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It's every movie lover's favorite time of the year: Oscar season! And although the Academy typically gets it right each year, as Black folks, we know there are plenty number of films, directors, and actors who didn't get the shine they truly deserved. From Spike Lee to Angela Bassett (twice!), these Black icons were...Read more...

As we gear up for the 2025 Oscars and awards season comes to an end, we'd be remiss not to share how excited we are about all the beautiful fashions we've seen thus far. And trust us, there are a lot!Read more...

The price of eggs is at a historic high; inflation continues to ravage the country. All while thousands of federal employees have been suspended and thousands more immigrants have been deported. If you're like many Americans across the country who feel helpless in the midst of what seems like a national crisis, then...Read more...

In a shocking twist of events at MSNBC, Joy Reid's series The ReidOut" was canceled after five years on the network. While Black folks honor the space Reid held for them and mourn the loss of the show, one person is predictably rejoicing: Donald Trump. However, Black journalists are standing by her.Read more...

One of the five cops charged in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols is back in jail. However, his charges stem from something completely unrelated to the incident. It appears the alleged aggressive behavior his colleagues testified to has gotten him in more trouble.Read more...

On Friday (Feb. 21), famous Democratic strategist James Carville made a shocking prediction about Donald Trump's presidency. To substantiate his claim, Carville cited Trump's dramatically low presidential approval rating.Read more...

No one expects you to look the same at your 30th high school reunion as you did in your senior prom picture - unless, of course, you're a Hollywood actress. Just ask Lela Rochon. With roles in films like Boomerang" and Waiting to Exhale," she was known in the 1990s for her scene-stealing good looks.Read more...

The Academy Awards are just a week away, and the Academy just dropped some major news about the telecast, finally letting us know who will take to the stage as musical performers during cinema's biggest night.

Aaron Pierre, that's Mufasa, has become a household name thanks in large part to his now viral Jennifer Hudson" show spirit tunnel walk back in December. But, in the weeks that have passed, the actor has been mostly quiet about his meme-worthy moment-until now.Read more...

Porsha Williams' journey with ex-husband Simon Guobadia has been nothing short of a rollercoaster but things just got even crazier. Allegedly, Guobadia has been subject to President Donald Trump's crusade to mass deport undocumented immigrants.Read more...

While most of the news about politics these days is depressing and divisive AF, one thing we can all agree on is that former First Daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama, have established themselves as fashion it" girls. Since moving out of the White House in 2017, the now-twentysomethings have kept a relatively low...Read more...

Another true music legend has gone. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer who dominated the 1970s and remains a titan of R&B, passed away on Monday, per AP. She was 88 years old.

You can always count on the Philadelphia Eagles to stand on business! After their second Super Bowl win, the NFL team make it clear they have no plans to follow tradition and accept President Donald J. Trump's invitation to the White House.Read more...

Though its been over 20 years since Barbershop" first hit theaters, one character's identity has been somewhat unknown in the years since. But now thanks to this year's 2025 SAG Awards, we finally have an answer.Read more...

Eric Adams should not be mayor of New York City today. He shouldn't have been mayor yesterday, or the day before that. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul should have used her authority to start the process of removing him on September 26, 2024, when the federal government unsealed an indictment alleging a raft of crimes Adams...Read more...

A group of travelers waiting in the Atlanta airport were in for a shock when their gate became the scene of an intense fight between fellow passengers. The brawl broke out at the Spirit Airlines gate at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on February 19. And while it's unclear what started the...Read more...

As Republicans are enjoying their majority in both the House and Senate, they are also pushing forth their own (questionable) agendas. The latest debate doesn't revolve around healthcare or really anything to benefit the people. And then there's this. Lawmakers are currently considering how to honor Supreme Court...Read more...

While Black leaders have been seemingly mute when it comes to holding Donald Trump accountable for his attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has once again publicly condemned him. In an exclusive interview with The Root last week, Crockett pointed out how white women-not...Read more...

Florida police are glad to have back an undercover agent they sent to track down a suspected drug dealer; they are happy he's back because the mission put the office in a sticky situation that nearly cost his life.Read more...

Who can deny that 2025 continues to be the year of unexpected changes in politics and media. In a shocking, but then again expected move from MSNBC, Joy Reid's series The ReidOut" was canceled after five years on the network, leaving a glaring hole in MSNBC's lineup as they continue to reorganize after losing...Read more...

It's been two weeks since Kendrick Lamar took the world by storm with his very Black" Super Bowl performance. Weirdly, it's been a unifying force during a time when the nation and the cultures are so divided. First, there were videos of White people realizing halftime wasn't just about Drake, then there were the...Read more...

Even these upcoming Oscars have some questionable snubs of deserving Black actors and movies. Despite that, Black folks have broken through and enjoyed historical success at the Academy Awards. And with the 2025 Oscars just one week away, now is a wonderful time to take a look back at some our best and brightest...Read more...

Spring is right around the corner, and you may already be thinking about the best way to give your home a glow-up. If you don't have the time (or the budget) for a complete redo, sometimes all it takes is a new light fixture, sofa or coffee table to make things feel fresh.Read more...

The best of the best in Black television, film and more was honored at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday and more than a handful of our favorite Black stars were in the building.Read more...

Despite the fact that he's married to a Black woman, Adam Housley-the white husband of Tamera Mowry-decided to criticize communities who utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The topic is often a sensitive topic for Black people, since we are often seen as its biggest recipients when...Read more...

Welp, we made it through the first full month of President Donald J. Trump's second term. Although the ride has already been off to a bumpy start, the country is still here despite his and Elon Musk's attacks to dismantle the government and even change the Constitution. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

It seems like chicken wings and fries weren't the only things heating up at this Florida Wingstop. Now, police are investigating what exactly led a restaurant employee to allegedly hurl hot grease and more at customers stemming from a messy altercation. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

Even as a former Olympian, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie is still being forced to jump through hoops to prove her worth. Many fans have wondered if Leslie would ever make her official return to the WNBA as a head coach; to that, the 52-year-old icon has some bad news.Read more...

Elon Musk has set his sights on the journalists of CBS' 60 Minutes." Donald Trump's senior adviser, 53, was seemingly triggered by the CBS News show after it shared a quote on X from former Republican USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

Michael Jackson was already a superstar in 1982, after years of performing with his brothers as part of the chart-topping groups The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons. But after falling relatively flat with a few so-so solo projects, he found success with the disco-inspired album Off the Wall" in 1979.Read more...

Turn away Lil Wayne fans. Despite admitting that he's over not being chosen for this year's Super Bowl halftime show, people are using his latest performance during SNL" 50 to explain why he wasn't chosen. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

Things are not looking good for the Dallas Mavericks assistant coach. Allegedly, a spout between Darrell Armstrong and a woman he had relations with resulted in a frightening injury and dangerous threat. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

A major mixup at a Georgia fertility clinic forced one woman to make the heartbreaking decision to give up a baby she carried to term and raised for months. Now, as she tries to move on from her pain, she is seeking justice. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Is Kendrick Lamar the greatest rapper of all time (G.O.A.T.)? That's a tricky question. Go on social media, and some are quick to say that he has achieved that status.Read more...

While A$AP Rocky and Rihanna might be having a great week thanks to the former's recent non-guilty verdict stemming from an alleged 2021 shooting, there's one person who's still a bit sour over the whole ordeal: his accuser and former friend A$AP Relli. And we have proof.Read more...

The Academy Awards are almost here. The biggest night in cinema is returning this year, celebrating some of the most impactful and powerful moments the movies had to offer this year, from blockbuster hits like Wicked" and Dune: Part Two" to critical darlings like Sing, Sing."

Welp, we made it through the first full month of President Donald J. Trump's second term. Although the ride has already been off to a bumpy start, the country is still here despite his and Elon Musk's attacks to dismantle the government and even change the Constitution.

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Sean Diddy" Combs seemingly had the dream team of defense attorneys line up to help him fight the federal sex crime charges he's about to go to trial on. However, one of the bigwigs he's hired has swiftly withdrawn from his counsel and left a cryptic message requesting to do so.

Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late hip-hop rapper Biggie, has died. The news of her passing was made public my TMZ on Friday and confirmed by Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac in Stroudsberg, Penn. She was reportedly in hospice care and died of natural causes. She was 72.Read more...

Kanye West and his social media tirades may often be cause for concern. But now, it looks like we may finally have a clue as to what prompts him to go off the rails in the first place.Read more...

One of the internet's most talked about couples is none other than Jonathan Majors and his newly-announced fiance, Meagan Good. And now that the happy duo is making big plans to spend the rest of their lives together, many are wondering if kids will be part of the future family photos.

After four decades of praiseworthy performances, actress Angela Bassett has more than proved herself worthy of a spot among the greats. And while her awards, including an Emmy, a SAG and two Golden Globes, show that her peers recognize her talent, some folks are still fixated on her disappointed reaction to losing the...Read more...

It seems like chicken wings and fries weren't the only things heating up at this Florida Wingstop. Now, police are investigating what exactly led a restaurant employee to allegedly hurl hot grease and more at customers stemming from a messy altercation.

They say you can never truly understand what someone is going through until you walk a mile in their shoes. Well, one Minnesota dad got a crash course in what it's like being a mom - and after over a week of walking in his wife's shoes, he took to Instagram to admit that that ish is hard and acknowledged that he could...Read more...

It's not often that we get to see the behind-the-scenes of an artist's performance unless they are deliberately filming a documentary. However, great footage has been circling online from Kendrick Lamar's Super bowl half time show, giving us a better look at the excitement during rehearsals and even after the show....Read more...

With superstar success comes superstar responsibility but some of y'all are taking things a little too far. If you're a Drake fan, then you probably know the Canadian pop star is known for giving out money frivolously to his fans, but after one picture taken from a recent concert, he might be rethinking his...Read more...

Since being sworn in as President for a second time last month, Trump's term has been mired in controversy by his continued attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion-or in other words Black people.Read more...

Despite the fact that he's married to a Black woman, Adam Housley-the white husband of Tamera Mowry-decided to criticize communities who utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The topic is often a sensitive topic for Black people, since we are often seen as its biggest recipients when...Read more...