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Entertainment, Entertainment

Star Jones Gets Real About the One Struggle That Left Her Feeling Deep Shame

She recalled how “late-night hosts made tremendous fun” of something she struggled with for years.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

May 12, 2025
Culture, Sports

Mike Tyson’s Most Insane Moments Throughout the Years

Iron Mike has no shortage of crazy moments in his long and controversial career in the public spotlight.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

November 15, 2024
Culture, Culture

Busted Or Beautiful? Celebrity Homes of Nelly, Richard Pryor, Michael Jordan and More

Peek into the homes and lives of Nelly, Richard Pryor or More

By

The Root Staff

Published

July 29, 2024
Beauty + Style

A Peek Inside Black Celebrity Mansions: Are They Worth The Price?

Inside Mansions once owned by Michael Jordan, Nelly, Shaquille O’Neil, Richard Pryor and more. Why are these beautiful homes so hard to sell?

By

The Root Staff

Published

March 24, 2024
Entertainment

Cardi B Overshares, Fashion Trainwrecks, and Our Favorite Jenifer Nearly Dies

And more from our favorite posts of the in Black entertainment.

By

The Root Bot

Published

March 16, 2024
Beauty + Style

Tasteful or Tacky? Legend Richard Pryor’s Former LA-Area Home Up for Sale

The home, which was once owned by the entertainment icon, is now being sold by former NFL player Rashard Mendenhall.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 12, 2024
Entertainment, Entertainment

Sherri Shepherd Reveals Shocking Romance From Barbara Walters’ Past

The talk show host reunited with former The View co-host Joy Behar, and they discussed a stunning secret about their former boss.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

October 11, 2023
News

Say What? Sage Steele Says Barbara Walters Tried To Square Up During Her ‘View’ Visit

The exchange happened in 2014, Steele claimed during a recent podcast interview.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 21, 2023
Culture, Media

Great Career Advice Barbara Walters Gave Journalist Deborah Roberts | Securing the Bag: Part 3

Before she rose to be an ABC News senior correspondent and co-anchor of 20/20, Roberts had to learn from her failures.

By

Adriano Contreras

Published

June 9, 2023
Entertainment

Does Hulu’s Mike Tyson Series Mike Glorify Rape Culture?

Russell Hornsby, who portrays Don King, defends the project from critics and even Tyson himself.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

August 26, 2022