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The devastating wildfires in Southern California have left thousands of displaced residents without many of their basic needs. And while firefighters have been working around the clock to contain the flames, stars are using their platforms to find help for the victims - including Academy Award-winning actress Halle...Read more...

Fatherhood is extremely important to actor and TV show host Nick Cannon. So, when it came time for him to give the world a sneak peak into his mansion, the father of 12 enlisted the help of his twins, who he shares with singer diva Mariah Carey, Moroccan and Monroe. - Phenix S Halley Read MoreRead more...

For anyone pursuing their dreams in the music industry, you now have a new professor to learn from! Lupe Fiasco dominated the rap game for years, but it seems he's now ready to take everything he's learned from the industry and give back to the next generation.Read more...

Everyone is talking about a photo capturing a moment between former President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump sitting next to each other at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. The two, who have been bitter political rivals for years, are actually smiling. And while we don't have any audio capturing...Read more...

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Peacock's new documentary on rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs features interview subjects who claim they're close to Combs and saw firsthand his alleged sexual debauchery. However, witness claims the rapper's mother was in on the antics too.Read more...

Kanye West is back and active on social media, meaning that the lengthy rants about everyone and everything he hates are back.Read more...

Since Joy Taylor, Skip Bayless, and several other Fox Sports employees were named in a lawsuit filed by a hairstylist, it hasn't stopped trending on social media.Read more...

When Daniel Craig stepped down as James Bond after the release of the 2021 film, No Time to Die," fans everywhere have been searching for the next actor worthy to be 007.Read more...

Another day, another moment for 50 Cent to troll a rival he has a problem with. But unlike others, Jim Jones is not backing down.Read more...

Since we've already listed some of the best songs that we mistakingly thought were sung by Black people, it's time to list songs that were originally sung by White people, but Black people performed even better.Read more...

Lee Daniels is sharing unfortunate news about the person who inspired his famous Cookie Lyon" character off his popular 2015 music drama show, Empire."Read more...

Schools across the country use affinity groups to provide a safe space for students from marginalized communities. But that's exactly why conservatives often make them a target of their criticism - like a group of parents who are in their feelings about an after-school enrichment program geared towards empowering...Read more...

A 41-year-old woman landed herself in jail after she allegedly sent a text message to the wrong person - essentially the opposite of the person she meant to text.Read more...

Even though singer Jhene Aiko was one of the thousands of people who lost their home due to the myriad of disastrous wildfires in Los Angeles, folks somehow found a way to make her a villain. And now...she's got something to say about it.Read more...

Some of today's biggest stars had quite the humble beginnings. From Tyler Perry to Beyonce to Michael Jordan, several notable Black celebrities grew up in neighborhoods similar to the fans that love them today. Join us as The Root takes a look at these famous childhood homes.Read more...

As the tragic fires in Los Angeles continue to rage on, several celebrities like Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Bozoma Saint John and Tina Knowles are among the handful of famous faces dealing with personal losses because of it.Read more...

An artist signed to Roc Nation is claiming that she's partly responsible for one of Travis Scott's recent hits.Read more...

While the new year has only just begun, residents of Los Angeles have had a tough week due to the devastating and unprecedented wildfires that have run rampant in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu, Hollywood Hills Woodland Hills and more.Read more...

As the nation laid to rest former President Jimmy Carter, they remembered him for a slew of his accomplishments in office but one nuclear moment from before his presidency is sure to shock you... no pun intended.Read more...

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Today was the day marked on the whole country's calendar: the sentencing of President-elect Donald J. Trump. After he was found guilty back in May 2024 on 34 felonies counts, a judge has now handed out the long-awaited sentence of the 47th president.

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An Atlanta bus driver can expect to come in contact with rowdy passengers who are irritated after a long day of work and may pick an argument. However, one particular driver ended up in a horrifying situation over bus fare that came to a fatal result.Read more...

As crews continue to put out multiple fires across Los Angeles County, residents have expressed worry about the city's insufficient response. Criticism includes not being warned about the likelihood of the fires even happening as well as a shortage of both firefighters and water.Read more...

An Ohio man looking for land to build a home got more than he bargained for - and now he's in a bitter battle with the city's government over what he says rightfully belongs to him.

It looks like Toronto rapper Tory Lanez just got more bad news from inside his prison cell. On Jan. 9, a judge ruled in favor of Megan Thee Stallion in granting her a restraining order against Lanez.Read more...

In less than two weeks, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will officially leave the White House. For decades, experts will argue about his presidency, debating on whether he was good for women, the economy and so on. But we wanted to know was he good for Black America?Read more...

Nobody did it like Wendy Williams. The iconic TV and radio personality is a truly singular talent, breaking boundaries and carving her own path in an often- male-dominated media landscape. A one-of-a-kind host, the loss of Williams in the industry is still felt today, with people continuing to take to social media...Read more...

Just two days after Allison Holker - widow of the beloved Stephen tWitch" Boss - revealed shocking details about her late husband, his mother-in-law is speaking out about it.Read more...

For Lizzo, 2024 was all about her weight loss journey, as the About Damn Time" artist showed off her head-turning transformation to her nearly 12 million Instagram followers. As she steps into a new year, ya girl is showing no signs of slowing down, still putting in the work with her diet and fitness regimen and...Read more...

Traumatic brain injury, organ damage, shattered bones - these fatal injuries were all sustained by a 14-year-old Black girl who police say simply fell from her scooter. However, her family refuses to believe this was nothing more than an accident.Read more...

Gospel music singer Kirk Franklin had plenty of amazing high moments in 2024, from receiving an honorary Doctorate of Music from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia in May to spending a month in Africa in August with Magic City Music for their Kingdom Tour.

A Black woman has stated that she was tossed from her first class fight after a white passenger accused her of racism. The woman, only identified as Erica, shared what happened in a series of several TikTok videos.Read more...

During the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, it seems many prominent political figures like Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were giving President-elect Donald Trump the side-eye... well, everyone except former President Barack Obama.

Al Roker is an open book when it comes to sharing how he stays healthy. In 2002, after his weight reached 340 pounds, the veteran weather anchor had gastric surgery which helped him lose 100 pounds.Read more...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States of America and the longest-living American president, passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

After being released from prison on sexual assault charges, disgraced comedian Bill Cosby is making headlines in light of one of his New York City townhouses being on the brink of foreclosure.Read more...

Charlamagne tha God is starting the new year off right by bringing more good news about Wendy Williams.Read more...

Major updates have emerged in the highly publicized lawsuit against Jay-Z as the rapper continues to fight back against the allegations.

The internet is outraged after a clip of a Virginia church service has now gone viral. In the video, Pastor Terry W. Jackson of True Vine Apostolic Church brings a young, unidentified woman to the podium to apologize to the whole congregation for being pregnant out of wedlock.Read more...

While audiences enjoyed the recently released Luther Vandross documentary on CNN, Luther: Never Too Much," there is one person who isn't too pleased with it: Patti LaBelle.Read more...

Over 20,000 acres in Los Angeles County were set ablaze by wildfires and raging winds causing families to lose their homes and thousands to flee the area for safety. The fire department's ability to tackle the flames may have been affected by one, controversial, move from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.Read more...

After two years of fighting for justice in the death of a graduate student who was fatally struck by a police cruiser, the officer behind the wheel is finally facing accountability from the department.Read more...

The career of a Florida principal is up in the air after a simple traffic stop resulted in him in hand cuffs. It all started on Tuesday, Jan. 7 when a state trooper pulled over a Kia Stinger after noticing the vehicle had an altered license plate and tinted windows, according to CBS News.Read more...

Joe Budden's legal troubles are now behind him and the former rapper is now opening up about how he beat the charges against him. Last week, a statement by the Edgewater Police Department in New Jersey claimed that on the morning of December 4, officers responded to a call at an apartment complex claiming that Budden...Read more...

Meghan Markle is coming back to television later this month with her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan."

The year 2025 is already shaping up to be problematic for The View" host Sunny Hostin and her husband Dr. Emmanuel Manny" Hostin thanks to a new lawsuit.Read more...

Another day, another Karen decides to lose her mind at an airport. On Sunday (Jan. 5), a Southwest Airlines passenger was caught on camera for insulting workers using a racist slur after she was told her bag was too heavy.Read more...

Major rap stars have had noticeable weight loss transformations-and it's been a big trend recently. Many speculate that some of our favorite artists, from Busta Rhymes to Megan Thee Stallion to Missy Elliott, have taken drastic actions to shed pounds-including semaglutides-but they all have attributed their...Read more...