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After going viral for sharing an intimate moment on Instagram Live, ESPN and Club Shay Shay" host Shannon Sharpe admitted that he was in fact in the NSFW video during an emergency episode of his show Nightcap." The shocking video was shared with his 3 million followers on Wednesday (Sept. 11).Read more...

Two years ago, a terrifying story about an UCLA graduate student being stabbed to death while working in a furniture store shook the internet. This week, a jury came to a decision about the murder suspect.

When Kendrick Lamar announced on day one of the NFL season that he'd be the headlining performer at Super Bowl LIX, music fans knew that they'd be in for a treat. Even if some people thought that the New Orleans location of the game merited a performance slot for fellow rap legend Lil Wayne instead, there's no doubt...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.When Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday evening, the Democratic campaign was ready for it.Read more...

If you've ever wanted to see what the lifestyle of a retired NBA star looks like, look no further than the sprawling mansion of former New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers player Carmelo Anthony.

Yes, the days are getting shorter and kids are going back to school, but in New York City, the start of September is all about style when the hottest designers take over the city for New York Fashion Week.Read more...

We tried to tell you that when it comes to fashion, tennis star/entrepreneur Venus Williams is killing the game. From awards ceremonies to runway shows, she's been showing up on red carpets all over the world showing off her amazing sense of style.Read more...

The world pulled their popcorn buckets close for Tuesday's first (second) presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Indeed, we were left with equal parts entertainment and disgust...along with a meme-worthy bit about...eating household pets??Read more...

Days after beloved Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan died, new details are being shared with the public on his passing. A newly released incident report from the Atlanta Police Department specifies what Quan's girlfriend, Amber Williams, and brother witnessed the morning of his death, according to WSB-TV.Read more...

Popular ESPN and Club Shay Shay" host Shannon Sharpe has gone viral again, but not for one of his controversial interviews. The former athlete is trending for seemingly going on Instagram Live and sharing a steamy video in which a woman can be heard moaning.Read more...

There's no doubt that at last night's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris put Donald Trump in his place. After a campaign full of lies, racist rhetoric and personal attacks on Harris, many believe it's what the former president deserves. Here are seven quotes from the VP that rendered Trump-an infamous...Read more...

In July 2020, New York law enforcement authorities say the body of Bangladeshi-American tech entrepreneur Fahim Saleh was found cut into pieces on his apartment floor. A few days later, police arrested their suspect: Saleh's own personal assistant.

Another day, another lawsuit f0r Sean Diddy" Combs. Dawn Richard, who appeared in Diddy's MTV series Making the Band" and went on to form the group Danity Kane, has claimed the musician, producer, and mogul belittled, terrorized and sexually abused her," according to TMZ.

The legendary Frankie Beverly-an indelible singer-songwriter whose music has uplifted Black folks for decades-died on Sept. 10 at the age of 77. The musician, who was born Howard Stanley Beverly, spent his career making joyous anthems that have become staples at family gatherings and social events.

Tiffany Haddish made her mark during New York Fashion Week, but it doesn't look like that mark is being well-received by the masses. That's par for the course for Haddish, but I'll explain.Read more...

Women's reproductive freedom will be one of the biggest issues on the ballot in the 2024 election for the Black voters, particularly as it relates to Black maternal outcomes. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.

Taylor Swift has entered the chat. The country-turned-pop mega-star officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Since she became the official democratic nominee, fans and Democrats around the country have been waiting for Swift, one of the biggest acts in music, to endorse Harris.Read more...

YouTube has temporarily suspended the channel that belongs to conservative commentator Candace Owens. For years, she has made a living disparaging Black folks at the Daily Wire. However, the two had parted ways earlier this year. The result has been Owens trying to stay relevant at any cost.Read more...

On Tuesday (September 10), the long-awaited first presidential debate took place between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Root talked to several political experts about each candidate's performance and what it could mean come November.Read more...

There's been lots of conversation about the unprecedented nature of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, and the first debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was just as unpredictable. The hour and a half-long event was full of viral moments, and Black Twitter was tuned in for every moment.Read more...

If you ask any native Georgian what to look out for in the Peach state, they'll likely give you two warnings: Be careful of scammers, and NEVER go swimming in Lake Lanier.

He doesn't call himself Pretty Flacko for nothing. For years A$AP Rocky has crowned himself as the best dressed in hip-hop, and he has put together the perfect fits to back it up.Read more...

At the end of the day, Black Americans just want to know who is going to win. But even though election polls, like the recent one from The New York Times poll with Sienna, can be helpful pieces in completing the presidential puzzle, experts say there's still more to the story when the Black vote is this vital.

Just weeks after Seikeya Jones was reported missing by her family this summer, police made a horrifying discovery: her remains discarded inside luggage. Now, authorities believe they have the suspect behind her alleged murder.

After being suspended for pinning a student up against the wall at his Missouri high school, a Black student is finally giving his side of the story on what happened leading up to the physical altercation, and why he feels that he is being treated unfairly.Read more...

Journalist Don Lemon has been hitting the streets talking with voters about what they're looking for in their next president for his talk show, The Don Lemon Show."Read more...

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It looks like Tory Lanez's reign as prison's hottest rapper just came to an abrupt end. As we told you back in July, the LUV" rapper announced he'd be dropping weekly Free Tory" playlists with all new music recorded over a jail phone.Read more...

Just when you think you've heard the most repulsive commentary from the Republican party, they manage to continuously sink to new lows. Their latest inflammatory remark comes from GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance about Haitian immigrants.Read more...

A Wyoming man just received his punishment for the kidnapping that occurred after a 14-year-old girl was preyed upon. The plot twist is... the man didn't have relations with the teen. His crime was more of a revenge plot.

As Americans, we know a lot about the White House. The place where our past presidents have lived and worked, doing everything from delivering serious news to the nation to hosting Easter Egg rolls. But not much is known about the Vice President's residence. In fact, you may not know that the Veep didn't even have an...Read more...

The Miami Dolphins opened the 2024-25 season with a thrilling 20-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. But that was nowhere near the biggest headline from the game.Read more...

With New York Fashion Week in full force, it's fair that we recognize the children of some of the high-profile celebrities who will be attending these runway shows. And why not? It seems they were born with a good sense of style in their own right.Read more...

Nicki Minaj is not happy with the Super Bowl Halftime Show pick. On Sunday, it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. While much of the internet celebrated this fact, especially after the whirlwind year Lamar has had during his epic feud with Drake, it seems...Read more...

Hard as it is to believe, one of the richest baritones and most recognizable voices in the history of screen and stage spent his childhood voiceless: James Earl Jones grew up in rural Michigan with a stutter so debilitating that he almost didn't speak at all, to anyone, for eight years.Read more...

Guests who attended the September 6 New York Fashion Week runway show for Alaia at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City came for a sneak peek at the French fashion brand's latest collection. But while they came for the palazzo pants and flowy skirts that sailed down the runway, they got an extra surprise...Read more...

Expensive luxury cars have always been a status symbol for celebrities - the more expensive and exclusive the car, the more clout it represents. The latest vehicle to signify this is the Tesla Cybertruck, which is particularly popular with athletes who want to show off when arriving to the arena or stadium.Read more...

On Monday (Sept. 9), the Country Music Association (CMA) announced the nominations for this year's awards ceremony, which will be held in November. Beyonce, who dropped her first country album Cowboy Carter" in March, was snubbed in every category...and you already know why.Read more...

It's been a long time coming, but for the first time ever Vice President Kamala Harris will face former President Donald Trump on the ABC debate stage. The Sept. 10 battle will finally allow the two candidates to not only meet in person for the first time ever but answer all the burning questions and concerns from...Read more...

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Just days after Tyresethrew in the tile" and officially retired from social media, the R&B crooner is facing yet another hurdle...this time of the legal variety.

The kids are taking over at the 2024 New York Fashion Week. Over the weekend, Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian's daughter, Dream, walked in her first fashion show at the Zeus & Lexi Kids Show. The 7-year-old went for an all-denim look, wearing a patchwork denim jacket and baggy blue jeans from the child apparel brand.Read more...

On Sunday (September 8), Kendrick Lamar revealed that he will be headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. Considering the year Lamar has had with the massive success of his Drake diss track, Not Like Us," the decision wasn't necessarily a surprising one.Read more...

In news that should honestly come as a surprise to no one, singer Brian McKnight has seemingly stooped to a new low when it comes to his fatherhood journey. As previously reported by The Root, the Anytime" singer has been raked over the coals over the last year by folks online as the disturbing details about how he...Read more...

A New Jersey woman was held in jail for two weeks after police mistakenly identified her as a criminal suspect. Though she's been freed, she just received even more bad news in regards to the aftermath of the mess.

If it feels like we were just honoring the best artists and technicians in television, that's because we were in January. Fresh off a strike shortened season, it's time to once again recognize TV's top talents. Before we jump into the main broadcast of the 76th Primetime Emmys on Sunday, Sept. 15, over the weekend,...Read more...

Just over a week after her parents, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, unofficially came out of their political retirement to bring the house down with impassioned pleas to get out the vote for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, former first daughter,...Read more...

It's no secret that Atlanta birthed some of Hip-Hop's most influential artists. As a result, the southern city has been praised for having one of best scenes of Hip-Hip, reaching fans globally and often merging different genres and cultures alike. But now, the city's crown is at risk after it experienced yet another...Read more...

The 75th Primetime Emmys were a celebration of TV history. With so much groundbreaking television showcased, it was amazing to see Black winners take center stage. However, that hasn't always been the case. More often than not, series and artists that we consider influential, essential parts of the culture fail to...Read more...

It's said that we all have at least one doppelganger somewhere in the world. Although the chances of us running into our own lookalikes are highly improbable, for these celebrities, their fame has unveiled a ton of interesting twins.