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If you used social media at all over the past couple of weeks, your timeline was probably flooded with photos of families wearing matching Christmas pajamas. Whether you think the tradition is cute or corny, you know the whole point of the pics is for everyone (even the family dog) to match. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Maryland authorities said they received a report of suspected child abuse just after an infant was rushed to the hospital where she ultimately died of life-threatening injuries. Despite the mother's version of the story, police determined she was behind the death.Read more...

Eve has gone viral, but not for the reason you would expect. The Let Me Blow Your Mind" rapper's holiday celebration with her husband has got everyone talking, with photos of her with his family sparking major debate on social media. - Jared Alexander Read MoreRead more...

Scandal continues to ravage the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after its highest-ranking uniformed officer abruptly resigned amidst shocking allegations last month.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is ringing in the new year with an all-new home and lifestyle show. And we've got the inside scoop on where it took place!Read more...

50 Cent's much-anticipated Las Vegas residency that started last month has not been getting a lot of positive feedback.Read more...

The British royals have had a hard time in 2024. From cancer diagnoses and ongoing drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle all the way to Jamaica taking another step to officially break up with King Charles III, last year proved to be quite interesting for the British royal family.

Yes, she's a beautiful singer and actress with amazing style who was part of one of the most successful girl groups in history. And yes, her family Christmas card pic could easily be used as a cover of a high-fashion magazine. But at the end of the day, Kelly Rowland is just like the rest of us - a wife and mom who...Read more...

Just weeks after Jay-Z was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit filed against him and Sean Diddy" Combs, his request to file a motion to dismiss the case has been granted by a judge.Read more...

A field trip to a local Florida museum is sparking outrage after one middle school student was reportedly choked and slapped by his teacher. Now his mother wants answers and consequences for the adult responsible.

Simone Biles has 11 Olympic gold medals, five gymnastics moves named after her, a Presidential Medal of Freedom and the title of Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. And although that's a pretty impressive list of accomplishments, the rest of world would selfishly love to see her add to her medal count...Read more...

The new year is supposed to bring new blessings, new energy, and a fresh start. But for Black Americans, 2025 is already sizing up to bring the same ol problems from the year before.

New year, same ol' Rihanna. The queen of social media clapbacks is making sure people know she still reigns supreme thanks to a hilarious exchange with an online troll.Read more...

New York police responded to another horrifying case of an individual being thrown onto the subway tracks. Authorities discovered that the suspect behind the alleged attack knew the victim, but that wasn't the only harrowing detail they learned about him.Read more...

Elliott Wilson is tired of artists invading the industry that he's made a living off of for decades.Read more...

Trump's former lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, appeared in a New York court on Friday (Jan. 3) for a hearing to determine if he will be found in contempt of court for ignoring court orders.Read more...

While campaigning for the White House earlier this year, Donald Trump insisted that if elected president he would launch the largest deportation" in American history. However, there is one major obstacle that could prevent this from happening: a huge backlog in immigration court cases.Read more...

Just as we saw happen with R. Kelly, Sean Diddy" Combs is becoming the subject of many documentaries examining the rapper given his pending sex crime case. In the latest trailer, a few crucial insiders spoke out on their own experiences being around the mogul.Read more...

Before making it to the new year, rapper Trae Tha Truth had been looking for his daughter for more than four months.Read more...

New year, new Angel Reese? That's the question on some of her fans' minds thanks to a new move she recently pulled on social media.Read more...

Throughout his career, CeeLo Green has been known for wearing things that leave people either talking or scratching their heads. Who could forget the gold statue-inspired look he wore at the 2017 GRAMMY Awards or the feathered fit he wore on stage at the 2011 GRAMMYs?

The Masked Singer has graced our television screens with countless surprises and guessing games among family and friends. Andthe Black guests who have appeared on the show have ranged from memorable to, well, missing the keys.Read more...

No one has had a better press run than singers Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo of Wicked." And despite the internet clowning the duo for their close - sometimes too much for comfort - friendship, the pair said it was all organic.Read more...

Death is never an easy thing to deal with. But it's especially tough when it involves a colleague here at The Root and someone who I personally considered as a friend: Stephanie Holland. According to her family, she passed away on Dec. 31. She was 47 years old.Read more...

A former Utah student has filed a lawsuit against both the Davis School District and her former basketball coach for racial discrimination. According to ABC 4, Ebony Davis says that she experienced harassment on a regular basis, and even alleges that she was called the N-word while walking through the halls.Read more...

A North Carolina family was left grieving after police say a fatal shooting led to the murder of a father of four. According to police, it started as a disagreement between two men and ended in shots fired.

Joey Bada$$ is coming into 2025 ready for all the smoke.Read more...

These days being a professional athlete is as much about your style as your performance on the field. From the NBA to the NFL, the tunnel walk is just as much of an event as the game itself.Read more...

Ice Spice is in ha mood" and showing off her new look on Instagram - but some fans aren't too keen on it and they're speaking out.Read more...

Rapper NLE Choppa enjoyed a breakout year in 2024. But after major controversy surrounded the Memphis star, real name Bryson LaShun Potts, over his hit song Slut Me Out," he announced he's back after taking major time to reflect on what he calls the humiliation ritual" that followed.Read more...

In 2024, the first-time homebuyer market share dropped to a historic low of 24 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors. But despite Americans nationally having a tough time buying homes, through the New York Housing Lottery System (NYHL), over 60 New York families became first-time home buyers this...Read more...

Katt Williams has never been shy about roasting celebrities. His infamous 2024 Club Shay Shay" interview proved as much as the star went viral for sharing his perspective on certain encounters with other famous people.Read more...

Teedra Moses is willing to go to war over her praise of disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly.Read more...

A medicine cabinet mixup just left a North Carolina woman hospitalized as doctors try to help her out of a painful situation.

We just keep finding out more about Sean P. Diddy" Combs' widely speculated White Parties. Beyond the grandiose display of wealth, one insider says the rap mogul had people on the ground to ensure his sexual desires were satisfied.Read more...

It might be a new year, but this is the same ol Waka Flocka Flame.

It's no secret that Blue Ivy Carter, the eldest daughter of Beyonce, is a rising star. But what you may not know is that she's a budding style icon and we've finally have some insight on her latest iconic look.Read more...

An officer in Monmouth County, N.J.has been fired after it was revealed he sent racist slurs in text messages to other police officers. The group wasn't being investigated for racist behavior. The texts surprisingly came to light after a police-involved crash crash exposed cell phone data.Read more...

When it's New Year's Eve and the drinks are flowing on a live television show, anything can happen. Just ask Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, whose New Year's Eve Live celebration on CNN is known for being, well, lively. On this year's show, electronic DJ and producer Diplo's admission that he was tripping on acid was...Read more...

Before celebrating the new year, former rapper and popular podcaster Joe Budden has found himself in some legal trouble.Read more...

On New Year's Day, 15 people were killed and 30 were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd celebrating 2025 in the French Quarter. The cops have their suspect who has since been described as a terrorist." However, his profile describes him as quite the opposite.Read more...

With so much scrutiny on the healthcare industry, it's hard to find people with anything positive to say about doctors or hospitals these days. But one Florida doctor has become an internet celebrity for his extraordinary bedside manner and his unique way of welcoming babies into the world.

This year was full of unforgettable cinema moments, like Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reuniting in Bad Boys: Ride or Die," Denzel Washington in Gladiator II," and Cynthia Erivo Defying Gravity" in Wicked." However, there were also plenty of films we'd like to forget. Some of the movies on our worst list are just...Read more...

The year 2024 is finally coming to a close, and for the culture, there are many moments that we rallied behind and others that left us grieving. There were ground breaking and heart breaking results in politics, sports, entertainment and everything in between.

One of our favorite social media posts of the year shows a young Black girl's emotional reaction to getting a pretty pink Stanley as a Christmas gift, but we will get to that in a bit. Every now and then, a trend comes along that makes some people lose their damn minds and leaves others scratching their heads...Read more...

A few years ago, I spoke with civil rights icon Andrew Young and in my conversation, I asked him about being appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He told me that his international perspective came from the people from the Black diaspora that he met through the Black church.

After a Nazi march that took place last month in Columbus, Ohio, disturbing racist signs are now popping up in Cleveland. The flyers, which promote white supremacist ideology, have been seen in the Tremont neighborhood as reported by local station WOIO.Read more...

New year, new me." That's the same phrase that everyone loves to use as we inch closer to January. But this year, it seems that Black people in particular may mean it based on their willingness to share what they plan to change in 2025.Read more...

If we could sum up 2024 in two words, it would probably be: whew chile," Why? That's because the last 12 months were more than a lot on a myriad of fronts. But, now that 2025 is here, we've got yet another 365 days to make the best out of it.Read more...

From Kangol hats to Starter jackets to the freshest Air Force Ones, rappers have always been expected to show up in style - whether it's in music videos, on the red carpet, or any other time they step out of the house. But while they've been known to accessorize with some pretty expensive jewelry, designer handbags...Read more...