films
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Will Smith Is Releasing a Memoir, and He Sat at the Red Table to Talk Fatherhood With Kevin Hart
Will Smith's memoir, aptly titled 'Will,' releases on Nov. 9. Plus, he and Kevin Hart got vulnerable on 'Red Table Talk.'
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Kevin Hart Reimagines the Black Dad in Fatherhood
In his new film 'Fatherhood,' the comedian brings nuance to a conversation about what it means to be a Black father.
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Rita Moreno Backtracks on 'Dismissive' Comments About Afro-Latinx Representation Onscreen, Says She's 'Disappointed' in Herself
The EGOT legend faced major blowback after comments made on 'The Late Show' in defense of Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'In the Heights' casting.
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Rita Moreno Enters the In the Heights Colorism Chat, Says ‘Can’t You Just Wait a While and Leave It Alone?’
The stage and screen legend spoke out in defense of Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'
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Bonding Over Jazz and Kintsugi With My Father
For the 'A Song For My Father' Father's Day Series, Olu Burrell dedicates Taylor McFerrin's 'Invisible/Visible' to his dad.
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'I'm Listening': Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Statement Amid In the Heights Colorism Controversy
The Root's Felice León sparked a viral conversation about the lack of Black Latinx talents among the much-anticipated musical's leads.
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They're All Gonna Laugh At You
Lamar Odom is providing a cruel lesson about what life looks like for waning celebrities.
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How We Do: Panama and Simona's Very Smart Marriage
To celebrate the start of wedding season, The Root has launched 'How We Do,' a two-week series centering Black love stories, commitment and nuptial style.
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'It’s Never Too Late': Meet Attorney-turned-actor Medina Senghore Who Is Kicking Butt on Screen
Attorney-turned-actor, Medina Senghore grew up in a house where professionally, she had very few choices. “Doctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, like those are the options. And that was just my reality. That’s what I understood.” Senghore told The Root. The Long Island, NY-native chatted with The Root via Zoom and shared a bit about her life.…
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How We Do: Malcolm and Matt's Instagram-to-Engagement Story
To celebrate the start of wedding season, The Root has launched 'How We Do,' a two-week series centering Black love stories, commitment and nuptial style.