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‘It Is a Call, Not a Closing’: Why The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Can’t Seem to Unfollow Jill Louise Busby
The social media savant turned author dismantles online ‘micro-fame’—including her own—in her debut collection of essays, Unfollow Me.
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CBS’ The Activist to Be Made Over as a Documentary After Online Backlash
Global Citizen, the international education and advocacy organization producing the series, also issued a statement regarding the decision.
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Legally Wrong? Nicki Minaj Perpetuates #BallGate, Claims White House Invite While Berating Those Challenging Her Misinformation
Minaj tweeted she’d visit the White House ‘dressed in all pink like Legally Blonde so they know I mean business.’ The White House says it simply offered a call.
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Kevin Durant Is Bringing His Swagger to Apple TV+
The two-time NBA champion is taking his talents to an Apple TV+ series inspired by his own story.
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‘I Take Comfort in Knowing That You’re Finally Free:’ Jurnee Smollett Honors Michael K. Williams in Heartfelt Tribute
Smollett, who recently starred alongside Williams in HBO’s Lovecraft Country, penned the touching post hours after he was laid to rest on Tuesday.
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The Activist Co-Host Julianne Hough Issues Statement Addressing Series Backlash
Hough is set to co-host the upcoming CBS competition show alongside Usher and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
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Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Jada Pinkett Smith Explains That Big Chop Moment
Insecure star Yvonne Orji and Tiffany Haddish also guest star for the return of the popular Facebook Watch series.
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It’s a ‘Whole Lotta [Misinformation]’ in This MF’er: Nicki Minaj Spouts Anti-Vax Rhetoric Online
The Queen rapper sparked an online firestorm Monday night, thanks to a few controversial tweets about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Role Call: Keke Palmer Is Hosting a Live Stream of the Met Gala So You Can Enjoy the Lewks in Real-Time
The trailer for the Janet Jackson documentary has dropped, Red Table Talk returns on Sept. 15
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Mic Drop: Sad, Sultry, Sexy and Chlöe’s Debut Music Video…Finally
Ari Lennox gives a Dreamgirls-worthy performance; VanJess drops live video with Lucky Daye; Kendrick and SZA are back with singles and features.