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Mary J. Blige Produced Two Lifetime Movies That Will Have You Crying

The Queen of Hip Hop Soul has two new Lifetime Original Movies set to premiere this month and based on her songs

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PublishedJune 10, 2023

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Composer Jongnic Bontemps on Adding Hip-Hop Flavor to <i>Transformers: Rise of the Beasts</i>

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Composer Jongnic Bontemps on Adding Hip-Hop Flavor to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

The composer spoke to The Root about being the first Black artist to score a film in the franchise.

Stephanie Holland

PublishedJune 10, 2023

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<i>Transformers: Rise of the Beasts</i> Is a Love Letter to ‘90s Black Culture

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Is a Love Letter to ‘90s Black Culture

Director Steven Caple Jr. spoke to The Root about infusing Black culture into the blockbuster franchise.

Stephanie Holland

PublishedJune 9, 2023

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Tribeca Film Festival Celebrates Juneteenth With 'Expressions Of Black Freedom' Program

Senior Programmer Faridah Gbadamosi explains how the festival explores Blackness this year.

Candace McDuffie

PublishedJune 7, 2023

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Can You Guess Why <i>The Little Mermaid</i> Is a Huge Hit But Not In China?

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Can You Guess Why The Little Mermaid Is a Huge Hit But Not In China?

The backlash is due to Halle Bailey being chosen to portray main character Ariel.

Candace McDuffie

PublishedJune 6, 2023

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<i>Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse </i>Is Another Black Blockbuster Dominating The Summer

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Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Is Another Black Blockbuster Dominating The Summer

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; The Little Mermaid; and Fast X highlight the box office influence of Black…

Stephanie Holland

PublishedJune 5, 2023

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There's No Beef Bigger Than the Family: The Rock Makes Peace With Vin Diesel

The megastar also confirmed his highly anticipated return to the Fast & Furious franchise.

Shanelle Genai

PublishedJune 2, 2023

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Now That She’s Tackled the <i>Spider-Verse</i>, Is Issa Rae Ready for Her Live-Action Superhero Debut?

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Now That She’s Tackled the Spider-Verse, Is Issa Rae Ready for Her Live-Action Superhero Debut?

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse star Issa Rae spoke to The Root about introducing Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman into…

Stephanie Holland

PublishedJune 2, 2023

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Wait, What? Disney’s New <i>The</i> <i>Little Mermaid</i> Criticized for Its ‘Dangerous’ Erasure…of Slavery?

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Wait, What? Disney’s New The Little Mermaid Criticized for Its ‘Dangerous’ Erasure…of Slavery?

Despite the fact that the film is currently number one at the box office, some folks still found something to be mad…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedJune 1, 2023

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Shameik Moore Plans to ‘Exceed All Expectations’ With <i>Spider-Verse</i> Sequel

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Shameik Moore Plans to ‘Exceed All Expectations’ With Spider-Verse Sequel

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse stars Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld spoke to The Root about what fans can…

Stephanie Holland

PublishedJune 1, 2023

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Brian Tyree Henry: There's 'Something Incredibly Authentic' About a 'Spider-Man With Jordans On’

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse stars Brian Tyree Henry and Luna Lauren Velez spoke to The Root about returning…

Stephanie Holland

PublishedMay 30, 2023

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Black Military Movies You Should Watch This Memorial Day

Films such as Glory, Men of Honor and Da 5 Bloods are excellent movies about Black military life.

Noah A. McGee

PublishedMay 28, 2023

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Halle Bailey Talks About Reinventing Ariel In The Little Mermaid

Disney's latest live-action incarnation of its classic animated films features a star-studded cast.

PublishedMay 27, 2023

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'Ariel Brought Me Closer to Who I Am': Halle Bailey on Becoming This Generation's<i> Little Mermaid</i>

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'Ariel Brought Me Closer to Who I Am': Halle Bailey on Becoming This Generation's Little Mermaid

The singer/actress discusses 'the opportunity to reinvent Ariel as a Black woman' with The Root.

Stephanie Holland

PublishedMay 25, 2023

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Men of Steel: Black Actors Who Could Be the New Superman

Jay Ellis, Caleb McLaughlin and John Boyega are just few actors who we think could be the Man of Steel.

UpdatedMay 28, 2023

The Color Purple Trailer Showcases the Character Depth, Layered Story of the Musical

Fantasia Barrino; Danielle Brooks; Colman Domingo; and Taraji P. Henson star in the film, which hits theaters…

Stephanie Holland

PublishedMay 23, 2023

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Fast10 Your Seatbelts: Vin Diesel Says There's More to Come From the <i>Fast & Furious</i> Family

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Fast10 Your Seatbelts: Vin Diesel Says There's More to Come From the Fast & Furious Family

Now that Fast X has sped to the top of the box office, the leading man shed light on what we can expect for the…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedMay 22, 2023

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<i>White Men Can't Jump</i> Stars Teyana Taylor & Sinqua Walls Play "My Favorite Things"

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White Men Can't Jump Stars Teyana Taylor & Sinqua Walls Play "My Favorite Things"

The stars of the Hulu film remake of the 1992 classic talk basketball, favorite kicks and more.

PublishedMay 19, 2023

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Lance Reddick to Be Honored in <i>White Men Can't Jump</i> Remake

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Lance Reddick to Be Honored in White Men Can't Jump Remake

The film's stars Sinqua Walls and Teyana Taylor also spoke to The Root about how they brought a new flair to an old…

Shanelle Genai

PublishedMay 19, 2023

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W. Kamau Bell Talks Mixed-Race Documentary And Battling Twitter Trolls

The HBO documentary film, 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, was born out of Bell's own experience with his mixed-race…

PublishedMay 19, 2023

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