The Grapevine

My dearest reader, ‘tis I—Lady Welpington of The Root.

On Monday, The Talk resumed its regularly scheduled programming after a monthlong hiatus following the internal…

On Tuesday, we told you about the eye-opening revelation that #BridgertonBae Regé-Jean Page was allegedly passed on…

Regardless of what James Brown said—this is, in fact, a woman’s world.

Jeremiah “Jerry” Harris, the breakout star from Netflix’s reality TV series Cheer, is now facing additional charges…

You ain’t got the answers, Sway! Trust and listen to black women.

While Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special didn’t exactly endear him to some segments of his not-so-adoring…

The winners of the Lee Daniels Entertainment creative workshop have been announced, hopefully breathing new life…

Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish canceled a scheduled stand-up show in Atlanta in opposition to Georgia’s new…

First things first: Fuck Cancer.

Several film production companies say they’re taking the midnight train the hell out of Georgia until the state…

My blood pressure still has not returned to normal after episode three of Game of Thrones.

The Battle of Winterfell…

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lifetime has ordered a two-hour special, Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact, to…

It’s hard not to root for Megan Thee Stallion, a bawse ass bitch whose efforts and lyricism has placed her in the…

Winter is finally here, but it has neglected to bring HBO’s Insecure with it, because the show will not be returning…

Aretha Franklin was a national treasure. A gift. An icon. When Aretha Franklin passed, the world unequivocally lost…

When Jesus says yes, nobody in their right mind can say no. So when a 33-year-old luxurious, well-moisturized…

At an event hosted by the Reverend Jesse Jackson last weekend, Cook County Prosecutor Kim Foxx held the line on her…

Meek Mill has had his share of Dreams and Nightmares, but now he’s documenting what has been his reality for more…

While I’ve made it my mission in life to ignore the resurrections of Murphy Brown, Full House, and other televised…