Fans are pouring out their love and support for Tina Knowles who just announced her experience with a devastating health battle. The mother of Beyonce and Solange spoke with Gayle King on CBS Mornings" in an interview that aired Tuesday (April 22).Read more...

With all of the excitement surrounding this year's Met Gala, it's hard to think to think about the dress code, Tailored for You," without thinking about Andre Leon Talley. The former Vogue Editor-at-Large, who passed away in 2022 will be sorely missed on the carpet.Read more...

Just when you thought Kanye Ye" West couldn't shock you any more outrageous tweets, it seems the Donda" rapper had to get something else off his chest. But unlike his previous rants about anti-Semitism, Jay-Z and Beyonce or himself as a Nazi," West just revealed a tragic secret.Read more...

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith is under the thumb of federal prosecutors who say he used his nonprofit to smuggle millions (and we mean millions) of dollars. We don't know what's more shocking - the amount he allegedly took, the amount of time it took for authorities to catch him or how he got...Read more...

It is rare for a horror movie to have critics raving about it and Black folks jumping on social media to advocate for it...but that's exactly what's going down with Sinners. The movie made over $40 million in its opening weekend...which is no small thing for an R-rated film. Sinners" has a lot on its mind, but there...Read more...

Kevin Gates set social media on fire when the outspoken Louisiana rapper took shots at NBA superstar LeBron James' wife, Savannah James. Known for his wild online commentary, the rapper chose the wrong man to come for - because there's one thing we know for sure:James doesn't play about his wife.Read more...

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has long bragged about his mother author and activist Sabrina Greenlee's amazing skills in the kitchen, sharing how she whips up full-course meals of black-eyed peas, cornbread, chicken, and more. While it's not uncommon for an NFL star to praise their mom's home cooking,...Read more...

Women often expect the backhanded reply of, Ight then, you ugly anyway," or possibly something more aggressive when rejecting a man. However, one Michigan teen is accused of responding in an extreme, and dangerous way, putting the girl's entire family in fear for their lives.Read more...

Michelle Williams finally crossed paths with an actress she's often mixed up with name wise, and the internet is loving their wholesome exchange. The Destiny's Child singer, who currently stars in Death Becomes Her" on Broadway, met the other (white) Michelle Williams. The latter Williams is an acclaimed actress...Read more...

Ryan Coogler's highly anticipated horror adventure Sinners" had a strong opening weekend. The film grossed $45.6 million domestically and $61 million worldwide, beating out A Minecraft Movie" to top the box office. The movie's global debut total is the most any original movie has earned during its opening weekend in...Read more...

It looks like Elon Musk has to pay a Black woman big time after shocking allegations made in a lawsuit against Tesla. The verdict comes after Raina Pierce, a former employee who installed latches on car doors for the company, said she experienced racist and sexist behavior during her time at the company. And it was...Read more...

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SZA embarked on the Grand National Tour," co-headlining with Kendrick Lamar on the tour's opening night April 19. The first show, hosted in Minneapolis, will continue throughout America and will stop in Europe as the pair venture into their first all-stadium tour.Read more...

Since the all-female Blue Origin space crew, including Gayle King, safely returned to Earth, speculation has lingered online-some question whether they truly went to space or if the trip was just an expensive publicity stunt. However, these baseless conspiracy theories can be easily dismissed, as they did experience...Read more...

Passengers walking through the Dallas Love Field Airport over the weekend witnessed a group of officers confronting a Black man. However, the way the dramatic scene unfolded left a lot of them frightened and downright confused. Thankfully, the man's plea for a video recording of the incident was heard.Read more...

We've all had unwanted visitors show up unexpectedly at our door - that play cousin who never brings anything and eats you out of house and home or the auntie who always finds a not so subtle way to tell you that your house isn't quite clean enough. But imagine your reaction if the person ringing your doorbell wasn't...Read more...

Ryan Coogler's film, Sinners, has received nothing but love since its release last Friday, April 18th. The film is laced with symbolism and hidden meanings that you might miss on the first watch. You can even read our story on The Root about hidden meanings you might have missed in the film.Read more...

In 2022, Pope Francis openly spoke to American editors about African Americans for the first time, saying racism was an intolerable sin." Even if we didn't hear him say it out loud, Black folks always knew he was on our side which makes his recent death such a shock and another painful loss.Read more...

While many may view Meghan Markle as a literal princess, her life has been anything but continuous rainbows and sunshine. In fact, a little known fact that she recently shared just proved she goes through deep hardships just like the rest of us.Read more...

It's all about Coachella, the legendary music and arts festival returned once again to the Indio desert in California this year, boasting an impressive lineup with some of the biggest names in music like Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, Lady Gaga, and more. If anything, this year's lineup proved that Coachella's...Read more...

In 2019, Tyler Perry became the first Black person to fully own his own TV/film studio lot. In addition to a star-studded opening night, the studio has seen many major films and TV shows filmed there since its inception including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Coming 2 America," Mea Culpa," House of Payne,"...Read more...

Three years ago, Anthony Lowe lost his legs to amputation after a run in with police only to have another run in with the cops which cost him his life. Conflicting accounts dispute whether Lowe was truly a threat to the police. Now, the real decision makers must come to that conclusion.Read more...

After a highly anticipated wait, Kenya Moore came through with all the tea about what went down this season on The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Debuting Kenya Moore's The Confessionals,' the suspended Atlanta housewife was armed with receipts longer than a CVS checkout slip, addressing Brit Eady and her publicized...Read more...

We were first introduced to Justin Bieber when he was just 13 years old. After being discovered by record executive Scooter Braun, and subsequently brought from Canada to America by Usher, Bieber was signed to the pair's record label created just for the teenage phenom. Ever since he first sang, Babyyy, babyyy,...Read more...

Police are saying three people were attacked at knifepoint while on board a small plane in Central America. Officials have little information at this point but they do have the identity of the alleged assailant. He's not what we expected.Read more...

In case you were living under a rock on Friday (April 18), the vampire horror film from Ryan Coogler, Sinners" is the only thing on everyone's mind. But it's not the gore nor the action-packed scenes that's got everyone talking-it's the supreme sex appeal from its stars Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld.Read more...

Forms of punishment for students might be a discipline slip, after-school detention or a trip to the principal's office. However, one Florida student was allegedly subject to a form of punishment so disturbing the police had to get involved.Read more...

Could London be the new hub for R&B? For years, music fans have wondered if R&B is doomed. Of course acts like Summer Walker and Victoria Monet continue to hold down the genre that's so close to Black folks' hearts, but after rap took over the mainstream during the last two decades, even our musical greats have...Read more...

It's not surprising that Olympia Ohanian, Serena Williams's daughter, knows her way around a tennis court, but what you might not know is that she spends even more time on a golf course with her dad, and she might just be golfing's next big thing.Read more...

One of our favorite Easter traditions (besides Sunday service and family dinner, of course) is putting on our Sunday best.Read more...

A former Baltimore police officer is set to trade in his badge and gun for an orange jumpsuit. A jury determined he used his job as a daycare van driver to do some really disturbing, nasty stuff toward the children. Brace yourself for the details.Read more...

With President Donald J. Trump back in the White House, he got straight to business cranking out 26 executive orders, 12 memoranda, and 4 proclamations on his first day. We're now over 70 days in his second term, and Trump has quadrupled that amount to 103 orders... sheesh.Read more...

There will always be comments about white folks' hygiene routines. However, this white TikTok creator fell onto the Black side of the clock app and shared her own epiphany about our obsession with cleanliness. Trust us, it's hilarious. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

They say if you want to know the truth about someone, ask their employees. Well, actor Vin Diesel may not want anyone doing that right now after a man who says he was Diesel's driver for nearly two decades just came out with some awful allegations about how he was treated while working for the Fast and Furious" star...Read more...

A young Indiana father never returned home from his date earlier this year. Police say the woman he treated to a night out had other plans that resulted in a serious tragedy. However, there's even another twist to this incident the cops didn't see coming. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...

Although Megan Thee Stallion has a restraining order out on Tory Lanez, that's not stopping him from somehow wreaking some havoc towards her from behind bars. But now, thanks to a new update, his time of taunting her may be coming to an end.Read more...

If you listened to hip-hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was all about Eric B. & Rakim. The New York-based duo was known for their unique sound, which was the perfect blend of DJ Eric B.'s crisp cuts and unique sampling skills and Rakim's smooth cadence and undeniable knack for wordplay. But a dispute that was...Read more...

Troy McLeod walks his dogs every single day in his New York City neighborhood. Despite being wheelchair-bound, McLeod and his pups have maintained a comfortable routine. But everything changed one day when their regularly scheduled walk turned life-threatening. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

It's hard to talk about Black music without talking about Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius. The Chicago native, who got his start on local radio and television, wanted to create a program that showcased Black people in a positive light. With $400 of his own money, he developed the show, featuring young people...Read more...

We know, it's been a long week. Balancing your workload, families, mental health, gym, schedule, and friends in a whirlwind rotation surely keeps you on your toes, but every now and then a restful weekend curled up on the couch doing absolutely nothing is just what the doctor ordered. (Extra bonus points if it's...Read more...

The rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar shook the hip-hop community to its core. But after the Canadian rapper decided to take things out the booth and into the courts, many are wondering what his real motivation is.Read more...

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan have reunited once again, and the internet can't get enough! Their newest project, Sinners," is a genre-fluid horror-thriller that blends together themes of religion, freedom, music, mysticism, and vampires- but with that unmistakable Coogler-edge.Read more...

Back in July 2024, a small family was gunned down in a senseless act of violence. As life was leaving the young mother, she didn't dial 911. Instead, she sent a critical text message that helped the police begin solving her alleged murder.Read more...

Terrence Howard is about to shake more than just his wig...he's about to shake up Hollywood as we know it. And now we know exactly how he plans to do so.Read more...

After an unattended toddler was found dead, a Louisiana mother was put behind bars. Police not only discovered the mom's whereabouts at the time of her daughter's beating, they also identified the suspects in her child's killing - which was even more shocking.Read more...

Here we go again... an unbelievable exchange between two women has gone viral. Although it remains unclear what led to the heated altercation, one thing is for certain, Karens can be found everywhere, even after Sunday brunch.Read more...

Sexyy Red celebrated her 27th birthday in style this week, with some celebrities and big names showing up to support the Get it Sexyy" rapper. One famous icon who showed up to celebrate the rapper was Justin Bieber, and the internet has plenty to say about a particular interaction between them that he shared on his...Read more...

Whether intentional or not, parents can always find a way to embarrass their kids in public. But not when your mom is world-class track star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a.k.a. The Pocket Rocket." The sprinter already has plenty of Olympic hardware, winning three gold medals, four silver, and one bronze as a member of...Read more...