The Root

Just in case you forgot, please allow us to remind you that Will Smith is one of the most popular entertainers in the world. Yes, the slap happened. But it's time for some of y'all to move on and realize that for the rest of us, that was one moment in an otherwise stellar career. Before you head to the theater to see ...Read more...

As his legal troubles continue to grow, every aspect of Sean Diddy" Combs' life is being reexamined through a new lens. In addition to past scandals, previous business failures are coming back to haunt him. One such failure is the loss he took on a spectacular Georgia estate. Sitting outside Atlanta, the expansive...Read more...

Tyla has taken to X to defend her Blackness following an interview with The Breakfast Club." Host Charlamagne Tha God asked the 22-year-old African singer what she meant when she referred to herself as a Coloured" person in the past.Read more...

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had the courage to hold Donald Trump accountable for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. On Thursday, she discussed the price she's paid for just doing her job.Read more...

Forget No Air"-it looks like Chris Brown was all air during a recent stop for his 11:11 Tour. I'll explain.Read more...

Remember Christian Cooper, the Black bird watcher who went viral after dealing with a Central Park Karen? Well, he has an Emmy now! That's right, Cooper's Disney+ series, Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper," won a Daytime Emmy over the weekend.Read more...

Long before LeBron James, we had Olympic track star Butch Reynolds as a highly visible favorite son in my hometown, Akron, Ohio. Not only are both at the top of their game, they also serve as role models who possess strong family values, community pride, character and the solid work ethic that typifies the Rubber...Read more...

For as long as many can remember, the Apollo Theater in Harlem holds a special place in the minds and hearts of Black America.Read more...

After months of legal back and forth, shocking updates and more, the messy divorce between rapper Jeezy and Jeannie Mai may finally be over.Read more...

Mass shootings are a common occurrence in this country, so we should be thankful when they are stopped preemptively.Read more...

Rihanna's rise from humble beginnings in Barbados to Grammy-winning music superstar and billionaire beauty mogul is made for a classic Hollywood rags to riches story. Though there's been no rumors of a biopic on the Diamonds" singer happening, we wouldn't be surprised if one were announced. While attending the launch...Read more...

Leave it to Charlamagne Tha God to label the inherent dysfunction in the GOP as authenticity." During an interview on Comedy Central's The Daily Show" that aired Wednesday, the controversial media personality said that Democrats can learn from Republicans to talk like real people."

Al Reynolds is opening up about his sexuality and transparency.Read more...

What's going on with parents killing their own children? Just days after a Minnesota Black boy died while trying to protect his mother from his father, an Ohio Black woman admitted to killing her 3-year-old son.Read more...

Some legal analysts say that recent high-profile convictions of powerful white men prove that no one is above the law" in the American criminal justice system.Read more...

On Wednesday, June 5, in an attempt to protect his mother from his abusive, violent father, Amir Harden stepped between the two and was shot in the head and neck. The 8-year-old boy was transported to a nearby hospital in Minneapolis, Minn., where he died on Sunday due to his injuries, according to FOX 9.Read more...

New York-based Obama portrait artist Kehinde Wiley has been accused of sexual assault and rape by a mounting number of men.Read more...

Some people aren't meant to be fathers. They're too selfish or stubborn to put someone else's well-being ahead of their own. In TV and movies, these men are usually portrayed in extremes, going from being bad parents to pure evil. To help everyone appreciate their own fathers more, we're examining the worst dads in TV...Read more...

When a Black woman decides to rock her natural hair, she knows she's opening herself up to a ridiculous amount of opinions. If you're a global superstar like Rihanna, you know that attention is going to be multiplied times a thousand when you show up to the launch of your new hair care line, Fenty Hair, with your...Read more...

The streets are talking - and they have some thoughts about Oprah Winfrey's recent hospitalization.Read more...

Ever since Young Thug and members of Young Stoner Life (YSL) were charged and arrested in a 56-count indictment, the trial has been filled with nothing but bizarre and shocking moments.Read more...

Every woman has had a crazy fashion moment where you try to take off a shirt or dress and just can't find your way out of it. No matter what you try, you realize you're trapped in this thing and may have to cut your way out. This can be particularly embarrassing when it's not your clothes you're stuck in. As awful as...Read more...

We love to see racists get what they deserve, especially when they're leaders of one of the most infamous and hateful white supremacist groups in world history.Read more...

The Black Wisconsin high school superintendent who was pushed by a white father at a graduation ceremony on May 31 is speaking out.Read more...

What a world we live in. Instead of a white woman facing the consequences and backlash for wrongly using a racial slur in a video online, she is now turning it into a career opportunity.Read more...

It's no secret that the American health care system is broken. Sadly, this means patients can't always rely on hospital staff to give them the best care and advice they need.

It's not everyday that Gayle King overshares about her bestie Oprah Winfrey, but when she does-it's always something hilarious.Read more...

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is good at politics. He gets what Democrats often overlook: the enduring value of fear.Read more...

Summer is in the air, ushering in high time for al fresco meals, rooftop bars, and summer Fridays. There's no time to take advantage of a three-day weekend like the present, and when it comes to a quick getaway, we at The Root have our sights set on New England's de-facto capital, a hub of classic architecture,...Read more...

As fans rushed to theaters this past weekend to catch Bad Boys: Ride or Die," many were excited to see Will Smith's first return to the big screen following the Oscars slap heard round the world. Apparently, Stephen A. Smith wasn't among them.Read more...

The unmitigated gall of some white people. Despite the number of times we tell them not to use the N-word casually, too many of them still do.Read more...

As far as we're concerned, the more Denzel Washington, the better. Recent news has revealed that John Boyega will star in a prequel series based on Washington's film The Book of Eli," while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will take on a series that predates his actor's 2004 flick Man on Fire." This has us wondering if there...Read more...

On Monday (June 10), President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris gave powerful remarks at their Juneteenth concert, which took place on the White House lawn. Biden's speech was used to warn attendees how Republicans are trying to set Black America back.Read more...

It would seem as if Sheila E., of all people, would never have a problem getting into Paisley Park. After all, the Grammy-nominated musician is one of Prince's most famous proteges, so why would she ever be turned away from his famous studio-turned-museum?Read more...

As if things for Tory Lanez weren't already bad enough, it seems that the artist has received another piece of unfortunate news.Read more...

A Nashville DoorDasher thought he was going to get away with spewing racial slurs during an otherwise routine delivery. But the internet had time for him.

A toddler being murdered in cold blood is bad enough. But the person who is allegedly responsible showing that she feels no remorse may be even worse.Read more...

The search in Minnesota for a missing 4-year-old autistic boy ended in tragedy. Authorities announced Monday that Waeys Mohamed's body was found deceased in a creek, likely from accidental drowning. They are trying to dispel online chatter about his death.Read more...

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Bad Boys: Ride Or Die," the fourth installment in the popular movie franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, opened on June 7 with an impressive debut of $56 million in the U.S. and $104.6 million globally. It is also the second biggest domestic launch of the summer right after Kingdom of the Planet of the...Read more...

Power Book II: Ghost" star Michael Rainey Jr. found himself in an unfortunate situation" on Sunday when an appearance with a Twitch streamer went from awkward and uncomfortable to inappropriate and unacceptable.

Even from prison, Suge Knight is making his voice loud and clear about his biggest rival in the music industry, Sean Diddy" Combs.Read more...

Just because your favorite broadcast network series have wrapped up their seasons, it doesn't mean you're out of fresh TV to obsess over. Summer brings huge streaming and cable hits, reality favorites and fun game shows. Bookmark this page and relax, we've taken all the guesswork out of your schedule with our summer...Read more...

A Black mother demands accountability from the suburban Boston school district that allegedly ignored multiple racial bullying incidents targeting her son.Read more...

There's no debate, Drake is still the most popular rapper in the world, despite his very public defeat to Kendrick Lamar in the rap battle of the century.Read more...

For blended families, Father's Day can be a little stressful. If you're Nick Cannon, that chaos is next level. To ensure that all 11 of his kids get the opportunity to connect," the actor/comedian has a crazy balancing act to navigate on Father's Day.

A white content creator is taking heat online for her criticism of Fenty Beauty's Hydra Vizor Huez, a lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF 30. In a since-deleted TikTok video, the creator calls out Rihanna and the brand because although the product comes in 10 shades, the lightest shade was still too dark for her...Read more...

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A history of fertility issues, advanced maternal age or being in a same-sex relationship are among the reasons some couples need to seek help when they're ready to grow their families.Read more...