We all know flying is stressful, but that doesn't give you the right to act like you have no home training on the plane. Former NFL player Gosder Cherilus forgot this over the weekend when he allegedly did something disgusting on a Delta Air Lines flight.

A Florida jury entered their verdict for Susan Lorincz, the 60-year-old white woman who shot mother-of-four Ajike Owens from behind her door amidst a neighbor dispute.

August is also National Golf Month but few know that Black folks have always had a rich history in the sport. Though it was initially deeply segregated and Black folks sidelined, golf has slightly evolved over the years to become more inclusive. However, it still has a long way to go.Read more...

On Oct. 11, 2014, Karla Weeden, who was 23 weeks pregnant, was simply driving home from the grocery store when out of nowhere, a driver ran a red light and hit her car. Although she was required to spend the night in hospital, she was sent home the next day on bed rest.Read more...

With season 4 of Godfather of Harlem" currently filming, we at The Root thought it would be the perfect time to dig into Ellsworth Bumpy" Johnson, the titular subject of the show.Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are currently running the most joyous presidential campaign we've seen in a long time. They're just making people happy, which is the complete opposite of their opponents.Read more...

South African-born Chidimma Adetshina had big dreams of winning the Miss South Africa title. But after pulling out of the South African contest last week, she has accepted an invitation to compete for the title of Miss Universe Nigeria instead.

Disney's D23 Expo is a chance for fans of the House of Mouse to celebrate the company's various brands, including films, TV, animation, theme parks and others. While we got previews of upcoming films like Moana 2" and series like Agatha All Along," we also heard plenty of news about its Black stars and projects. To...Read more...

At the 2024 Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival, a handful of fave celebs gathered on the luxurious island for nine days of great films, great events, and great conversations.Read more...

LL Cool J had a time watching the breakdancing portion of the 2024 Olympic Games. The rapper and actor visited D-Stroy's SiriusXM show CTRL, ALT, D-Stroy," where he broke down the love and pride he felt watching the breakdancing competition this year.Read more...

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Another day, another Black celeb being messed with in Paris. Ayesha Curry's time at the Olympics seemingly came to an unexpectedly unpleasant ending over the weekend. According to recent reports, the wife of Stephen Curry was involved in an intense encounter with the French police over the weekend that's made its way...Read more...

Controversy swarmed Rachael Raygun" Gunn after a bizarre performance led to her literally scoring all zeros from Olympic judges. The so-called Australian breakdancer was criticized by Black folks who said she mocked" the Black art form. Even singer Adele had to stop her Munich show to laugh at what she called the...Read more...

Tracee Ellis Ross is one of Hollywood's most respected funny ladies. From Girlfriends," to Black-ish," she's carved a path separate from her famous mother, Diana Ross and made her own name in the business. - Stephanie Holland Read MoreRead more...

Adding on to the long list of names former President Donald Trump has called Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump is back stirring up trouble yet again. This time, his private conversations are to blame. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Five-year-old La'Rayah Davis was caught in the middle of an ongoing custody battle between her two parents. But before her father, Daunan Davis, could gain full custody, La'Rayah was found unresponsive in the Las Vegas home of former NFL running back Cierre Wood. After being taken to the hospital with several...Read more...

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On this episode of Which Celebrity is Selling Their House Now?" we have none other than Emmy award-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd. The actress and TV personality listed her five-story townhome for sale at $3.2 million according to Zillow. It was last on the market in 2021 at another $800,000 more.Read more...

A CNN panel featuring Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) quickly went to hell after the GOP Karen repeatedly mispronounced Vice President Kamala Harris's name.Read more...

Tyler, The Creator is once again going viral for speaking his mind. In an interview on web series Mavericks with Mav Carter" released Wednesday (Aug. 14), the Igor" emcee opened up about various topics ranging from the vapidity of his music peers to the audacity of culture vultures.Read more...

Tyler, the Creator has stirred up some interesting dialogue about Ian, a new popular rapper in the genre, and why his presence bothers him.

When Usher said watch this" in Confessions Pt. II," I doubt he was foreshadowing the moment when he'd have to postpone the start of his Past, Present, Future" tour like he did earlier this week.Read more...

A Colorado MMA fighter who spent his career advocating against violence is accused of committing an egregious act of violence himself. Police suspect the reason behind it goes deeper than a random fit of rage.

Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old boy hailing from Ethiopia, has been honored by Time Magazine for creating a soap that could possibly treat and cure skin cancer. The outlet reported how Bekele noticed how the sun effected people's skin and how they often worked in the sun without properly protecting themselves.

One look at Halle Berry's extensive list of credits showcases her incredible range. Action, drama, comedy, sci-fi - she has literally done it all. She's been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years, consistently giving fans something new in every movie.Read more...

Though it's coming a little over a year later, Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have finally finalized their divorce.Read more...

It was a tall order for the Disney+ series X-Men 97" to follow in the footsteps of the beloved classic, X-Men: The Animated Series." However, the revival was a big hit for Marvel and renewed for a second season.

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If you think that you're favorite artist works hard, Taylor Swift works harder, especially when it comes to her taking the top spot.Read more...

The upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King" is a highly anticipated prequel that tells the story of how Mufasa and Taka, who becomes known as Scar in the future, met and became brothers. The film is framed around Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa telling this new story to Simba and Nala's daughter Kiara. Since Nala is voiced by...Read more...

It's been almost two weeks since highway street racers allegedly hit a 32-year-old woman before leaving her to die on an Atlanta interstate. Now, her family is finally speaking out, and they want answers.

This summer, Breaking was displayed in front of the world at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. But the competition went viral for all of the wrong reasons, especially the performance of Rachel Raygun" Gunn.Read more...

During an interview with The Breakfast Club," billionaire Fanatics owner Michael Rubin attempted to clear up rumors about his good friend Meek Mill. Over the years, Rubin has made himself a popular personality in the realm of hip-hop due to his digital sports platform.Read more...

Things are getting messy between Kehlani and the father of her child, now that the singer is the next person to take legal action against the other.Read more...

The former world No. 1 tennis star is opening up about her ongoing struggle to get back into the swing of things. Since giving birth to her daughter, Shai, in July 2023, Naomi Osaka has been working hard to make her comeback to the sport she's been playing since she was three years old, but after a string of...Read more...

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It's not often that gospel legend Kirk Franklin makes the news, but that's exactly what happened back in 2021 when his son Kerrion posted footage of the Looking For You" singer cussing him out during a heated argument on Instagram.Read more...

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.Former President Donald Trump is pulling out all the stops in his attempts to regain the White House come November, including taking a page from an old GOP playbook of using racially charged ads to court voters.Read more...

Zimbabwean student Ruvarashe Takamhanya was walking to school with her best friend when she was hit and killed by a speeding car. The 11-year-old's mother, Juliana Vito, found out about the June 3 accident from neighbors and quickly ran to the scene, according to BBC.

Zoe Kravitz recently appeared in the cover story for Esquire Magazine, in which she finally revealed how a decision she made at age 11 might've been hurtful to her mother, actress Lisa Bonet.Read more...

There's not enough money in the world that can make amends for the five decades Glynn Ray Simmons spent in prison wrongfully convicted of murder, but Oklahoma City is trying to make it right by awarding him over $7 million.

Usher and his fans in Atlanta may not be good good" after the disappointment he dished out on Wednesday.Read more...

Marvel Studios' monster hit Deadpool & Wolverine" features several high-profile, crowd-pleasing cameos from characters, including some who made their big screen debut as superheroes before the Marvel Cinematic Universe started. Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch; Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios; Channing...Read more...

Given the news cycle of the past few weeks, you couldn't be blamed if you haven't been paying attention to what's been going on in the United Kingdom. In fact, you probably haven't kept up to what's happening across the pond since Queen Elizabeth passed away. But believe me, there's something you might take some...Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is sure to have a fashionable Labor Day weekend - with Tory Burch and Anna Wintour recently announcing that they will hold a Hamptons fundraiser for the Democratic candidate.Read more...

A New Orleans woman was attacked in a courtroom Monday as she pleaded guilty to her role in a heinous crime that has sparked courtroom chaos more than once.Read more...

Professional clown and commentator Stephen A. Smith has found the gaul to address Vice President Kamala Harris and share his thoughts on her lack of televised interviews or press conferences. Smith has been known for saying ridiculous things and standing on his soapbox-and his latest remarks are no different.

Every so often we discover that a pair of celebrities are related, whether it's Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Tracy Chapman or Cory Booker and his twin" cousin, RuPaul.

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