The internet loves speculating on celebrity relationships so of course, engagements are no different. Every other week it feels like there are rumors swirling that Zendaya and Tom Holland are set to tie the knot any day now.Read more...

Melvin and George DeJesus filed a $125 million lawsuit after serving 25 years on a wrongful conviction in a 1995 rape and murder case. According to the Detroit Free Press, the two claim that the evidence that put them away was falsified and that evidence that could have proven their innocence was withheld.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated on Monday that they accidentally posted a document containing information on about 6,252 immigrants seeking protection who are currently in their custody, according to the Los Angeles Times. The document, uploaded on a public-facing website, was available for all to see…Read more...

Once a trusted source of the hottest celebrity tea, talk show host Wendy Williams has found herself at the center of a little messiness of her own.Read more...

Read more...

If you’re anything like me, you’re already deep into your holiday TV viewing. I’m not going to claim every Christmas-themed TV movie is a winner, but you do get a few good premieres every year. One of those fun new movies is Lifetime’s A New Orleans Noel, debuting Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. The film stars Keshia…Read more...

The Virginia chapter of the NAACP is calling for state Attorney General Jason Miyares to disband the recently created election integrity unity, according to the Associated Press. In September, Miyares formed the unit made up of more than 20 attorneys, investigators, and paralegals to work with law enforcement with the…Read more...

Providence R.I. recently signed a $10 million budget to allocate to the Providence Municipal Reparations program. However, there’s one issue. While Black and Native American residents automatically qualify, but a separate income bracket will also pull half of Providence’s white residents, according to the Washington…Read more...

The new face of power among House Democrats is that of a Black man from Brooklyn.Read more...

The Department of Justice and the city of Jackson, Mississippi, have finally reached a tentative agreement to fix the ongoing water crisis. One requirement is that a third-party manager will have to be put in place to oversee the process, according to NBC News. Both the city and state have agreed, and a federal judge…Read more...

Remember what 21 Savage said about Nas just a couple of weeks ago?Read more...

On Monday, US Rep. Donald McEachin passed away. His office shared a statement honoring the Virginia Democrat who was 61 years old at the time of his death. “We are all devastated at the passing of our boss and friend, Congressman Donald McEachin,” Tara Rountree, his chief of staff, explained.Read more...

At an event hosted by Queen Consort Camilla, charity founder Ngozi Fulani had a disturbing encounter with an honorary Buckingham Palace staffer who insisted on knowing where in Africa she was from, per The Independent. Fulani said she left the event traumatized and insulted at what happened. Following the interaction,…Read more...

A former Seattle city employee has filed a federal lawsuit against his employer alleging he was the victim of a “racially hostile” work environment, per Fox News. Anything coming from Fox News ought to be taken with a grain of salt (or the whole shaker). So, upon reviewing the suit it seems most of the allegations are…Read more...

I’ve never understood why some Black people are obsessed with policing others’ Blackness. It’s an uncomfortable part of our community. The latest star defending themselves from questions about their life is singer/rapper Doja Cat. In an interview with Dazed, the “Say So” artist responded to criticism that she isn’t…Read more...

All aboard, folks! The life and illustrious career of legendary singer Gladys Knight will be coming to a small screen near us soon.Read more...

The divorce between Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian has been finalized.Read more...

Updated 11/30/22 at 10:31 a.m: A Starbucks spokesperson reached out to The Root to share that the company contacted Pugh to directly apologize for what she experienced. In addition, Starbucks offered her the opportunity to sit down and talk with their licensee about their plan moving forward. It includes a thorough…Read more...

While the NFL, Deshaun Watson and many of his accusers are trying to continue on with their lives and move past his sexual misconduct allegations, some of his accusers are not. Earlier this week, it was announced that Watson has complied with the terms of his 11-game suspension and is set to return during week 13 of…Read more...

Every few months, a “serious” director comes out and says something negative about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Either the movies are terrible and they’re ruining the business, or they would never make one of those trashy movies or the films are disposable and don’t leave an impact. The latest auteur to make his…Read more...

Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty, the popular lingerie company that puts on the sexy fashion show for the last four years, may be a big money maker for the “Lift Me Up” singer but thanks to a ruling in a new lawsuit, it looks like it’ll have to be shelling out some coins of its own.Read more...

Over the past year, the racist antics officers thought they’d get away with have been exposed. Take for example, Sgt. Dana Martillo who was caught donning a pro-Trump badge at a BLM protest, mocking demonstrators. Her actions landed her with a suspension, per the NY Daily News. However, some officers still get away…Read more...

Brett Favre is going to court to try to get the stench of alleged welfare fraud off his name.

Read more...

During a press conference at the Qatar World Cup, Tyler Adams—the captain of the U.S. men’s national team—answered a question about racism in America. It came from an Iranian reporter who just moments before tried to check Adams for mispronouncing Iran.Read more...

Reverend Al Sharpton had a lot to say about the Republican party’s two rival standard bearers when he stopped by The Root on Tuesday to discuss his upcoming documentary, Loudmouth.Read more...

It’s no secret that superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is very generous. He frequently posts videos showing him buying homes and cars for friends and family who have helped him achieve success. His latest act of kindness features the Black Adam star making amends for his childhood mistakes. In an Instagram video, the …Read more...

As if tensions aren’t high from the Walmart mass shooting days ago, customers still don’t get a break when racists are still on the loose. Monday, a Walmart employee was caught harassing a Black customer who was on his way out of the store, per ABC 7 News. The racist tirade was caught on video and cost the employee…Read more...

A Black Vietnam war veteran who served in the Marine Corps. has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs alleging that it’s been extremely challenging for Black Americans to receive any benefits for decades, The Washington Post reports.Read more...

Writer, director, producer and billionaire media mogul Tyler Perry is continuing to extend his reach in Hollywood.Read more...

Over the weekend, forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama wrote an intimate Instagram post in which she opened up about her marriage alongside Barack. She is currently promoting her second book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” with several appearances to promote it scheduled for next month.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion is continuing to leave her mark in the entertainment industry and beyond by doing what she does best: Real Hot Girl Money-Maker Shit!Read more...

Halloween is all fun and games until you forget to credit the artist whose work inspired your costume. As if she’s not involved in enough legal battles, rapper Cardi B finds herself in a controversial showdown with the legal team representing artist aleXsandro Palombo.

After a circuit judge denied Kevin Johnson’s daughter the ability to witness his execution, he was dealt another blow by the Missouri Supreme Court who declined to halt his execution, per NBC News. Johnson’s attorneys had filed an emergency clemency motion, arguing Johnson’s case was tainted by racism. Johnson is…Read more...

The best athletes in the world are getting bigger paychecks. In Forbes’ list of the 50 richest athletes in the world, they collectively made nearly $3 billion.Read more...

After the two dozen sexual assault lawsuits, the public apology that came way too late, an 11-game suspension, and a $5 million fine, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is back in an NFL uniform. He is set to take the field for the first time in two years when he faces the Houston Texans during week 13 of the…Read more...

In what seems to be an ongoing theme after the 2020 Presidential election, another set of state maps is being contested for diluting Black voter power. This time, the NAACP has filed suit in South Carolina over voter boundaries that may have changed the state’s lone Democratic House district, according to the…Read more...

On Monday, Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith gave his first TV interview since the infamous Oscars slap during an appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.Read more...

For movie and TV fans in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Clarence Gilyard Jr. was a familiar presence. The actor, known for roles in Die Hard, Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger has passed away at the age of 66. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Gilyard was suffering from a long illness, but no other details about his death…Read more...

A federal judge ruled on Monday that former President Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity to protect him from a 2020 civil rights lawsuit for his conduct, according to CNN.Read more...

Read more...

Five cops in New Haven, Conn., are facing charges in connection with an incident that left a Black man paralyzed after he was detained in the back of a police van.Read more...

On Sunday, The New York Times reported that Francis Roberts—who has resided in his Crown Heights apartment for more than 20 years —is allegedly being harassed by his landlord in attempts for him to vacate. Roberts’ rent is currently $450 per month since his apartment is rent-stabilized.Read more...

Howard Stern is doing what he does best: running his mouth about people, places, and things he probably shouldn’t. And who’s his latest target? Oprah Winfrey. I’ll explain.Read more...

As a person who has absolutely no experience with extreme wealth, I can’t relate to dropping almost thousands of dollars on fancy toilets. However, I can relate to Grammy-nominee DJ Khaled’s excitement over receiving said toilet from superstar rapper Drake.

At this year’s BET Soul Train Awards, the ladies of Xscape looked flawless as they accepted the Lady of Soul Award. It was presented to them by So So Def founder and producer Jermaine Dupri.Read more...