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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P9TY)
We've been saying Missy Elliott's talent is otherworldly for years. Now, that statement is officially true.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P9TZ)
Though it was initially reported that 8-year-old Noah Bush simply wandered into a construction pit and drowned in May, his family was not willing to leave it to that and hired a private investigator to look deeper into the case.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P9V0)
For many veterans, the sounds of fireworks on the Fourth of July or any sudden bang resembling a gunshot can be triggering. For one Black veteran in Miami, her trigger was a sudden ambush from police for allegedly no good reason at all.
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by Alyse Martin on (#6P9V1)
Simone Manuel - also known as Swimone" - has carved an unforgettable mark in the world of swimming since her breakthrough at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Securing gold in the 100-meter freestyle etched her name in history as the first Black woman to claim an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P9R4)
Larry Robinson, the president of Florida's only public historically Black university, has resigned following outrage over the school's failure to vet a suspicious multi-million dollar donation from a questionable donor.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P9R5)
Los Angeles police officers arrested a suspect in connection to the deaths of two young children from an apparent fentanyl overdose. The saddest part: The prime suspect is the parent of the victims.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P9R6)
Big Sean has social media buzzing after dropping his latest freestyle for On the Radar Radio. Although he has dropped other solid verses this year, including his recent feature on Eminem's Tobey," this is his most buzzed-about due to the content and his apparent target.
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P9N7)
It looks like Drake's year just continues to get worse. Richie Branson, who is known for work on the popular video game Fortnite," has now developed Not Like Us: The Game" based on Kendrick Lamar's popular diss track.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P9R7)
We know we just celebrated the 2022-23 TV season in January, but yes...it's actually already time to showcase the best of 2023-24. On Wednesday, Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph and Inside Out 2" actor Tony Hale announced the nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards.Read more...
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by Emell Adolphus on (#6P9N8)
The longer the Queen of All Media has been away from the spotlight to battle a dementia diagnosis, the more we realized she was right about a lot of things that were considered controversial during her time on radio and on her eponymous talk show, The Wendy Williams Show.
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by Jared Alexander on (#6P9R8)
After a very public, very messy years-spanning feud, Mo'Nique and director Lee Daniels have finally reunited. Fortunately for fans of the 2009 film Precious," the reunion will take place on-screen.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P9HN)
The internet is reacting to Serena Williams' husband sharing some news about his health that surprised him at a recent visit to his doctor. Alexis Ohanian revealed that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in a July 16 post on X, writing in part:
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P9HP)
A Detroit mother of three pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident so heinous even the police beyond shocked. Police say her arrest was a result from a grim discovery from her freezer.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P9HQ)
When will the world give Drake a break? Not only does the biggest song in the world happen to be a diss track about him, but now he can't enjoy peace in his own home.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P9HR)
Just when we think we know what to expect from Tyler Perry's unique style of drama, he delivers a scene so wildly over the top, we don't know where he goes from here. In his new Prime Video film, Divorce in the Black," instead of starting with a low key moment that sets up the story, he opens the movie with what may...Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P9HS)
In his first public speech after the Donald Trump assassination attempt, President Joe Biden told Black folks at the 115th NAACP National Convention he is all in" during a 30-minute speech about his plans for the future, Black issues, and most interestingly, what he thinks a Black job" is.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P9AZ)
For the past five decades, police sought to identify a Jane Doe who was the victim of a cold case murder in Chicago while an Ohio family wondered where their loved one had disappeared to. Finally, each side have had their questions answered.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P9B0)
As we gear up for the 2024 World Olympics in Paris, we felt it fitting to highlight one of our very own participants: Sha'Carri Richardson.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P6H8)
The Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here. This July 16 - 17 you can save big on clothing, beauty products, housewares and more while shopping from the comfort of your couch.
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by Root Staff on (#6P988)
It was the hug seen around the internet! Busy promoting her new film Divorce In The Black," Meagan Good was center stage as she reunited with Michael Ealy at a Los Angeles event this week. The viral reunion moment was a little too close for comfort for some, especially in front of Good's boyfriend Jonathan Majors. -...Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P8YF)
When you're a rock star you can do whatever you want. So if you're Lenny Kravitz and your longtime friend Denzel Washington calls while you're on stage, you don't have to wait to pick up the phone.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P8W5)
Kendrick Lamar is having arguably the best year of his career, and he hasn't even dropped or announced an album. Despite the hiatuses he's had between albums and the constant questions on whether he's prepared to hold the crown as the King of Hip-Hop," K. Dot's longtime fans aren't at all surprised at his supremacy -...Read more...
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by Alyse Martin on (#6P8W6)
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approaching, Cori Coco" Gauff is one of the heavy hitters that should be on everyone's radar. The rising tennis star already has a high profile that's climbing every day, but here are six facts about Gauff that you might not already know.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P8W7)
Murder Inc. Records co-founder and former Def Jam executive Irv Gotti has been sued for sexual assault, the Miami New Times reports. Gotti, whose legal name is Irving Domingo Lorenzo, was sued by a woman-who is being identified as only Jane Doe-on July 11.
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P8W8)
Why, oh why would thee Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis end up being pulled off an airplane in handcuffs? Shoot, he's still trying to find the answer himself.
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by Shanelle Genai on (#6P8SD)
They say Hollywood is a big, rich town. One full of the haves and have nots, the players and owners, the stars and sight-seers. Even so, there are a handful of people who stand out above the rest thanks to their influence, longevity, good work and impact on the culture within the industry.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P8SE)
The release of her memoir, I Curse You With Joy," led Tiffany Haddish to reveal several personal details about her life and past. It allowed fans to get to know her better and see the real woman behind the bigger than life persona. During the promotional tour, she discussed her sobriety journey and how she's getting...Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P8SF)
On the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee (July 15), Donald Trump revealed that 39-year-old Ohio senator JD Vance is his vice presidential nominee. For months, there was speculation that Trump-who has made numerous attempts to garner support from the Black community-would select a Black man...Read more...
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by Erin Marquis on (#6P8SG)
The National Weather Service recorded an interesting weather pattern over the weekend at Philadelphia International Airport; trace amounts of snow, in the middle of a heatwave in July.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P8SH)
A $9.1 million bond has been set for 25-year-old Aaliyah Jack after she allegedly abandoned her two kids, leaving them both to die, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P8SJ)
Last week, a hospitality group was slammed with a racial discrimination lawsuit after a Black Detroit man alleged he was only accepted for a hotel position because he reapplied under a white" name. In response, the company bit back with a serious rebuttal.
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P8P0)
On Monday (July 15), Amber Rose made a surprising appearance at the Republican National Convention to show her unabashed support for Donald Trump. I believed the left-wing propaganda that Donald Trump was a racist," Rose said to the mostly white crowd.
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P8P1)
Actress Meagan Good has been in the spotlight for most of her life. From starring in films like Eve's Bayou" as a teenager to her most recent Tyler Perry production Divorce in the Black," there is no denying her stardom and her longevity in the business.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P8P2)
When we hear the term nepo babies" we often think about children of people in high-ranking or popular positions, but in the case of this Black woman in Mississippi, she was trying to get her children jobs at a fast-food restaurant.Read more...
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by Phenix S Halley on (#6P8P3)
Black people everywhere were shocked when reality TV star Amber Rose announced she would be speaking at the Republican National Convention this month.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6P8JG)
The internet is still buzzing about country music artist Ingrid Andress' performance of The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2024 Home Run Derby on July 15. And in case you haven't seen it, it's not good.
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by Madison J. Gray on (#6P8JE)
Everybody's still shook after seeing video of former President Donald Trump becoming the victim of what the FBI is calling an assassination attempt. While lots of details are still unclear, politicians on both sides of the aisle have been calling for cooler heads in the midst of years of volatile rhetoric.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P8EG)
Just weeks after Young Thug's wild YSL RICO trial was put on hold, it's almost ready to continue its tenure as the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P8EH)
Flying is a hassle under the best circumstances. It feels like the rules around when you board and where you sit are constantly changing. Hip-hop legend Sandra Pepa" Denton recently found herself dealing with all these issues when she was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight.
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by The Root Staff on (#6P88C)
As billionaires traversed rural Idaho for this year's Allen & Co. Sun Valley conference, one attendee stood out in the crowd of navy pullovers and black t-shirts. - Madeline FitzgeraldRead more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6P88D)
There's no question that Drake is the clear loser in his beef with Kendrick Lamar, and as a result people in the hip-hop community has used this opportunity to dump on the Canadian megastar.Read more...
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by Jared Alexander on (#6P88E)
It's Meagan Good's season! The actress has spent the last month promoting her latest film, Divorce In The Black" hitting red carpets and morning shows in celebration. Even beyond the film, from a hit TV show on Prime Video to a new high-profile relationship with Jonathan Majors, it feels like the actress is...Read more...
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by Ryan Erik King on (#6P864)
The corruption allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are only getting worse after a review discovered last week that the RV-loving, yacht-riding, jet-setting judge did not recuse himself from a 2004 health insurance case despite a clear conflict of interest.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#6P865)
Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.Following public outcry, Forbes has taken down an article from its site entitled Will Surviving Gunfire Be Donald Trump's Next Appeal To Black Voters?"Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P7VX)
When you get involved in making a universe as expansive as Starz's Power," you can't possibly please all the fans. Some characters and stories are going to be a hit, while others will fall flat. Actors tend to stay out of the fray while the show is on the air. But after it ends, all bets are off.Read more...
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by The Root Staff on (#6P7SD)
The BET Awards are known as Culture's biggest night." The title is definitely earned on the red carpet, where the most prominent Black stars in entertainment and sports bring their best fashion. After an unconventional show in 2023, the event returns to full force in 2024 with Taraji P. Henson hosting, Usher...Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6P7VY)
There's a reason why Georgia jails and prisons are continuously the subject of federal investigations and lawsuits. Those reasons include suspicious spikes in inmate deaths and violence - some of which have rather shocking origins.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#6P7SE)
For Black movie fans, Tyler Perry's films are a controversial topic. But the actors who work with the director have nothing but gratitude and appreciation for the Atlanta-based mogul. The latest star to sing the praises of the Madea filmmaker is Meagan Good.
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