Movies
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Tyler Perry to Write, Direct WWII Epic Centered on Black Women
Six Triple Eight focuses on the only all-Black, all-female WWII battalion.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Critics Choice Awards Nominees, but Where Are Thuso Mbedu and Lashana Lynch?
This isn't the first, second or third time both actresses have been shut out for their performance.
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Will Ferrell Shuts Down Heckler as Octavia Spencer Receives Her Hollywood Star
This is the type of energy we want behind Black women, always.
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What’s Black at Sundance 2023: Jonathan Majors, Lena Waithe, Barry Jenkins and More
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival takes place in Park City, Utah and streaming online beginning Jan. 19-29.
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Loudmouth & MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton Plays That’s So Random
The civil rights leader is the subject of a new documentary called Loudmouth. We asked him about his career, his tailored suits, and much more.
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Kirk Franklin Shares A Message of Holiday Hope, Cheer Ahead of New Lifetime Film The Night Before Christmas
The Grammy-winning gospel artist spoke to The Root leading up to the premiere of his film on Saturday, Dec. 10.
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Nia Long and Ime Udoka Split After 13 Years Together
The breakup comes two months after it was revealed that Udoka had an alleged affair with a co-worker.
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You People: Watch Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Jonah Hill’s Cringe-Worthy Culture Clash in Kenya Barris’ New Film
The film marks Barris' directorial debut and is a modern take on an old-school classic.
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Emancipation Producer Apologizes After Bringing Photo of ‘Whipped Peter’ to Movie Premiere
Starring Will Smith, the film is inspired by Peter's real-life journey from slavery into freedom and is set to premiere on AppleTV+ on Dec. 9.
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The Evolution of Keke Palmer
Keke has been in the news recently, but forget the revealing dress. Acting. Singing. Producing. Is there anything this former child star can't do.