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Is it 2002 or 2022? Artists such as Bow Wow and Romeo are now being talked about like they were when they were child stars. In the case of Bow Wow, it’s because he’s feuding with the man who brought him into the game, Jermaine Dupri. The same can be said about Romeo, who’s going back and forth with his father, Master…Read more...

Though it’s been nearly 25 years since The Best Man originally hit our screens back in 1999, the franchise has remained pivotal in the cultural canon of authentic and engaging Black entertainment. That’s due largely in part to the relatable storylines and all-star cast, which consists of Morris Chestnut, Melissa De…Read more...

As fans and friends continue to deal with the fallout of Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ passing, his family is grappling with the sudden absence of someone essential to their lives. That loss is made even greater by the manner in which he died. As previously reported by The Root, after reportedly checking into a motel near…Read more...

It took more than two years after he left office, but the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the capitol finally took an unprecedented step against former president Donald Trump: It referred its findings to the Justice Department, marking the first time a body of Congress officially accused a…Read more...

Drake. Drizzy. Champagne Papi. The 6 Gawd. Last Name Ever, First Name “Greatest.” Mr (D)o (R)ight (A)nd (K)ill (E)verything. No matter what name you often refer to him as, you’ll have the chance to scream it at the top of your lungs in various cities next year as the Honestly, Nevermind artist recently revealed he’ll…Read more...

The Brooklyn pastor whose flashy clothing, political relationships and robbery inside his own church have kept him in the news this year has a new reason for notoriety: a rap sheet with the Feds.

Fans have been campaigning for Donald Glover to do a Spider-Man movie for years. Every time Sony resets the franchise, his name is a fan favorite. When he cameoed in Spider-Man: Homecoming as Aaron Davis, seemingly playing Miles Morales’ uncle—something that has never been confirmed as canon—fans thought this opened…Read more...

In a long overdue announcement, Airbnb says they will no longer allow people to list properties that were previously used to house enslaved people, per Buzzfeed News. Over the summer, a TikTok exposing a slave cabin listing in Mississippi went viral. Now every slavery-related listing will be swept from the rental site.

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With bestselling books, a vegan cooking competition show on Food Network and over 4 million followers on both Instagram and TikTok, Tabitha Brown has already established herself as a boss.Read more...

The death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss shocked everyone. Days before he reportedly killed himself, he could be seen on social media dancing with friends and family. The sudden death shocked everyone who enjoyed him as an entertainer.Read more...

Buckingham Palace tried to tuck this incident under the rug suggesting Lady Susan Hussey had already apologized for her rude and slightly racist comments to charity owner Ngozi Fulani. However, Fulani denied ever hearing from Hussey following the incident. Friday, Hussey finally sat down with Fulani to formally…Read more...

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Over the weekend, there were so many new things that occurred that will heavily affect the outcome of the Tory Lanez felony assault trial, and none of them directly involved the two biggest figures in the trial, Megan Thee Stallion and Lanez.Read more...

There’s no denying the cultural touchstone that was BET’s 106 & Park in its heyday. The popular music video countdown show continues to be lauded for its impact even years after going off the air, but it recently found itself the topic of social media fodder when legendary rapper and producer Jermaine Dupri alleged he…Read more...

Members of the House of Representatives want to make race based hair discrimination illegal. But Republicans in the Senate just won’t let us be great.Read more...

A Different World is truly an underrated classic. The ‘90s comedy does not get enough credit for how influential and ahead of its time it was. There are countless successful Black people fighting to change the status quo because A Different World inspired them to go to college or because they identified with Dwayne,…Read more...

Yet another former professional athlete has found themselves in legal trouble this year. On Sunday, six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly hitting one of his teenage daughters. He was eventually released on a $1,500 bond.Read more...

Singer/producer Al B. Sure has plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. The “Nite and Day” artist is recovering from multiple life-threatening medical emergencies that left him in a coma for two months. Now he’s revealing how close he really came to death in an interview with Fox 5 New York.

On the day Tracy McCarter’s trial was scheduled to begin, both sides gathered in the courtroom to hear if Judge Diane Kiesel would side with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and dismiss the murder charges against Tracy. She’d shown little love for Tracy, the constant media attention, or the beleaguered District…Read more...

The current season, season 7, of The Real Housewives of Potomac, and season 14 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta had enough shade to create a forest. Here are some of the most carefully crafted lines by the housewives and some of their friends and family.Read more...

Thanks to a few of your Hollywood faves, Broadway show ‘Ain’t No Mo’ lives to see another day on stage, seven to be exact. The play which was initially in danger of closing on December 18th, has now been extended for at least an additional seven performances. Following a social media campaign calling the public to…Read more...

If there’s one thing we like to see around here, it’s Black love. And olympian Simone Biles is serving up a healthy heap of it this weekend on her Instagram where she shared stunning engagement photos of her and her fiancé, Jonathan Owens.Read more...

Is President Joe Biden getting serious about strengthening US relations with African nations. According to the Associated Press, Biden declared on Thursday during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit that he would be prioritizing a visit to the Sub-Saharan African region in 2023. Although the trip has yet to be scheduled,…Read more...

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All parents carry a little bit of guilt for one reason or another, but for Nick Cannon, Dad guilt hits a little different. The actor and media personality recently opened up about being a father of 11, and soon to be 12 on the latest installment of Checkup with Dr. Agus.

When it comes to fashion, Former First Lady Michelle Obama never disappoints. Whether she’s rocking something off the rack from J. Crew or designer duds from the latest Versace collection, she knows what looks best on her, and she’s not afraid to push the envelope. And her style has only become edgier since she left…Read more...

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 2,414 death row inmates were executed in 2022. Looking at the statistics makes it easier to overlook these individuals as just numbers. But Kevin Johnson left a journal behind, humanizing the heart-wrenching experience awaiting an inescapable death, per the Kansas…Read more...

Finally, we’re getting our first look at the next in line to the Fenty dynasty.On Tiktok, Rihanna is showing off her baby boy (We don’t know his name yet.) in a recent posted video. In the 45 second clip, we see her six month old son cooing and giggling in the camera.Read more...

Though we haven’t seen too much from the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody starring Naomie Ackie and Nafessa Williams, what we do know is that it was project done with much care and respect for the star gone far too soon.Read more...

As we continue to reel from the shock of losing Stephen “tWitch” Boss, let’s take a moment and let our grief move to remembering all the great times we spent being amazed by his talent. For those of us who’ve been fans since his first So You Think You Can Dance audition, we can’t help but look back at some of his best…Read more...

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OG housewives from The Real Housewives of Potomac, Robyn Dixon, and Gizelle Bryant blew through New York City the other day, dropping by the offices of the Root. We got to ask the question. Yes, the question about those nasty allegations of colorism in season 7 of the show.Read more...

Despite the rampant and ignorant “anti-Woke” agenda trying to plant its roots into our society through various laws, the ever-growing and asinine list of banned Black books, and the idiotic racist rhetoric spewing from a myriad of leaders in high places—the real truth of this country and the valiant efforts to bring…Read more...

In the latest iteration of Variety’s Directors on Directors series, The Woman King helmer Gina Prince-Bythewood is joined by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler in reflecting on their respective creative journeys and processes.

As the first week of the Tory Lanez’ assault trial comes to an end, the focus has shifted toward Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend and assistant, Kelsey Harris. She’s the key witness in the case and one of the only people, other than the victim and Lanez, that can speak to what led up to the night of the …Read more...

Everyone grieves in their own way. As fans and friends of dancer/actor Stephen “tWitch” Boss come to terms with his death, many are still struggling with the question of why. Unfortunately, some of those questions lead to unconfirmed guesses, which causes the internet to run wild with theories and not facts.…Read more...

Ex-police officer Aaron Dean, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson, was found to be unfit to be a police officer before he was hired, according to the Dallas Morning News. Unfortunately, he’s only one of a few examples of cops who kill Black people who should’ve never donned a badge.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.Newsmax host Rob Finnerty decided to use his platform to express anger over his perceived lack of white American Girl dolls in Rockefeller Center. The clip has now gone viral on social media, with Finnerty sharing his disdain over this alleged experience.Read more...

The family of Donovan Lynch, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer last year, will receive a $3 million settlement from the city of Virginia Beach in a wrongful death lawsuit, according to Billboard. If you don’t recognize the name, the 25-year-old Black man was the cousin of legendary producer Pharell…Read more...

The world’s reaction to the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, celebrities and fans alike, was complete shock. In an Instagram tribute, actor Tyler Perry not only shared his reaction to the news but also his own experiences with suicidal thoughts in an effort to uplift those facing the same mental torment.

On Thursday, the five police officers who were involved in the May 2019 death Ronald Greene—a Black motorist— during a violent arrest were indicted on state charges by a grand jury in Union Parish, Louisiana. Greene, 49, died after officers claimed he resisted arrest.Read more...

Isaiah Lee, the man who randomly attacked comedian Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl back in May, has been sentenced to 270 days in jail as a result of his no contest plea.Read more...

It seems Brittney Griner is tired of others talking for her. The WNBA champion, who recently returned to the United States after her release from Russia was negotiated in a prisoner swap, posted a statement on Instagram, where she thanks everyone involved in getting her home and makes it very clear that she’s not done…Read more...

Our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama has been on the road promoting her new book, “The Light We Carry,” dropping little nuggets of wisdom for us along the way. This week, Angie Martinez moderated a special conversation for Revolt TV with a panel of intergenerational Black girl magic that included Mrs. Obama, Tina…Read more...

You do not mess with Black parents in Texas! A group of parents have come together to file two separate civil rights complaints alleging that their children faced constant bullying and harassment and school that went un-dealt with by school administrators.Read more...

One of the most interesting stories to come out of Harry & Meghan, is the revelation about the couple’s bond with filmmaker Tyler Perry. By now, it’s well known that the director graciously invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to stay at his home in southern California after their location and security was…Read more...

A video has gone viral of a Black college student being arrested inside a classroom. According to NBC News, the incident occurred at Winston-Salem State University. In the TikTok video, the student and her fellow classmates appear shaken with anger and confusion, demanding their instructor give an answer as to why the…Read more...