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These Celebs Ignored the Met Gala’s Strict ‘No-Phone’ Rule. See the Pictures They Took Inside
From Questlove to Angela Bassett, these celebrities snuck their phones inside the world’s most exclusive event of the year.
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2025 Met Gala: Largest Photo Album of Black Stars’ Red Carpet Looks
We’re watching all of the arrivals at one of fashion’s biggest and Blackest nights. Keep coming back to The Root to see what your favorite stars wore.
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Jon Batiste’s Tribute To His Wife During Super Bowl National Anthem Performance Will Make You Emotional
Batiste’s wife, Suleika Jaouad, has battled cancer for years.
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Grambling State University’s Fall 2024 Commencement Speech to Be Delivered By a No Limit Legend
The HBCU announced their special guest commencement speaker on X this week.
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The Root 100: Where Are They Now?
Everyone from politicians like Jasmine Crockett and music artist like Megan Thee Stallion got a major glow up in 2024.
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The Evolution of Ledisi: 2024 Root 100 Headliner
From Grammy-winning albums to stellar onscreen performances, let’s take a look at the lovely legacy of Ledisi, our Root 100 headliner on Dec. 5
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Grab your Tickets for The Root 100 Gala
Join us at the historic Apollo theater in Harlem, New York City for our year-end celebration of Black Excellence,
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Take a Peek Inside Jon Batiste’s Beautiful Brooklyn Home
The Grammy-winning artist has a unique home that’s filled with beautiful artwork and furniture.
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Inside Beautiful Rooms of Our Fave Black Celebs, Including Alicia Keys, Wiz Khalifa, Lenny Kravitz and More
We looked at the most inviting rooms inside the homes of Shonda Rhimes, Naomi Campbell, Carmelo Anthony and more.