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The moment many of us have been waiting for is here: Sean Diddy" Combs is headed to trial on federal sex crime charges. He made a vulnerable admission before the court as jury selection got started...and things are a bit juicier than we expected this early on.Read more...

The wait is over, and one of fashion's most exciting events is finally here. Some of the biggest names in the entertainment business are getting ready to hit the red carpet for the 2025 Met Gala, and we don't want to miss a single minute. This year's gala, a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume...Read more...

A 23-year-old British nursing student was just days away from graduation when her life was brutally taken. Police suspect her roommate is behind her killing. The motive? A typical roommate disagreement that went way way left.Read more...

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When it comes to living a luxe life, no one does it better than rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross. Whether on social media or in his videos, he loves showing off his jaw-dropping collection of cars and jewelry. But his best game isn't even on the ground. Ross recently sat down with the folks at Haute Living to give...Read more...

President Donald Trump's Justice Department lifted a school desegregation order in Louisiana last week. The administration said that that the fact that the order was still on the books was a historical wrong." They also said that they were looking to end other desegregation orders that put an unnecessary burden on...Read more...

When it comes to shutting down the Met Gala carpet, nobody does it quite like our favorite Black celebrities and we know this year's event on May 5 will be no exception.Read more...

It's an evening filled with A-list celebrities, museum-worthy fashion looks... and drama! The 2025 Met Gala is set to start in just a few hours, but while we're all excited to see how the stars interpret the theme of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," we know something more excited is bound to go down.Read more...

While T.I. was busying jumping off stages to defend his wife, one conservative commentator had some choice words for him. We all know Candace Owens is quick to call out her critics, so even though years have passed since the drama between the two, T.I. is back in Owens' hot seat.Read more...

A Cincinnati courtroom was flooded with members of the county sheriff's office as they all faced the man who is accused of killing one of their colleagues. However, authorities claim there's a connection the suspect has with the fallen officer that makes the killing seem more like a revenge plot.Read more...

A Houston mom is getting lots of attention online for the creative way she's trying to teach her tweens about adult responsibilities while living at home. Taja Ashaka, who goes by @travelwithtaja on TikTok shared a post about the real-life" environment she's created for her children, and has gone viral in the...Read more...

This year's Met Gala promises to be a Black-ass affair...and it's about time. For decades, the event was stuffy and full of self-important people dressing ridiculously and drinking Dom Perignon with their pinkies up.Read more...

It's normal for couples to share some things, but Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are taking it to a new level with this shocking admission. Rocky - born Rakim Mayers - is known as a fashion icon, but there's one secret key to unlocking his ultimate wardrobe...and it's not exactly what you think.Read more...

Fashion's biggest night, a.k.a. the 2025 Met Gala, is set to take place on Monday May 5) But, there's one notable face who definitely won't be there to partake in the festivities: Sean Diddy" Combs.Read more...

If you read our story about the Playground Karen (if you haven't, you can read it here), then you know about the horrible racist video of her calling a black child the N-word. And mow, she managed to raise tens of thousands of dollars because of it. Well, folks on the internet are responding to the fund and people...Read more...

Unlike most cities, especially in the south, Atlanta has consistently been run by Black politicians since 1974, and there's a secret to it all. The reign of Black mayors can be traced back to one man: Maynard Jackson, who the city's largest airport is partially named after.Read more...

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As if the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols wasn't horrifying enough, the murder trial against the cops accused of killing him exposed even more disturbing details from that fateful night. One officer said Nichols was beaten so bad, he didn't even want to look at his battered body.Read more...

Wisdom Kaye remains one of the most followed and powerful Black influencers in the fashion space, yet it seems unlikely he will attend the Met Gala this year. Despite attending last year and truly breaking the mold when it comes to influencing in the fashion space, he has shared multiple times on his social media...Read more...

If you missed the chance to watch Sinners in IMAX, don't worry! Due to the film's popularity, it will be re-released in IMAX from May 15th until May 21st, but until then, we have created a list of films and shows that you can watch if you still need a bit of a horror or southern gothic ix. In this list, you will...Read more...

Kai Cenat may be a beloved internet personality, but that doesn't mean some fans can't take their love and admiration too far. And sadly, the popular streamer recently had to learn that lesson the hard way and now he's opening up about it.Read more...

Here at The Root, we have no patience. Season 3 of Godfather of Harlem ended in March 2023 and we've had been waiting for season 4 to be announced ever since. Now that it's here, we can say the show is extremely underrated as it takes an interesting look at the life of Black New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson.Read more...

Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour has everyone talking, but not just about Queen Bey. Returning with arguably the biggest tour of the summer, Beyonce is touring the world supporting her Album of the Year-winning record, Cowboy Carter," giving the hive a chance to finally hear the music on stage. While her outfits and...Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.President Donald Trump just celebrated 100 days in office, but he's already thinking about the next election. Unlike in recent months when he toyed with possibly running for a third term- which the Constitution explicitly denounces by the way- Trump is now posing another man add his name to the 2028 ballot. - Phenix S...Read more...

A Detroit dog owner was put through terrible distress in the search for his beloved French bulldog who wandered off. Luckily, he managed to find an online posting of his pooch...and now, the cops are involved. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

The years-long legal saga following the hate crime hoax orchestrated by Empire" actor Jussie Smollett might just finally be over. The city of Chicago has agreed to settle the beef they had with the actor after he used their streets to stage the attack.Read more...

While veteran actress Lynn Whitfield may be an icon, her daughter is slowly becoming a favorite in her own right. And you'll be more than delighted when we tell you why!Read more...

Dark-skinned girls need love too - but what happens when they stop believing it will happen? On the latest episode of YouTube, Pop Your Ballon or Find Love," a young, stunning Black woman rejected herself from a potential match with a male contestant, not because of his words, but due to her assumptions. In a moment...Read more...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan have proven once again that they're the duo to watch in Hollywood thanks to the massive success of their new film, Sinners." But now fans are pushing them to use their collective power once again but in a completely different way. - Shanelle GenaiRead more...

Even if you don't love fashion, you're going to want to tune into this year's Met Gala red carpet on May 5. The dress code, Tailored For You," is nod to the Costume Institute's exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The interpretation of the theme is intended to be a nod to...Read more...

A Karen's racist rant, at a playground of all places, was caught on camera and the internet wants to make her famous. Whom she channeled all that ire toward will really make you want to put her on that Summer Jam screen. - Angela Wilson Read MoreRead more...

In the 1980s, Canadian-born singer and actress Denise Matthews was considered one of the sexiest women in the entertainment industry. A chance encounter with Prince at the American Music Awards landed her a spot leading a hot new girl group and give her a brand-new stage name - Vanity.Read more...

Kanye West is no stranger to saying outlandish things. But the comments he recently made about his own daughter North West may have just gone too far and could push fans - and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian - to their breaking points. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...

A Chicago-area restaurant owner has gone viral for all the wrong reasons as a video of a heated exchange he had with a Black customer in the street outside of his business has ignited a debate over race and the culture of tipping in the United States. In the now-viral video, Kenny Chou, the owner of the Table to Stix...Read more...

Even though it's been 160 years since the Civil War ended, Black Americans are still feeling the effects of the war that almost tore the nation apart over slavery. The pain and betrayal stemming from the Civil War continues to be a sore spot of conversation in the country, so of course when several southern states...Read more...

As protests continue to rage across the country against President Donald Trump's administration, there seems to be one group of Americans no where on the front lines: the Black community. Black folks always show up and out for past social and political causes, but now that we've taken a collective step back, our...Read more...

The days of getting a $20 table or a $10 dress from SHEIN or Temu could be coming to an end. Beginning May 2, Americans will start paying import duties of up to 145 percent on their orders from China as President Donald Trump gets rid of a loophole that made low-value packages coming from China exempt from tariffs.Read more...

TikTok is flooded with clips of Black people showing off a disturbing , they say, side effect from a common blood pressure medication. The drug in question is Lisinopril, a highly-respected prescription medication primarily used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and improve survival rates after a heart attack. It...Read more...

We love when a man does all that he can to protect his woman and that's exactly what we saw earlier this week when it came to rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny. And now we know the tea behind it all.Read more...

Naomi Campbell spends plenty of time in bustling cities like New York and London. But when she wants to relax, she heads to her seaside villa in Malindi, Kenya. The actress and model gave the folks at Architectural Digest a tour of her home in the town she's enjoyed escaping to since the 1990s.Read more...

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When you picture a perfect family, nine times out of ten, one father with multiple children and baby mothers can't all fit in the same frame. Not to say there's anything wrong with this, as many of our favorite celebrities brag about their familial relationship, but there has to be more than what meets the eye.Read more...

A Detroit dog owner was put through terrible distress in the search for his beloved French bulldog who wandered off. Luckily, he managed to find an online posting of his pooch...andnow, the cops are involved.Read more...

When it comes to shutting down the Met Gala carpet, nobody does it quite like our favorite Black celebrities and we know this year's event on May 5 will be no exception.Read more...

A Texas family is outraged after the arrest of 17-year-old Peter Brown, a teen with a mental disability which causes him to have the mindset of a child. However, police aren't treating him like a kid, let alone a teenager, and the family is outraged.Read more...

As the power couple in the entertainment industry, Jay-Z and Beyonce have accomplished so much together. Combined, the two have won 56 Grammys and sold more than 340 million records worldwide.Read more...

Most people have no idea what it's like to share the stage with one of the most famous entertainers in the world, who also happens to be their mom. But if the images we've seen of Beyonce's youngest daughter Rumi can give us any insight, it looks like a lot of fun. Now that the seven-year-old is finally getting the...Read more...

Ever since Patrick Mahomes was drafted in 2017 by the Kansas City Chiefs, he has sported his light-brown, curly Mohawk. He even refused to cut his hair believing it provided good luck for his decorated NFL career, including three Super Bowl championships. But the quarterback has switched things up, chopping off his...Read more...

President Donald Trump just celebrated 100 days in office, but he's already thinking about the next election. Unlike in recent months when he toyed with possibly running for a third term- which the Constitution explicitly denounces by the way- Trump is now posing another man add his name to the 2028 ballot.Read more...

For over a decade, Nick Cannon has been singlehandedly doing his part to populate the Earth, fathering 12 kids between the ages of 14 and 13 months. While we wouldn't blame you if you're over there thinking he should quit while he's ahead, the entertainer just made a move to protect what he calls his most valuable...Read more...