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It looks like Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee is in hot water—and yet again he put himself there. He recently took to Twitter to share that he knows the names of the two siblings suing Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears. The family is accusing the comedians of numerous allegations including sexual harassment, gross…Read more...

Since Queen Elizabeth’s passing yesterday, we’ve been laser-focused on the Black community’s reaction. And while some are genuinely mourning the passing of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, most have used her death to remind us that the legacy of the British monarchy is seriously tainted with racism, slavery and…Read more...

You’d think having award-winning actress Viola Davis attached to star in The Woman King would make it easier to get the film made. Turns out, her star power wasn’t enough to overcome decades of racism.

In the new AppleTV+ series, Gutsy, Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea embark on a journey to meet with pioneering women artists, activists, community leaders and everyday heroes who live out that word through both their personal and professional lives.

Meghan Markle has become a household name ever since she married Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in 2018. But before she became an American member of the British royal family, the Duchess of Sussex had a career of her own. Here is the evolution of Meghan Markle.

Though Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall’s masterful portrayals of pastors who’ve fallen out of grace in the recently released film Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul, is getting rave reviews, fans may be surprised to know that there’s one big secret behind one of their most hilarious scenes.Read more...

Fox News anchor (and one of the most repulsive humans to ever breathe) Tucker Carlson stood up to The Queen’s haters Thursday night, reported The Daily Mail. While a number of people were heartbroken about the news of her passing, there were a lot who were elated by the announcement. Carlson said the world will never…Read more...

“A family, a crew, a rap label, the homies, Black Soprano Family is everything and we stand on that.”Read more...

Just days before Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson is set to take the stage as host for the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, he took the time out to give his thoughts on the now infamous Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars slap and how he plans to skirt any slap-worthy jokes.Read more...

As fans not-so-patiently wait for the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a new collectible LEGO figure is offering a tribute to our fallen king.

The rumors are true: Los Angeles residents are spoiled as shit.

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit against a care home facility on behalf of Black nurses and nurse assistants who were subjected to “unremedied racial abuse” from patients, according to The Sacramento Bee. One nurse alleges a manager a told her she should “be used to” being called…Read more...

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday at the age of 96 and Black Twitter wasted no time calling out her legacy. While some choose to mourn her death, many folks decided to address the history of the British monarchy, which included colonialism and slavery.Read more...

Even before Daniel Craig was cast, movie fans were already talking about Idris Elba as the next possible James Bond. Once Craig announced No Time to Die would be his last appearance as the world’s most famous spy, the talk about Elba taking over got even louder. On a recent episode of the HBO talk show The Shop, the …Read more...

Social media’s influence has continued to grow and has allowed creators across the internet to amass millions of followers across multiple platforms.

No mother should have to bury their child. Especially considering the horrific way Rebecca Duran, mother of Donovan Lewis, found out that her son had been killed. The 20-year-old was shot in his apartment by Columbus police during an arrest warrant attempt. Duran, who says she first heard of the shooting over the…Read more...

It’s happening: After two years of pandemic madness, we thought it was time we began to bring people together again. Next week in Washington DC, that desire will come to fruition. For the first-time ever, The Root will be hosting a two-day summit in Washington DC on September 13 and 14, all about setting the agenda…Read more...

The Root is sad to share that comedian and producer David A. Arnold has died at the age of 54. The news was confirmed by his family in a statement per his rep, Rob Greenwald, on Tuesday.Read more...

Celebrity couple Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne went on “Good Morning America” to discuss the aftermath of Sharon leaving “The Talk” in 2021 after fans on social media called her racist. She was dismissed from the CBS daytime talk show following a dispute with co-host Sheryl Underwood about Piers Morgan’s ignorant remarks…Read more...

It might be hard for some folks today to imagine life before news was instantly available anytime of day. But that time wasn’t all that long ago: CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news channel, launched in 1980, 42 years ago. People who grew up with the network for the most part haven’t yet reached their 50s, which means…Read more...

Yesterday we told you about former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visiting the White House for the unveiling of their official White House portraits. And while the news of paintings of two Black faces taking up permanent residence on the White House walls was a big enough deal, it seems that the…Read more...

Remember when New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested for the umpteenth time on first-degree rape charges? He has now been indicted on those charges and faces a life sentence in prison if convicted, according to The Advocate.Read more...

A political committee supporting Pennsylvania Rep. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz released an ad about an incident involving his competitor, Dem. Senate candidate John Fetterman, according to The Hill. The nearly decade old incident of Fetterman pulling a gun on a Black jogger was resurfaced in an effort to conjure…Read more...

If you follow Tabitha Brown on social media, you know nothing dims her positivity. And now, she’s set to spread that endless positivity on a new eight city tour promoting her new cookbook, Cooking From the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirations.

The late MF DOOM’s rhyme books are legend, but allegedly, the music executive in possession of them, is unwilling to give them up, so says the rapper’s widow.Read more...

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Quiet quitting, the act of doing less rather than more on the job, has been getting a lot of buzz lately. For a while, it seemed like just about everyone was talking about this passive-aggressive approach to finding more work-life balance. We even shared our thoughts about why it may not be the best course of action…Read more...

There has been an uptick of young Black athletes being subjected to racist chants during games. About two weeks ago, there was the incident with Black Duke volleyball players being heckled non-stop by BYU spectators.Read more...

Nicole Byer is one of the funniest people on TV. If you’ve ever watched her on the Netflix cooking competition Nailed It!, you know she’s probably the only one who could make those disastrous creations inspiring. Her charm and open comedy style help her stand out from the crowd. She’s not someone who can be put in a…Read more...

Comedian Aries Spears has responded to the recent child sex abuse lawsuit brought against him and fellow comedian and Night School star Tiffany Haddish.Read more...

It’s everybody’s dream to win the lottery or big money while playing a slot machine in a casino. The experience has been a complete nightmare for one Black woman in Michigan. As NBC News reports, Lizzie Pugh, 71, filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was racially discriminated against when she tried to cash her casino…Read more...

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Beating one of the all time greats in your sport would make anyone feel like Superman. Based on the way he played in his quarterfinal match against Andrey Rublev, that’s exactly how Frances Tiafoe was feeling. The No. 22 seed’s confidence was on full display as he defeated the Russian 7-6, 7-6, 6-4.

In a recent discussion with Interview Magazine, Kim Kardashian again set the internet ablaze with controversy. It wasn’t just the September cover image, in which the reality star shows her bare backside in a jockstrap, that caused a stir. It was Kardashian lamenting about how some of her biggest critics have said for…Read more...

As a Black person, I usually try my hardest to mind my Black-owned business at all times. Essentially, I try not to stick my nose in places where it doesn’t belong or start snooping around in white folks’ business—especially when it doesn’t involve me. It keeps me sane, my environment peaceful, and in turn, allows me…Read more...

When the students of Charles Page High School returned for the school year, they were greeted by a number of other students handing out “white privilege cards” in the hallways. According to Fox23 News, the BIPOC students who were fed up with the nonsense hosted a walk out in protest of the racism.

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Our favorite former First Couple, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, were back at the White House today for the unveiling of their official White House portraits. We first reported on this event in July when no one knew the artists’ names, and the finished portraits were still a mystery. Now,…Read more...

The Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm were as evenly matched as two playoff teams could be. While Las Vegas has been the best team all season, Seattle has a habit of picking up their game in the postseason.

Chicago Rapper 600 Breezy is being criticized for posting text messages to his social media accounts from his late girlfriend, Raven Jackson. On Tuesday, the emcee posted several of Instagram posts dedicated to Jackson, who apparently died by suicide. He wrote:Read more...

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About this time of the month is when we reconsider how much we’re paying for TV content. Here’s how to get the best bang for your Black dollar with streaming services that highlight, empower, and amplify Black voices and media.Read more...

The long-term cost of the Baltimore Police Department’s notorious and disgraced Gun Trace Task Force to taxpayers just jumped by more than half a million dollars, the result of a newly-approved settlement with one of the gang’s victims.Read more...

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The Jan. 6th Capitol riot raised a lot of eyebrows when it was seen that law enforcement and ex-military personnel were among the ones in attendance who went to Washington that day. A new report released by the Anti-Defamation League shows the far-reaching aspects of the far-right extremist group, The Oath Keepers.…Read more...

On Tuesday, a South Carolina Judge ruled that the state cannot use firing squads or the electric chair to execute death row inmates because it violates the state constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.Read more...

A Florida nightclub threw out a trans woman for using a women’s bathroom, according to NBC News. Being that this happened in Florida, this incident comes as no surprise. Funny enough, the club has a sign on the front window that reads, “If you are racist, sexist, homophobic or just a jerk…don’t come in.” Oh, the irony.

The life and legacy of the late, great Muhammed Ali will be getting the Broadway treatment in a forthcoming musical, aptly titled ALI.Read more...

Massachusetts could be on its way to having the state’s first Black woman attorney general after voters chose Andrea Campbell to be the Democratic nominee for the position on Tuesday.Read more...