Leslie Odom Jr.
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Grammys 2022: Jon Batiste, H.E.R., Doja Cat Among Nominees
Lil Nas X, Kanye West, and Silk Sonic were also on this year’s list of nominations.
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Coast to Coast: Black Stars Stunned on Bicoastal Carpets This Weekend
Both the 2021 Tony Awards and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala boasted a bevy of Black excellence in attendance.
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Janelle Monae, Leslie Odom Jr. to Star in Knives Out 2
The sequel to the 2019 “whodunit” film Knives Out will be making its way back to our screens soon, but this time, with some brand new faces! Titled Knives Out 2, the followup’s casting announcements have recently been making waves online and its latest additions are sure to have you screaming—or should I say, singing—with…
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And the SAG Award for Best Dressed Goes to…All These Men in Colored Suits
On Sunday night, stars across TV and film all gathered around their Zoom screens to attend the 27th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Similar to the ceremonies that have come before it, this year’s SAG Awards saw some expected wins and disappointing upsets. But as you could probably infer from the headline—we’re not here to…
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The W Stands for 'Why': What Is Going on With This Shoot for W Magazine—and What's With the Trees?
“Defund W Magazine!” exclaimed The Root’s contributing entertainment writer Shanelle Genai on Thursday, after seeing the most recent images released from W’s annual “Best Performances” issue—which we should note is a bevy of Black excellence. In truth, we’ve been clowning the cover story for days, a side-eye turned full-on facepalm as more images emerged featuring…
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'I Hope Donny Plays When Elijah Arrives': Leslie Odom Jr. Reflects on the Loss of Rep. Elijah Cummings
“I hope Donny [Hathaway] plays when Elijah arrives [in heaven],” said actor Leslie Odom Jr. On Thursday the world lost 68-year-old Rep. Elijah Cummings. Odom, who plays William Still in Kasi Lemmons’ Harriet, learned of the long-time congressman’s passing that morning. He continued, “I want Elijah to hear the richness of that voice welcoming him.”…