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New Playstation Network Update Records Party Chat, Downs PSN
Playstation is sus, y’all. I mean, I don’t know about you, but an update that records your party chat is pretty sus to me. The 8.00 update launched for Playstation 4 today and players were quick to voice their displeasure at a new feature that records party chats. When you try to join or create…
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Regina King Continues to Slay in Her Kingdom, Will Produce Supernatural Black Teen Drama at the CW
Regina THEE King is continuing to reign over the Hollywood kingdom with the announcement of her new project! As her directorial debut One Night In Miami continues to be a talking point in the Oscar contender conversation, Variety has reported that the actress-filmmaker is executive producing a new drama set to debut on the CW.…
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The Trial of the Chicago 7: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Knows He Has a Responsibility to Protect the Interests of His People
Emmy-Award winner and 2020 The Root 100 honoree Yahya Abdul-Mateen II certainly steals my attention for superficial reasons, but his pure talent cannot be denied in his incredible portrayal of Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale in Netflix’s upcoming sociopolitical flick, The Trial of the Chicago 7. The synopsis of Aaron Sorkin’s film from Netflix’s…
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Pioneer Diverse Stock Video Company Storyblocks Launches ‘Re:Stock’ Campaign to Double BIPOC Content by 2021
The Root staff knows all about the struggle that is finding the right stock photo as the main art for a news story. You enter a search term like, “Black man contemplating imploding during a long-term lockdown” and you can’t find shit because the library is congested with white folks contemplating imploding during a long-term…
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Prime Delivery Premiere: Amazon Studios Acquires Coming 2 America From Paramount Pictures
Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem came to America many years ago in the aptly titled Coming to America—and it looks like its sequel is coming to…your crib! According to Variety, Amazon Studios has acquired the long-awaited sequel from its previous distributor Paramount Pictures for a reported roughly $125 million. Variety also reports that sources say the…
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Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Was 'Mom-Shamed' Because She Didn't Raise Jaden and Willow in a 'Typical' Way
Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne “Gammy” Banfield-Norris and Willow Smith talked mom-shaming on the latest episode of Red Table Talk. The latest episode description, via Facebook Watch’s press release sent to The Root: “Mom-Shaming: The New Epidemic” | With mom-shaming at an all-time [high], Jessica Alba and Ashley Graham come to the table to share their…
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ESPN, Alliance for Women in Media Announce Sponsorship for the Next Generation of Black Female Journalists
As The Root’s resident sports junkie—who moonlights as its sports, culture and music writer—I can’t help but take tremendous pride in fellow Black reporters and commentators like Malika Andrews, Maria Taylor, Jemelle Hill and Cari Champion every time they drop gems on some of my favorites sports shows. Just yesterday, I had the privilege of watching…
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Darius McCrary and Kellie Shanygne Williams Will Portray Siblings in a Christmas Movie Just Like Old Times [Updated]
If you look at the totality of an actor’s career, there will always be a standout role everyone remembers that actor for, no matter what other roles they portray. For Darius McCrary and Kellie Shanygne Williams, those roles are Eddie and Laura Winslow from the beloved ‘90s sitcom Family Matters. According to Entertainment Weekly, McCrary…
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The Safe Negro Guide to Lovecraft Country: 'Rewind 1921'
Did you catch the fire? Sunday’s journey through Lovecraft Country was full of hope—as passed down to us by our ancestors and living elders. It might seem an odd takeaway that an episode beginning with a hexed Dee coming dangerously close to becoming a Topsy twin (uh, triplet? I’m still having nightmares about them damn…
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Smells Like Tween Spirit: Nandi Bushell Is So Dope, Dave Grohl Wrote a Song About Her
Nandi Bushell is a rock star. If you’ve seen the 10-year-old’s animated drum renditions while scrolling your Twitter timeline, you know exactly who I’m talking about. Nandi’s dad John Bushell (also a musician) bonds with his daughter over their shared love for acts such as Queen, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, the…