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Detroit judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin is accused of embezzling thousands from wards of the state to fund a bar and her car lease...but that's not all.Read more...

Music stars Kelly Rowland and Cliff "Method Man" Smith sat down with The Root to chat their spicy and teachable romcom, 'Relationship Goals.'Read more...

After the Jan. 6 Insurrection and talks of running for a third term, President Trump has a dangerous suggestion to help win Republican votes this election.Read more...

Actor Colman Domingo just shared what went into his amazing transformation to becoming Jackson family patriarch Joseph.Read more...

A California couple who beheaded their two kids and made their starving younger siblings view their remains just learned their fate.Read more...

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is getting frank about the lack of the church's involvement when it comes to pressing issues like ICE.Read more...

The Heritage Foundation-- the far-right Christian organization-- plans to roll out new policies encouraging Americans to have more babies... and soon!Read more...

After Shaboozey's Grammy speech caused a stir online about Black Americans and immigrants, Dr. Bernice King has responded.Read more...

This Black History Month, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your to-do list.Read more...

Gospel legend Kim Burrell has spoken out about disgraced music icons R. Kelly and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. But what she has to say isn't going over too well with folks!Read more...

From mutual aid societies to churches and colonies, Black communities have built lifelines when the American system refused to provide.Read more...

Russell Wilson responds after being name-dropped in the Epstein files.Read more...

The late Luther Vandross is still a trending topic thanks to the 2026 Grammys. So what better time than now to take a look at some of his best songs!Read more...

Black actors have notoriously gotten underpaid and now Melvin Gregg and Danielle Brooks are pulling back the layers on how little they earned when first starting off!Read more...

Fans of talk show host Wendy Williams are not being shy about how they feel about the news that Sherri Shepherd's show has been cancelled.Read more...

EXCLUSIVE: The world knew about the infamous R. Kelly sex tape, but they've never heard from its victim...until now.Read more...

From "The Jeffersons" to "All That," here are 13 Black TV shows that Gen Z and millennials should absolutely watch this Black History Month.Read more...

Veteran actor Delroy Lindo is now a first-time Oscar nominee! In honor of his achievement, let's take a look back at his impressive filmography by box office numbers!Read more...

Pastor and leader of the digital faith community, The Faith Community, Kristian A. Smith, is laying out the reasons why Black folks need to pay attention to what ICE is doing.Read more...

Don Lemon finally reveals the shocking moments of his arrest by federal agents last week.Read more...

Keke Palmer is never scared to share her opinions on love and relationships. But her latest revelation is both frank and hilarious!Read more...

Cam Newton's popular 'Funky Friday' podcast may have an audience, but his absurd opinions have started toRead more...

As red pill rhetoric reshapes conversations about marriage and gender roles, the Brooklyn pastor breaks down what biblical submission actually means - and why it's been so widely misunderstood.Read more...

Elon Musk is causing a stir online after rumors of an Oscar-winning actress joining the cast of "The Odyssey" began circulating online.Read more...

While some are worried that her Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing means the end for another Black-owned beauty brand, Pat McGrath says she's not going anywhere.Read more...

It's an unwritten rule in some cities: don't park in spaces you didn't shovel. But one Pittsburgh driver found out the hard way in TikToks that's going viral!Read more...

Pharrell Williams accepted the Dr. Dre Global Impact Awards at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday, but his speech has got the internet annoyed and offput. Let's get into why!Read more...

A new four-part docuseries about the 2005 trial of Michael Jackson includes disturbing new audio recordings of the singer talking about his relationship with children.Read more...

Kehlani, Bad Bunny, Shaboozey and more stars who spoke out against ICE and President Trump at the 68th Grammy Awards.Read more...

The trailer for the new Michael Jackson biopic has officially dropped and Colman Domingo's portrayal as Joe Jackson has rightfully got the internet hype!Read more...

Folks are dragging rapper Aspen Kartier after she allegedly abused her pet during a Twitch livestream.Read more...

As we celebrate Black History Month, check out these Black leaders like Rev. William Barber II and Mari Copeny, who are carrying on Dr. King's legacy.Read more...

Don Lemon's arrest is an example of the DOJ silencing Black voices during anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis.Read more...

While performing in Mexico, Ye, fka Kanye West, shared the stage with his daughter North West, and folks online are shedding a tear.Read more...

Here is a breakdown of the celebrity style choices at this year's Grammy Awards that immediately earned our deepest, most critical side-eye.Read more...

Last night Kendrick Lamar didn't just win; he executed a hostile takeover of the Recording Academy and officially ushered in a new era of hip-hop.Read more...

The 2026 Grammys went off without a hitch but there were some big moments, surprised and snubs that took place. Let's get into it all!Read more...

Don Lemon made his red carpet appearance alongside his husband Tim at the 2026 Grammys following his controversial arrest earlier in the weekend.Read more...

From Samara Joy to FLO, let's take a look at some of the best looks from some of our favorite musicians!Read more...

Angie Stone died on March 1, and seven months later, her ex and child's father D'Angelo also died. Here's a deep dive into their untold love story.Read more...

Cori Broadus and fiance Wayne Deuce mourn the loss of their daughter, Codi, who died just 20 days after coming home following a long NICU stay.Read more...

The 2026 Grammys go down on Feb. 1. But before it happens, let's take a look at what you need to know, how to stream it and who's in the running!Read more...

Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller's toupee had an, uhh...unexpected slip during his latest boxing match.Read more...

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is full of great new books by Black authors.Read more...

Famed producer Teddy Riley was candid on Sway in the Morning about his fractured relationship with group members from Guy and the truth behind "Guy 2.0."Read more...

The 2026 Grammys are gearing up to be one of the most memorable yet. Let's take a look at what you can expect to go down!Read more...

The president of NABJ, Errin Haines, spoke to The Root following the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.Read more...

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson latest arrest came thanks to a new zero-tolerance Florida law.Read more...

Following Don Lemon's arrest, we look at several Black public figures who were arrested for putting themselves on the line in the name of resistance.Read more...

Don Lemon wasn't protesting, vandalizing, or disrupting a church service. He was reporting. His arrest isn't about law enforcement-it's about what happens when power decides journalism itself is a threat.Read more...