The Root

One thing we love is peeking inside fabulous celebrity homes. So we couldn't wait to check out the New York retreat shared by Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, former Disney star and co-host of The Real," and her husband, Grammy award-winning gospel singer Israel Houghton. So when the couple opened their New York home to...Read more...

It's no exaggeration when I say that there is truly no actor, dead or alive, who is like Denzel Washington.Read more...

The Democratic National Convention was one big fat party with guests ranging from celebrities to local politicians. Every night we got powerful endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the 2024 primary election, along with her running mate Gov. Tim Walz.Read more...

Halle Berry has been one of the most impactful figures in Black Hollywood for more than three decades. But, with her long-held distinction as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Berry's love life has been scrutinized for years. With a number of high-profile marriages, divorces and relationships...it's been...Read more...

Knowa De Baraso, a content creator and rising star within the Democratic Party, captured the hearts and minds of attendees at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. And he's only 12 years old.Read more...

Donald Trump keeps Vice President Kamala Harris' name in his mouth out of fear of losing the upcoming election. As Harris closed out the four-day Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a rousing speech Thursday night, Trump attempted to negate everything she said.Read more...

If you were still curious about why rapper Jadakiss was sitting down during The Lox's recent NPR Tiny Desk Concert or why he was moving around with a cane during their set at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture last month-then boy, do I have some news for you.Read more...

As the crowd cheered and the balloons fell on the last night of the Democratic National Convention, it became harder to deny that the energy around Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is unlike anything this country has seen in a long time.Read more...

Ohio Sen. JD Vance surely put the cringe" in cringey" after an exchange between him and Georgia donut shop workers has now gone viral.

CHICAGO: The Root spoke to Black attendees at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to ask which part of Vice President Kamala Harris' historic nomination acceptance speech stood out to them the most-and they had a lot to say.

It seems as if Katherine Jackson, mother of the late Michael Jackson, just can't win when it comes the legal dispute between her and her son's estate. And thanks to a recent court ruling, it looks she definitively won't.

This is why you can't believe everything you see on the internet! So the rumors were false, and Beyonce was NOT in Chicago to perform at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) after all.

No offense to the 46 male presidents the United States has had in its nearly 250-year history, but one of the most exciting things about the possibility of a woman in the White House (for a fashion-lover, at least) is that we'll finally get a little more than boring blue suits at those press conferences.

Drake has spent most of 2024 as the hip-hop world's punchline, but at least one rapper says he's done with the Certified Lover Boy." In his new cover story for Billboard, A$AP Rocky details why he's trying to move on from the Canadian superstar and why he has zero interest in hip-hop beefs.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama uttered her famous phrase when they go low, we go high" for the first time during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. But eight years and a Donald Trump presidency later, it's clear the new plan for Democrats is to meet Trump exactly where he's at: the lowest of the low.

A New York City Parks Department employee is in major trouble after authorities accused him of going on a fatal fit of rage toward a group of Venezuelan migrants.

Updated on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 12: 10 p.m.PT: In light of the recent negative experience rapper Juvenile endured on his flight to Fort Worth, TX this week, American Airlines has since responded to provide an apology and additional context on the matter.Read more...

Former President Donald Trump once again opened his ignorant mouth to attack Vice President Kamala Harris. This time, he attempted to shame Harris for attending the historically Black sorority Sigma Gamma Rho's boule which took place from July 31 to Aug. 4 in Houston.Read more...

The small community of Warrenton, N.C. is devastated after reports that a disabled man was left for dead for over eight hours. The man's 55-year-old caretaker is now facing manslaughter charges in response.

Oh baby! It seems forever fine R&B singer Ashanti has officially entered her motherhood era! The Rock Wit U" singer revealed Wednesday that she'd given birth to her first child, a son named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18.Read more...

When The Fugees - one of the most influential, groundbreaking groups in music history - announced that a reunion tour would take place this year, fans were cautiously optimistic. Show cancellations, frequent tardiness and group infighting has damaged their reputation, so many fans hoped for the best but expected the...Read more...

In a disappointing development, the white Washington man who allegedly punched an innocent Black boy in a crazy, racist fit doesn't appear to be heading to trial anymore... but not for the reason you may think.

There's only one Janet Jackson. The music and pop culture icon has spent decades breaking the mold and breaking records, cementing herself as one of the greatest pop acts ever. Fresh off her two-year Together Again" World Tour, this week the Rhythm Nation" singer announced her Vegas residency.Read more...

CHICAGO: On night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the one and only Oprah made a surprise appearance in her hometown to endorse Kamala Harris for President. Wearing a pristine purple pantsuit, the media mogul had some choice words for the Trump campaign and for those who who seek to divide and...Read more...

Maya Rudolph and Kamala Harris are a match made in sketch comedy heaven. When the Vice President of the United States first ran in 2019, the internet almost immediately buzzed with the idea of Saturday Night Live" alum Maya Rudolph, whose resemblance to Harris is striking, returning to the beloved sketch comedy show...Read more...

Authorities were likely prepared for any attacks targeting the Democratic National Convention. However, what they're investigating isn't a suspected shooter or bag of homemade explosives. The threat was found inside food.

Though it's been months since Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out" Juneteenth concert put the proverbial nail in the coffin in the beef between him and Drake, fellow Compton legends like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are finally speaking their peace on the matter.Read more...

It seems the mission of pushing peace in vulnerable communities is still alive and well thanks to various community leaders and rappers like YG.Read more...

Kamala Harris is famously using Beyonce's Freedom" as the theme song for her presidential campaign. The track - which features Kendrick Lamar -reminds everyone that she's the candidate who's all about freedom and signals a working relationship between two influential Black women - which seems to be threatening...Read more...

Denzel Washington may be a pillar in Hollywood and Black culture, but his sons Malcolm and John David are carving out a lane of their own thanks to their forthcoming film, The Piano Lesson."Read more...

The last place any parent would expect their child to lose their life is at school, and in the case of a 14-year-old Houston middle schooler, there remain more questions than answers.Read more...

Updated as of 8/21/2024 at 3:15 p.m. ET

The University of Missouri continues to show that they don't know how to handle diversity on their campus.Read more...

Beach season may be coming to an end, but the great books keep on coming. September is loaded with titles by brilliant Black authors for all ages and lovers of every genre.Read more...

Tina Knowles can't stop gushing about her grandkids, and we don't blame her. With Beyonce and Jay-Z's 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter set to make her feature film debut in Mufasa: The Lion King," while 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir Carter, explore their own artistic sides, she has plenty to be proud of.Read more...

It's not unusual for Tyrese Gibson to make headlines, given the litany of pop culture quotes and moments he's supplied to the culture over the years (throw in the tile," anyone?)Read more...

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

CHICAGO: The second night of the Democratic National Convention was full of special cultural moments. From Patti LaBelle singing You Are My Friend" during the In Memoriam portion of the program to Lil Jon's surprise appearance for their convention roll call vote, night two felt lighter and more vibrant than the...Read more...

Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan has a history of spewing discriminatory and racist rhetoric about Black people. So it's not surprising that Vice President Kamala Harris is the target of yet another offensive tirade from Hogan.Read more...

The way Oprah Winfrey makes the most of her opportunities and appears so self-assured about her decisions, she doesn't seem like someone who has a lot of regrets.

With the school year just getting started, parents across Frisco, Texas are wondering what led to a 12-year-old boy being hospitalized. The answer, they fear, could be any parent's worst nightmare.Read more...

After Russell Simmons posted a photo of he and Taraji P. Henson in Bali to his Instagram last week, the internet was ablaze with commentary and criticism toward The Color Purple" star for spending time with an alleged sexual assaulter.Read more...

Let's face it: you wouldn't normally expect to turn up at a political convention. Listening to a seemingly endless amount speeches has the potential to be a snooze fest. But this year's Democratic National Convention has done its best to flip that narrative on its head - especially during the delegate roll call.Read more...

If you've ever dreamed of living your best life in Chicago, then look no further than NBA legend Michael Jordan's nearly $15 million mansion that's currently up for sale.Read more...

When Whitney Washington and her family decided to take a vacation to San Francisco last week, they were hoping to take in some nice views and visit some fun places. For the most part they did, until they visited a particular restaurant that had the worst customer service possible.Read more...

After becoming this country's first female vice president, Kamala Harris may once again make history by becoming the first Black and first South Asian woman to be elected President of the United States. As Harris makes her official nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago,...Read more...

Over the last few years, Colman Domingo has been on a truly spectacular run. Acclaimed performances in Euphoria," Rustin" and The Color Purple" have made him one of Hollywood's most in-demand talents. In his new film Sing Sing" he continues to deliver masterful work as Divine G, an incarcerated man who finds...Read more...

Night one of the Democratic National Convention was packed with great speakers, including some of the youngest rising stars in Congress, like Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). However, one of the most powerful speeches of the night came from Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, who made...Read more...

There are at least two things to know about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris: she takes her pantsuits very seriously, and she knows exactly how to push Republicans' buttons.Read more...

Atlanta residents can sleep a little more soundly knowing that one of the city's most wanted criminals is finally in police custody after his arrest last week. Randy Baugh has been a wanted man since escaping from custody in 2023, and thanks to surveillance footage, Baugh is behind bars once again.