Since 2009, Kickstarter has been on a mission to help people bring their creative projects to life. The crowdfunding site has helped launch successful video games, films, books and more.

The highly publicized domestic violence case against Ant-Man actor Jonathan Majors continues to play out in the court of public opinion. Majors' arrest in March on assault charges became a massive story overnight. And his lead attorney Priya Chaudry has not shied away from discussing her team's legal strategy with...Read more...

Forget about having a hot girl summer.In the newest Netflix original film The Perfect Find, it's all about having a romantic, certified lover girl summer.Read more...

After five years as CEO of her super sexy lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, Rihanna is stepping down.Read more...

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With the 2023 BET Awards just days away, The Root thought it would be a perfect time to look back at the iconic moments that fans of BET are still talking about. We're talking jaw-dropping performances, emotional tributes, and incredible speeches. We have it all.Read more...

In Boots Riley's newest mythical odyssey" series, I'm A Virgo, Emmy award-winning actor Jharrel Jerome stars as Cootie, a 13-foot tall Black man living In Oakland, Calif.Read more...

We know Barack Obama as an intelligent, charismatic leader who also happens to have a serious jump shot. And if you've ever checked out his annual list of favorite songs, you know our Forever President has pretty good taste in music too.Read more...

The BET Awards are known for delivering some of the most unexpected, unforgettable performances of the year. The network's influence on Black culture gives it a special place in the hearts of the biggest stars in entertainment, which means they're willing to show up for the event and give the audience something they...Read more...

Everyone wants to make a memorable first impression when they get to a new job. If you're a rookie at the NBA Draft, that means a spectacular suit and jewelry that can be seen from space. On Thursday, the new class of future basketball stars were drafted into the league and some of them were making the first of what...Read more...

Republicans went forward with their plans to slash $32 million from the University of Wisconsin school system budget, leaving the state's top universities in dire economic straits. On Thursday, the GOP-led budget-writing committee voted on party lines to cut money from the school's budget in retaliation for their...Read more...

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What do you get when you combine Jharrel Jerome, Carmen Ejogo, Olivia Washington, Kara Young, Brett Gray, Allius Barnes, and Mike Epps into a trippy, larger-than-life, Boots Riley-created production? You get the upcoming Prime Video series, I'm A Virgo.Read more...

Pharrell Williams is the new Men's Creative Director for Louis Vuitton and his debut show in Paris, France was lit and attended by all of the biggest names in the entertainment industry! Many, if not most, were wearing ...you guessed it, Louis Vuitton. Here are all of the Black actors, musicians, creatives, and more...Read more...

It seems everyone has an opinion on the Simmons family's very public drama.Read more...

It doesn't take much for Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis to do or say anything racist. His latest hateful remark comes courtesy of did an interview he did with the Christian Broadcasting Network. The interviewer prompted DeSantis by calling baseball a thinking man's game" during their...Read more...

I wish I could act surprised, but I can't. Police in Georgia just can't help themselves.

On Wednesday, the head of the U.S. Postal Service-alongside Houseleaders-finally revealed the stamp that honors the late Rep. John Lewis. The photograph of Lewis, D-Ga,, is from 2013 and was taken by Marco Grob for Time Magazine.Read more...

You'd be hard-pressed to find an actress more essential to Black culture in the 90s and 2000s than Nia Long. From Boyz in the Hood, to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to The Best Man franchise, she's been part of our lives for more than 30 years. As you can imagine, someone with that kind of career longevity has a lot...Read more...

If aversion to the phrase don't write a check with your mouth that your butt can't cash" was a person, it would be YouTuber Tasha K. Why? Because even after a long, litigious battle with Cardi B., that's resulted in her having to pay the rapper over $4 million, she still hasn't learned to keep her mouth shut. I'll...Read more...

If you've been paying attention to the hype ahead of Thursday's 2023 NBA Draft, then you know all the experts have already proclaimed 19-year-old French prospect, Victor Wembanyama, the future of basketball. He's the presumptive No. 1 pick by the San Antonio Spurs. The 7-foot-5 center has the ball-handling and...Read more...

You're driving your supervisors crazy. I checked in with several of them from coast to coast who shared their gripes and advice. (What I discovered correlated with a real survey of more than 1300 managers this year who said Gen Zs are the most difficult to work with and they often have to fire them). They include...Read more...

I'll take my reparation payment in the form of Boone Hall Plantation, please.Read more...

On Tuesday (June 20), a lawsuit was filed in Fulton County Superior Court by opponents of an impending police and firefighter training center in Atlanta-better known as Cop City." They claim that the city clerk is hindering a petition drive that could force a voter referendum on stopping the project.Read more...

Yes, LeBron James; Patrick Mahomes; Aaron Judge and Jalen Hurts are all nominated for the 2023 ESPYS, but it's great to also see the Oklahoma Sooners softball team; the Las Vegas Aces; and LSU basketball star Angel Reese get recognized. Fans can vote on their favorite athletes and sports moments of the year at ...Read more...

Media coverage has been intense regarding the missing Titanic Submersible, which is believed to be somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. Numerous ships and vessels have been employed to locate the Submersible, which went missing Sunday on its way to view the wreck of the Titanic. OceanGate Expeditions was in charge of the...Read more...

Beauty retail giant Sephora just announced their newest class of the Sephora Squad influencer and ambassador program. And this year's group is among the most diverse yet.

Just one day after Marvel star Jonathan Majors appeared in court to get the August 3 trial date for his assault case, new evidence appears to suggest a different version of events than previously believed.Read more...

If you're looking for the comedy of the summer then look no further because Anthony Anderson and his mother, Mama Doris, have a new show on E!, Trippin' With Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris, that will have you cracking up.

On Tuesday, the much anticipated Madam Tussaud's wax figure of the Broadway legend and fashion icon -Billy Porter -was revealed!

On February 21, Dashawn Walker suffered 10 gunshot wounds after leaving Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia. Nine of those broke the bones in his legs and one bullet ripped his intestines. Even though the student is a survivor of gun violence, police deemed him the target of a shooting in...Read more...

I love a good healthy rap beef. When two artists don't like each other for whatever reason and share their transgressions on a track, it's always good for hip-hop (as long as it stays on wax).Read more...

California's massive budget deficit has been a hot topic for the last few months, but one of the proposed solutions" has some Californians up in arms. As a part of California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget, he pushed for an end to public disclosure of investigations into police misconduct by the state c...Read more...

Did everybody except us get invited to Paris?

Hip-Hop icon Dr. Dre is having one helluva year when it comes to special awards and recognition. And with this latest news, it appears that streak won;t be stopping anytime soon.Read more...

Nearly two weeks ago, after it was shared that Zion Williamson would be a father, Instagram model, and former pornstar Moriah Mills has been on a nonstop 24/7 scorched-earth rant against the New Orleans Pelicans star.Read more...

We're halfway through 2023 and it's been a great summer for Black blockbusters. As fun as it was to see The Little Mermaid and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse dominate the box office, there are still plenty of interesting titles set to hit the big screen. From the history of Black hockey players, to Jamie Foxx's...Read more...

Our collective hearts broke a little when Trevor Noah left his post as host of The Daily Show in December after making us laugh about the latest headlines for seven years. But fans recently got news that might lessen the pain of his absence (at least a little bit).

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New documents have come to light revealing that Shawn Holley, the lawyer who initially represented Tory Lanez, completely disagreed with the strategy to blame Kelsey Harris for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.Read more...

It's the remix to medical tension: R. Kelly was reportedly fearful of his life due to alleged medical maltreatment while serving time in Chicago prison.Read more...

Things are moving faster in the federal case against Former President Donald Trump than almost anyone predicted. Despite concerns that Trump-appointed Judge Aileen M. Cannon planned to slow-walk the case, on Tuesday, she set the trial for August 14th.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.CBS Mornings' Gayle King noticed a certain co-host being absent on Monday's episode, which coincided with Juneteenth. Tony Dukoupil was sarcastically called out by the legendary media personality for having the day off, which is about Black folks finally being freed from slavery.Read more...

One would think that Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting superstar rapper Megan Thee Stallion, would just sit quietly in his jail cell as he awaits sentencing. But not only is he not being silent, but he's been busy making music.Read more...

Jonathan Majors has officially received a trial date in his assault case. On Tuesday, the Marvel star appeared in person in a Manhattan court, the judge set the trial to start Aug. 3. He was accompanied by rumored girlfriend Meagan Good and wore a brown suit and sunglasses for the short hearing, according to Variety....Read more...

Renowned civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II delivered his last sermon as pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church on Sunday. Barber has preached at the Goldsboro, North Carolina church for the last 30 years. As he left his decades-long position, Barber handed over the reins of the church to the next...Read more...

Even during Juneteenth weekend Black families can't enjoy their holiday in peace.Read more...

Kimora Lee Simmons is fed up with the lies.

A new exhibit in Boston is garnering a ton of buzz, just not the good kind. On Friday, Boston's Faneuil Hall opened an exhibit walking visitors through the history of slavery in the city. But, protestors who showed up last week to the opening say the decision to host the exhibit at Faneuil Hall is highly...Read more...

As Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx continues to recover in rehab following an unspecified medical complication," two of his co-stars in an upcoming film is speaking out in support of him: John Boyega and Teyona Parris.