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Anthony Ant Man" Edwards isn't just a problem on the basketball court. Apparently, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard is also giving Lakers fans hell at the NBA playoffs. Now, he has to pay up big time.Read more...

There's never a dull moment in Florida. The latest craziness stems from a woman who allegedly took her revenge plot against her ex-boyfriend's wife wayyy too far. Authorities say she frightened the victim into believing she was just minutes from getting deported.Read more...

Fans are sending prayers and well wishes after Lil Uzi Vert was unexpectedly rushed to the hospital. The rapper was taken to a local New York City hospital after paramedics arrived at his hotel.Read more...

Shannon Sharpe continues to find himself entangled in sex-related scandals, and the acts are becoming increasingly challenging to ignore. As previously reported by The Root, the NFL veteran is being sued for $50 million for alleged sexual abuse by his former girlfriend while they were in a two-year relationship.Read more...

There is a heated debate happening on Black TikTok surrounding a trans woman's decision to open up her DMs to expose a list of Houston men who are reaching out to her on the down low (DL). The now-deleted original list is loaded with comments like What's up ma?" Hey, sexy" and Can I taste the rainbow?" from men who...Read more...

For over a year, a Black firehouse employee didn't come forth about the torment he experienced from his two white coworkers. Now that the two have been found out, they're facing some serious consequences.Read more...

Take that haters! Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama keep trying to tell ya'll they have no plans on divorcing. But for those who still need convincing, the first Black First Couple just gave us another sign that everything is ok. Barack and Michelle were spotted doing date night in...Read more...

Though the Catholic church is mourning the death of Pope Francis, questions loom as to who will take the seat of leadership next. However, there is an opportunity for the Vatican to be headed by its first ever African pope. Let's take a look at the contenders and how they qualify.Read more...

Let's Stay Together" is one of those songs that will continue to give generations of music lovers the feels until the end of time. That's exactly why the world will always love singer-songwriter Al Green. The Arkansas native who grew up singing gospel music made a deep personal connection with his audiences, showing...Read more...

While the sports community continues to reel from a bombshell sexual assault lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe, the sports commentator is finally speaking out in his own words. Sharpe took to social media to address the sexual assault suit filed by his ex-girlfriend, and he seemed to have one important message.Read more...

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Sinners" is one of the earliest blockbusters of 2025, and for good reason. The fifth collaboration between director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B Jordan is also their most ambitious yet, as the ladder plays a pair of twin brothers who battle supernatural forces while opening up a new juke joint in Jim Crow era...Read more...

Faith, fashion, and food; the ultimate trifecta to the makings of a picture perfect Sunday. Sundays are for getting ready for the work week, bottomless mimosas at brunch with your friends, and putting on your absolute best for Sunday service.Read more...

Since being charged with murder, a Texas teen's family has been vocal about threats to their safety. And after weeks of alleged harassment, now it seems drastic steps have been taken ahead of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony's trial.Read more...

There is a scene at the very end of Sinners" that I'm still trying to figure out. After we see the aftermath of the horrific events that happened on the night The Juke opens, and the mid-credits epilogue that shows an older Sammie (played by Buddy Guy) reunite with Michael B. Jordan's Stack (who looks like he was an...Read more...

Usher just wrapped up his Past Present Future" tour in America, and is now venturing into Europe. Many of his next few dates, including stops in Amsterdam, Berlin, and London, are sold out. He released a new album, Coming Home," performed at Super Bowl LVIII, and often goes viral for his lustful cherry-feeding...Read more...

It looks like things are getting rowdy inside in the MAGA universe. In a shocking turn of events, comedian Roseanne Barr and political commentator Candace Owens are coming after each other, and at least one of them means business.Read more...

Shannon Sharpe hasn't spoken publicly about the sexual assault lawsuit against him yet, but now, his legal team is handling business in what many online are calling the messiest way. The former Denver Bronco was hit with a $50 million civil suit from a woman claiming he physically abused her and even threatened to...Read more...

A Florida man is being dragged every which way on social media after his disturbing Facebook went viral. The disgusting comments were directed toward an innocent Black girl trying to sell some candy. Now, the man is paying for his words.Read more...

Fans are pouring out their love and support for Tina Knowles who just announced her experience with a devastating health battle. The mother of Beyonce and Solange spoke with Gayle King on CBS Mornings" in an interview that aired Tuesday (April 22).Read more...

With all of the excitement surrounding this year's Met Gala, it's hard to think to think about the dress code, Tailored for You," without thinking about Andre Leon Talley. The former Vogue Editor-at-Large, who passed away in 2022 will be sorely missed on the carpet.Read more...

Just when you thought Kanye Ye" West couldn't shock you any more outrageous tweets, it seems the Donda" rapper had to get something else off his chest. But unlike his previous rants about anti-Semitism, Jay-Z and Beyonce or himself as a Nazi," West just revealed a tragic secret.Read more...

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith is under the thumb of federal prosecutors who say he used his nonprofit to smuggle millions (and we mean millions) of dollars. We don't know what's more shocking - the amount he allegedly took, the amount of time it took for authorities to catch him or how he got...Read more...

It is rare for a horror movie to have critics raving about it and Black folks jumping on social media to advocate for it...but that's exactly what's going down with Sinners. The movie made over $40 million in its opening weekend...which is no small thing for an R-rated film. Sinners" has a lot on its mind, but there...Read more...

Kevin Gates set social media on fire when the outspoken Louisiana rapper took shots at NBA superstar LeBron James' wife, Savannah James. Known for his wild online commentary, the rapper chose the wrong man to come for - because there's one thing we know for sure:James doesn't play about his wife.Read more...

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has long bragged about his mother author and activist Sabrina Greenlee's amazing skills in the kitchen, sharing how she whips up full-course meals of black-eyed peas, cornbread, chicken, and more. While it's not uncommon for an NFL star to praise their mom's home cooking,...Read more...

Women often expect the backhanded reply of, Ight then, you ugly anyway," or possibly something more aggressive when rejecting a man. However, one Michigan teen is accused of responding in an extreme, and dangerous way, putting the girl's entire family in fear for their lives.Read more...

Michelle Williams finally crossed paths with an actress she's often mixed up with name wise, and the internet is loving their wholesome exchange. The Destiny's Child singer, who currently stars in Death Becomes Her" on Broadway, met the other (white) Michelle Williams. The latter Williams is an acclaimed actress...Read more...

Ryan Coogler's highly anticipated horror adventure Sinners" had a strong opening weekend. The film grossed $45.6 million domestically and $61 million worldwide, beating out A Minecraft Movie" to top the box office. The movie's global debut total is the most any original movie has earned during its opening weekend in...Read more...

It looks like Elon Musk has to pay a Black woman big time after shocking allegations made in a lawsuit against Tesla. The verdict comes after Raina Pierce, a former employee who installed latches on car doors for the company, said she experienced racist and sexist behavior during her time at the company. And it was...Read more...

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SZA embarked on the Grand National Tour," co-headlining with Kendrick Lamar on the tour's opening night April 19. The first show, hosted in Minneapolis, will continue throughout America and will stop in Europe as the pair venture into their first all-stadium tour.Read more...

Since the all-female Blue Origin space crew, including Gayle King, safely returned to Earth, speculation has lingered online-some question whether they truly went to space or if the trip was just an expensive publicity stunt. However, these baseless conspiracy theories can be easily dismissed, as they did experience...Read more...

Passengers walking through the Dallas Love Field Airport over the weekend witnessed a group of officers confronting a Black man. However, the way the dramatic scene unfolded left a lot of them frightened and downright confused. Thankfully, the man's plea for a video recording of the incident was heard.Read more...

We've all had unwanted visitors show up unexpectedly at our door - that play cousin who never brings anything and eats you out of house and home or the auntie who always finds a not so subtle way to tell you that your house isn't quite clean enough. But imagine your reaction if the person ringing your doorbell wasn't...Read more...

Ryan Coogler's film, Sinners, has received nothing but love since its release last Friday, April 18th. The film is laced with symbolism and hidden meanings that you might miss on the first watch. You can even read our story on The Root about hidden meanings you might have missed in the film.Read more...

In 2022, Pope Francis openly spoke to American editors about African Americans for the first time, saying racism was an intolerable sin." Even if we didn't hear him say it out loud, Black folks always knew he was on our side which makes his recent death such a shock and another painful loss.Read more...

While many may view Meghan Markle as a literal princess, her life has been anything but continuous rainbows and sunshine. In fact, a little known fact that she recently shared just proved she goes through deep hardships just like the rest of us.Read more...

It's all about Coachella, the legendary music and arts festival returned once again to the Indio desert in California this year, boasting an impressive lineup with some of the biggest names in music like Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, Lady Gaga, and more. If anything, this year's lineup proved that Coachella's...Read more...

In 2019, Tyler Perry became the first Black person to fully own his own TV/film studio lot. In addition to a star-studded opening night, the studio has seen many major films and TV shows filmed there since its inception including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Coming 2 America," Mea Culpa," House of Payne,"...Read more...

Three years ago, Anthony Lowe lost his legs to amputation after a run in with police only to have another run in with the cops which cost him his life. Conflicting accounts dispute whether Lowe was truly a threat to the police. Now, the real decision makers must come to that conclusion.Read more...

After a highly anticipated wait, Kenya Moore came through with all the tea about what went down this season on The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Debuting Kenya Moore's The Confessionals,' the suspended Atlanta housewife was armed with receipts longer than a CVS checkout slip, addressing Brit Eady and her publicized...Read more...

We were first introduced to Justin Bieber when he was just 13 years old. After being discovered by record executive Scooter Braun, and subsequently brought from Canada to America by Usher, Bieber was signed to the pair's record label created just for the teenage phenom. Ever since he first sang, Babyyy, babyyy,...Read more...

Police are saying three people were attacked at knifepoint while on board a small plane in Central America. Officials have little information at this point but they do have the identity of the alleged assailant. He's not what we expected.Read more...

In case you were living under a rock on Friday (April 18), the vampire horror film from Ryan Coogler, Sinners" is the only thing on everyone's mind. But it's not the gore nor the action-packed scenes that's got everyone talking-it's the supreme sex appeal from its stars Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld.Read more...

Forms of punishment for students might be a discipline slip, after-school detention or a trip to the principal's office. However, one Florida student was allegedly subject to a form of punishment so disturbing the police had to get involved.Read more...

Could London be the new hub for R&B? For years, music fans have wondered if R&B is doomed. Of course acts like Summer Walker and Victoria Monet continue to hold down the genre that's so close to Black folks' hearts, but after rap took over the mainstream during the last two decades, even our musical greats have...Read more...

It's not surprising that Olympia Ohanian, Serena Williams's daughter, knows her way around a tennis court, but what you might not know is that she spends even more time on a golf course with her dad, and she might just be golfing's next big thing.Read more...