Why Social Media Destroyed Amerie’s New ‘NPR Tiny Desk’ Performance
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All The Shocking Testimony from Diddy’s Federal Trial That’ll Make Your Stomach Turn
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Something From Tiffany’s Star, Kendrick Sampson, Plays That’s So Random
Kendrick Sampson (How To Get Away with Murder, Insecure) talks working with Viola Davis, his new film, and more.
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Tory Lanez’s Father Calls Conviction a ‘Miscarriage of Justice’: Calls Out Roc Nation and Jay-Z
And, just so we're clear: what does Hov have to do with any of this?
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The Best Black Fiction of 2022 for Readers of All Ages [UPDATED]
Before the year is out, we wanted to show even more love to some of our favorite works of Black fiction.
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I Wanna Dance with Somebody Director Says Her First Meeting With Whitney Influenced Her Direction
Director Kasi Lemmons recalls her interesting yet awkward first meeting with Whitney Houston and her dad.
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Aside from Halle Bailey, Here Are Other Black Disney Actors and Characters We Love
We are cheering Halle Bailey for taking on an iconic role, but let's also recognize the other Black (real and animated) characters who helped Disney shine.
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Charlamagne Tha God Hit With Sexual Assault Lawsuit [CORRECTED]
An attorney for the popular radio personality and Tha God's Honest Truth host has since responded to the allegations.
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The Best Man: The Final Chapters‘ Nia Long, Melissa De Sousa Share Their Best Life Advice for Finding Your Purpose
The two actresses spoke with The Root ahead of the release of The Best Man: The Final Chapters limited series, which is available to stream now on Peacock.
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Ahh! Joe Budden Backed Down On His Irrelevant Opinion About Megan Thee Stallion
After intense backlash, the podcast host acknowledged that his callous words about the rapper were wrong.
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Sorry, Swifties. Rihanna Should Win the Oscar Over Taylor Swift
The Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song is a star-studded category that includes Lady Gaga, The Weeknd and Selena Gomez.
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‘My Heart Aches’: tWitch’s Wife Allison Holker Posts Heartbreaking Tribute to Late Husband
The talented dancer and deejay died at the age of 40 due to an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound.