Television
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Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe Will Make Sports Television History
Once on competing debate shows, Sharpe will reportedly debate Smith on First Take every Monday and Tuesday to discuss football.
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What’s The Problem With Black Excellence? Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’s Preston Mitchum Despises It
During Season One of the hit Bravo show, Preston defied consensus in the house around the often-used term. He sat down with The Root to explain what he meant.
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The Upshaws Are Back & So Is Tracy Morgan On The Stand Up Mic: TV Picks Of The Week
Wanda Sykes, Kim Fields, and Mike Epps return for Part 4 of the Netflix comedy series. Plus, Tracy Morgan is Takin' It Too Far on Max and more.
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Nat Geo’s Jeff Jenkins On Facing Greatest Fears, Building A Plus Size Community & More
The travel journalist and host of National Geographic's Never Say Never dropped by to talk about body positivity and testing his physical abilities on TV.
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Big Brother HouseGuest Thought It Was Cool To Casually Drop N-Word During Live Stream
Luke Valentine was removed from the reality show just a week after it premiered.
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She Tried It: Regina King Keeps It Classy After Jennifer Garner’s Insensitive ‘Ancestors’ Question
The two actresses have become fodder for online conversations thanks to a resurfaced clip.
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Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Is Our TV Pick This Week
This Netflix documentary highlights the women who changed the game. Also this week, hip-hop celebrations with LL Cool J, Ice T, and more.
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‘The Stakes Are Higher’: Jacob Latimore Talks Season 6 of The Chi
The young actor spoke to The Root ahead of the new season, which premieres on Showtime Aug. 6.
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Winning Time: The Stars of HBO’s Thrilling Basketball Drama Talk to The Root
Quincy Isaiah and Adrien Brody dish about playing Magic, Pat Riley and more.
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OutKast’s Big Boi On Big RV Remix, His Celebrity Trailer Biz, & His Must-Have RV Features
Big Boi and his business partner, Janice Faison, star in Hulu's trailer and camper renovation show. Episode 10 features former basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.