Television
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Best Black-Led Movies and Shows Streaming on HBO Max Right Now
Denzel Washington, Zendaya, Taraji P. Henson and Issa Rae are some of the Black stars featured on the streaming service.
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Does the Most Insecure President Ever Watch Insecure?
Before I became an entertainment writer at The Root, I wrote general news for another publication. Writing anything outside of the entertainment beat wasn’t my favorite thing to do, but it was the job. Now that I’m here, I often revel in the fact that it’s not really likely I’ll ever have to write about…
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'They Want Us for Our Black Faces on Their Diversity Reports': Delroy Lindo Is Still Fighting The Good Fight in First-Look Clip
No one knows how to lay down the law via facial expression quite like Delroy Lindo and in the Season 4 finale of The Good Fight, he continues to be about that action. Episode deets, via CBS All Access: Episode 407 “The Gang Discovers who Killed Jeffrey Epstein” Season Finale. Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart are…
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Gabrielle Union Speaks Out About America's Got Talent's Workplace Environment: "I'm Not the Only One Being Poisoned at Work"
For the first time, Gabrielle Union is speaking out about her departure from the reality competition show America’s Got Talent, unchecked systemic racism in the workplace and the importance of a healthy workplace environment. In September 2019, the actress and author, along with fellow judge Julianne Hough, were dismissed from their duties on the show…
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Stringer Bell Was Very Dumb, Very Bad at His Job, and Deserved to Die
Although The Wire had a sprawling ensemble cast, it was largely built around his position, his power, his decisions, and his fall.
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First Look: Sherman's Showcase Is Bringing Black History Month to June and Adding Kente Cloth to Everything
You thought Black History Month ended in February? Well, Sherman’s Showcase has some news for you. The comedy sketch series will be bringing that same Black History Month energy to June with its special, “Black History Month Spectacular,” debuting on Juneteenth, of course. “Sherman’s Showcase host Sherman McDaniels has dreamed of doing a Black History…
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Bring Some Trustworthy Potato Salad Because You Are Invited to Questlove's Potluck
Y’all hungry? Well, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is inviting you to his potluck. Well, kind of. You’re invited to watch his new show on Food Network, Questlove’s Potluck. Here’s what to goes down in the series: With an exciting array of invited guests, this entirely remotely-shot production will bring friends together as they virtually share their…
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Hallelujah! OWN Is Developing a Greenleaf Spinoff
Somebody’s grandma has been praying every night because we have some great news! The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has confirmed that it is developing a spinoff for its beloved television show, Greenleaf! Starring Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Lamman Rucker, Deborah Joy Winans and more, Greenleaf takes us into the scandalous life…
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Wendy Williams Taking Hiatus From Talk Show to Receive Treatment for Graves' Disease
Wendy Williams is following doctor’s orders and taking a hiatus from her eponymous daytime talk show. According to a post sent out from Williams’ Twitter account, she has been dealing with symptoms stemming from Graves’ disease, which has caused fatigue. “In consultation with her doctor and as a precautionary measure, she will be taking some…
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The Last Dance Docuseries Sets Highest Viewership Total for an ESPN Original
The Last Dance is a 10-part, in-depth docuseries about the life and career of NBA superstar Michael Jordan and his time with the Chicago Bulls, which aired on ESPN for the last five Sundays. According to Variety, the series was prolific for the network itself, boasting high viewership and becoming the most-watched documentary in ESPN’s…