Will Smith

EntertainmentEntertainment

Will Smith On BLM, His New Book and That One <i>Red Table Talk</i> Episode (You Know Which One)

EntertainmentEntertainment

Will Smith On BLM, His New Book and That One Red Table Talk Episode (You Know Which One)

The iconic movie star is set to release his first ever memoir, aptly titled Will, on November 9.

Shanelle Genai

9/27/21 6:30PM

Comments (10)

Save

EntertainmentSocial Media

Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50 With a Special <i>Red Table Talk</i> Episode and Surprise Retro Roller Skate Party

EntertainmentSocial Media

Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50 With a Special Red Table Talk Episode and Surprise Retro Roller Skate Party

The veteran actress and musician rang in the grand occasion with family and friends at her Los Angeles home over the…

Save

PBS' Muhammad Ali Is a Monument to the Strength and Sacrifice of the Greatest Athlete Who Ever Lived

The iconic heavyweight boxing champion is the subject of a new four-part documentary.

Save

'For Me, He Was Superman': Rasheda Ali Gets Deeply Personal About Her Father in New Muhammad Ali Documentary

Rasheda Ali is one of the main voices featured in the upcoming Ken Burns' documentary, Muhammad Ali.

Peter J. Rickards

9/16/21 6:00PM

Comments (2)

Save

EntertainmentTelevision

<i>Red Table Talk</i> Exclusive Clip: Jada Pinkett Smith Explains That Big Chop Moment

EntertainmentTelevision

Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Jada Pinkett Smith Explains That Big Chop Moment

Insecure star Yvonne Orji and Tiffany Haddish also guest star for the return of the popular Facebook Watch series.

Shanelle Genai

9/14/21 6:30PM

Save

EntertainmentRole Call

Role Call: H.E.R. Is Making Her Acting Debut in the Upcoming <i>The Color Purple </i>Musical Film

EntertainmentRole Call

Role Call: H.E.R. Is Making Her Acting Debut in the Upcoming The Color Purple Musical Film

A new fresh prince is cast for Peacock's BEL-AIR; Eddie Murphy to star in new Kenya Barris comedy; secure your edges…

and Shanelle Genai

Save

Will Smith's Performance in King Richard Is Already Garnering Oscar Buzz—as Is Beyoncé's

Queen Bey reportedly contributed to the soundtrack of the Williams family biopic, sparking predictions she'll…

Save

Jay-Z and Will Smith Invest in Company to Help Low-Income Folks Go From Renters to Homeowners

The startup puts a new spin on the rent-to-own business model by providing clients with the tools and tips they need…

Save

King Richard Trailer: Watch Will Smith Embody the Father of Tennis Superstars Venus and Serena Williams

The inspiring film is set to hit theaters on November 19 and HBO Max for 31 days following its theatrical release.

Shanelle Genai

7/28/21 6:00PM

Comments (11)

Save

The Glow UpBlack Hair

She Clips Her Hair Back and Forth: Willow Smith Had Her Head Shaved During a Performance

The singer, who convinced mom Jada to do the same, was covering her 2010 hit 'Whip My Hair' when she had her afro…

Maiysha Kai

7/19/21 3:00PM

Comments (4)

Save

The Glow UpBlack Hair

'It Was Time to Let Go': Jada Pinkett Smith Debuts a Shaved Head, Inspired by Daughter Willow

After previously disclosing her struggles with hair loss, the 49-year-old Red Table Talk host has opted to go bald.

Maiysha Kai

7/13/21 1:30PM

Comments (27)

Save

EntertainmentTelevision

Jada Pinkett Smith Recalls Her Drug Addiction Battles, Including Passing Out on <i>The Nutty Professor</i> Set

EntertainmentTelevision

Jada Pinkett Smith Recalls Her Drug Addiction Battles, Including Passing Out on The Nutty Professor Set

On the latest episode of 'Red Table Talk,' Jada, Willow and Gammy all discuss how they've dealt with various drugs,…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

7/08/21 9:30AM

Comments (2)

Save

EntertainmentThe Grapevine

Big Willy Weekend: Will Smith Pays for Entire 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in New Orleans

The 'Bad Boys for Life' star is currently in NOLA filming a new movie after previously pulling production out of…

Shanelle Genai

7/06/21 3:30PM

Comments (4)

Save

EntertainmentThe Grapevine

Don't Hit 'Em Up! Outlawz Rapper Napoleon Says Jada Pinkett Begged Tupac, 'Don't Do Nothing to Will Smith'

'[Tupac] was offended when she asked him not to do anything to Will Smith from a standpoint not to be violent…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

7/01/21 4:00PM

Comments (4)

Save

EntertainmentIt's Lit

Will Smith Is Releasing a Memoir, and He Sat at the Red Table to Talk <i>Fatherhood</i> With Kevin Hart

EntertainmentIt's Lit

Will Smith Is Releasing a Memoir, and He Sat at the Red Table to Talk Fatherhood With Kevin Hart

Will Smith's memoir, aptly titled 'Will,' releases on Nov. 9. Plus, he and Kevin Hart got vulnerable on 'Red Table…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

6/21/21 1:00PM

Comments (3)

Save

EntertainmentTelevision

Antoine Fuqua to Direct Series Highlighting Hypocrisy of Enslaved People Owner George Washington

America’s first-ever president is getting a series…helmed by a Black man.

Tonja Renée Stidhum

6/03/21 9:53AM

Comments (15)

Save

Very Smart BrothasPass the Peas

Talking VerySmartBrothas, White Teen Movies vs. Black Teen Movies, Jay-Z & Nas and More With Damon Young on <i>Pass The Peas</i>

Very Smart BrothasPass the Peas

Talking VerySmartBrothas, White Teen Movies vs. Black Teen Movies, Jay-Z & Nas and More With Damon Young on Pass The Peas

Last week was a bit of a blur for everybody in the Very Smart Brothas universe. Damon and I wrote posts about his…

Panama Jackson

5/05/21 11:00AM

Save

Entertainment

Will Smith Is Getting His Body-Ody-Ody Right in New Slate of YouTube Original Series

Back in the ’90s, Will Smith once looked at his kingdom because he was finally there, and sat on his throne as the…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

5/04/21 4:30PM

Save

EntertainmentTelevision

<i>Red Table Talk</i> Exclusive Clip: Jada, Willow and Gammy Go Beyond Entanglements to Discuss Polyamory

EntertainmentTelevision

Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Jada, Willow and Gammy Go Beyond Entanglements to Discuss Polyamory

It seems like a combination of forever ago and just yesterday when the word “entanglement” became an elevated term…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

4/28/21 9:30AM

Comments (7)

Save

EntertainmentTelevision

Yes, Janet Hubert Has Been Working Post-<i>Fresh Prince</i> Reunion—Joins the Cast of <i>The Last O.G.</i>

EntertainmentTelevision

Yes, Janet Hubert Has Been Working Post-Fresh Prince Reunion—Joins the Cast of The Last O.G.

Everybody, dance now!! Why? Because we have something to celebrate—our beloved “O.G. Aunt Viv” will become another…

Tonja Renée Stidhum

4/16/21 6:30PM

Comments (4)

Save

Home

Latest

The Root Institute

News

Culture

Politics

Entertainment

Beauty/Style

VSB

Events

Will Smith On BLM, His New Book and That One Red Table Talk Episode (You Know Which One)

Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrates 50 With a Special Red Table Talk Episode and Surprise Retro Roller Skate Party

PBS' Muhammad Ali Is a Monument to the Strength and Sacrifice of the Greatest Athlete Who Ever Lived

'For Me, He Was Superman': Rasheda Ali Gets Deeply Personal About Her Father in New Muhammad Ali Documentary

Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Jada Pinkett Smith Explains That Big Chop Moment

Role Call: H.E.R. Is Making Her Acting Debut in the Upcoming The Color Purple Musical Film

Will Smith's Performance in King Richard Is Already Garnering Oscar Buzz—as Is Beyoncé's

Jay-Z and Will Smith Invest in Company to Help Low-Income Folks Go From Renters to Homeowners

King Richard Trailer: Watch Will Smith Embody the Father of Tennis Superstars Venus and Serena Williams

She Clips Her Hair Back and Forth: Willow Smith Had Her Head Shaved During a Performance

'It Was Time to Let Go': Jada Pinkett Smith Debuts a Shaved Head, Inspired by Daughter Willow

Jada Pinkett Smith Recalls Her Drug Addiction Battles, Including Passing Out on The Nutty Professor Set

Big Willy Weekend: Will Smith Pays for Entire 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in New Orleans

Don't Hit 'Em Up! Outlawz Rapper Napoleon Says Jada Pinkett Begged Tupac, 'Don't Do Nothing to Will Smith'

Will Smith Is Releasing a Memoir, and He Sat at the Red Table to Talk Fatherhood With Kevin Hart

Antoine Fuqua to Direct Series Highlighting Hypocrisy of Enslaved People Owner George Washington

Talking VerySmartBrothas, White Teen Movies vs. Black Teen Movies, Jay-Z & Nas and More With Damon Young on Pass The Peas

Will Smith Is Getting His Body-Ody-Ody Right in New Slate of YouTube Original Series

Red Table Talk Exclusive Clip: Jada, Willow and Gammy Go Beyond Entanglements to Discuss Polyamory

Yes, Janet Hubert Has Been Working Post-Fresh Prince Reunion—Joins the Cast of The Last O.G.