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How to Be an Asshole on the Internet
I am a certified asshole. Seriously, I have paperwork and everything. The great playwright Shakespeare (or maybe it was my Uncle Rob) once said “Opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one and they’re usually full of shit.” Numerous sources have confirmed my asshole credentials with The Root, including readers who have labeled me a “race-baiting asshole,”…
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Four Charged With Murder in Death of Rapper Pop Smoke, Could Face Death Penalty
Four people have been charged with murder in the shooting death of burgeoning Brooklyn rapper, Pop Smoke (born Bashar Jackson). Last week, five suspects were arrested in connection with the case. The 20-year-old was killed during a home invasion in Los Angeles in February. Prosecutors say that the attackers got the musician’s address after he…
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Kenya Barris Is Milking It for All It’s Worth-Ish; Planning 1 More -Ish Spinoff
Kenya Barris is busy AF. In a recent interview with Deadline, Barris talked about the critique he’s received for #BlackAF, the stark difference between being at Netflix versus ABC and the other projects he has coming down the pipeline. One thing that stuck out from the interview, of course, is whether or not he’s still…
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Knife Fight: Vivica A. Fox Wants Quentin Tarantino to Cast Zendaya as Her Daughter in Possible Kill Bill 3
My name is Tonja Stidhum and I am a Kill Bill stan. In fact, after seeing the ending to the amazing fight sequence between Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox) and The Bride aka Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurman), I immediately yearned for what was obviously to come in the foreshadowing exchange between Beatrix and Vernita’s daughter,…
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Exclusive: Tracy Clayton Is the New Host of Podcast Going Through It; Guests Include Tamron Hall, Ilhan Omar, Mara Brock Akil and More
If you’ve followed Tracy Clayton online throughout the years, you’ve probably noticed her endearing and comforting humor. She most certainly transitioned that online charm over into the podcast world, hosting Another Round (which debuted in 2015) and most recently, Netflix’s Strong Black Legends. Hell, Beyoncé enjoys her, too. Next up for Clayton? Well, she’s the…
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After Trina McGee Reveals Racist Treatment From Boy Meets World Costars, Danielle Fishel Admits She Was ‘Rude’ on Girl Meets World Set
The now 50-year-old actress revealed just how horribly she was treated on set by her former cast members.
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Former NFL Player Kyle Queiro Apologizes for Publicly Questioning Whether Jill Scott Is Attractive
For some unknown reason (maybe because he feels a way about himself being largely unknown), former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kyle Quiero hopped on Beyonce’s internet this weekend to question out loud if people really find Jill Scott, the sultry neo-soul singer, attractive. Queiro first came for Scott when she didn’t send for him on by…
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'We Were Over': Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith Discuss Previous Separation and Jada's Relationship with August Alsina
When you woke up this morning, you probably thought you’d be having a regular Friday afternoon. Oh, but no! This isn’t a regular Friday, this is 2020 Friday. In a surprise drop reminiscent of Beyoncé releasing her self-titled album, the much-anticipated episode where Jada Pinkett Smith finally addressed the controversy surrounding her reported relationship with…
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By Sheer Miracle (or Twitter), I Came Across Smokey Robinson Singing About ‘Gang Banging’
Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary readers of The Root, I present to you: “Gang Banging” by Smokey Robinson.
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The Root Jams Weekly (7/10/2020): 'My Headphones'
We usually pick a theme to reflect the current state of affairs or a sentiment. Today, we decided to share what we’re actually listening to at the moment. What are you listening to? “My Headphones” (7/3/2020) Damon Young James Blake “I’ll Come Too” Fiona Apple “Rack of His” Kota the Friend “Chicago Diner” Kids See…