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Loudmouth & MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton Plays That’s So Random
The civil rights leader is the subject of a new documentary called Loudmouth. We asked him about his career, his tailored suits, and much more.
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Terrence “It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp” Howard Says He’s Retiring From Acting —Again
Terrance Howard, the Hollywood legend, also “retired” two years ago. Is this time for real?
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Trevor Noah Thanks Black Women for ‘Teaching and Shaping’ Him in Farewell Speech on The Daily Show
‘I always tell people if you truly want to learn about America—talk to Black women,’ Noah said.
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A History of Rappers Retiring and Unretiring Over the Years [UPDATED]
Throughout the history of hip-hop, rappers who seemingly retired always return. The Root took a look at some of those MCs.
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Not Even New Music Can Get Me to Listen to Kanye West
Ye’s Instagram was suspended (again) after he posted a snippet of a new song.
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Harry & Meghan’s First Three Episodes Offer an Adorable, Emotional Look at Couple’s Life
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex finally tell their story their way in their new Netflix docuseries.
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What’s Black at Sundance 2023: Jonathan Majors, Lena Waithe, Barry Jenkins and More
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival takes place in Park City, Utah and streaming online beginning Jan. 19-29.
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New R. Kelly Album Pulled From Streaming Services [UPDATED]
The album, I Admit It, was a bootleg version of the record and it is still unclear who was behind its release.
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Gayle King, Don Lemon Weigh In on TJ Holmes, Amy Robach Debacle
Both Holmes and Robach were benched from their positions as co-anchors on ABC’s afternoon show, GMA 3, earlier this week.
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Lizzo Had Madison Square Garden Feeling “Good as Hell” at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball
Lizzo and the Big Grrrls rang in the holiday and New Year.