The Tragic Story of Florence Ballard, The Soulful Singer Who Started The Supremes
A Timeline of Kim Kardashian and Ray J’s Decades-Long Rocky Relationship
Exclusive: The Honey Pot Co. CEO Beatrice Dixon Shares Her Ancestral Recipe for Empire Building in New Memoir
Rapper Lil Jon Break Silence After His Son’s Tragic Death
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Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom, the 'Invisible Black Woman' Patient at the Doctor's Office
The concept of being an “invisible Black woman”—even with very visible pain—is a next-level cruelty that many Black women have long experienced in this society, unfortunately. Here at The Root, we’ve reported on many examples of this dynamic in the healthcare industry, specifically—whether it’s the countless studies that show how Black women patients are neglected…
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Joe Budden Fires Podcast Co-Hosts Rory and Mal In Fiery Rant: 'You Can Sue, You're Going to Lose!'
Well, that escalated quickly. In the last couple of months, The Joe Budden Podcast has been derailed by marital discord. Going into business with friends is never easy, and the turmoil surrounding the popular show has clearly impacted Budden and his co-hosts Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay. In March, Rory and Mal’s frustrations drove…
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Tina Turner, Jay-Z, and Finally…LL Cool J Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Everybody, it’s time to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021! On Wednesday morning, it was announced that Tina Turner and Jay-Z will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Performer Category. In the special (non-general ballot) categories, legendary musician and spoken-word performer Gil Scott-Heron will be honored with…
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Stacey Abrams’ New Novel While Justice Sleeps to Be Adapted for Television
A brand new book from Stacey Thee Abrams will be headed to a small screen near us soon, The Root has learned. While Justice Sleeps, Abrams’ ninth novel and the first published using her real name instead of the pen name Selena Montgomery, was just released on Tuesday. But the novel is already set to…
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Black Tech Green Money Joins the Black Effect Podcast Network
Since its launch last summer, AfroTech’s Black Tech Green Money has shared the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, in addition to providing actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas, the popular podcast has featured an assortment of prominent guests dropping jewels on building lucrative relationships in business, vetting…
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Last Name Ever, First Name Greatest: Drake to Receive Artist of the Decade Award at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
Cue the “Toosie Slide!” On Tuesday it was announced that Drake will be receiving the Artist of the Decade Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Variety reports the award takes into account Billboard consumption data from 2009 through 2019, noting that during that time the Canadian rapper racked up a historic 27 awards—the most…
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Circle or Spiral of Life? Chris Rock Reminisces About Meeting Co-Star Samuel L. Jackson for the 1st Time
Jigsaw is back at it again with yet another film in the popular Saw franchise—and this time, the game he wants everyone to play is spades! OK, OK, I’m kidding and only said that because Spiral: From the Book of Saw has a Black lead. Here’s the movie synopsis and details, from the official press…
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Cut the Cameras…Deadass: This Viral TikTok Trend Has Gone Way Too Far
Stop the presses. Hold the phone. Cut the cameras, deadass. I, and the rest of the folks on Beyoncé and Blue Ivy’s internet have been trying our best to deal with these insane and borderline disgusting food-centric TikTok trends. But this latest video has finally taken the cake. Thanks to two culinary “im-pastas” named Josh…
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If a Celebrity Is Canceled in the Forest and Everyone Is Around to Hear Them, Do They Constantly Make Sounds?
Oh, “Cancel Culture” discourse hasn’t been canceled yet?! Alrighty… Not only has cancel culture not been canceled, but it’s not even just limited to comedians and other celebrities—it’s made its way into Congress. Father God… Keeping its “song that doesn’t end” energy, the conversation was reignited thanks to the man who should be focusing on…
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What Is This, Hunny? RHOA’s Porsha Williams Goes Instagram Official With New Fiancé Simon Guobadia [Updated]
On Monday night, the social streets went from zero to 100 real quick when Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams posted a pic of herself with new fiancé Simon Guobadia on Instagram. Now for those unfamiliar to the RHOA franchise, this news wouldn’t stand out as it’s a pretty regular thing to do on…