Gabrielle Union
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Gabrielle Union and NBC Have Reached 'An Amicable Resolution' Regarding America's Got Talent Complaint
Several months after Gabrielle Union filed a harassment complaint against the America’s Got Talent producers, it seems the actress and the show’s network have reached a resolution. The Root received the following joint statement from Union and NBC: “We’ve reached an amicable resolution. NBC Entertainment appreciates the important concerns raised by Gabrielle Union and remains…
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Megan Thee Stallion, the Founders of Black Lives Matter and More Top Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020
They’re activists, artists, athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, leaders, and above all else, influencers. ‘Tis the season when we begin to reflect on those who’ve had the greatest impact upon our collective culture in the past year—and as 2020 has been a year unlike any other, this year’s influencers are equally remarkable. On Tuesday night, Time magazine…
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What About Your Friends? Tonight, Gabrielle Union Is Hosting Them in the 'Zoom Where It Happens'
On Sunday night, fans of the long-running sitcom Friends were treated to a mini-reunion when Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow made a group appearance via a Zoom-like appearance at the 72nd Annual Emmy Awards. Now, this Tuesday night at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, we’ll get to see some of our friends, as…
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Brrr! It's Cold in Here! Gabrielle Union Said a Bring It On Sequel Could 'Absolutely' Be Happening in the Atmosphere!
What do Gabrielle Union and the cast of Bring It On think about a sequel that reflects on the past 20 years? Well…bring it on! During a recent appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Union talked about growing up in the biggest Black family in Nebraska, her hot Women’s Health September magazine…
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We're Sensing a Pattern Here: Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington and More Center Black Hair This September
Heads up—if you hadn’t heard, our tresses are trending this month. A number of famous and brilliant women have put their heads together to discuss one of the most specific and polarizing aspects of Black beauty—our hair. Earlier this week, Glamour magazine debuted their groundbreaking September cover story, which called out the pervasive issue of…
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Gabrielle Union Noticed Isis Was a 'Bad Stereotype' in the Original Script for Bring It On—So She Made Changes
Hey, Hollywood! You want to continue with the lazy Black stereotypes? Well, bring it on—because folks like Gabrielle Union will call you out for it and make sure it’s changed. In a recent interview with Vogue, Union reflected on her experience on the set of Bring It On, where she played the iconic head cheerleader…
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Big Beauty Tuesday: Is Gabrielle Union's Revamped Flawless Collection the Rehab My Hair Needed?
It’s another Big Beauty Tuesday here at The Glow Up, and instead of our regularly scheduled weekly video, we hope you’re indulging in the incredible conversations going on in our first-ever The Root Institute, taking place every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the month of August. What am I doing with all this free time on…
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GLAAD Media Awards 2020: Lil Nas X, the Cast of Pose and Wanuri Kahiu's Rafiki Among Winners
The 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards went down on Thursday night—because a little lockdown won’t stop no show! Comedians Fortune Feimster and Gina Yashere took over hosting duties for the virtual edition of the annual ceremony honoring “media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.” As for entertainment during the ceremony,…
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'Let Your Curls Do What They Do': Gabrielle Union Reaffirms the Flawless Freedom of Her Children's Hair
Gabrielle Union is all about expressing yourself—your truest self. That goes for everyone and anyone, including her children. When it comes to Black hair, specifically, the actress-producer and beauty/fashion mogul is making sure she instills self-love in her children, especially her two youngest, Zaya (currently 13 years old) and Kaavia (currently 20 months) in terms…
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A Flawless Revival: Gabrielle Union Is Relaunching Her Haircare Line—With Something for Every Style
I take one little week away from my daily duties here at The Glow Up and come back to the news that yet another celebrity-owned haircare brand will soon be making its way into the now-bountiful Black haircare market. But as we know, when it comes to our hair, there’s no such thing as too…