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Sergio Kletnoy-the entertainment director at Vogue magazine-is saying sorry after leaving some questionable emojis under Nicki Minaj's Instagram Live feed that seemed to make light of Megan Thee Stallion being shot in the foot. But Black Twitter did not let him get away with it.Read more...

American Dream" rapper 21 savage caused the popular streamer Kai Cenat to go berserk after making an appearance on the Twitch star's stream on Monday night.

One year ago this month, Tyre Nichols died after being brutally beaten by a mob of Memphis police officers. The city just released an additional 21 hours of footage from the incident revealing disturbing new details of what happened that fateful night.Read more...

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Ever seen an old dog near the end of his life working hard to get up a flight of stairs?Read more...

Mari Copeny, better known as Little Miss Flint, waded into the Nikki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion drama. Unsurprisingly, the Barbz descended upon the 16-year-old water activist.Read more...

There's been a lot of talk lately about how hard it is to be a comedian who hosts awards shows. Some claim it's the events themselves that make the gig difficult, while others say these shows aren't built for comedy. However, none of these issues seem to plague Grammys host Trevor Noah as he prepares to emcee music's...Read more...

January is all about awards shows and fashion weeks! Black celebrities were traveling near and far to slay and show that 2024 is all about a bold look. We saw a variety of prints, bright colors, figure-snatching dresses, and more this month! Here are some of our favorite looks that celebrities rocked to start the new...Read more...

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal's storied career embodies an athlete that is literally larger than life on and off the court. With the Lakers, and with a lot of help from Kobe Bryant, he shined like a superhero in the game and entertained fans with his antics outside of the game.Read more...

Updated as of 1/31/2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET

Just weeks after former Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned in the face of plagiarism allegations, another Black woman at the Massachusetts-based university is allegedly in the hot seat.Read more...

Less than two weeks before the popular ABC series Abbott Elementary" comes back to small screens around the country, the beloved show is already showing its impact extends far beyond just television.Read more...

A former inmate who was incarcerated in the women's prison on Riker's Island alleges that during her imprisonment, New York City sent a transgender woman there but they turned out to be heterosexual man seeking to prey on women.

Nearly a week after it was announced that her popular HBO show Rap Sh!t" wouldn't be returning for a third season, Issa Rae is speaking out about the recent rise on cancellations of Black shows.Read more...

Kountry Wayne is coming for Tyler Perry's crown - he's earned his role as the heir apparent.Read more...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy In Kenya shared that 40-year-old Kevin Kangethe-who is suspected of murdering his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu-has been taken into custody. Mbitu, who was just 31 years old at the time of her death, was reported missing on Oct. 30, 2023. Her body was found two days later at a parking garage...Read more...

Who knew a banana could cause so much ruckus? According to a Florida woman, that piece of fruit nearly cost her father his life after police violently arrested him after he was accused of shoplifting from a grocery store.

If you thought Megan Thee Stallion's beef" with Nicki Minaj (and Minaj's subsequent social media tirade) was gonna stop anything-you thought wrong!Read more...

Everyone knows about the legacy of Jackie Robinson. He's quite literally one of the most important athletes in American sports history. So it only makes it more tragic and frustrating that someone would destroy something that was meant to honor and celebrate him.Read more...

The internet continues to be engulfed in the Megan Thee Stallion-Nicki Minaj beef, and allegedly those showing support for Meg are catching strays left and right from Minaj's Barbz.Read more...

After years of failures and disappointments, James Gunn is set to relaunch the DC movie universe with Superman: Legacy," a new film presumably featuring a fresh take on the Man of Steel. However, at this point in Superman's live-action on-screen journey, it seems pretty impossible to find a new story for the hero.

You come at the king, you best not miss." That's what Yasiin Bey learned after making some comments about Drake earlier this month.Read more...

The ongoing beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj has become more of an unhinged, one-sided feud. Who knew that one line from Meg in her new single Hiss" would throw Nicki into a 72-hour spiral? However, that hasn't stopped celebrities from chiming in.

Every now and then, I'm amazed at the revelations that come out of Finding Your Roots" with scholar, historian, and The Root founder Henry Louis Skip" Gates. This latest one is no different.Read more...

Kanye West going off on paparazzi is nothing new. But this particular situation seemed to be unique in that he opted to give the people behind the camera a lengthy talking to like a father disciplining his children.Read more...

Black faith leaders from around the country are calling for an end to the Israel-Gaza war with an urgent message to President Joe Biden and Democratic leadership that inaction could cost them Black voters.Read more...

Remember all those stories comparing Ed Sheeran to Usher? Wait, you don't, because that's not a thing. Those kinds of stories only exist about female artists. Case in point, we spent all of 2023 constantly comparing Beyonce and Taylor Swift.

Back in December, we told you about the rumors flying that Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig, exes to former GMA 3" hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes respectfully, were coupling up themselves. Now, it appears those talks were true.

Those of us who felt compelled to rewatch beloved shows during the more locked-down days of the pandemic may have noticed a certain ruckus" was missing from the earlier seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm. That's because, if you've acclimated to the pace of the later seasons, especially nine through 11, Leon Black...Read more...

It seems the cast of Saturday Night Live simply cannot escape the presence of Dave Chappelle, even on a night when he's nowhere near the call sheet. The divisive, transphobic comedian popped up on stage alongside host Dakota Johnson, musical guest Justin Timberlake, and a slew of other celebrities including Jimmy...Read more...

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It's not every day that a TV show stars the future Duchess of Sussex, but Meghan Markle's role on Suits" certainly has helped the legal drama find an audience. The show, which ran on USA Network from 2011 to 2019, was a fun to watch during its run-but was never considered critically-acclaimed or award- winning.Read more...

A clue that Jay-Z could be working on a new album just got hip-hop heads really excited, but Roc Nation might be trying to keep a lid on it all.Read more...

In 2024, it's beyond sad that MAGA rap" has become a thing but that's where we're at. On Friday, Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald released the song Facts" accompanied by the biggest right-wing troll of them all: Ben Shapiro. MacDonald's raggedy discography features songs like White Trash," Straight White Male" and...Read more...

A Black Mississippi mother gained a slew of attention after being caught on camera by a Walmart employee, strolling around her toddler who was dressed in nothing but a diaper. After facing serious backlash, she decided it was time to clear the air.

Lots of little girls love playing in their mom's makeup. But it's totally different when your mom is Kim Kardashian, the makeup is from her brand new SKKN BY KIM collection, and you're playing in front of 18 million followers on TikTok.

In today's news that will you say Girl, what?" Reality TV star Chrisean Rock has doubled down on the love she has forher on-again, off-again, then on-again, off-again boyfriend, Thotiana" rapper Blueface-and not in the way you'd expect.

Ever since Halle Bailey broke the internet on January 6, 2024, officially announcing the birth of her son, Halo, with her boyfriend DDG, she's been sharing beautiful baby moments, which fans love.Read more...

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Updated as of 1/29/24 at 9:45 a.m. ET

Living Single" remains one of the most popular and influential series in TV history, because it never felt like a sitcom. Most of the time, we felt like we were just hanging out with our girls and getting into trouble. The chemistry and connection among the four leading ladies is one of the reasons we keep talking...Read more...

Rapper Rick Ross' son, William Roberts III, might be heading to the NFL after committing to playing football at this Florida-based HBCU. And while some might look at this announcement as just another nepo baby making moves, Roberts' sports resume proves he has the talent to back it up.Read more...

In a new interview, legendary rapper Snoop Dogg sang Donald Trump's praises. Although he technically didn't endorse the former president in the upcoming election, could an endorsement be coming soon?Read more...

The American Society of Magical Negroes" doesn't have its theatrical wide release until March 22, but it's already causing controversy with audiences. The trailer was met with extremely negative reactions from Black Twitter. Based on the teaser, some users thought the movie wasn't clever enough with the subject...Read more...

In the past, awards show hosts would be an afterthought to the big event. They'd open with a monologue or musical number, do a few fun comedy bits during the show and send everyone home at the end. However, in recent years, the job has become a lot more controversial, as hosts push the envelope of what they can get...Read more...

A Portland white man has been charged in what prosecutors said was a racially motivated attack, but allegedly he was rejected from being locked up and serving jail time on multiple occasions.Read more...

Another week, another preacher actin' up instead of grown. In recent weeks, The Root has reported on T.D. Jakes ' swallowed" sermon and Kim Burrell's diva-like stop singing" moment. Now we're airing out pastor Juanita Bynum, who went all the way off on her flock to in sermon many have called homophobic."Read more...

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