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Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are about to be in-laws! Eddie Murphy's son and Martin Lawrence's daughter are engaged, officially on the way to joining the families of two comedy legends.Read more...

An Atlanta area woman who learned her husband was cheating on her after an innocent phone call with an airline representative exposed his infidelity, has finally been granted a divorce. - Angela JohnsonRead more...

On November 15, 2024 friends and family gathered at the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta to celebrate the wedding between Pastor Jamal Bryant and Dr. Karri Turner. The pastor of Georgia megachurch New Birth Missionary Baptist and his new bride exchanged vows in front of their friends and family in a pretty pink wedding...Read more...

Now that it's officially the holiday season and most folks' brains are wired to focus on pies and good times, there's no better time to kick back and get in a good binge session with some top tier movies.Read more...

While everyone last week wasstill talking about Kendrick Lamar's latest album, GNX," Drake was spending his time with the most popular streamers on the internet.Read more...

Diddy may have done what to Jamie Foxx? On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the podcast host addressed rumors that the now-infamous rapper may have poisoned" Foxx.

Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award-winning actress, is having quite the moment, receiving significant praise as the rollout of Wicked continues, and she perhaps has received the greatest compliments and support from her long-rumored partner, Lena Waithe. The TV creator, actress and writer took to social media with posts...Read more...

Months after the news of veteran actor John Amos' death back in August, he's finally been laid to rest. But even that wasn't without some level of unfortunate mess once again. We'll explain.Read more...

When you get four singers like Ledisi, Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius and Jill Scott together, you know you're going to get something special. When these artists came together for a powerful performance of Nina Simone's Four Women" at the 2010 Black Girls Rock Awards, it wasn't just special it was iconic.Read more...

The murders of several older women went unnoticed for years until the killer made a mistake that led police right to him. From 2016 to 2018, over 20 women were killed in their Texas retirement homes. Because all the victims were older than 70 years old, police assumed they died of natural causes, but something more...Read more...

With the surprise release of his new album, GNX," Kendrick Lamar delivered an early holiday gift to fans on Friday. With the Drake feud firmly behind him, it looks like the Not Like Us" Grammy nominee is already picking his next crop of targets. On the track Wacced Out Murals," he has a very specific message for...Read more...

We guess this is one way to do your holiday shopping..Police arrested a Minnesota couple in Minnesota who allegedly steal items from Lululemon, the high-end women's athletic clothing store, and make fraudulent returns. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

Keke Palmer has a lot going on these days. The new mom, who just released a new book, Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative," on November 19 just put her Brooklyn apartment up for sale. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Amid heartbreaking news about her declining health, Wendy Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, is still locked in a serious legal battle over the media personality's most recent on-camera appearance. - Stephanie HollandRead more...

With the 2024 Root 100 Gala fastly approaching many of those in attendance for the annual event will be no doubt finalizing their last looks in order to strut their stuff when Thursday, Dec. 5 rolls around. And why wouldn't they?Read more...

An Atlanta area woman who learned her husband was cheating on her after an innocent phone call with an airline representative exposed his infidelity, has finally been granted a divorce. - Angela Johnson Read MoreRead more...

Very few actors have a resume as impressive and wide ranging as Denzel Washington. Since he hasn't been in a giant franchise...yet, his box office numbers aren't as big as some of his contemporaries. However, he's made up for it with nine acting Oscar nominations and two wins. His new film Gladiator II" is already...Read more...

More than 40 years after one of the most horrific tragedies in Pennsylvania history, one family might finally get the closure they've been looking for. The 1985 Philadelphia bombings claimed the lives of at least 11 men, women, and children.Read more...

It's been over a year since the fall of Sean Diddy" Combs first began. Since his ex-girlfriend filed a lawsuit against him alleging sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other horrific acts, the disgraced Hip-Hop mogul has been catching it from all sides.

You may not have carved your Thanksgiving turkey, but it's never too early to start thinking about Black Friday. Considered by many as one of the biggest shopping days of the year, it's one of the best times to score deals on items you've had your eye on.Read more...

Getting well-known African Americans mixed up is always a problem, especially if you're speaking to millions. Fox News and its Laura Ingraham have had a long history of foibles and mixups, and this week was no different. But it was Ingraham's attempt at cleaning up her mistake that turned out to be ... well...Read more...

Gene Deal can't help but talk about everything he's seen Sean Diddy" Combs do. For the past year, the music mogul's former bodyguard has kept his mouth moving about the Bad Boy Records founder and everything relating to his past. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

When the headlines of the day are getting you down, there's almost nothing better than losing yourself in glamorous photos of your favorite celebrities' best looks. We looked high and low for some of our favorite stars' best looks over the past couple of weeks, and they did not disappoint.Read more...

Amid the myriad of sexual assault lawsuits, federal indictment and the community at-large's increasing dissent of Sean Diddy" Combs, one might wonder if his eventual cancellation is closer than we think.Read more...

On Tuesday (Nov. 26), Jalen Rose sat in for Kenny Smith on the popular show Inside the NBA." Rose stopped working with ESPN last year, but was a perfect co-host on the TNT program.Read more...

In horror/thriller series, Black characters don't usually have the best luck. They're often portrayed as the sidekick to the real leader-usually a mediocre white guy-or they sacrifice themselves to save the main character-usually a mediocre white guy-or they're the villain.Read more...

TD Jakes is in stable condition. The famous bishop suffered a medical emergency during a sermon on Sunday, all of which was caught on camera for the world to see. While Jakes is reportedly physically recuperating after the incident on Sunday, he also faces legal woes as he just filed a defamation lawsuit against Duane...Read more...

As the countdown to Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century" list comes down to one final spot left, the publication has ranked Taylor Swift at no. 2. This means there's only one spot left to be revealed, and everyone seems to already know who no. 1 belongs to.Read more...

With acting legend Denzel Washington discussing potentially going into retirement, we're thinking about what he did with all the dough he got over the years.Read more...

Another day, another wild Tyrese Gibson update - only this time, it's even more incredulous and ridiculous. We'll explain.Read more...

Joe Budden has always been one of Drake's loudest critics. But when discussing the 6 God's recent decision to take legal action against Universal Music Group, he unleashed on the Toronto rapper in a way he never has before.Read more...

It's almost that time! The annual Root 100 Awards Show is creeping up slowly, and with just seven days until the big show on Thursday, Dec. 5, The Root is getting you hip to all of your favorite celebrities who are set to attend the one-of-a-kind event.Read more...

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The Dallas influencer who took her business feud wayyy too far just got some more bad news about what she'll have to do to pay for her crimes.Read more...

Everyone's favorite hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg is having one of the best years ever. And now that we're quickly approaching 2025, it seems it's time for the Gin and Juice" rapper to start reorganizing his assets. - Phenix S HalleyRead more...

Drake has made hip-hop history in a way he likely didn't expect. No, he didn't break a new streaming or sales record. He's filing a petition against his own label for being partly responsible for losing his historic rap battle against Kendrick Lamar.Read more...

Serial killers are often some of the most unsuspecting people. Would a sweet-presenting preacher's wife plot to kill her entire family? Would a couple spend their dates on a killing spree? Yes and yes.Read more...

Amid heartbreaking news about her declining health, Wendy Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, is still locked in a serious legal battle over the media personality's most recent on camera appearance.Read more...

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Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and Amazon has you covered with deep discounts in practically every category. From clothing to electronics to household items, these are some of the top Amazon deals you can grab for less than $40 this Black Friday.

Zendaya has always been a trendsetter. Long before she became an award winner and fashion icon, she made sure she consistently brought something interesting to red carpets. A pivotal moment in her fashion evolution came at the 2015 Academy Awards, when the then 18-year-old Euphoria" star wore locs, something that...Read more...

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An Atlanta area woman who learned her husband was cheating on her after an innocent phone call with an airline representative exposed his infidelity, has finally been granted a divorce.Read more...

An Ohio man was handed a prison sentence this week for an unthinkable crime he committed exactly one year ago. Authorities say the incident stemmed from a dispute over a bag of potato chips. Seriously.Read more...

What do I wear? How do I style it? How can I express myself? These are all questions one asks when attending any event, from galas to award shows. Now more than ever, as influencers take center stage, personal style and individuality are essential keys to fashion. Ahead of the upcoming The Root 100 event, we caught up...Read more...

What started as a mission to eliminate police brutality ended in a scandal that has a non-profit founder in big trouble in the District of Columbia.Read more...

Trey Songz is dealing with yet another legal setback. The R&B singer has a long history of legal trouble, with many of his cases involving violence against women. This time around his issues come with a very hefty price tag.Read more...

Though Wendy Williams has been relatively quiet and out of the headlines for the past several months, the latest update regarding her health has brought her back into the limelight...but in a rather sad capacity.Read more...

Donald Trump hasn't even taken office yet, and he's already showing us his second term will be even more chaotic than his first. With his Cabinet taking shape and more policies being announced, this is no longer a joke or some theoretical exercise. Based on the nominees he has announced, Trump is seeking to install...Read more...