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Over the weekend, Theodric Collins, 36, was taken in by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at the Port of Miami for his myriad of out-of-state arrest warrants. But he made a wild move while in custody that has him on the run at press time.Read more...

Black men have been thrown in the middle of the debate on which voters like former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris more. Despite the current narrative that Harris is falling short with Black male voters, the polls show something different.

With nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards scheduled to be announced Friday, Nov. 8, controversy about which albums are eligible in which categories has ramped up...especially as it pertains to South African phenom Tyla.Read more...

Football is one of America's beloved past times, and better believe we love it even more at our Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs). As Homecoming season continues with amazing guests, lively entertainment, and of course, tons of HBCU love and pride, The Root just had to recap all football fun you may...Read more...

From Howard University's Homecoming to the Victoria's Secret Runway Show, the stars were shining - out and about in their best looks. Because nothing compares to well-dressed Black folks, we scoured the internet for some of the hottest styles.Read more...

Part 4 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to.

The bombshell docuseries Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" revealed shocking allegations about behind the scenes abuse and toxic sets at Nickelodeon during the tenure of Dan Schneider. Now, it appears Disney Channel may be in the crosshairs, as a new book includes troubling details about its alleged treatment...Read more...

Kendrick Lamar has had a year for the ages. The Compton MC not only won one of the most-anticipated rap beefs in recent memory, but he also announced that he would be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, becoming the first rapper to do so as a solo act.Read more...

What's hip-hop without beefs? Biggie versus Tupac, Roxanne Shante versus the Real Roxanne, LL Cool J versus Kool Moe Dee, Drake versus - well, everyone else - are just a few of the most infamous.Read more...

Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson is getting all the way real about his disdain for Sean Diddy" Combs. For context, the two haven't seen eye-to-eye since 2006 when 50 dropped his diss track The Bomb" and insinuated that Diddy had a hand in the late rapper Biggie's death back in 1997. It's been non-stop trolling ever since.Read more...

Though its been 12 years since the popular, Shonda Rhimes-created show Scandal" went off the air, the memories of our favorite TV gladiators" are still fresh in our minds.Read more...

Part 3 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to.

Anok Yai made her grand return to Howard this weekend, taking part in the school's 100th anniversary celebration. In fact, the supermodel was seen all over social media over the weekend after descending upon one of the top HBCUs in the nation.Read more...

Zelig Williams is a technically trained dancer with performing credits on some of the biggest Broadway's musicals like Hamilton" and MJ The Experience." He went missing Oct. 3, and now everyone wants to know what really happened.Read more...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its fourth annual Academy Museum Gala on Saturday (Oct. 19), and the biggest stars in Hollywood showed up and showed out. The event is a fundraiser for the museum, which features exhibits, props, costumes and screenings celebrating the history of cinema. If you're in the Los...Read more...

On Tuesday, the iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made it grand return after six years airing live on Prime Video.Read more...

The contributions of Black cast members on Saturday Night Live" has been a polarizing topic. It's either too much screen time, or too little. There's no in between. However, for those of us who've been paying attention during the long-running series' 50 years, it's clear SNL" wouldn't be where it is today without...Read more...

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As we move into the end of the year, movie releases are picking up. From family fare, to star-studded holiday fun, to awards contenders, we're about to see a smorgasbord of films hit theaters. Denzel Washington, Dwayne The Rock" Johnson, Jamie Foxx and Megan Thee Stallion all have highly-anticipated releases on the...Read more...

There is nothing more audacious than being the center of a federal and internal investigation but also announcing plans to seek the same political seat you may be booted from. But alas, we present: Super Mayor" Tiffany Henyard.

True baseball historians have long known about the talents of Negro League players. Unfortunately, the general public has not been as familiar with them, thanks to the historical prejudices of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Four friends from Hollis, Queens made their mark on the fashion world in a major way in 1992, when they launched FUBU, a sportswear brand inspired by hip-hop culture. In the decades since, some of the hottest actors, rappers and athletes in the game made the sportswear brand that was for us, by us, a household name...Read more...

Have you seen this teen? She made it on the Texas 10 Most Wanted list and is actively being hunted by law enforcement officials.Read more...

In true Azealia Banks fashion, the artist has added her two cents into the ongoing Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef.Read more...

We watch them on television and listen to their music, but how did some of the richest Black people rise to the top of their games to become some of the most successful people in their fields?

If it's one thing Homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will do is bring out the stars! Since the early days of Homecoming season, celebrities have always found their way to HBCU campuses for great times and even better performances. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne Tha God. The hour-long town hall comes three weeks before Election Day, and covered everything from reparations to Donald Trump's name-calling. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Last month, The Root reported that suburban Detroit Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket on Aug. 27 after secret recordings of her wildly racist phone conversations were recorded and made public. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Homecoming season is right around the corner, and if you haven't started preparing physically, financially, and spiritually yet, then you're behind the eight ball. But don't worry, The Root has your covered with everything you have to know about the upcoming HBCU homecoming season. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

Part 2 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

The new season of Shark Tank" is here. Unfortunately, for the beloved show's 16th season, there will be no Mark Cuban. The billionaire was always a favorite among fans and contestants for his ability to identify innovative products (and his deep pockets).Read more...

In order to appreciate where you're going, it's sometimes helpful to look back at where you've been. With the recently released Netflix series Starting 5" currently climbing the trending charts and earlier phenomenon of the 2024 Olympics that took over in the summertime, this sentiment undoubtedly rings true for the...Read more...

On her WEtv reality show, Tia Mowry: My Next Act," the actress has opened up about her post-divorce life following her split from Cory Hardrict. Part of that includes her decision to reenter the dating scene. In the latest episode, she goes on a blind date and reflects on what she's looking for in her next...Read more...

Positive representation matters. And although our Black sitcoms kept us falling on the floor with laugher, they were also the source of some of the best examples of Black love. From shows like Good Times" all the way to That's So Raven," we got to see love represented in all shapes, shades, and stages.

Season 7 of Netflix's runaway hit Love Is Blind" (LIB) premiered Oct. 2 and it's already created a sizable rift in the hopeless romantic community. The series debuted a new group of singles from Washington D.C. who are looking for love without the distractions of the outside world, including couple Tyler Francis and...Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs sits in a Brooklyn jail waiting to go to trial, his seven children still have to lead lives of their own. Although they were recently seen hand-in-hand walking out of their father's pre-trial hearing, they shortly had to resume their personal lives.Read more...

From her memorable on-screen roles to her show-stopping red carpet appearances, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry always glows. But when the cameras are off, the notoriously private actress takes refuge in a stunning beachfront home.Read more...

When one of America's most important restaurant chains filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, we thought it would the end of the Cheddar Bay Biscuit. But after hiring a new CEO, 35-year-old Damola Adamolekun, the company is making a comeback and, this time, working smarter not harder to win back the hearts of Red...Read more...

If it's one thing Homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will do is bring out the stars! Since the early days of Homecoming season, celebrities have always found their way to HBCU campuses for great times and even better performances.

As if Haitian Americans aren't facing enough hell, a Florida auto salesman targeted one in an effort to repossess his vehicle... the illegal way. It's safe to say the salesman is about to lose more than just his job.

Katt Williams just can't lose in 2024. After kicking off this crazy year of hate with his now-infamous interview with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay" podcast, the American Hustle" comedian is now dodging a lawsuit that could have cost him millions of dollars.Read more...

In the wake of One Direction singer Liam Payne's Oct. 16 death, many fans are trying to make sense of his unexpected passing - and some are using Sean Diddy" Combs to do it. We'll explain.Read more...

Snoop Dogg is truly living his best life. The hip-hop legend has gone from carrying the Olympic torch in Paris, to being one of NBC's biggest highlights with his unique coverage of the Games, to breathing new life into singing competition The Voice." Now, he's teamed up with the one and only Al Roker to deliver the...Read more...

You can always expect the unexpected at political rallies these days. Although Harris-Walz rallies tend to be on the calmer side of things, every now and again, Vice President Kamala Harris' rally playbook gets interrupted with a surprising- and sometimes hilarious- moment.Read more...

In Titus Kaphar's upcoming directorial debut Exhibiting Forgiveness," Andra Day plays Aisha, a woman who has to juggle the weight of her husband's (acclaimed painter Tarrell, played by Andre Holland) estranged relationship with his father and the concurrent demands of her own dreams.Read more...

More than a week after celebrating the soon-to-be-arrival of his first child, T.I.'s son, King Harris, was sitting in the backseat of a police vehicle.Read more...

Safaree Samuels has taken to social media with jaw-dropping footage. The Love & Hip Hop" personality released a video of his ex and fellow reality star Erica Mena attacking him in front of their children, defending himself against deadbeat dad" allegations.

When it comes to your manicure, there really are no rules. But as fall rolls in, it's the perfect time to trade in your bright summer polishes for a deeper, richer color palette.Read more...

As Vice President Kamala Harris continues her home-stretch media blitz, on Wednesday she sat down with Fox News' Bret Baier for a half-hour interview. As expected from a Fox News interview, it was contentious from beginning to end. Here are the five spiciest moments from the segment.

Though many fans were excited to see OG supermodel Tyra Banks make her grand return to the runway for the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday, some folks found pleasure in seeing her for a different, more shady reason.Read more...