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Though it's coming a little over a year later, Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have finally finalized their divorce.Read more...

It was a tall order for the Disney+ series X-Men 97" to follow in the footsteps of the beloved classic, X-Men: The Animated Series." However, the revival was a big hit for Marvel and renewed for a second season.

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If you think that you're favorite artist works hard, Taylor Swift works harder, especially when it comes to her taking the top spot.Read more...

The upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King" is a highly anticipated prequel that tells the story of how Mufasa and Taka, who becomes known as Scar in the future, met and became brothers. The film is framed around Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa telling this new story to Simba and Nala's daughter Kiara. Since Nala is voiced by...Read more...

It's been almost two weeks since highway street racers allegedly hit a 32-year-old woman before leaving her to die on an Atlanta interstate. Now, her family is finally speaking out, and they want answers.

This summer, Breaking was displayed in front of the world at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. But the competition went viral for all of the wrong reasons, especially the performance of Rachel Raygun" Gunn.Read more...

During an interview with The Breakfast Club," billionaire Fanatics owner Michael Rubin attempted to clear up rumors about his good friend Meek Mill. Over the years, Rubin has made himself a popular personality in the realm of hip-hop due to his digital sports platform.Read more...

Things are getting messy between Kehlani and the father of her child, now that the singer is the next person to take legal action against the other.Read more...

The former world No. 1 tennis star is opening up about her ongoing struggle to get back into the swing of things. Since giving birth to her daughter, Shai, in July 2023, Naomi Osaka has been working hard to make her comeback to the sport she's been playing since she was three years old, but after a string of...Read more...

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It's not often that gospel legend Kirk Franklin makes the news, but that's exactly what happened back in 2021 when his son Kerrion posted footage of the Looking For You" singer cussing him out during a heated argument on Instagram.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.Former President Donald Trump is pulling out all the stops in his attempts to regain the White House come November, including taking a page from an old GOP playbook of using racially charged ads to court voters.Read more...

Zimbabwean student Ruvarashe Takamhanya was walking to school with her best friend when she was hit and killed by a speeding car. The 11-year-old's mother, Juliana Vito, found out about the June 3 accident from neighbors and quickly ran to the scene, according to BBC.

Zoe Kravitz recently appeared in the cover story for Esquire Magazine, in which she finally revealed how a decision she made at age 11 might've been hurtful to her mother, actress Lisa Bonet.Read more...

There's not enough money in the world that can make amends for the five decades Glynn Ray Simmons spent in prison wrongfully convicted of murder, but Oklahoma City is trying to make it right by awarding him over $7 million.

Usher and his fans in Atlanta may not be good good" after the disappointment he dished out on Wednesday.Read more...

Marvel Studios' monster hit Deadpool & Wolverine" features several high-profile, crowd-pleasing cameos from characters, including some who made their big screen debut as superheroes before the Marvel Cinematic Universe started. Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch; Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios; Channing...Read more...

Given the news cycle of the past few weeks, you couldn't be blamed if you haven't been paying attention to what's been going on in the United Kingdom. In fact, you probably haven't kept up to what's happening across the pond since Queen Elizabeth passed away. But believe me, there's something you might take some...Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is sure to have a fashionable Labor Day weekend - with Tory Burch and Anna Wintour recently announcing that they will hold a Hamptons fundraiser for the Democratic candidate.Read more...

A New Orleans woman was attacked in a courtroom Monday as she pleaded guilty to her role in a heinous crime that has sparked courtroom chaos more than once.Read more...

Professional clown and commentator Stephen A. Smith has found the gaul to address Vice President Kamala Harris and share his thoughts on her lack of televised interviews or press conferences. Smith has been known for saying ridiculous things and standing on his soapbox-and his latest remarks are no different.

Every so often we discover that a pair of celebrities are related, whether it's Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Tracy Chapman or Cory Booker and his twin" cousin, RuPaul.

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Five-year-old La'Rayah Davis was caught in the middle of an ongoing custody battle between her two parents. But before her father, Daunan Davis, could gain full custody, La'Rayah was found unresponsive in the Las Vegas home of former NFL running back Cierre Wood. After being taken to the hospital with several...Read more...

The Cook Political Report has released a new survey that reveals things have taken a drastic turn when it comes to the 2024 presidential election. The survey, which was conducted by the Democratic polling firm BSG and Republican polling firm GS Strategy Group, showed that Vice President Kamala Harris is tied or ahead...Read more...

Popular rapper Lil Baby wanted to enjoy the luxury of the road when he came home, so he designed his Atlanta bachelor pad to be the ideal relaxation spot. Yes, he has friends and family over, but he wasn't looking for a party house. Not only does it feel like home, it feels like a great accomplishment for me," he...Read more...

Next week, the Democratic National Convention is slated to take place in Chicago. The last time the city hosted the event was in 1996. According to a report from NBC News, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are scheduled to give speeches. In addition, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill...Read more...

There seems to be some internal drama going on between members of The Fugees following the announcement that the U.S. dates for the beloved group's upcoming tour would be canceled.Read more...

Amidst the hype of Simone Biles winning four gold medals and one silver from her performances in the 2024 Paris Olympics, one figure from her past has resurfaced with hopes of reconnecting.

It's been a year since a Georgia grand jury accused ex-president Donald Trump and others of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis boldly led the crusade against Trump and his alleged illegal behavior.Read more...

South African-born Chidimma Adetshina is a 23-year-old law student who had big dreams of winning the Miss South Africa title. But after controversies began to involve her family, Adetshina has decided to pull out of the contest.

Though Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson announced their shocking divorce last summer, it appears they're still working out the kinks a year later.Read more...

Even days after the Paris Olympics ended, people still can't stop talking about the breaking competition at the Summer Games, especially Rachael Raygun" Gunn's bizarre performance.Read more...

Florence Griffith-Joyner is one of the most dynamic athletes of our time. Her domination on the track is a legend that very few modern sprinters can live up to. It wasn't just that she was the fastest woman in the world, it was her one of a kind style, timeless beauty and star presence that set her apart from other...Read more...

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All eyes are on Florida A&M University's interim president after he made what some may consider a hasty decision to call for resignations... of his whole senior staff. With fall semester approaching, some wonder if he's being strategic or impulsive.

Controversy swarmed Rachael Raygun" Gunn after a bizarre performance led to her literally scoring all zeros from Olympic judges. The so-called Australian breakdancer was criticized by Black folks who said she mocked" the Black art form. Even singer Adele had to stop her Munich show to laugh at what she called the...Read more...

If you read the Root regularly, you know the readers respect and love both Lee Daniels, the Oscar-winning director and his muse-Mo' Nique. Who wasn't happy to hear a month ago that the feud between the two had ended? The director discussed their reunion in an Instagram post with Mo'Nique at dinner on July 23 of this...Read more...

An Ohio grand jury decided whether the officer seen on body camera footage fatally shooting a pregnant Black woman should be held accountable for his actions... and it does not look good.

With her roles in the X-Men" franchise, Die Another Day," John Wick: Chapter 3" and Bruised," Halle Berry is a bonafide action star. This line of work looks cool on-screen, but comes with a dangerous side effect. The Oscar winner recently revealed the incredible toll these films have taken on her body.

It looks like talent really can run in the family! In a recent interview, music icon Janet Jackson opened up about her distant relatives, many of whom are famous names we have comet to know and love over the years.

On Monday (August 12), Tesla founder Elon Musk welcomed Donald Trump back to X with an interview that was full of the former president's detestable lies about Vice President Kamala Harris. Though he was banned under the popular app's previous owner, under Musk he was allowed back on.Read more...

Her path from prosecutor to Vice President of the United States has been defined by many firsts. From joining the first Black sorority in her twenties to simply being her parents' first-born daughter, Kamala Harris is no stranger to creating her own path, regardless of what people may think of her.

Tracee Ellis Ross is one of Hollywood's most respected funny ladies. From Girlfriends," to Black-ish," she's carved a path separate from her famous mother, Diana Ross and made her own name in the business.

Taraji P. Henson is used to her name being in the news cycle, but I doubt she expected to garner a myriad of mixed reactions from folks online thanks to her friend: Russell Simmons. I'll explain.Read more...

It's been a while since we heard from n-word slinging Sophia Rosing, ain't it? Turns out the former University of Kentucky student has given up on trying to prove her innocence in the vicious assault of a fellow Black student back in November of 2022.

A New Jersey man will remain behind bars after he delivered a punch that killed a white man last year. Anthony Collins, 41, was sentenced to three years in prison, and in accordance with the state's No Early Release Act, he is required to serve 85 percent of his term, according to VIBE.

Forever POTUS Barack Obama released his highly anticipated summer playlist on Monday (August 12) and of course it contained massive hits. From Beyonce's Texas Hold Em'" to Shaboozey's A Bar Song (Tipsy) to Tommy Richman's Million Dollar Baby," Obama's taste was once again carefully curated to reflect the musical...Read more...

Just like the rest of us, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese witnessed the United States women's basketball team become victorious over France 67-66 in the gold medal match on Sunday (August 11). It's just the latest chapter for America in the 2024 Paris Olympics.