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10 Years Later: The Unforgettable Life, Tragic Death, and Shocking Estate Battle of Prince
‘The Blind Side’ Actor Quinton Aaron Addresses Fake Wife Scandal In New Interview
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Black Celebs We Lost in 2021
Some of those who have passed on may surprise you. Here we take a look back
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‘I Wanted to Get the Story Out There’: The Root Presents: It’s Lit! Gets Cack-Handed With Gina Yashere
The British-Nigerian comedian and writer has penned a memoir highlighting the trauma and absurdity of otherness.
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‘Push It’ Pumped so ‘WAP’ Could Hump, so Let’s Talk About How Salt-N-Pepa Were Almost Arrested for Vulgarity
Honoring Megan Thee Stallion at Glamour’s 2021 Women of the Year Awards, Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton recounted how her group’s breakthrough hit was targeted by police.
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‘My Health Has Been a Hot Topic,’ Says Wendy Williams, Giving an Update on Her Recovery
‘I know enough to listen to my doctors and will return…as soon as we all agree I’m ready,” says Williams, who has been absent from her show’s 13th season.
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame Just Got Supa Dupa Fly With the Addition of Missy Elliott’s Star
Ciara, Lizzo and Mona Scott-Young were all on hand to celebrate the hip-hop legend’s latest milestone.
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‘He’s a Small, Innocent Child’: A Houston Boy Remains in a Coma After Being Trampled at Astroworld
Attorney Ben Crump has been hired to represent the family of a boy who fell from his father’s shoulders during the crowd surge that claimed 8 lives.
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Drake Issues First Statement on Astroworld as Travis Scott’s Love of ‘Raging’ Draws Closer Scrutiny
Resurfaced recordings of Scott’s performance ethos includes footage of him encouraging an attack on a fan at a 2015 show.
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Can Lawrence and Condola Figure This Co-Parenting Thing Out? Jay Ellis and Christina Elmore Would Like to Think So.
The two sat down with The Root to discuss their characters’ trajectories and the enduring legacy of Insecure.
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Viola Davis Shares a First Look at Herself as Forever First Lady Michelle Obama
Entertainment Weekly got an exclusive look at the Oscar-winning actress in character as Obama, a role Davis says ‘was terrifying but an incredible honor.’
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Tempting Fate, Nick Cannon Responds to Saweetie Musing She’s Ready for Motherhood
The father of seven terrified Black Twitter by sending a raised hand emoji in response to Saweetie tweeting: ‘I want some babies.’