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On Wednesday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton had quite the cringeworthy moment. Host Andy Cohen played a game of “Will Kathy Know Them?” with her and cast mate Crystal Kung Minkoff. It immediately went downhill.Read more...

Black men in Georgia have been disproportionately affected by monkeypox, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. New data from the Georgia Department of Public Health from weeks ago didn’t foresee this disparity. However, Black people saw it coming.

At a time where diverse voices and storytelling are continuing to gain momentum in Hollywood, ALLBLK’s newest dramedy, Send Help, from Insecure alums Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo, is carving out a lane of its own by bringing the Haitian American experience to the small screen.Read more...

Since ex-president Donald Trump’s residence as his Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida was raided on Monday, Trump and his supporters have lobbed accusations that the FBI and Justice Department weren’t being transparent about the raid. The talking points that the FBI might have planted evidence—of what, who knows—and that…Read more...

Bill Russell’s legacy was bigger than anything he did on the basketball court. He was a civil rights leader who was a pioneer in the world of professional sports. As an NBA player, he was one of the dominant players to ever play the game and the greatest winner in the history of American team sports.Read more...

According to research shared with The Root from Dove Men+Care, less than half of Black fathers believe that the media portrays people like them accurately. And over 80 percent of Black fathers agree that we need more positive representations of Black fatherhood in mainstream media and popular culture.

Chipotle has agreed to pay $20 million to 13,000 workers as they were found violating laws involving employee sick time and scheduling, CNBC reports. Mayor Eric Adams announced the settlement is the largest in New York City history. Chipotle will also pay $1 million in civil penalties to the city.Read more...

In a new interview for Bumble’s Luv2SeeIt YouTube series, model Lori Harvey opened up about her personal life. While chatting with Teyana Taylor on Wednesday’s episode, the SKN by LH creator was candid about how she approaches dating.Read more...

In the week since WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty on drug charges and sentenced to nine years in prison, it’s been theorized by journalists and pundits that prisoner exchange talks would get more serious now that Russia’s legal process has played out. It appears those opinions are true.

Celebrations and congratulations are in order for Abbott Elementary creator, star and executive producer Quinta Brunson, as it’s just been revealed she’s signed an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group.Read more...

In a strategic move, a group of Democratic senators have rolled back programs passed in the American Rescue Plan in order to repurpose the funds into the Inflation Reduction Act. The hope is that the funds will get to Black and farmers of color more quickly. The bill will provide $2.2 trillion for a program to assist…Read more...

In 2018, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams only lost to her Republican opponent Gov. Brian Kemp by less than 55,000 votes. This is with Abrams getting 97% of the Black female and 88% of the Black male votes. For the November midterms, Abrams feels that her fortunes will be different this time around. As…Read more...

Despite nearly 1,500 male and female writers, showrunners, and directors banding together to write respective collective letters requesting that major studios and streamers like Netflix, Disney, Apple, Warner Bros. and more expand safety protocols for pregnant women in anti-abortion states, nearly every last company…Read more...

The cultural currency of The Breakfast Club is undeniable. Whether it was that infamously unhinged Ray J interview, Birdman demanding “respeck” or Soulja Boy flexing his comedic prowess when it came to addressing Drake, these antics will always be remembered as some of the most ridiculous moments in the history of…Read more...

Htown Hottie, Hot Girl Meg, Tina Snow, whatever you know her as, just know this: Megan Thee Stallion is coming.Read more...

Though A$AP Rocky has remained quiet on the situation, details are beginning to emerge about the alleged Nov. 6 shooting that led to his arrest in April.

The self-proclaimed “King of the South” has been recognized by legislators for his contributions to the Atlanta community and was awarded the Georgia Outstanding Citizen Award at the state capitol on Tuesday.Read more...

Missy Elliot super fans now have a new reason to take a trip to her hometown. That’s because from now on, the section of McLean Street between Airline Boulevard and Greenwood Drive in Portsmouth, Virginia, will be known as Missy Elliot Boulevard. It kind of has a ring to it, doesn’t it? The name change came on Tuesday…Read more...

Starz seems to have a never-ending supply of Power series. Just when you think they’ve run out of stories, they have Tommy show up to wreak havoc in Chicago or flashback to Kanan’s early years in the business. So, what’s next for Starz and the Power Universe? If rumors are to be believed, the action could be headed…Read more...

Bittersweet congratulations are in order for the family of Nipsey Hussle, as its recently been announced that the late rapper is set to be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame soon.Read more...

Food has the power to bring people together and get them talking. No one understands that better than the guys who make up Ghetto Gastro, a Bronx-born culinary collective that is using food to create a movement. We sat down with co-founder Jon Gray about how he helped build a luxury lifestyle brand that is…Read more...

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A 12-year-old boy in Alabama unintentionally discharged a firearm, fatally injuring his mother, according to WVTM 13 News. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the boy tried to cover up the incident but eventually came forward with the truth that it was him who fired the shot. Experts say both parents and …Read more...

Stacey Abrams has tested positive for coronavirus. Her spokesman, Michael Holloman, shared the results Wednesday. This news comes a day after Georgia’s Democratic nominee for governor gave a speech at a downtown Atlanta brewery.Read more...

Congratulations are in order for Jordan Peele, as it’s just been revealed that the director’s recently released film Nope, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer, has just crossed the threshold of $100 million at the domestic box office.Read more...

In case you’re someone who still doesn’t understand why representation matters, let me break it down for you: I did not see a Disney Princess who looked like me until I was 20, when Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella starring Brandy premiered on ABC. Luckily, my nieces get to see Tiana, as well as Halle Bailey as ArielRead more...

Nothing hits your bank account quite like a $15 box of tampons when you’re on a razor-thin budget. And that’s if you’re lucky enough to be able to afford them in the first place.Read more...

After a very quiet, untelevised awards ceremony last year, the Golden Globes are now set to return on NBC in 2023.

Video footage of an incident between a Mississippi Highway Patrol officer and three Black men has gone viral on Facebook. According to The Associated Press, the situation is being investigated but it remains unclear what led to the traffic stop or handcuffing in the first place.

One of the most controversial moments on Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, was the revelation that Kodak Black would be featured on the project. The Florida native contributed to four tracks: “Silent Hill,” “Worldwide Steppers,” “Mirror” and “Rich (Interlude).”Read more...

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I’m not even the biggest 21 Savage fan, but people need to chill on him.Read more...

The city of New York is fighting to find solutions to the ongoing homelessness crisis. Almost 50,000 people are said to be occupying New York shelters right now. Besides inflation and abnormally high rental prices, another barrier to housing is criminal records factoring into applications. As the New York Times…Read more...

Here’s a list of some of the many Black female artists that Beyoncé shouted out in her new remix from icons past, to her besties, people she’s shared the stage with, and the ones she admires from afar.Read more...

Former President Trump declined to answer questions when asked about the civil investigation by New York attorney general Letitia James’s office. Trump invoked his fifth amendment privilege and also spoke about the move shortly after.Read more...

Eight minority Minnesota jail guards were awarded a $1.5 million settlement after they filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination from a Ramsey County Jail superintendent, AP reports. The officers filed a complaint claiming Steve Lydon barred them from working on the floor where former Minneapolis police officer …Read more...

Young Thug is facing new charges from the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office after they filed a yet another indictment against Young Slime Life. Thug, Gunna and many others associated with YSL were listed in a massive 56-count indictment in May.Read more...

Get ready to give your old workout gear the boot. PUMA and Baby Phat have teamed up to launch a line of clothing and footwear that is the perfect definition of street chic. The popular sportswear company and the iconic streetwear line from Kimora Lee Simmons are taking us back to the early 2000s when bra tops and…Read more...

Fresh off his well-received appearance in the Season 1 finale of Bel-Air, Marlon Wayans is ready to lead his own series again.

If you were around in 2000, you know how big of a hit 3LW’s “Playas Gon’ Play” was. The writers behind the song, Sean Hall and Nathan Butler, filed a copyright lawsuit against Taylor Swift in 2017 claiming the singer stole their lyrics for her 2014 single “Shake It Off.” A judge initially dismissed the suit in 2018…Read more...

While the world may be pining for Idris Elba to don the dapper suit of a famous fictional spy who shall not be named (you know the one), it seems his sights are set on the world of comic book superheroes and villains—more specifically, a “really big” forthcoming project for DC Comics.Read more...

Serena Williams is a transcendent athlete. Her reach and influence go far beyond tennis. Her retirement has sent shockwaves through the sports world, with many saluting her status as a groundbreaker and rightfully declaring her one of the greatest athletes of all time. You’ll notice I didn’t put a “women’s athlete”…Read more...

Super Bowl champion and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on Tuesday on the suspicion that he was driving under the influence in Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.Read more...

Cedric Dent, 47, was wrongfully convicted of a murder in 1997. After over 20 years in prison, a judge decided Monday to vacate his conviction and the district attorney’s office declined to prosecute the case because Dent was a victim of an unfair trial, according to the New York Daily News.

We’ve all come to rely on our smart phones and social media to keep us connected to the world. But, what happens when the technology we use everyday, gets weaponized against us in our most vulnerable and personal moments?Read more...

I’ve reached a fortunate age as a sports fan where I can remember the careers of the greats of multiple generations. I saw both LeBron and MJ in their primes (and unlike a lot of cats too young to remember the latter play, I have no use for a ‘who was better’ hot-take fest). I saw Barry Bonds play as a Pirate and a…Read more...