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Black Celebs Who’ve Finally Received Their Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has been ‘handled,’ as ‘Scandal’ star Kerry Washington receives the 2,796th star on the popular landmark.
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Halle Berry Shades Eric Benét’s Alleged ‘Sex Addiction,’ Dr. Dre Allegedly Sent Threatening Texts To Former Marriage Counselor, Jay Pharoah Talks Obama Impression, Miami Turns On Diddy And More
The Root's most viral entertainment stories from the week.
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LeVar Burton is Ready to Play “Trivial Pursuit” With You
The writer, actor and activist sits down with The Root to talk about his new game show on the CW and his forthcoming memoir
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Prepare to Cry: LeVar Burton on the Passing of His ‘Roots’ co-star, John Amos
EXCLUSIVE: Young Kunta Kinte Remembers old Kunta Kinte.
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WATCH: LeVar Burton Says Goodbye to John Amos, Who Also Played Kunta Kinte in Roots
The actor reflects on the late John Amos' career and how his "Good Times" role changed the image of Black men on television.
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White Celebs Discovering They’re Black, Ciara’s Famous Cousin, and Other Shocking ‘ Finding Your Roots’ Episodes
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has given some our favorite celebrities some amazing information about their pasts on the hit PBS series.
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Tyler Perry Claps Back at ‘High-brow’ Black Critics, Celebs Who Back Kamala, Black Celebs For Trump, Diddy’s Rumored Former Girlfriends, Celebs Who Hadn’t Aged Since the 90s and More Celeb News
This week in entertainment was quite the rollercoaster ride.
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Criticizing Kamala Harris’ Qualifications Leads Ignorant Talk Radio Caller to Reveal Crazy LeVar Burton Tattoo
The legendary actor responds to the nonsense surrounding a talk radio caller’s unexpected tattoo of him.
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Black Stars Who Should be the New Host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’
As Pat Sajak says a final goodbye to the long-running TV institution, we have suggestions for stars who would have been great successors.
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What?? LeVar Burton Reveals ‘Reading Rainbow’ Producers Tried to Block His Black Style
The beloved children's host opens up in a new documentary about his fight to maintain his authenticity