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  • #PowerThursdays: Are Ghost and Angela Destined to Fail?

    Let’s cut to the chase: Love, for Ghost (Omari Hardwick) and Angela (Lela Loren) on the hit series Power, is no walk in the park. Forget the fairy tale—this is New York City. And being in love with a separated (i.e., not divorced, but, yeah … it’s coming), reformed hustler is a super-messy situation. But…

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    Felice León

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  • #PowerThursdays: Kanan, the Former Kingpin

    It’s #PowerThursdays, and we dedicate this week to Kanan—the former kingpin on Power (played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson). He is back, and still committed to reclaiming his throne. Under the tutelage of Kanan, Tommy (Joseph Sikora) and Ghost (Omari Hardwick) have prospered in a nefarious, bad-guy sort of way. The brothers in crime have since…

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    Felice León

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  • #PowerThursdays: Tommy’s the Boss

    Power is back (well, almost)! The provocative, smart and inherently street series returns July 17, and in honor of season 3, The Root is bringing you exclusive interviews with the cast. Omari Hardwick fans, rejoice. First up on our roster is Joseph Sikora, also known as the big, bad Tommy Egan. He was once the…

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    Felice León

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  • Um…Shouldn't Power Get A Royalty Check From Empire Now Too?

    The “Blurred Lines” verdict likely won’t signal the end of the music industry. Although I agree that it set a bad precedent, I doubt it’s going to lead to a world where the only music not in danger of facing a copyright suit is made in the shower. But, if we are going to go there —…

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    Damon Young

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  • Hyperbolically Speaking, Empire Is The Absolute Best Show On Television

    If you don’t watch Empire, you’re fucking up. Plain and simple. It is easily one of the most entertaining shows on television for various reasons. Sure, shows like House of Cards are coming back (!!!!!!) and other shows that people watch are good. Good things are great, after all. But you absolutely do not get…

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    Panama Jackson

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