Television
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Over 400 Former Jeopardy! Participants Demand Apology Over Contestant’s Alleged ‘White Power’ Gesture
A number of former Jeopardy! contestants are demanding action from the show’s producers following a recent disturbance from a current player that was caught live on television. Deadline reports that 467 past participants issued an open letter calling out the recent behavior of Kelly Donohue, whose appearance on the April 27 episode caused a disturbance…
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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 in pop culture, thanks to Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith’s appearance on Jada’s show, Red Table Talk. To refresh your memory, social media went ablaze when August Alsina revealed he’d had a prior relationship with Jada,…
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Levar Burton Is a Living Legend and It’s About Time We Give Him His Things
As The Root’s Staff Entertainment Writer Tonja Renée Stidhum made you aware of last week, the good folks over at Jeopardy! finally got a clue and set the date for Levar Burton to guest host. Whether that had a little (or a lot) to do with the online harassment petition to bring him on remains…
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Bubba Wallace Welcomes Fans Into His Garage With New Netflix Docuseries
Being the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top racing series comes with more than its fair share of trials and tribulations. In the last year alone, we’ve seen Bubba Wallace succeed in his quest to get Confederate flags banned from the sport and face subsequent backlash, endure the infamous noose saga, and have his own…
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'Take a Look'…at the Upcoming Guest Hosts of Jeopardy!—LeVar Burton and Robin Roberts!
Finally, it’s happening to us right in front of our faces! If you recall correctly, after tragically losing our beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek—and it was confirmed that the game show series would continue—difficult discussion began around who would make a formidable host to take the torch forward. Back in November of last year, fans…
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Entitled Mediocre White Men Join Writers’ Room for Fantasy TV Series Called Reverse Racism
Sometimes, I fantasize about writers’ rooms. As a creative person, I thoroughly enjoy the collaborative nature of the entertainment industry. Yes, even as a writer who typically does most of their work in a solitary state, there is nothing like immersing yourself in the creative energy of a film set or bouncing ideas around in…
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Whew, There Is a Lot to Unpack in Episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Full spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier below. OK, y’all. We’re five weeks in and I can safely say I really dig The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. From both a character and thematic standpoint, it’s the messiest Marvel story so far, and ya boy loves some mess. After opening with a banger…
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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 type of “O.G.” That’s right actress Janet Hubert has been cast in TBS’ The Last O.G., starring Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish. According to Deadline, Hubert will be joining the comedy series as a recurring character. Deadline provides…
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Barry Jenkins Has Worked on The Underground Railroad Limited Series for 4 Years—and Now He's Gifting it to Us
You know a Barry Jenkins-helmed series of frames when you see them—they are visual poetry. Jenkins, who is seemingly very intentional with the projects he chooses,, will be debuting his newest project, The Underground Railroad on Amazon Prime Video this spring. The series is based on Colson Whitehead’s award-winning novel of the same name. Along…
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BBC Diversity Chief Says Luther Needs More Authenticity, Including Some Black Friends
Idris Elba is in the buzzy news again, but for once it’s not about James Bond speculation! This time, it’s actually a bit more complicated and focuses on his character, Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) John Luther, in the BBC One series aptly titled, Luther. Black Twitter (both Black American and Black British members since the…