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Rita Moreno Enters the In the Heights Colorism Chat, Says ‘Can’t You Just Wait a While and Leave It Alone?’
The stage and screen legend spoke out in defense of Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'
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'I'm Listening': Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Statement Amid In the Heights Colorism Controversy
The Root's Felice León sparked a viral conversation about the lack of Black Latinx talents among the much-anticipated musical's leads.
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Barack and Michelle Obama Are Bringing a ‘Civics Remix’ in New Kids Series for Netflix
If there’s one couple who’s been absolutely booked and busy since their departure from the White House, it’s the Obamas. Between various media appearances, books and series, this presidential couple is definitely doing their part in redefining what life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue can look like—and their latest Netflix project is no exception. Per a…
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Signs of the Times: Boots Riley’s I’m A Virgo Gets Series Order at Amazon, Jharrel Jerome to Star
As previously reported by The Root, Moonlight and When They See Us actor Jharrel Jerome is attached to star in an upcoming series from Boots Riley entitled, I’m A Virgo. Variety announced today that Amazon has given the green light for the series, though there’s no word yet on a potential release date. To refresh…
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A List of Characters in Hamilton Who Also Should've Shot Alexander Hamilton in the Face
1. At least once a week, 50 Cent does or says a thing that makes you think “Yeah, I see why people want to kill you.” Alexander Hamilton was (spoiler alert) killed by Aaron Burr, but like 17 different people had good reason to kill him too. The homie Bassey put it best: “Not enough…
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I Know I'm Late and Maybe Exaggerating a Bit but Renée Elise Goldsberry's 'Satisfied' Performance Is the Best Thing That's Ever Happened in the History of the Universe
I was prepared to hate it. While in London last year, I was invited by Ebele Okobi—my host the week I was there—to attend a showing of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre, and I had my “I’m gonna hate this shit” cup of tea ready to sip. I knew it was Founding Father fan…
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'All of These Guys Are Complicit in the Brutal Practice of Slavery': The Cast and Crew of Hamilton Have a Reckoning
The filmed version of the original Broadway hit Hamilton is coming during a timely moment—not just because we’re stuck in our homes during self-isolation amid a pandemic, but because it allows us an opportunity to revisit and reckon with the history of this nation’s founding fathers during a national uprising. So, as we watch this…
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'Meet Me Inside,' Because the Filmed Production of Hamilton Is Coming to Disney+ Sooner Than We Thought
Though “Da Rona” is steadily trying to bring us down, it looks like Summer 2020 has a bright spot to look forward to. Save the date, because the 11-time-Tony Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical Hamilton will be dropping on Disney+ on July 3, 2020. That’s over a year earlier than…