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Lester Holt Tried It, Presses Vice President Kamala Harris on Why She Hasn’t Visited the Border
The NBC news anchor was insistent on getting Harris to explain why she hasn’t visited the Southern border, and Republicans everywhere rejoiced.
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Regé-Jean Page on the Importance of Donning the Duke and Why Representation Matters
Regé-Jean Page is everything. Sure, I may still be smitten by his role as the dashing Duke of Hastings in the Shondaland smashing hit, Bridgerton, but let’s be clear—Page’s star power goes beyond this Regency-era drama. In fact, his star is so bright that Page has already secured two major projects that are slated to…
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Rick Santorum Ousted From CNN Over His White Nationalist Remarks on Native Americans and How Colonizers 'Birthed a Nation'
You know how I know that the Republican war on Critical Race Theory and The 1619 Project has nothing to do with a fear that students will be taught an inaccurate version of History that teaches that some races are superior to others? Two words: Rick Santorum. When the white nationalist—whose last name I will…
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Don’t Call It a Comeback! BET to Assemble All-Female R&B Supergroup in Brand New Series
Total, help me sing! In news that honestly made me raise my brows for both curiosity and potential messiness’ sake, BET has announced an all new series dedicated to reviving the R&B all-girl group. Per a press release sent to The Root, BET Presents The Encore is set to follow “nine of the most memorable…
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LA, Are You Vaxxed and Waxed? If So, Get Ready for the 2021 BET Awards Which Will Be In-Person Again
BET is back—you in the hood now, baby! Specifically, the BET Awards is back with its regularly scheduled programming. As we step into a vaccinated chapter of the pandemic era, that means we’re starting to see more in-person event invites trickle in. I know they’re starting to sneak into my inbox! As we all know,…
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Michaela Coel and BBC Partner for New Series With Potential Ties to I May Destroy You
Michaela Coel, the creative genius behind hit shows such as Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, will be teaming up with BBC to bring an all-new series to the broadcaster. Deadline reports that this announcement was made during a virtual event on Tuesday and that the new show could have potential ties to I…
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‘This Is for Me’: Billy Porter Reveals That He Is HIV-Positive
The Emmy-winning actor revealed he’d been diagnosed in 2007 and pushes back against stigma, saying ‘it’s time to let all that go and tell a different story.’
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The Queen Is Coming: Netflix Announces Bridgerton Spinoff Centering a Young Queen Charlotte
My dearest reader, ‘tis I—Lady Welpington of The Root. It has been quite a while since we’ve last spoken, but I’m beyond pleased that this meeting occasions some news I’m sure you’ll be most delighted to hear. Per the House of Variety, the wonderful world of Bridgerton will soon shine its spotlight on our favorite…
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Orange Is the New Red Carpet: Laverne Cox Is E!'s New Red Carpet Host
If there’s one thing Laverne Cox knows how to do, it’s work a red carpet. On Monday, it was announced that the primetime Emmy-nominated and Daytime Emmy-winning actress-activist-producer best known for her breakout role in Orange Is the New Black will soon be working the red carpet for E!, as the network’s newest host of…
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Peabody Awards 2021: All In: The Fight For Democracy, I May Destroy You, Euphoria Among Nominees
On Tuesday, the Peabody Awards announced the nominees for its upcoming 81st awards ceremony. The winners are set to be announced virtually in June, according to a press release sent to The Root, and will recognize the most compelling and empowering stories and across a variety of programming. Per usual, we like to give major…