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Resurfaced Topless Photo Of Tracee Ellis Ross Throws Internet Into A Frenzy (Again), Andre 3000 Addresses Critics, Tina Knowles And Richard Lawson Move Forward In Divorce Proceedings, A Look Inside Lil Baby’s Bachelor Pad And More
A collection of our most popular weekend stories from the week.
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Justin Simien on 4-part Docuseries ‘Hollywood Black’ and His Literary Inspiration for the Film
Justin Simien breaks down some of the literature that helped bring his new project to life.
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Keke Palmer Is Not About to Let Y’all Drag Tyler Perry Anymore
The two were recently on a podcast together where they discussed the criticism Perry often receives over his films.
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Donald, Stephen Glover to Write Disney+ Lando Series; Justin Simien Out As Showrunner
The Atlanta duo are attached to the Disney+ series focused on the popular Star Wars scoundrel.
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The Only 2023 Movie Preview You’ll Need
Our handy guide to the most anticipated movies of 2023.
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Black Excellence Took Center Stage at D23 Expo 2022
Halle Bailey, Anika Noni Rose, Anthony Mackie, Angela Bassett and Cynthia Erivo thrilled Disney superfans at D23 Expo 2022.
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The Cast of Netflix’s Dear White People Reflect on the Impact of the Series and the Legacy It Leaves Behind for Future Black Creators
The fourth and final season of Netflix’s Dear White People premieres on Sept. 22.
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Let's Get Our Hair Did and Play a Round of Black Ass Game With the Cast and Crew of Bad Hair!
We may not be getting our hair did as often in 2020 due to social distancing protocols, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t talk hair! Just in time for its upcoming release, we talked with the cast and crew of Hulu’s Bad Hair. The film’s synopsis via Hulu’s press release sent to The Root:…
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Jeremy Tardy Quits Dear White People Role, Accuses Lionsgate of 'Lowballing' People of Color in Pay Negotiations
Jeremy Tardy, who had a recurring role as a Kenyan student on Netflix’s series Dear White People, recently announced he was leaving the show, claiming racial discrimination and pay disparities affecting people of color. In a recent Facebook post, Tardy confirmed he will no longer be portraying the role of “Rashid” and called out the…
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Creator of Dear White People Says Show's Growing Popularity Feels Like a 'Weird Consolation Prize'
According to data from Parrot Analytics obtained by The Root, viewership for Netflix’s series When They See Us and Dear White People jumped 329 percent during the recent uptick in Black Lives Matter protests. Justin Simien, the creator of Dear White People, says that although he’s thrilled to see interest in his work, he has…