks Actor Ahmed Best Makes Triumphant Return to the Star Wars UniverseBest returns as one of the most essential heroes in the Star Wars galaxy.Stephanie Holland
It's LitA Supersized List of June 2023 Books By Black Authors We Can't Wait to ReadFrom romance to memoir to historical fiction, June has something for every reader.Angela Johnson
The Root InterviewAuthor Vashti Harrison's New Children's Book Has A Grown up LessonThe Root caught up with the author/illustrator about her new book, "BIG"Angela Johnson
The Root InterviewSunny Hostin's New Novel Opens The Door To A Real Black Beach CommunityThe Root spoke with The View co-host about her new beach read, "Summer on Sag Harbor."Angela Johnson
The Root InterviewThese Best Friends Are on a Mission to Redefine What it Means to Be a Perfect MomThe Root spoke with the authors of "A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices" about their hilariously raw new book.Angela Johnson
The Root ReviewsReview: Halle Bailey Nurtures Newness, Nostalgia in Disney's The Little MermaidIt can't be overstated how much this new iteration makes a splash with new additions, all while staying true to the moments fans know and love.Shanelle Genai
The Root ReviewsQueen Charlotte Is Bridgerton at Its Blackest—and BestReview: The Bridgerton prequel following young Charlotte and George’s love story is now available on Netflix.Stephanie Holland
Black and Bingeing36 Black TV Shows We Keep Running BackIf it wasn't for streaming platforms, we couldn't watch Martin or Living Single with the click of the remote.Kalyn Womack
