Pauletta Washington isn't taking her husband Denzel Washington's Tony Awards snub lightly. In fact, she's got more than a few words to say about it.Read more...

We need to have a conversation about the Black man accused of killing a police officer last week. Instead of being labeled as merely a cop killer, he is garnering support across racial lines from both Black and white communities. It's complicated.Read more...

Singer-songwriter Donny Hathaway is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians of our time. The Chicago native who grew up singing gospel music in his grandmother's St. Louis church, was known for his soulful voice and his piano prowess he brought to hits like The Ghetto," This Christmas" and Someday We'll All Be...Read more...

A family in Fredericksburg, Va. is in mourning after a high school senior was gunned down. Now, the alleged shooter is in custody, and his alleged defense is raising questions. It all started when the victim and his two friends decided to play a prank in a local neighborhood.Read more...

It's too late to get their money back, but Latinx voters are expressing buyer's remorse after electing President Donald Trump. More than half of Latinx voters confidently casted their ballots for him, and after just 108 days of Trump back in the White House, folks are having regrets... but it's way too late!Read more...

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We've seen this movie before, unfortunately. On Wednesday, three former Memphis police officers who were accused in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were acquitted, leaving his family angry and confused as to how jurors could believe they were not responsible for his death- even when a federal jury did.Read more...

It looks like the Beyhive has officially fallen in love with their queen's youngest daughter. Seven-year-old Rumi Carter has been the talk of the internet as she has captured hearts with her infectious energy during her appearances on the Cowboy Carter" tour. After all, if you're going to steal the spotlight from ...Read more...

Shaboozey's 2025 Met Gala debut consisted of an unforgettable statement suit, and people cannot stop talking about it. Immersed in the drippy Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" theme, many praised the country superstar's outfit for its fearless fashion statement, while others say it was too over the top. Fans couldn't...Read more...

The fate of ex-NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. has been set. The former Washington Redskins player was first indicted back in 2022 for murder and tampering charges, just over a year after his girlfriend, Taylor Pomanski, disappeared. Per official documents, she was last seen at her home at a party in April of 2021 in Texas.Read more...

Brown v. the Board of Education was meant to end segregation in schools across the country- but what happens when it's a Black educator who brings back segregation for a shocking reason? In the case of one Atlanta public school (APS), claims of segregation led to a shocking lawsuit from one parent.Read more...

About ten New York state correctional officers implicated in the death of Robert Brooks, a Black inmate who was savagely beaten in custody, were charged with murder after the incident. One officer, however, faced the court to give his decision on whether he wanted to fight to prove his innocence or not. The plea he...Read more...

A beloved actor from That's So Raven" has fans pouring out their love and support - and wallets - after an emotional plea for help. Rondell Sheridan, who played Raven Baxter's father Victor Baxter on the Disney Channel sitcom, took to social media to share a heartbreaking health diagnosis.Read more...

Insecure" creator Issa Rae has sparked a viral conversation about what it means to be a good friend. During a recent sit down with former first lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson on their IMO" podcast, the actress admitted to being an inconsiderate friend." And although she added that she's trying...Read more...

After nearly 10 years of lingering on the market, the mesmerizing mansion that doubled as the Lyon family home in Fox's television series Empire," has finally found a new owner. But the sale came with a steep price tag drop.Read more...

Doechii finally has something to say about all the online chatter and backlash she received following her 2025 Met Gala debut on Monday. But her response may have missed the mark.Read more...

A Detroit man is accused by police of stealing a car to drive it across town to a home he allegedly attempted to burglarize. However, that's not the worst part. Upon the investigation, police found someone assisted him in the alleged crimes. His accomplice" will surprise you.Read more...

The music world was left in shock after a bombshell lawsuit against one of its legends was revealed on Tuesday (May 6). Smokey Robinson was accused of sexually assaulting four of his former employees, and we've all been waiting to see how he would respond. Now, we got our answer, but it's only sparking more questions.Read more...

If you missed the 2025 Met Gala, don't worry, Black TikTok has you more than covered. As soon as our favorite celebs hit those iconic steps, the popular app exploded with reactions, reviews, roasts, and pure joy.Read more...

Three of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating Tyre Nichols faced trial this week on second-degree murder charges. After watching the horrifying footage we all did, of Nichols being beaten bloodied and mocked, the mostly white jury finally came back with a verdict...Read more...

After 10 years, rapper The Game has finally come to some sort of conclusion in his sexual battery lawsuit. Unfortunately for him, it's not a positive one.Read more...

The conversation around Shiloh Hendrix, the playground Karen who was filmed calling a 5-year-old Black child the N-word is getting louder, as Hendrix is going viral and raising money to protect herself from ongoing threats. But the conversation became too much for activist and author Marc Lamont Hill during a recent...Read more...

When you grow up with superstar entertainers like Jay-Z and Beyonce as parents, you'd better be ready to have a permanent place in the spotlight. And if you're the oldest Carter sibling, it's your job to make sure the younger ones understand all of the responsibility that comes with the role.Read more...

From the moment a smiling Meghan Markle rode off in that carriage after saying I do" to Prince Harry, it seems that some people (ok, mostly white people) aren't exactly feeling Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Although she manages to stay in the headlines even after leaving her royal duties behind, most of the press hasn't...Read more...

Former President Joe Biden did NOT hold back with his comments on how current President Donald Trump is doing his second time in office. While he said it was a difficult decision to leave his term early, he says it's even more difficult watching Trump put our country at risk.Read more...

Sean Diddy" Combs would like nothing more than for Black Americans to show up outside the New York courthouse where jury selection is currently underway for his sex trafficking trial. The music mogul would probably delight in hearing chants of No Justice, No Peace!" outside as his lawyers make the argument inside...Read more...

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It's crazy how some things just come full circle, and in the case of actor Ricco Ross, one experience with the legendary Whitney Houston will live forever in his memory. The year was 1985, and Houston wasn't the icon we remember her as today; Ross wasn't the heartthrob he's known as either. But that's when their two...Read more...

Rodney Hinton Jr. appeared in court this week for a hearing on charges he faces in connection to the killing of a Cincinnati sheriff's deputy. Walking past a wall of over 50 scowling deputies who posted up in support of their fallen colleague, Hinton stuck his chin up, eyeing down every single officer.Read more...

We're still reeling from this year's Met Gala, but one special interaction between a music legend and a fashion icon has warmed the world's hearts. Diana Ross absolutely stole the show at the Met, dressed in an adorning gown stitched with the names of her family tree. And standing close by was Zendaya, a certified...Read more...

It's been an unbelievable 24 hours for fans of Smokey Robinson thanks to the shocking lawsuit that was lobbed against him on Tuesday. And now, folks online don't know how to react.Read more...

America's new favorite rap diva is causing controversy after video of her preparing for the Met Gala has folks giving side eyes. Doechii was one of many A-list attendees at this year's exclusive gala. But some online say she took the exclusive" part too seriously when it came to her assistants.Read more...

Kanye West's latest tantrum unfolded during an interview with Piers Morgan. Only after a short time conversing, the rapper got so heated, he stormed off the set. It doesn't seem to take much to provoke him, but what did Morgan say to draw such a dramatic response? To us, it seems like he can't own up to his ish.Read more...

Unless you happen to be one of the lucky ones with an invite to the Met Gala (or someone who saw Megan The Stallion's sneaky cell phone footage), your access is limited to what you see on the carpet. But during a May 6 appearance on Sherri," Ciara just gave fans a little more intel from the exclusive event.Read more...

In a few weeks, on May 25, the internet will more than likely be swarmed with images of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed in 2020 by a Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee onto his neck for nearly 10 minutes. However, his official manner of death has become eerily common since then.Read more...

Updated on May 6, 2025 at 5:05p.m.ET: Residents of Clarksdale, Mississippi may have just gotten some good news and answer to their Sinners" prayer after all!Read more...

Adding to the list of powerful Black men who have been accused of sexual assault, news of a new lawsuit against music legend Smokey Robinson is shaking up everyone's Tuesday afternoon. In a new lawsuit, four women have accused the icon of a series of heinous acts.Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs is headed into trial, the prosecutors and his attorneys are currently sifting through a pool of over 100 potential jurors to see who they can trust to make an impartial decision on the case. Part of their questions, however, featured a lengthy list of celebrities they were asked if they...Read more...

Michelle Obama is spilling tea and sharing more personal anecdotes about her life, upbringing, marriage, and more now that she's no longer the First Lady. But her latest admission has some folks wondering if she's talking a bit too much.Read more...

White Lotus" star Lisa Manobal's head-turning 2025 Met Gala look had a lot of people talking, with some saying she took the night's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," a little too far. Manobal left little to the imagination, wearing a black lace jacket with a pair of Louis Vuitton stockings. But it's what...Read more...

Does anyone follow the rules anymore? In the case of the Met Gala's notorious no phone" policy, maybe not. Over the years, several celebs broke the Met's rules, but all that means is the public gets a closer look at what actually goes down after the red- or in this year's case, blue- carpet.Read more...

When Simone Biles isn't busy flipping her way into history books or snatching up more Olympic gold medals, she's building something a little closer to home-literally. In fact, since 2023, Biles and her NFL player husband Jonathan Owens have been hard at work building their waterfront Texas dream house.Read more...

Leading up to the 2025 Met Gala, A$AP Rocky spilled some serious behind the scenes tea on our favorite celebrities. As The Root previously reported, Rocky revealed his best kept fashion secret from Rihanna, and in the same interview, he dropped another surprising gem about one of Hollywood's most beloved actors.Read more...

America is experiencing an unprecedented civics lesson, and history has consistently demonstrated that avoidance will never heal our nation's wounds. As I travel through Black communities, I hear a familiar, urgent refrain: people are tired, overwhelmed, and unsure where to direct their righteous rage. The assaults on...Read more...

Authorities have spent over a year looking for a 6-year-old Black girl who went missing in South Africa. However, authorities recently identified the person who was behind her disappearance which turned this missing person's case into a straight up human trafficking investigation. The suspect in question is an even...Read more...

The internet is in an uproar after Alabama rapper Flo Milli popped out for a festival performance just days after announcing the birth of her first child. You may be wondering why so many folks are outraged by Flo, whose real name is Tamia Monique Carter, stepping back on stage so soon. But the debate goes deeper than...Read more...

The 2025 Met Gala was one for the books, giving lovers of Black fashion and culture lots of lewks to drool over. While we knew Rihanna would use the theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" as an opportunity to serve like never before, fans got way more than they bargained for when she finally arrived.Read more...

The 2025 Met Gala was quite dandy, dramatic and drippy, as this year's theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style was a call for guests to think tailored drama, gender play, and all things to set the red carpet on fire. The who's who of entertainment did just that by shutting the red carpet down while draped in the...Read more...

The beef between Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett and President Donald Trump just hit a new low. Crockett is no stranger to criticizing Trump, and we all know how the president gets down when it comes to throwing insults. So of course, the latest battle between the duo didn't disappoint.Read more...