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Lionel Richie Has Considered Writing a Song Similar to 'We Are the World' in the Coronavirus Era
It’s been 35 years since the release of the iconic Grammy-winning song “We Are the World,” by the supergroup USA For Africa, which featured several iconic artists and signified an unprecedented moment in pop culture. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the song with Michael Jackson, is reflecting on the song’s intention. According…
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Yes, You Can Still Troll Your Friends While Social Distancing—Ask Issa Rae and Regina Hall
Roasting is my love language. Ok, ok, I realize that may not be one of the actual “5 Love Languages,” but colloquially, we’ve managed to create a sixth sense, haven’t we? So, in my mind, there’s a sixth love language. If I roast you, chances are, I love you. It’s my indirect signal that I…
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DJ D-Nice Breaks the Internet and Rallies a Parade of Stars With Daily 9-Hour Coronavirus Quarantine Parties
DJ D-Nice done did it. And he continues to do it. Every night since last Tuesday, the in-demand deejay and hip-hop veteran has mastered the art of social distancing and social media with an infectious music party, aptly titled “Homeschool: Club Quarantine,” via Instagram Live. For the Saturday session, streamed from his high-rise apartment in…
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Rosario Dawson Will Play Ahsoka Tano in Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian' and I Think I Just Had a Nerd-Gasm
Where my Star Wars blerds at? The Star Wars franchise is about to hit us with possibly one of the most perfect casting decisions since Patrick Stewart was tapped to play Professor Xavier in the X-Men movies. According to IndieWire, actor Rosario Dawson will play Ahsoka Tano in season 2 of hit Disney series The…
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What the Hell Is That Mysterious Countdown on Donald Glover's Website About?
I completely understand that it’s now en vogue to heap praise upon Donald Glover’s musical offerings, but once upon a time, there were people like myself who were singing his praises and banging that drum to no avail. (Go listen to 2010’s “Do Ya Like” and thank me later.) But now that Glover has catapulted…
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Self-Isolating? Channel Megan Thee Stallion and Be Classy, Bougie and Ratchet With the #SavageChallenge
Hot girl summer may be delayed, but it is not denied! Since most of the nation is stuck in the house due to a local government mandate, we have nothing but time! As The Root’s entertainment writer, I am here to be entertaining. Are you not entertained?! Following the energy of viral dances created by…
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Self-Made and Self-Heard: The Music in the Madam C.J. Walker-Inspired Series Is Entirely by Black Women
For centuries, if you wanted something to be done right, black women typically had to stand up and say, “I’ll do it.” Leading the charge is particularly significant when it comes to telling our own stories. Though writing and directing are routinely considered a form of storytelling, a film or television series’ music also can…
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Lizzo, Anderson Paak Among Artists Calling on Trump to Save the Entertainment Industry From Financial Ruin
With the entertainment industry decimated by catastrophic losses and indefinite delays as it endures the ugliest shutdown it’s ever seen, fan favorites like Lizzo and Anderson .Paak are calling on President “China Virus” to intervene. Rolling Stone and Variety report that a slew of heavyweight artists and executives, such as balladeer Babyface, Grammy Award-winning bassist…
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Eddie Murphy Gets the Last Laugh, Wins 2020 Razzie Redeemer Award for Dolemite Is My Name
Dolemite is his name and being the comeback king is his game! The winners of the 2020 Golden Raspberry Awards (which are awarded to the worst films and performances of the year) were announced earlier this week. Cats understandably took home the most awards (6), but it was Eddie Murphy who got the most esteemed…
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Debbie Allen, John Legend and More Make Social Distancing a Little Bit Easier
Thanks to the coronavirus, outside has been canceled. COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus—or DaRona, as I affectionately call it—stormed the globe and shut down everything that was remotely related to bringing me happiness. The gym? Canceled. The movies and restaurants? Canceled. Events? Canceled. Hoetivities? Yup, that’s canceled too. While stuck in my…