The Root

Very few people in the entertainment world can match resumes with Whoopi Goldberg. Her career stretches across comedy, genre, films, TV, stage, stand up and talk shows. She has quite literally done it all. It's no surprise to find her on the 2024 Root 100.Read more...

Yet another person supposedly meant to help foster the education of students in hot water for having their naked racism captured on tape.Read more...

Though Denzel Washington has played a myriad of roles and done a lot of things onscreen, he's never played a gay character. But it appears he almost did in Gladiator II."Read more...

The former romance between Jennifer Lopez and Diddy continues to capture our imaginations in the wake of the rapper's headline-making arrest. As The Root previously reported, Diddy was arrested earlier this fall on charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking, and is currently being held at The...Read more...

President-Elect Donald Trump's upcoming second administration has folks on edge wondering what he will implement next. According to a resurfaced video, it sounds like Trump is planning to bring reparations to the U.S. federally - but it's far from what we consider reparations.Read more...

Recently, the story came out of a Texas man who brutally beat his child to death and was allegedly aided by his wife, who then abandoned the child's corpse to be left with his siblings. Now, the court has decided what her punishment will be for her part in the heinous crime.Read more...

The massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine" has audiences once again obsessed with what's next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We're still waiting for an official announcement confirming that Black Panther 3" is happening and we hope the curse that's been placed on the Blade" movie is lifted, but otherwise, it...Read more...

Another day, another Ray J moment. But this time around, his allegations are doing more than getting folks talking, they're causing serious questions as to what kind of mess he may have gotten himself into.Read more...

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk would co-lead the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency with Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk purchased X back in 2022 and since owning the company, all hell has broken loose on the app.Read more...

This has been a banner year for Black Excellence. Whether it's politics, entertainment, science, or business, Black folks have dominated the culture. We're celebrating all that we've achieved this year with the 2024 Root 100. There is no shortage of legends, pioneers, influencers and rising political stars to honor...Read more...

Everyone's favorite hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg is having one of the best years ever. And now that we're quickly approaching 2025, it seems it's time for the Gin and Juice" rapper to start reorganizing his assets.Read more...

When police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the Sanford, Fla. area, little did they know, the terrifying incident they'd be investigating was broadcast to an audience on social media.Read more...

A federal lawsuit filed by the parents of a Black Pennsylvania cheerleader is accusing their daughter's teammates, coaches, and other school officials of discriminating against the 16-year-old girl on multiple occasions. How they allegedly did so is enraging.Read more...

Years after Colin Kaepernick was blackballed from the NFL for kneeling during the National Anthem, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan faces backlash for what appears - at least on the surface - to be a similar action during the Star Spangled Banner."Read more...

Whether breaking records at the Olympic Games, delivering award-winning performances on the stage and screen, or fighting for underserved communities, Black people have accomplished some amazing things in 2024, and we couldn't let the year end without celebrating it all. Now in its 15th year, The Root 100 list is here...Read more...

On Wednesday, PEOPLE revealed their choice for the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive -and it was none other than The Office" and Jack Ryan" star John Krasinki. To the surprise of no one, folks were disappointed.Read more...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was created to help Americans suffering from natural disasters, but what happens when FEMA supervisors begin discriminating against hurricane victims based simply on the political sign in their yard?

Eternal Karen" Megyn Kelly is once again running her mouth about MSNBC host Joy Reid. This time, Kelly believes the network will fire Reid after her latest comments about President-elect Donald Trump.Read more...

When you reach a level of fame where you can no longer leave your house without an entourage of security guards, it's hard to find other people who can relate to you. For global superstar Michael Jackson, his fame became very isolating. However, he did have one friend who understood his crazy childhood and life.Read more...

Wisconsin law enforcement responded to the frantic call of a mother reporting her 9-month-old child suffered serious injuries. Upon the investigation, they received several different versions of the story of what really happened to the child until they came to their final conclusion. It will piss you off.Read more...

A young New York man who was on his way to a promising career in the fashion industry is now facing charges in connection with the murder of a man in the Bronx.

Now in its 15th year, The Root 100 list is loaded with some of the best and brightest in the Black community in 2024. While there are plenty of athletes, actors and politicians on the list, it's hard to deny the impact musical artists have had on the culture this year as well.Read more...

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is no stranger to saying or doing something strange-and his latest admission about what exactly helped him come back out of retirement after nearly 20 years is further proof of that.Read more...

Roy Wood Jr. is a longtime stand-up comedian who has been making people across the country laugh for years. Which is why he was the perfect host for The Root 100 in 2023 and why he'll be returning for 2024 The Root 100 this Dec. 5. With that in mind, let's look back at some of his funniest moments throughout the years.Read more...

The Harlem Renaissance was a golden age of Black culture. An iconic period of our history, the time between 1920 and 1937 gave birth to Black literature, art, fashion and music that left a lasting impact on the world.

Upon the announcement of The Root 100 celebration of 2024, it's important we acknowledge some of our previous honorees and answer your looming question: Where are they now?"Read more...

Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis and her husband Juilus Tennon may be pretty private celebrities, but they're opening up their lives-and the doors of their wonderful Los Angeles home for all to see.Read more...

A Chicago man who went searching for answers about his family history found a sweet surprise when he finally connected with his long-lost birth mother for the first time.

Denzel Washington is receiving rave reviews and awards buzz for his performance as Macrinus in Gladiator II," but that hasn't stopped the consummate artist from lining up his next batch of projects.Read more...

As America grapples with Trump's impending second presidential term, folks in red states are wondering if they can change their vote at either the local, state or federal level.Read more...

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The latest lawsuit to come against Sean Diddy" Combs is the first since his federal arrest that doesn't involve sexual assault. However, the details of the incident follow the pattern of the previous reports of Combs' alleged violent nature.Read more...

Adopted Auntie Martha Stewart is clearly in her gives no effs" phase of life. If you need proof of this, just check out her new Netflix documentary Martha." In it she discusses interesting moments from her life and career.Read more...

It's no secret that Oprah Winfrey was a staunch supporter of Kamala Harris during her Presidential campaign. The legendary talk show host made multiple public appearances for the Vice President this year.Read more...

Jamal Simmons, a former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, made a shocking suggestion about a transition of power while appearing on CNN's State of the Union news show.Read more...

A sergeant from the Alabama Department of Corrections is sitting behind bars after allegedly taking advantage of a woman inmate by abusing his power to coerce her into despicable acts.Read more...

Donald Trump's election to a second presidential term has many Black Americans terrified that he will waste no time making good on much of the racist, xenophobic agenda laid out in Project 2025, a conservative plan for the country developed by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation.Read more...

While sitting in a Brooklyn jail, waiting patiently to stand trial in May 2025, Sean Diddy" Combs and his team are doing all they can to earn some extra dough. Good thing for the mogul that he owns a private jet.Read more...

The postmortem of how Vice President Kamala Harris lost to former President Donald Trump is well underway, with strategists poring over exit polling data and turnout numbers to figure out what happened.Read more...

Keke Palmer has been in the business since she was a kid, so she's seen almost every facet of the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, her longevity and popularity doesn't protect her from being the target of racist comments on set. During an interview with the Los Angeles Times about her new memoir, Master of Me:...Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs' federal indictment and mounting legal issues continue to play out in the court of public opinion-there's one singer whose opinion is now in the spotlight.Read more...

Whether breaking records at the Olympic Games, delivering award-winning performances on the stage and screen, or fighting for underserved communities, Black people have accomplished some amazing things in 2024, and we couldn't let the year end without celebrating it all. Now in its 15th year, The Root 100 list is here...Read more...

Quincy Jones' influence on Black music can be heard across multiple generations and genres. However, there's one artist to whom his name will always be inextricably linked: Michael Jackson. The maestro was the producer behind Off the Wall," Thriller" and Bad."Read more...

Gabby Thomas and Jordan Chiles may be a decorated Olympic athletes, but now they can add yet another coveted feat to their names: Sports Illustrated models.

The most talked about person on NBA Twitter over the weekend was not a player or a team, but a sports broadcaster.Read more...

On Veterans Day, we honor the soldiers who lived beyond their sacrifice serving in the U.S. military. We marvel at the stories of being on the frontline or working behind the scenes of war, but rarely do we see the efforts of our Black soldiers highlighted as they should be.Read more...

Dwayne The Rock" Johnson is known for his big personality. It's one of the things that's helped him reach superstardom. Of course-like a lot of entertainers at his level of success-that stardom doesn't come without a few questionable traits.Read more...

Following the tragic passing of musical genius Quincy Jones, we're learning new things about his life and some of the classic songs he helped create.Read more...

The wave of Ozempic has taken over Hollywood in unprecedented ways. With celebrities like Tracy Morgan and Elon Musk admitting to using the controversial drug to help with weight loss and with the internet having so much to say about it, TV host and author Al Roker is finally giving his thoughts on Ozempic use and the...Read more...

It's a question Black Americans have been asking for a while, and now that former President Donald Trump has won back the Oval Office, it's on everyone's mind: Can slavery make an official comeback?Read more...