The Root

From her basketball career, to her time in sports media, to hosting Good Morning America," Robin Roberts has been in the spotlight for a long time. Even with all those experiences to draw from, she was still understandably nervous about coming out as gay.

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It's not every day you hear about a rapper potentially losing their home, but thanks to a recent lawsuit, that's a real possibility for The Game.Read more...

The Braxtons are back for more! The famous musical family is back on television, launching a brand new reality series: The Braxtons." The show comes more than three years after the end of their first reality series, Braxton Family Values."Read more...

One of the most cruel cases to be prosecuted in Westchester County this year just got even worse following the discovery of new details behind the alleged murder of a Black woman.

Some stars were meant to be entertainers. From a young age they were destined to take over the world. We were curious about where the path to stardom began for some of our favorites, so we fired up the time machine and took a nostalgic look back at the biggest Black stars before they were famous. For an early look at...Read more...

The Biden campaign has been scrambling for weeks to convince the American people that he is the right choice to run against former President Trump, and the most important co-sign is that of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. As time continues, it doesn't seem like the president has the support he needs from his...Read more...

A few years ago, I attended the lavish White House Holiday Party. During one part of the evening, guests had the opportunity to shake hands with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.Read more...

Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is one of the most polarizing figuresin entertainment. He's also one of the most talented artists of the last 20 years. His music has repeatedly changed the aesthetic and tone of hip-hop.

Some of hip-hop's biggest names are finding it more difficult than usual to keep touring alive. In light of the most recent cancellation of several stops during Metro Boomin and Future's We Trust You" tour, reports are now saying Sexyy Redd might be struggling with ticket sales.Read more...

Meagan Good is not letting critics online nor in her close circle of friends dissuade her from being happy in and continuing to publicize her current relationship with former Marvel star Jonathan Majors.Read more...

With a Beyonce stamp of approval and his most recent No. 1 hit A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Shaboozey is making waves in the industry and we should all be paying attention.Read more...

The country is grappling with a devastating heat wave that has reached historic highs this summer. For example, California's Death Valley reached a temperature of 127 degrees on Friday (July 5). If the temperature there crosses 130 degrees, it will break the record for hottest temperature ever reliably measured on...Read more...

We all remember the Maryland teacher who went viral for the wrong reasons right? In May, Marquise White shared a video on his TikTok where he showed his young Black female students taking out his braids before his hair appointment.

After months of speculation and guessing by fans, we're finally getting our first look at Gladiator II" with the release of the trailer. The movie stars Paul Mescal (Aftersun") as Lucius, an adult version of the young heir from the original film. When the Roman army attacks his home, he's taken prisoner and becomes...Read more...

The discovery of the body of Yazmeen Williams inside a sleeping bag last weekend sent rage across the lower east side. With that being said, when New York police said they found their suspect, the block pulled up too with all the smoke.

You'll see and hear all kinds of things on the New York City subway: impromptu sermons, guys doing dance routines and people selling, well, practically everything. But it's not every day that you see a subway wedding reception-that is, unless you were on the L train on July 2.

Now why is Future in it? The rapper has now found himself involved in the messy divorce between The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia, as InTouch reported this week.Read more...

As Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson continues his Hollywood takeover, he's made no secret of the fact that he's garnered a lot of inspiration from media mogul, Tyler Perry.

Despite the mounting lawsuits and being named as the subject in a federal criminal investigation, Diddy isn't worried about a thing. Or at least, that appears to be the case thanks to new photos and videos obtained by TMZ last week that have circulated online.Read more...

Copyright infringement claims happen all the time in the music industry. Essentially, it is when work protected by a copyright is used or copied without the owner's permission.Read more...

Over the weekend, The New York Post published an incendiary op-ed by Fox Business senior correspondent Charles Gasparino entitled America may soon be subjected to the country's first DEI president: Kamala Harris." Obviously, the piece was meant to cause controversy and perpetuate the racist belief that people of...Read more...

The family of a Florida Black man is seeking answers after police shot him to death on his own property. Police claim the man fired a gun, but his family claims no bullet ever left the chamber.

Busta Rhymes isn't a fan of the way people today enjoy live performances, and he made sure everyone in the crowd during his show at the 2024 Essence Fest knew about it.Read more...

Whether you love or loatheDrake, it's been entertaining watching the smug multi-millionaire get knocked down a few pegs. The latest famous name to dance all over his downfall is tennis GOAT Serena Williams. Once upon a time, the two were rumored to be romantically involved, which makes her comments on Kendrick...Read more...

Move over, New York and Paris, Berlin Fashion Week is quickly becoming a place for young designers to see and be seen.Read more...

Tragedy struck the family of rapper Lil Durk when his 10-year-old son allegedly shot his stepfather. According to the Daily Mail, during an alleged domestic dispute between his mother, and stepfather, Joshua Pippens, the child used Pippens' gun to shoot him.Read more...

The Fourth of July celebration for the family of Deundray Cottrell was spoiled when he mysteriously went missing from the gathering. Two days later, he was found dead. Now, police are looking at the person who last saw Cottrell, his boyfriend.

After a scathing investigation by the Department of Justice, a Kansas school district agreed to make amends to the discriminatory way in which they discipline their students -particularly, the Black students.

The annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture is not just a celebration of Black business, art and music, it's a showcase for the impact and influence of Black culture. We're the ones who set the trends and this is where it starts. Attendees take their outfits very seriously, as the halls of the Ernest N. Morial Convention...Read more...

European fans who were excited to see legendary rapper Nicki Minaj in Romania will have to wait due to the Pink Friday 2" artist canceling her appearance at the Saga Festival.Read more...

Actress and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg is a firm believer that taking medicine doesn't have to be an awful experience. The EGOT winner has long been a staunch supporter of the healing benefits of cannabis, even launching her own brand of products in 2016.

Many are calling Mark Robinson's remarks at a southeast North Carolina church last month incendiary" and bizarre" after a 30-minute speech where he endorsed violence, saying some folks need killing."Read more...

Disgraced boxer Ryan Garcia has a history of problematic behavior. However, the trouble he's found himself in recently could be career-ending - and social media has big thoughts about it.Read more...

As the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture comes to a close, what will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression long after the New Orleans Ernest. N. Morial Convention Center doors close are the fashion and hair looks that graced the streets of the Big Easy the entire weekend.Read more...

In efforts to save face after his bad debate" against former President Trump, Joe Biden is speaking to the media more than usual. Recently, his interview at a Philadelphia radio station led to a Black radio host losing her job.Read more...

If you've ever watched Serena Williams in action on the tennis court, you've probably wondered what the deal is behind the sounds she makes when hitting the ball. You know, those powerful grunts that can only come from a fierce player like Williams - whose average serve clocks in at 106 miles per hour, by the way -...Read more...

The New York Police Police Department is under fire following the arrest of a Black army vet for carrying a firearm. The veteran says he's licensed to carry. Now, he demands to know what was really the issue.

Black Twitter understandably had a field day when, during the June 27 presidential debate, Donald Trump talked about migrants coming to the United States to take Black Jobs" as if we were being replaced on cotton plantations or something.Read more...

Despite having gone through an actual divorce two years ago from ex-hubby and Vice President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences DeVon Franklin-Meagan Good is channeling that experience in addition to her longstanding acting career to bring an empowering message to her forthcoming film, Divorce in the...Read more...

An Atlanta homeless man who turned to Facebook for help is going viral as some people are wondering how someone with his looks could find themselves in such a bad situation and others are wondering if his post is more about getting famous than finding a place to live.

Based on how Beyonce was treated at the 2016 CMA Awards and Darius Rucker's comments on how the music is still reckoning with the stigma of rebel flags and racism," we know it's incredibly difficult for Black artists to find major success with entitled country fans who think this is their music."

If you're still wondering about the presence of good male artists in the R&B space following Usher's Lifetime Achievement Awards tribute at the 2024 BET Awards, look no further than TGT frontrunner and Grammy-nominated artist Tank.Read more...

Jamie Foxx's health scare last year was one of the biggest stories in entertainment. Everyone in the world was wondering what happened to the talented, singer, actor, and all-around entertainer. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

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Taraji P. Henson confusing influencer Jordan Howlett with food critic Keith Lee at the 2024 BET Awards made for quite the embarrassing - and viral -moment. During the segment, Henson was giving people their flowers to celebrate them and spoke to Howlett believing he was Lee. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...

There's no denying that Beyonce's Cowboy Carter" has put a new spotlight on all the amazing Black artists adding their voices to country music. The album's success has also empowered Black country fans to reclaim their place in the genre.Read more...

On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden once again talked about his debate performance last week and how it wasn't very smart" for him to travel heavily before the event. At a campaign fundraiser in McLean, Virginia, Biden attempted to explain his lackluster presence on the debate stage in Atlanta. - Candace McDuffie R...Read more...

At his most recent rally in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden shut down rumors concerning his presidency.Read more...

As we progress further into the summer, it's time we lay some rules down for one of the most common gatherings Black folks enjoy: the cookout.