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On Monday, singer and actress Erykah Badu was honored with the 2024 Fashion Icon Award at the Council of Fashion Designers Awards (CDFA).Read more...

After the sad and surprising death of beloved actor John Amos left his close family and fans in shambles due to the personal drama that followed just days after-there's finally a positive update.Read more...

Who doesn't love Keke Palmer and who doesn't want to know everything about her? Along with her beautiful Williamsburg, Brooklyn real estate purchase, the gorgeous singer and actress bought a home off in the cut of Studio City, Los Angeles.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been joined by a star-studded lineup of supporters in the final weeks of her presidential campaign. There may have been none more exciting than Beyonce and Kelly Rowland showing up at the Houston rally on Oct. 25. With two thirds of the super popular and successful R&B group Destiny's...Read more...

Political experts everywhere are debating if the racist rhetoric about Puerto Rico during the MAGA rally in New York City could sink Trump's election bid. Blowback has been swift this week, with Trump holding an alternative rally to clean things up and the largest Newspaper in Puerto Rico urging Puerto Ricans in the...Read more...

Scary Movie" fans, rejoice! The beloved franchise is officially returning for a reboot, with the Wayans brothers coming back to the franchise for the first time in almost 20 years.

If you're looking for a Halloween costume, legendary actress Halle Berry has plenty of iconic acting roles for you to choose from. This year, singers Halle Bailey and Tyla paid homage to Berry with their spot-on costumes as some of Berry's most notable - and most scantily clad - roles.

With officially only one week left in this election cycle, it can really go either way. There's so much on the line for Americans, so journalist and show host, Don Lemon, took it upon himself to get some real answers about who everyone is voting for who. In his recent TikTok series, Lemon goes state to state...Read more...

There's a reason Howard University is regarded as The Mecca." In historic news, the historically Black university expects to be granted Research-1 (R1) status this upcoming spring, a title the university lost in 2005after the Carnegie Classification requirements changed, according to The Chronicle of Higher...Read more...

If you thought the beef between Power" star Omari Hardwick and producer Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson was over....think again. Thanks to a recent interview 50 did on Tuesday morning's episode of The Breakfast Club," it appears the two still aren't seeing eye to eye as evidenced by the rapper's new comments.Read more...

Keke Palmer has been living in the public eye for most of her life. Her immense social media presence and following makes fans think they know her personally. However, we were all shocked when her seemingly happy relationship exploded in front of the whole world, leading to shocking headlines about alleged domestic...Read more...

With Sean Diddy" Combs headlines continuing to take over the news, everyone is itching to know what exactly went down at these alleged Freak Offs." The FBI claims these parties were hubs for sex trafficking, drugs, and other illegal activity, and one of Diddy's former party planners just told it all in an exclusive i...Read more...

Former Donda Academy teacher Cecilia Hailey, who (alongside her former colleagues) is currently suing Kanye West for wrongful termination, has made disturbing new allegations regarding her time at the school.Read more...

Metro Boomin is one of the hottest producers in hip-hop. He dropped two collab albums with Future and created the track that helped incite the now-infamous beef with Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The 31-year-old even jumped into the beef himself by creating the hilarious, viral beat for BBL Drizzy." But all of that...Read more...

Comedian Tony Rock is airing out his issues with his brother and fellow comedian Chris Rock.Read more...

Two years after the tragic death of Shanquella Robinson while vacationing in Mexico, her mother is suing the six friends who accompanied Shanquella on the trip. Robinson passed away at the age of 25 on Oct. 29, 2022, just one day after arriving in Cabo San Lucas.Read more...

A group of Black women who felt they were discriminated against by workers at a Hooters in Greensboro, N.C. are finally getting the justice they felt they deserved for the past year.Read more...

Tory Lanez is still fighting his charges for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, for which he is currently serving a 10-year sentence - and now he's coming for his former lawyer, Shawn Holley, claiming she has a conflict of interest.Read more...

More than ever before, this year's Homecoming season has caused quite the fashion uproar. Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known for setting trends and stepping outside the box, but after this year, it could be time to reel it back in. From inappropriate skirts to tired fashion trends,...Read more...

Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content.If Black barbershops and hair salons across this country were bugged, this is some of what you'd be hearing:Read more...

CNN host Abby Phillip took to X Monday night to explain what happened on her show, News Night," after conservative panelist Ryan James Girdusky told guest Mehdi Hasan-who is Muslim-that he hoped his beeper doesn't go off."Read more...

Tina Knowles - mother to music icons Beyonce, Solange and bonus daughter" Kelly Rowland - is about to open up like never before about her life and her role as a musical matriarch in a new memoir.Read more...

As the 2024 presidential election reaches the finish line, we've seen both candidates bring out stars to campaign for them. One notable absence for both Republicans and Democrats has been Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson...and that's by design.Read more...

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It's not everyday a Denzel Washington interview gets somewhat derailed by some surprise guests, but that's exactly what happened during one of his press stops for his new film Gladiator II" - and the identity of the guests will warm your heart.Read more...

As the hole for Sean Diddy" Combs keeps getting deeper and deeper, many are scavenging the internet and coming up with anything which possibly hinted at Diddy's current spew of allegations. This time, America's Sweetheart is getting wrapped up in the Diddy debacle after a video clip from 2011 is coming back to life.

The internet is still talking about Beyonce and Kelly Rowland showing up on stage in Houston to support Kamala Harris' run for president. in fact, two-thirds of Destiny's Child came with some words to voters still on the fence about supporting Harris and they arrived in style.Read more...

The latest sexual assault lawsuit to come against Sean Diddy" Combs was filed by a John Doe whose allegations add to the mounting pile of allegations that the mogul was a child predator behind closed doors.

On June 4, 34-year-old Rolin Hill was arrested by the Virginia Police on the charges of trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. That he didn't survive the day is throwing up the red flags of potential murder.Read more...

Amid the gorgeous gowns and dazzling jewelry, it sometimes gets lost that fashion is an artform. The most influential and famous names of that art were honored Monday night at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards. In addition to recognizing the best designers of the year, the event also celebrated Erykah Badu's trendsetting,...Read more...

Prior to game 3 of the World Series, New York City native Fat Joe attempted to inject some energy into the crowd by performing All The Way Up" in front of the Yankees home fans.Read more...

The latest person to spill the tea on who Sean Diddy" Combs allegedly becomes behind close doors is a Houston pastor and former Bad Boy Entertainment employee. First of all, everything the pastor says is alleged and nothing has been proved in a court of law, but his comments sound similar to other disturbing...Read more...

World-famous pop star Bad Bunny has gone political and has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential Election, joining a growing list of Puerto Rican A-list celebrities to speak out following a joke" at the country's expense from a Trump rally.Read more...

The days may be getting shorter, but our list of must-read books is getting longer. We've been searching for some of the best reads around and we couldn't be more excited about what we found. Whether you're into romance, history or an inspirational biography, there is something for everyone.Read more...

The Minneapolis white man who was accused of shooting his Black neighbor in the neck was finally taken into police custody after an intense five-hour standoff with police early Monday morning.Read more...

Idris Elba has big plans to help build up Africa's burgeoning entertainment industry. The acclaimed actor and producer recently opened up about his plans to return to and live in Africa sometime soon, pledging to invest money and resources into Africa's film industry.

Donald Trump's campaign rally on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York City was saturated with insults as well as racist and anti-immigration remarks. Here are the most shocking quotes from the MAGA gathering.Read more...

When it comes to Halloween costumes, there are classics that never go out of style, and there are also newer, trendier picks that show your friends you pay attention to the culture.Read more...

A crazy scene unfolded in a Miami courtroom when a murder suspect tried to charge a grieving father of a murdered teenage girl during victim impact statements. The motive behind the killing will leave you even more appalled.

From the time he gained prominence in the 1984 film, A Soldier's Story," Denzel Washington has been dominating our screens ever since. With an acting career that spans over 40 years, one might wonder if the veteran actor has finally reached the point of retirement...especially since he hinted to it this past summer.Read more...

Marlon Jackson is finally opening up about the death of his brother Tito Jackson.Read more...

Vice President Kamala Harris made it a point to uplift the Puerto Rican community on Sunday (Oct. 27) a barrage of insults the country received during a rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New Yorkthat same day.Read more...

It's that time of year again! The Root 100 list honoring the year's most influential Black Americans is coming soon. This calls for a celebration as legendary as our honorees.Read more...

During the course of her WEtv reality series, Tia Mowry: My Next Act," the actress has come under fire for being so open about certain aspects of her private life. However, in the upcoming episode, she shares an emotional moment that is a wake up call for women everywhere.Read more...

It's been a while since we peeped what's going on between the Feds and Sean Diddy" Combs through their legal filings. But tee latest development promises to be a serious blow to Combs' effort to keep the media out of his business.

If there's one thing Lizzo knows how to do, it's make fun of herself. Over the weekend, as many across the country took the time to celebrate Halloween early, Lizzo joined the myriad of celebrities to show off her costume on social media...and it may be the best one we have seen yet.Read more...

Amber Rose has quickly walked back her claims that Beyonce stole her speech that she made at the Republican National Convention earlier this year. On Friday (Oct. 25), the Cowboy Carter" artist and her longtime friend Kelly Rowland appeared at a Houston rally for Vice President Kamala Harris.Read more...

Former President Barack Obama was fed up earlier this week with the Trump stimulus check rhetoric. Throughout the election season, some voters have come forward proclaiming their enthusiasm for a Trump presidency because of the stimulus checks given to citizens during the pandemic.Read more...

This week, Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede's clothing brand Good American tapped rapper, actress and all-around icon Queen Latifah to star in an all-new ad campaign. Latifah stuns in pieces from the size-inclusive brand's fall line, including leather blazers and denim pieces that are the perfect start of any capsule...Read more...

We're in the middle of the NFL season, the NBA season is back, and the MLB season is coming to an end. All of the most popular sports in the country are being played at once. With that in mind, let's take a look at all of the richest Black athletes in the world. Of the 50 athletes listed by Forbes, 28 of them were...Read more...