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The Ongoing Prank Wars Between Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart Reach New Heights—Literally

The two friends have been in an ongoing troll-a-thon that's gotten more and more ridiculous at each turn.

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9/28/21 5:30PM

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Call Me by My Certified Platinum Name: Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Makes History by Going 15x Platinum

This news comes just as the Montero rapper released his debut album over the weekend.

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Y'all Need to Put Some 'Speck On Jermaine Dupri's Name, Folks

It's the rampant ridiculous disrespect of the musical legacy of Jermaine Dupri for me.

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9/21/21 2:30PM

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Role Call: Keke Palmer Is Hosting a Live Stream of the Met Gala So You Can Enjoy the Lewks in Real-Time

The trailer for the Janet Jackson documentary has dropped, Red Table Talk returns on Sept. 15

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9/13/21 7:00PM

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‘Thank You for Your Protection and Your Light’: Jonathan Majors Pens Touching Tribute to Michael K. Williams

Majors recently starred alongside Williams in the multiple Emmy-nominated HBO series Lovecraft Country.

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'This Is My Story, Told by Me': Janet Jackson Debuts First Look at Upcoming Documentary JANET

The two-night documentary event was co-produced by Janet and Randy Jackson in partnership with Lifetime and A&E,…

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9/07/21 3:54PM

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Wendell Pierce, Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and More Pay Tribute to Beloved Actor Michael K. Williams

The Wire and Lovecraft Country star was found dead in his Brooklyn home on Monday at age 54.

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Truth Hurts: Lizzo Calls Janet Jackson the 'Queen of Pop,' Madonna Stans Erupt in Anger

The 'Rumors' singer caused the uproar on Sunday after listing her all-time top performers on Twitter.

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8/30/21 11:39AM

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Role Call: HBO Max Adds More Cast Members to Issa Rae’s New Joint; <i>Euphoria </i>and <i>High on the Hog </i>Renewed for Season 2

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Role Call: HBO Max Adds More Cast Members to Issa Rae’s New Joint; Euphoria and High on the Hog Renewed for Season 2

Idris Elba is open to weird CGI, The Root Co-Founder Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s show renewed for eighth season,…

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8/13/21 5:30PM

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Record Producer Chucky Thompson, Member of Bad Boy's 'Hitmen', Dies at 53 of COVID Complications

Record producer, DJ and audio engineer Young Guru confirmed the tragic news via IG on Monday afternoon, referring to…

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8/09/21 4:25PM

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The Black Mainstream: Black Famous

Who is the most Black famous person you can think of? Wait...what even is Black famous?

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7/21/21 12:00PM

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B'Gosh, This Is Cute! OshKosh B’gosh’s <i>Today Is Someday </i>Campaign Pays Tribute to Black Icons

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B'Gosh, This Is Cute! OshKosh B’gosh’s Today Is Someday Campaign Pays Tribute to Black Icons

The new back-to-school campaign honors Muhammad Ali, Outkast and Mariah Carey, with Monroe Cannon portraying a…

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Most Iconic Songs: An 'Optimistic' Trip Down Memory Lane With Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

The Root sat down with the songwriter-producers for our 'Most Iconic Songs' series to celebrate the release of their…

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7/20/21 4:30PM

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Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]

The former Fox News host took a jab at the decorated tennis champion just hours after Osaka’s Sports Illustrated…

Shanelle Genai

7/20/21 11:30AM

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Nick Cannon Explains Why He’s Having So Many Children: ‘I Been Having These Kids on Purpose’

The Masked Singer host recently welcomed his fourth child this year just after the Father’s Day weekend, making him…

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7/08/21 10:30AM

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Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa Welcome Twin Boys Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir

The popular TV show host started trending Thursday morning due to the unique names given to his newborn sons.

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Exclusive: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Team Up With Mariah Carey for Brand New Single, 'Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin’ My Heart)'

Jam & Lewis teamed up with the 'Thank God I Found You' artist ahead of their debut studio album release.

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Memoirs of an Imperfect Sibling: Mariah Carey Says Inspiration, Not Defamation Was the Goal of Her Book

As with most memoirs, when shit starts hitting the fan, family and friends who may have been mentioned often come…

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2021 BBMAs Exclusive: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to Present Sounds of Blackness and Ann Nesby Performing 'Optimistic' at Paisley Park [Updated]

“As long as you keep your head to the sky...you will win!”

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5/17/21 11:00AM

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Beyoncé Recognizes Michaela Coel, Andra Day, Issa Rae and More in Honor of Women’s History Month

Regardless of what James Brown said—this is, in fact, a woman’s world.

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The Ongoing Prank Wars Between Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart Reach New Heights—Literally

Call Me by My Certified Platinum Name: Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ Makes History by Going 15x Platinum

Y'all Need to Put Some 'Speck On Jermaine Dupri's Name, Folks

Role Call: Keke Palmer Is Hosting a Live Stream of the Met Gala So You Can Enjoy the Lewks in Real-Time

‘Thank You for Your Protection and Your Light’: Jonathan Majors Pens Touching Tribute to Michael K. Williams

'This Is My Story, Told by Me': Janet Jackson Debuts First Look at Upcoming Documentary JANET

Wendell Pierce, Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and More Pay Tribute to Beloved Actor Michael K. Williams

Truth Hurts: Lizzo Calls Janet Jackson the 'Queen of Pop,' Madonna Stans Erupt in Anger

Role Call: HBO Max Adds More Cast Members to Issa Rae’s New Joint; Euphoria and High on the Hog Renewed for Season 2

Record Producer Chucky Thompson, Member of Bad Boy's 'Hitmen', Dies at 53 of COVID Complications

The Black Mainstream: Black Famous

B'Gosh, This Is Cute! OshKosh B’gosh’s Today Is Someday Campaign Pays Tribute to Black Icons

Most Iconic Songs: An 'Optimistic' Trip Down Memory Lane With Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]

Nick Cannon Explains Why He’s Having So Many Children: ‘I Been Having These Kids on Purpose’

Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa Welcome Twin Boys Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir

Exclusive: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Team Up With Mariah Carey for Brand New Single, 'Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin’ My Heart)'

Memoirs of an Imperfect Sibling: Mariah Carey Says Inspiration, Not Defamation Was the Goal of Her Book

2021 BBMAs Exclusive: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to Present Sounds of Blackness and Ann Nesby Performing 'Optimistic' at Paisley Park [Updated]

Beyoncé Recognizes Michaela Coel, Andra Day, Issa Rae and More in Honor of Women’s History Month