The Root

Thanks to a now-viral clip floating around the internet, two of Hollywood's biggest directors have become the talk of the timelines. And we've got the details on why!Read more...

From Aaron Hernandez to Phillip Adams, we're taking a deep dive at some of the most shocking cases of athletes who unknowingly suffered from CTE.Read more...

In her new Roku series, Tracee Ellis Ross addressed what Oprah Winfrey called her in 2020, and how she doesn't subscribe to it.Read more...

After signing a five-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team has released Christian Wilkins. Now the internet wants to know if it has anything to his locker room behavior.Read more...

As some are suggesting Black Americans keep their braiding business to themselves, one African braider responds.Read more...

The father of 10 admitted on a podcast how he doesn't mind spending a bag on a woman he's interested in.Read more...

The headlines say the job market is strong - but Black women know a different story.Read more...

Karma hit a white driver after he chose to flip off a Black man who was only trying to warn him of a sinkhole in the road.Read more...

Drake, Bey, Ne-Yo: We've compiled a list of celebrities you'd never guess wrote songs for other singers.Read more...

From rhinestoned catsuits to white furs and bell bottoms, the Cowboy Carter tour may be over, but the fashions will always live on.Read more...

Not everyone's feeling the Black Hamptons" aesthetic - but the clapbacks came quickly.Read more...

Deion Sanders' announcement about his bladder cancer is overshadowed by who is is datingRead more...

Reports say a man armed with a long gun entered 345 Park Ave. where he shot and killed three just before 6:30 p.m. on Monday.Read more...

Rymir Satterthwaite insists he's not after Jay-Z's money or fame. He just wants answers.Read more...

It took three men to escort Isaiah Martin out of Texas hearing, with them even falling to the ground. Then, he was arrested and charged.Read more...

After claiming he was under attack," Julian Brown's sudden absence has raised red flags online.Read more...

OPINION: If we don't do something soon, this country will resemble something we don't recognize.Read more...

TJ Thompson fell from a 15th-floor balcony of an apartment building during a visit with family in May.Read more...

Messy Moore is dropping some exclusive tea on what's to come for the new season.Read more...

This is just the latest jab at the former president after Trump's administration announced plans to investigate Obama for treason.Read more...

During his sit down with Cam Newton, Ray J also addressed whether he ever did drugs with the late-Whitney Houston.Read more...

A routine traffic stop turned into one of the most horrific murder cases in Baltimore history after cops made a grim discovery.Read more...

The internet can't stop talking about the Prince of Pan Africanism's latest call for help... for himself.Read more...

It is OK to be Black and admit you have privilege. The problem is when you do not help others.Read more...

Calese Crowder has been arrested for creeping behind women and smelling their rear ends at a Nordstrom Rack in Los Angeles.Read more...

From "I Will Survive" to "Tyrone," we're looking into the incredible backstories behind some of our favorite Black songs.Read more...

Anderson makes consistent comments about Lohan's age in the uncomfortable video, as he put his hand on her knee.Read more...

Marcus Jordan has reached back out to his NBA Hall of Fame father, Michael Jordan, after the deaths of "2 icons"Read more...

This summer marks a decade since Womack's death, which is why we're looking back at the life and career of a talented singer and musician with a troubled backstory.Read more...

Based on these celeb couples, it's looking more and more like love for Black women is taking centerstage and honestly, it's about time!Read more...

TikTok creators are dragging African braid shops, sparking heated debates on who holds the power of the Black dollar.Read more...

Shields may be gearing up for another fight in the ring, but before she gets there, she'll have to fight off folks trashing her online!Read more...

Black Internet is having a field day with this one: Paltrow acted as a temporary spokesperson for Astronomer in what might be the best marketing move for the companyRead more...

As Aretha Franklin's hit Who's Zoomin' Who" turns 40, and next month marks the anniversary of her death, we decided to take a deep dive into her secret love life.Read more...

Why are Black and White Christians so divided over Donald Trump? Here are some answersRead more...

We're breaking down all of the celebrity couples over the year that had us scratching our heads.Read more...

"I just said to myself, 'I'm willing to die to make sure you get home,'" coach Youman Wilder said.Read more...

Singer, songwriter and producer Rick James created a sound like no other in the 1970s and 80s, but his lifestyle, which was a non-stop party would cut his career short.Read more...

From jabs to his enemies to questionable AI-generated images of himself as a king, Trump uses social media every... single... day.Read more...

Long Island Police say Keith McAllister defied orders to stay out of the MRI room, but his family tells a much different story.Read more...