entertainment
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Following the Suspensions of 5 Players, Is the NFL Working Too Closely With Sports Betting Apps?
On Friday, five players—including wide receiver Jameson Williams—were suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy.
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Why Robin Thede Cried Over Whoopi Goldberg’s Classic ‘Shirt On Her Head’ Comedy Routine
The A Black Lady Sketch Show star/creator thanked The View co-host for showing her ‘Black women can play characters and be funny.’
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Buying Drake or Queen Bey Concert Tickets Should Not Be This Difficult —Or Expensive
Beyoncé tickets may cost as much as $500 or more–blame Ticketmaster not the Queen.
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Eddie Murphy Reveals Details of His Future Stand Up Comedy Shows
The You People star discusses his ideas for how he plans to return to stand up comedy.
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The Inspection, Nope, Abbott Elementary Top GLAAD Media Awards Nominees
Jerrod Carmichael’s revealing HBO special Rothaniel will also be honored with a Special Recognition award.
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Some Black Women On TikTok Have Said Trevor Noah’s Speech Thanking Us Was A Stunt. Do They Have A Point?
Some users on the app believe that the former host of The Daily Show doesn’t practice what he preaches.
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![Dave Chappelle’s Saturday Night Live Monologue Draws Disdain From Anti-Defamation League; Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld Respond [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25100147/897486ba6175e7ec08b8ba45c6592bf7-300x169.png)
Dave Chappelle’s Saturday Night Live Monologue Draws Disdain From Anti-Defamation League; Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld Respond [UPDATED]
Chappelle tackled recent newsmakers Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, Herschel Walker and more in his opener.
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![Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29194818/eba3bb08e17c2f11ca1ed439f19dc41f-1-300x202.png)
Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]
He never gave a formal apology for his obviously offensive performance.
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Khris Davis, McKinley Belcher III on Bringing the Black Perspective to Life in Broadway’s Death of A Salesman
Opening night for Death of A Salesman takes place Sunday, Oct. 9.