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Eternal Karen" Megyn Kelly is once again running her mouth about MSNBC host Joy Reid. This time, Kelly believes the network will fire Reid after her latest comments about President-elect Donald Trump.Read more...

When you reach a level of fame where you can no longer leave your house without an entourage of security guards, it's hard to find other people who can relate to you. For global superstar Michael Jackson, his fame became very isolating. However, he did have one friend who understood his crazy childhood and life.Read more...

Wisconsin law enforcement responded to the frantic call of a mother reporting her 9-month-old child suffered serious injuries. Upon the investigation, they received several different versions of the story of what really happened to the child until they came to their final conclusion. It will piss you off.Read more...

A young New York man who was on his way to a promising career in the fashion industry is now facing charges in connection with the murder of a man in the Bronx.

Now in its 15th year, The Root 100 list is loaded with some of the best and brightest in the Black community in 2024. While there are plenty of athletes, actors and politicians on the list, it's hard to deny the impact musical artists have had on the culture this year as well.Read more...

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is no stranger to saying or doing something strange-and his latest admission about what exactly helped him come back out of retirement after nearly 20 years is further proof of that.Read more...

Roy Wood Jr. is a longtime stand-up comedian who has been making people across the country laugh for years. Which is why he was the perfect host for The Root 100 in 2023 and why he'll be returning for 2024 The Root 100 this Dec. 5. With that in mind, let's look back at some of his funniest moments throughout the years.Read more...

The Harlem Renaissance was a golden age of Black culture. An iconic period of our history, the time between 1920 and 1937 gave birth to Black literature, art, fashion and music that left a lasting impact on the world.

Upon the announcement of The Root 100 celebration of 2024, it's important we acknowledge some of our previous honorees and answer your looming question: Where are they now?"Read more...

Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis and her husband Juilus Tennon may be pretty private celebrities, but they're opening up their lives-and the doors of their wonderful Los Angeles home for all to see.Read more...

A Chicago man who went searching for answers about his family history found a sweet surprise when he finally connected with his long-lost birth mother for the first time.

Denzel Washington is receiving rave reviews and awards buzz for his performance as Macrinus in Gladiator II," but that hasn't stopped the consummate artist from lining up his next batch of projects.Read more...

As America grapples with Trump's impending second presidential term, folks in red states are wondering if they can change their vote at either the local, state or federal level.Read more...

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The latest lawsuit to come against Sean Diddy" Combs is the first since his federal arrest that doesn't involve sexual assault. However, the details of the incident follow the pattern of the previous reports of Combs' alleged violent nature.Read more...

Adopted Auntie Martha Stewart is clearly in her gives no effs" phase of life. If you need proof of this, just check out her new Netflix documentary Martha." In it she discusses interesting moments from her life and career.Read more...

It's no secret that Oprah Winfrey was a staunch supporter of Kamala Harris during her Presidential campaign. The legendary talk show host made multiple public appearances for the Vice President this year.Read more...

Jamal Simmons, a former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, made a shocking suggestion about a transition of power while appearing on CNN's State of the Union news show.Read more...

A sergeant from the Alabama Department of Corrections is sitting behind bars after allegedly taking advantage of a woman inmate by abusing his power to coerce her into despicable acts.Read more...

Donald Trump's election to a second presidential term has many Black Americans terrified that he will waste no time making good on much of the racist, xenophobic agenda laid out in Project 2025, a conservative plan for the country developed by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation.Read more...

While sitting in a Brooklyn jail, waiting patiently to stand trial in May 2025, Sean Diddy" Combs and his team are doing all they can to earn some extra dough. Good thing for the mogul that he owns a private jet.Read more...

The postmortem of how Vice President Kamala Harris lost to former President Donald Trump is well underway, with strategists poring over exit polling data and turnout numbers to figure out what happened.Read more...

Keke Palmer has been in the business since she was a kid, so she's seen almost every facet of the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, her longevity and popularity doesn't protect her from being the target of racist comments on set. During an interview with the Los Angeles Times about her new memoir, Master of Me:...Read more...

As Sean Diddy" Combs' federal indictment and mounting legal issues continue to play out in the court of public opinion-there's one singer whose opinion is now in the spotlight.Read more...

Whether breaking records at the Olympic Games, delivering award-winning performances on the stage and screen, or fighting for underserved communities, Black people have accomplished some amazing things in 2024, and we couldn't let the year end without celebrating it all. Now in its 15th year, The Root 100 list is here...Read more...

Quincy Jones' influence on Black music can be heard across multiple generations and genres. However, there's one artist to whom his name will always be inextricably linked: Michael Jackson. The maestro was the producer behind Off the Wall," Thriller" and Bad."Read more...

Gabby Thomas and Jordan Chiles may be a decorated Olympic athletes, but now they can add yet another coveted feat to their names: Sports Illustrated models.

The most talked about person on NBA Twitter over the weekend was not a player or a team, but a sports broadcaster.Read more...

On Veterans Day, we honor the soldiers who lived beyond their sacrifice serving in the U.S. military. We marvel at the stories of being on the frontline or working behind the scenes of war, but rarely do we see the efforts of our Black soldiers highlighted as they should be.Read more...

Dwayne The Rock" Johnson is known for his big personality. It's one of the things that's helped him reach superstardom. Of course-like a lot of entertainers at his level of success-that stardom doesn't come without a few questionable traits.Read more...

Following the tragic passing of musical genius Quincy Jones, we're learning new things about his life and some of the classic songs he helped create.Read more...

The wave of Ozempic has taken over Hollywood in unprecedented ways. With celebrities like Tracy Morgan and Elon Musk admitting to using the controversial drug to help with weight loss and with the internet having so much to say about it, TV host and author Al Roker is finally giving his thoughts on Ozempic use and the...Read more...

It's a question Black Americans have been asking for a while, and now that former President Donald Trump has won back the Oval Office, it's on everyone's mind: Can slavery make an official comeback?Read more...

There's a new lawsuit out of Sean Diddy" Combs' camp..and surprisingly, it's not yet another one directed toward the mogul himself.

On Friday, Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude Jr. called out folks who voted for Donald Trump on MSNBC'S The 11th Hour." Last week, Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.Read more...

If you're a Black person who's been living and working in America, then you already know there are a handful of classic songs and albums that stand the test of time and bring us joy.

Although fans initially responded with mixed feelings when they learned that Andre 3000's late 2023 album New Blue Sun" featured him playing the flute, this hasn't stopped the record from receiving critical success.Read more...

From the moment Beyonce debuted her baby bump after her performance of Love on Top" at the 2011 VMAs, the world has considered Blue Ivy Carter one of their own. We've watched her grow and mature right before our eyes - even taking the stage and dancing with her mom during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour.

The latest filing to hit the court docket in the pending federal sex crime case against Bad Boy founder Sean Diddy" Combs is yet another attempt at bond. Combs' request comes after spending his 55th birthday behind bars and his negotiations are serious.Read more...

We have reached a point in the year when the calendar is chock full of red carpets and big events. This means Black stars have plenty of opportunities to dominate the internet with the unique, standout fashion. Whether it's Jodie Turner-Smith bringing a dramatic flair to the 2024 MTV EMAs, Allyson Felix and Andra Day...Read more...

On TikTok, white women are now going around making blue friendship bracelets as a way to not only show their support for Vice President Kamala Harris after her loss to former President Donald Trump, but also to be what they claim is a safe space" for others.... right.Read more...

Police have arrested one person in connection to the deadly shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University on the last day of homecoming week Sunday morning, but authoritiesdon't believe he acted alone.Read more...

Did you know some of your favorite Black musicians, comedians and even athletes served the country in U.S. Army?Read more...

Military movies and TV series are part of the foundation of on screen entertainment. Some of the earliest films ever made revolved around war stories. For longer than we'd like, these stories didn't include Black actors, even though we know Black men and women were definitely there fighting in these battles. In recent...Read more...

The nation is divided. One half of America is in mourning while the other half is sleeping peacefully in victory after electing former President Donald Trump back into office. And although the Black community showed up and out for Vice President Kamala Harris, most other demographics contributed to four more years of...Read more...

With the NBA and NFL seasons in full effect, it's a perfect time to revisit the sports personalities who entertain (and annoy) us the most. Some are hot-take machines (Stephen A. Smith). Others are comical personalities that have us laughing on a nightly basis (Charles Barkley). For better or for worse, they are the...Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris didn't just get defeated by Donald Trump on Election Day...she got mollywhopped. Beat like Deebo from Friday. The last nail in her coffin was hammered in Saturday (Nov. 9) when Arizona was finally called for Trump, meaning Harris lost all seven swing states.Read more...

Who would give up on a deal for a 10-bedroom, 17,000-square feet mansion in Beverly Hills? Maybe those who know this particular home is being sold by Sean Diddy" Combs, the man accused of running a sex-trafficking ring through the place. Sources say potential buyers are creeped out by the place. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

Will we ever get new Rihanna music? The musician and mogul recently opened up about her music career, leaving the prospect of more songs from her even more uncertain than ever before.

In the past decade, former President Donald Trump made a drastic career change when he stormed into American politics. The polarizing businessman has always been an interesting figure in Hollywood, but now with the titles of 45th and 47th President of the United States, Trump has written his own way into the history...Read more...