New Year's Eve got you thirsty and searching for a cool new quencher? Let these celebrity-owned libation brands help guide you!Read more...

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is becoming a household name in America. Here are all the deets you never knew about him!Read more...

Late fees and penalties have been predicted after USPS changed its decades-long postmark policy.Read more...

With some much needed time off on the horizon for a lot of us, we thought it'd be fun to round up more than a handful of documentaries that keep you on the edge of your seat as 2026 rolls around!Read more...

After losing and regaining weight on and off for years, Oprah feels that what's working right now is making her healthier.Read more...

Chicago celebrates a court victory blocking federal troop deployments as New Orleans prepares for hundreds of National Guard members to enter the city for New Year's Eve.Read more...

In true Cardi B fashion, her latest post is super funny. Unfortunately, not everybody is finding the humor in her situation with Stefon Diggs.Read more...

A North Carolina Amazon driver and her teen son were delivering packages when a homeowner allegedly shot at them with a shotgun.Read more...

A Georgia prison guard locked people up for a living, but now he's accused of locking welfare workers in their building over this wild reason!Read more...

While 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' was good, the original script sounds like it would've slapped SO HARD. Let's talk about it!Read more...

Fawn Weaver isn't done apologizing after the internet dragged her over that awkward interaction with her old schoolmate.Read more...

After Trump's anti-DEI policies rocked the nation, a WWII museum in Europe is facing backlash for removing Black soldiers' memorials.Read more...

These are the sports stories that had everyone -- fans or not -- tuned in in 2025!Read more...

Mickey Lee, a fan favorite contestant on the most recent season of 'Big Brother,' has died and her death is causing an interesting reaction online thanks to a viral video.Read more...

As we prepare for the 2026 midterms, the Democratic party could be its own worst enemy.Read more...

If you're looking to bring some new style into your personal space in 2026, we've rounded up some of our favorite Black furniture and home decor brands to help.Read more...

The firebrand Republican representative sat with The New York Times for a candid interview that will have more than a few eyebrows raised.Read more...

In June 2025, Tyler Perry was sued by an actor for sexual assault. Now, yet another man is making similar allegations--but Perry is pushing back!Read more...

The fourth day of Kwanzaa is all about the principle of cooperative economics. Here are ways you can build and maintain wealth in your community.Read more...

X/Twitter is one of the most popular platforms for folks to share their thoughts and users did not hold back this year. Here are 25 times posts on X went viral in 2025Read more...

Rapper Nicki Minaj has been a trending topic a lot as of late. But unfortunately for her, it's now causing some people to take some truly dramatic measures!Read more...

Beyonce is now officially rich-rich! But how has she amassed so much money? Let's break it down by the numbers!Read more...

23-year-old Edeedson Cine, of Long Island, covered a co-worker's CVS shift on Christmas Day at the last minute. But he never made it home.Read more...

We're looking at the history of watch night, a New Year's Eve tradition for Black Americans that goes back to the Civil War.Read more...

Before the ball drops on 2026, you still have time to figure out your assignment for the new year.Read more...

Diddy's sons' docuseries trailer dropped last night on Twitter, and folks are not holding back on their initial thoughts.Read more...

Bodybuilder Kevin Richardson is being called a hero after saving a one-year-old from a vicious Pit Bull attack in NYCRead more...

Broadway alum Imani Dia Smith, who played Young Nala in "The Lion King," was found slain just days before Christmas. Now, a suspect is in custody.Read more...

With a 36% approval. High-profile defections. A surging opposition. The cracks in President Trump's armor aren't just showing, they're widening.Read more...

Nicki Minaj's recent MAGA alignment has some Black folks shocked and calling her crazy for the sudden move, but her behavior over the years has consistently foreshadowed her political leanings.Read more...

On Christmas Day, the Trump Administration confirmed "powerful and deadly" U.S. military strikes against ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria.Read more...

We have the tea on how to celebrate the holiday season in NYC with black-owned businesses and cultural events across the five boroughsRead more...

From onion syrup to elderberry, these tried-and-true tips have been passed down in Black households for generations and might help you fight off cold and flu season.Read more...

Here's the latest in entertainment news straight from The Root.Read more...

From Texas to South Carolina, a new wave of Black women candidates is stepping into the U.S. Senate race, potentially making history in the 2026 election cycle.Read more...

From President Donald Trump to rapper Nicki Minaj and back to Trump, here's the latest in political news from The Root.Read more...

James Brown is one of the most sampled artists in music. We're looking at some of his biggest hits that can be heard in your favorite R&B and hip-hop songs.Read more...

How the Harlem Community Choir helped John Lennon and Yoko Ono turn Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" into a global message of peace.Read more...

Brenay Montague had viewers in a chokehold after admitting the $1.7 million cheating scandal wasn't worth it." And the internet has some thoughts.Read more...

From ancestry and reparations to defining identity, the delineation movement is sparking conversations, and controversy, across Black America.Read more...

This year marks 40 years since the "The Color Purple" hit theaters. Two writers from "The Root" debate whether you can call the Oscar-nominated picture a "Black film."Read more...

Don't make a holiday party mistake you'll live to regret. Check out our list of dos and don'ts before you leave home, instead.Read more...

The music world lost a legend when James Brown passed away on Dec. 25, 2006. From his hit songs to his legal woes, we're looking at the life of Soul Brother Number OneRead more...

Let's take a look at some of the most stylish celeb homes in California. From Marvel hero-like mansions to super stylish digs and more!Read more...

Take a look at 13 of the craziest transformations seen on MTV's classic "reality" show "Pimp My Ride!"Read more...

Over the past five years, billionaire MacKenzie Scott has reportedly donated $1.3 billion to HBCUs.Read more...

Madame Tussauds just revealed the wax figure for celebrity heartthrob, Idris Elba. Let's just say, the sculpture was so accurate he was shocked.Read more...

Despite JD Vance's claim that white folks no longer "have to apologize for being white anymore," here's many times Black folks never got a much deserved apology.Read more...

Candace Owens has repeatedly turned setbacks into comebacks. With her influence, she could potentially topple the Republican party and reshape politics on her own terms.Read more...