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As the allegations against Diddy continue to mount up, internet sleuths have not stopped speculating about the relationship between the controversial hip-hop mogul and other popular celebrities such as Meek Mill and Usher.Read more...

Over the weekend, Serena Williams-also known as the GOAT-made waves for a seemingly different appearance at 2024 Paris Fashion Week. Critics of the 42-year-old athlete commented on her complexion appearing lighter and even accused her of having facial plastic surgery. The only question that should be asked is: Why...Read more...

Kelsey Nicole, the ex-best friend of Megan Thee Stallion who was present during the traumatic 2020 shooting at the hands of Tory Lanez, is finally speaking out.Read more...

Over the weekend, Philadelphia's head of LGBTQ affairs and her husband were detained by police in a disturbing arrest that was caught on camera. Now, the city's District Attorney Office is investigating the incident.Read more...

Restaurants are known for being tough investments, and Chris Brown is finding that out first hand.Read more...

Sinbad just shared a special message of appreciation with fans for supporting him through his recent health challenges.

Trump's crusade to garner the Black vote has noticeably increased over the last several weeks. Most recently, fake AI images of the former president with groups of Black people have been floating around the internet. They are disturbing for an array for reasons, with the most obvious being that visible Black support...Read more...

Earlier, we told you about Rihanna's multi-million-dollar payday to perform at a pre-wedding party for the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Now, some are suggesting the We Found Love" singer's decision to take the gig was less about the music and more of a calculated business move.

Imagine leaving your home to care for a loved one and coming back to find your key won't turn the lock. Apparently, this happened to a Georgia resident who is now forced to take legal action to get the intruders kicked out.

Playing a real person is never easy. When they're alive and can comment on your performance, things get even trickier. If that person is a comedy legend who made TV history, the role becomes overwhelming. That's where Lamorne Morris finds himself as he takes on the role of Garrett Morris (no relation) in the new film,...Read more...

Former President Donald Trump managed to combine three of his favorite pastimes into one speech on Saturday - making crass sexual comments, belittling his perceived political enemies, and attacking the prosecutors at the helm of his four felony cases.

Besides her record-breaking Super Bowl halftime performance in 2023, it's been over five years since fans have seen pop princess Rihanna perform live on stage. And we're not even going to talk about the last time she dropped new music - although I guess she has been raising children and running a fashion and beauty...Read more...

What are the lengths someone would go to keep their affair quiet? Allegedly, for a St. Louis middle school principal, he was willing to hire someone to kill the teacher he was seeing and got pregnant.

Although Insecure" may not be coming back for a sixth season any time soon, a reunion special of sorts hasn't been ruled out-at least, not for show star Yvonne Orji.Read more...

Updated: 3/4/24, 2:15pm ET

For one reason or another, Shannon Sharpe is always in the news. Whether it has to do with his revealing interviews with celebrities, or his outlandish comments on ESPN, someone always has something to say about the three-time Super Bowl champion.

When you're a living legend like Whoopi Goldberg, producers and directors are always clamoring to have you involved in their projects. Usually these pitches go through agents and studios, but for his new movie, Outlaw Posse," writer/director Mario Van Peebles had a very unique interaction with the EGOT winner, which...Read more...

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good making their first red carpet debut since Majors was found guilty of third degree reckless assault and harassment in the domestic dispute case back in December 2023.

No part of the country has been hit harder by the ideological war ondiversity, equity, and inclusion than Florida. An explosive decision from the University of Florida has highlighted the very real stakes in this political fight.Read more...

It's not everyday that the vice president stops by a daytime talk show for a quick chat, but that's exactly what fans and audiences of the Sherri" show were expecting last week when Vice President Kamala Harris was slated to join.Read more...

Black excellence was on full display on Sunday when the African American Film Critics Association hosted its Special Achievement Honorees luncheon. Jamie Foxx, director Deon Taylor (Black and Blue"), choreographer Fatima Robinson and producer Datari Turner (They Cloned Tyrone") were among the winners at the...Read more...

The trial has concluded for a Black man in Georgia accused of leading a sex cult where he raped and abused a group of women and men. Based on the gruesome details of his behavior exposed by prosecutors, there's no wonder why he'll spend the rest of his life in prison.

Seemingly overnight, the internet was flooded with photos of former President Donald Trump seemingly surrounded by adoring groups of Black voters. In one idyllically posed portrait, Trump has his arms around two smiling Black women as a larger group scrambles to get in frame.

Esteemed actor John Amos is speaking out against new allegations of neglect made by his daughter, Shannon, regarding his care. TMZ reported that their law enforcement sources stated the LAPD launched an investigation looking into the damning claims.Read more...

To kick off Women's History Month, we're exploring some of film's most inspiring and heroic female characters. From warriors to queens to single mothers to trailblazing scientists to superheroes, we've got love for women from all walks of life. Get your female empowerment on with this list of our favorite Black movie...Read more...

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It seems BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts, for the uninitiated) need to come with a warning sticker: Get one and you may stink. At least, that's what male partners of women with BBLs have gone online to say.Read more...

Closing arguments wrapped in Georgia on Friday, in one of the most closely watched legal proceedings in the nation. The stakes could not be any higher for Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis who is fighting not only to remain on the Georgia Election interference case, but for her reputation and legal career.

The success of Bob Marley: One Love" and the anticipation for Michael" has fans discussing some other big names they want to see music biopics of. Films about Tina Turner, Ray Charles and New Edition showed us that we never really know the whole story about our icons' lives. To that end, these are the legends we're...Read more...

After just over three years, actor Billy Porter is putting his New York home up for sale. According to TMZ, the financial pressure brought on by last summer's SAG-AFTRA strike led to the Pose" star's decision to sell and walk away from the home he shared with now ex-husband Adam Smith. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

During his closing argument before the South Carolina GOP primary on Friday, former President Donald Trump decided to remind the world of how truly racist he is by attacking Black voters with dehumanizing tropes. This is nothing new for Republican presidential candidates-or white conservatives in general-but the...Read more...

Could Bronny James score a bucket against his father, LeBron? Kevin Garnett certainly doesn't think so.

Authorities have finally ended a four-month manhunt in search of the suspect connected to a terrifying and heartbreaking discovery: the decomposing remains of an abandoned 12-year-old boy. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

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This story is part of our Start. Build. Grow. series, a celebration of Black business.

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Let your average Black C.O.G.I.C. pastor, zombie apocalypse filmmakers and an impending second Donald Trump presidential term tell it, the end is nigh.Read more...

As the saying goes, The only thing certain in life is death and taxes."

Slave Play," a critically acclaimed show by playwright Jeremy O. Harris, is causing quite a stir in London...but not for the reasons you might assume.Read more...

We all know that hip hop would not be as popular as it is today without the ladies. As we celebrate Women's History Month, The Root wantsto introduce you to the best female MCs out here, right now.

Hip-hop is one of the most popular music genres in the world. Everywhere you'll probably hear a rap song being played over the radio, someone's phone or speaker. Now, more than ever, female rappers are enjoying success.

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Former Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson is looking back on her time with the popular singing group.Read more...

It's been a rough few years for Jussie Smollett, but the actor does have something to feel positive about. According to TMZ, the former Empire" star recently completed a five month outpatient rehab program for substance abuse.

Hair cuts, lipstick shades and sneaker styles may come and go. But like white t-shirts, little black dresses and aviator sunglasses, a good book never goes out of style.

Amira Hunter, 23, was released on Thursday after a viral video emerged of the young unhoused woman hitting a New York City subway cellist with a water bottle. She was arrested on Wednesday, two weeks after the attack.

No matter how much an actor prepares themselves, there will always be elements of starring on a popular series that they're not ready for. In Idris Elba's case, he wasn't expecting his big The Wire" death scene to come so soon. And he definitely wasn't expecting to get the news of Stringer Bell's demise in such an...Read more...

A Missouri Republican Gubernatorial candidate wants to set the record straight about his affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan. But his connection to the white supremacy group appears to be too close even for the Missouri GOP.

Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and rape.